Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The individuals responsible for Baldur's Gate 3 expressed that they had dedicated themselves to creating an exceptional RPG experience, as evidenced by their recent Game of the Year award victory.
The most significant event in the video game industry has declared Baldur's Gate 3 as the winner of the Game of the Year award.
Receiving recognition in Los Angeles, the creator of Larian expressed that the elaborate RPG inspired by Dungeons and Dragons required a lot of dedication and passion.
Belgian studio was given the top prize which was presented by Wonka actor Timothée Chalamet.
The top prize was won by it, outcompeting Super Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Alan Wake 2.
Baldur's Gate 3 won six awards in total, with actor Neil Newbon, who portrayed the beloved character Astarion, winning the award for best performance.
Alan Wake 2, the game that belongs to the survival horror genre, was the recipient of three awards namely, best direction, story and art style.
The source of the image is from Wizards of the Coast and Larian Studios.
The triumphant game of the night was Baldur's Gate 3.
Some other remarkable achievements were seen at the award ceremony such as The Last of Us TV series being recognized as the winner in the best adaptation category. Cyberpunk 2077 won the best ongoing game accolade, and the amazing puzzle adventure game Cocoon won the award for the Best Independent Game category.
In other places, Forza Motorsport received the prize for innovation in accessibility, while the action-adventure Tchia was deemed the Game for Impact victor.
The Game Awards combines both award ceremony and sneak peek event, attracting numerous enthusiasts who eagerly anticipate unveilings of upcoming game titles and trailers.
Followers were given an early glimpse of Exodus, a science fiction role-playing game produced by Archetype Entertainment, a company formed by previous Bioware creators.
Famed game designer Hideo Kojima has revealed a collaborative project called OD, short for Overdose, with filmmaker Jordan Peele, known for his movie Get Out.
A newly updated version of the game Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons that was released in 2013 was recently announced, plus there were fresh previews of Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.
Sega made an announcement that it is bringing back two much-loved games namely Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio from the past.
Alan Wake 2 walked away with three awards, one of which was the best game direction.
No Job Cuts Mentioned
The awards come after a year in which the games industry experienced many layoffs, even though there were many games that received high praise.
Many popular game companies such as Epic Games, known for Fortnite, Ubisoft Montreal, creator of Assassin's Creed, and Niantic, known for Pokemon Go, have announced that they will be reducing their workforce.
Many people have voiced their complaints about The Game Awards, an event hosted by gaming journalist Geoff Keighley. Critics say that during the three-hour show, more time is devoted to showcasing trailers and advertisements than actually presenting awards.
This year, there have been grievances about the ceremony rushing through various accolades without granting the victors an opportunity to step on the stage.
Kotaku, a website about video games, mentioned that it would have been a kind gesture to let talented developers have their time to shine, especially in a year where they were often laid off from their work.
In total, there are 31 awards available that cover a diverse set of categories, such as audio design, best independent game, and accessibility and innovation.
The individuals who emerge as victors are determined by a group of professionals in the field as well as a selection made by the public, which holds a weight of 10% towards the overall evaluation.
The complete roster can be found on the official website of the Game Awards.
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