The Game Awards 2023 winners as they happen

It’s time for The Game Awards 2023, the hugely popular ceremony often likened to the Oscars. Hosted by presenter and former video game journalist Geoff Keighley, the event recognises the best games from the year, encompassing various genres and technical categories.

Streamed live to the world on YouTube, Twitch, and just about every social media channel, and voted on by over 100 media representatives from around the world The Game Awards 2023 is hotly contested. All eyes are on which game will take home the coveted Game of the Year gong. Last year’s top award went to Elden Ring, a meticulously designed open-world action roleplaying game made by renowned Japanese developer From Software.

This year, Baldur’s Gate 3, a sprawling RPG by Larian Studios, and the survival-horror Alan Wake 2 from Remedy Entertainment dominated the nominations. Other notable nominees include Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder, two very different games that launched on the same day. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also a big chance, with the Resident Evil 4 remake rounding out the Game of the Year contenders.

Locally, Australia doesn’t have much in the way of representation this year. Our hopes are pinned on Dredge, a spooky fishing game from New Zealand’s Black Salt Games. It’s nominated for both Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie.

Different from many industry shows, The Game Awards 2023 also showcases announcements for upcoming games. Its weird dissonance between commercialisation and attempting to be a prestigious event is something of a running gag among viewers. Regardless, it’s a big event that draws massive viewership each year.

The Game Awards 2023 nominees and winners

Best Family Game

For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Winner
• Disney Illusion Island
• Party Animals
• Pikmin 4
• Sonic Superstars

Innovation in Accessibility

Recognising software and/or hardware that is pushing the medium forward by adding features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even wider audience.

• Forza Motorsport – Winner
• Diablo IV
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Mortal Kombat 1
• Street Fighter 6

Best Performance

Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.

• Neil Newbon, Baldur’s Gate 3 – Winner
• Ben Starr, Final Fantasy XVI
• Cameron Monaghan, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• Idris Elba, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Melanie Liburd, Alan Wake 2
• Yuri Lowenthal, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Best Narrative

For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.

• Alan Wake 2 – Winner
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Best Debut Indie Game

• Cocoon – Winner
• Dredge
• Pizza Tower
• Venba
• Viewfinder

Best Action Game

• Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – Winner
• Dead Island 2
• Ghostrunner 2
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Remnant 2

Best Art Direction

• Alan Wake 2 – Winner
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Lies of P
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best VR/AR Game

For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.

• Resident Evil Village VR Mode – Winner
• Gran Turismo 7
• Humanity
• Horizon Call of the Mountain
• Synapse

Best Mobile Game

• Honkai: Star Rail – Winner
• Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure
• Monster Hunter Now
• Terra Nil

Game of the Year

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Resident Evil 4
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best Game Direction

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best Adaptation

• Castlevania: Nocturne
• Gran Turismo
• The Last of Us
• The Super Mario Bros. Movie
• Twisted Metal

Best Score and Music

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Hi-Fi Rush
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best Audio Design

• Alan Wake 2
• Dead Space
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Resident Evil 4

Games for Impact

• A Space for the Unbound
• Chants of Sennaar
• Goodbye Volcano High
• Tchia
• Terra Nil
• Venba

Best Ongoing Game

• Apex Legends
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Fortnite
• Genshin Impact

Best Community Support

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Destiny 2
• Final Fantasy XIV
• No Man’s Sky

Best Independent Game

• Cocoon
• Dave the Diver
• Dredge
• Sea of Stars
• Viewfinder

Best Action/Adventure Game

• Alan Wake 2
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Resident Evil 4
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Best RPG

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Lies of P
• Sea of Stars
• Starfield

Best Fighting Game

• God of Rock
• Mortal Kombat 1
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
• Pocket Bravery
• Street Fighter 6

Best Sim/Strategy Game

• Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
• Cities: Skylines II
• Company of Heroes 3
• Fire Emblem Engage
• Pikmin 4

Best Sports/Racing

• EA Sports FC 24
• F1 23
• Forza Motorsport
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
• The Crew Motorfest

Best Multiplayer

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Diablo IV
• Party Animals
• Street Fighter 6
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Most Anticipated Game

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Hades II
• Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Tekken 8

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