In this episode of the Why Not Game podcast, we discuss the recent nominations for the Game Awards. We will have to wait until Dec 12 to see what Geoff has cooking. But for now, check out our hot takes on who we think should win each category - and tune in in December when we drop our reaction episode to the Game Awards and see who wins that coveted Game of the Year.
Keywords
gaming, Game Awards, eSports, video games, nominations, multiplayer, family games, adaptations, anticipated games, strategy games, Game of the Year, Best Fighting Game, RPG Nominations, Action Adventure Games, Indie Games, Community Support, VR Games, Mobile Games, gaming, awards, ongoing games, accessibility, performance, audio design, narrative, game direction
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:43 Game Awards Nominations Overview
06:25 eSports Games Discussion
09:00 Most Anticipated Games
12:34 Best Adaptation in Gaming
14:51 Best Multiplayer Games
16:36 Best Sports and Racing Games
21:14 Best Sim and Strategy Games
23:44 Best Family Games Discussion
27:36 Best Fighting Game Discussion
30:00 Controversies in RPG Nominations
36:41 Best Action Adventure Games
41:10 Best VR/AR and Mobile Games
46:49 Indie Game Highlights
47:56 Community Support and Ongoing Games
50:54 Games for Impact: Meaning and Nominations
53:50 Innovation in Accessibility in Gaming
56:48 Best Performance: Voice Acting in Games
01:00:56 Best Audio Design and Music in Gaming
01:02:36 Best Narrative: Storytelling in Games
01:07:47 Game Direction and Game of the Year Predictions
