For video game fans, The Game Awards 2023 stands out as a highlight event this December. As excitement builds towards the glitzy ceremony and reveals of new titles, fans may appreciate some key details to optimize watching plans. Here you can find all the information for where and how to watch The Game Awards 2023!
When to Watch The Game Awards 2023
The video game industry's biggest awards show, The Game Awards, returns on Thursday, December 7th for its 10th annual celebration of gaming's creative works and talent.
Festivities kick off with a 30-minute pre-show at 4:30 PM Pacific / 7:30 PM Eastern, followed approximately by the main event at 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern. leading into the roughly 3-4 hour main event hosted by Geoff Keighley. While an approximate runtime of more than 2 hours is likely based on past years, organizer Keighley hopes this edition goes shorter.
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Where to Watch The Game Awards 2023
You can watch the live stream across major digital and social platforms. Viewers can catch The Game Awards 2023 live stream for free on:
- YouTube 4K
- Twitch
- Steam channels among other outlets
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Anticipating This Year's Game Reveals and Announcements
Equally driving viewer hype are the new game announcements interweaved throughout the ceremony. Early official confirmations include:
- Warframe - Details on the "Whispers in the Walls" expansion
- Baldur's Gate 3 - Xbox console ports
- Sega - An unspecified new game title
- Fortnite - Rocket Racing game mode
- Xbox - Related news and updates
The Game Awards often provide first looks at numerous 2023 and 2024 software launches too.
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Who Will Reign Supreme For Game of The Year?
In terms of prime awards, the Game of the Year nomination field fuels much debate. Leading selections include:
- 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
These six titles represent strong contenders across genres and franchises with stellar critical acclaim and fan reception. Ultimately on December 7th, viewers will discover who takes home 2023 Game Of The Year gold.
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Between the awards race conclusions and sneak peeks at future releases, The Game Awards 2023 promises news and surprises galore. Tune in during a likely 3+ hour ceremony broadcast widely online to soak up the excitement!
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