Despite the context of all that hubbub, X/Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino still chimed in to publicly ask Rockstar to post the trailer to that social media platform. “@RockstarGames — gaming is one of our most popular topics,” she wrote. “Drop that trailer here — give the people on @X what they want!!”
Her plea accompanied a post that compared the views of the trailer on YouTube to the views of Rockstar’s post on X/Twitter announcing that the trailer was up. That information, as a community note pointed out, is misleading, though, as views on X/Twitter are counted by scrolls rather than actual engagement, as opposed to YouTube views. In short, it’s the difference between scrolling past a post on your timeline versus taking the time to watch the trailer in full.
What’s more, many X/Twitter users reported not being able to see Rockstar’s post of the trailer when viewing a reply to it. That made for some speculation that X/Twitter was intentionally limiting the trailer’s reach.
Twitter is limiting the reach of Rockstar Games GTA Vi trailer post with the YouTube link. While you can view it directly, you can’t see it if you’re viewing a reply. It seems to be retaliation for not posting the trailer video on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/FtS6iu2Lk1
And while it might not be related to all of this, but feels relevant to note, X/Twitter owner Elon Musk spurred quite a few jokes after saying he wasn’t a fan of GTA because he “didn’t like doing crime”: “GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene,” he added. “Just couldn’t do it.”
It’s unclear if Rockstar had always planned on posting the trailer to X/Twitter – especially considering that various companies have been suspending ad placement and easing back on the platform altogether after Elon Musk backed an antisemitic conspiracy theory – or if their plans were thrown off by the leak. Regardless, Rockstar unveiled the trailer on X/Twitter with a casual, “Hello @X, watch Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1.”
It’s only the latest bit of news in the whirlwind that has been the internet since GTA 6’s trailer dropped, which swiftly surpassed trailer views for the reveal trailers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 combined. It’s currently sitting at 88 million views on YouTube, although I’m pretty sure that number will be outdated quickly enough.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Solid Snake, the recurring protagonist of the Metal Gear franchise, is making his Fortnite debut as a bonus skin offered in the Chapter 5, Season 1 Battle Pass. But rather than being greeted with excitement, Kotaku reports the hunky assassin is a sore subject among players who noticed the absence of his once-thick booty.
Staring at a fictional character’s rear-end sounds creepy. Actually, it is creepy. But to be fair, Snake’s skin-tight body suit makes it fairly easy to spot the difference in his character design across games. Plus, we’re not going to deny that he’s ruggedly handsome — ass and all.
One fan took to X to express disapproval of the character’s new look: “this is awful where is his ass? solid snake does not breathe thru his nose actually his lungs are located in his ass and if he has a small butt it means his lungs are being crushed and he is being asphyxiated and slowly dying. this is snake abuse.”
this is awful where is his ass? solid snake does not breathe thru his nose actually his lungs are located in his ass and if he has a small butt it means his lungs are being crushed and he is being asphyxiated and slowly dying. this is snake abuse pic.twitter.com/tnNWTMOA4Q
“screaming [sic] and yelling and throwing up because they gave fortnite solid snake a flat ass which is deeply antithetical to everything hideo kojima stands for,” a fellow player wrote. “disgusting. [sic]”
screaming and yelling and throwing up because they gave fortnite solid snake a flat ass which is deeply antithetical to everything hideo kojima stands for. disgusting. pic.twitter.com/pyUyDR3sM4
In a cruel twist of fate, Epic Games also released a skin for Family Guy’s Peter Griffin in the newest Battle Pass — and he’s absolutely ripped. It’s almost like Snake got a reverse “BBL” (Brazilian Butt Lift), where all of the fat in his derrière was transferred to Peter’s hulking biceps.
“Buff Peter Griffin, Solid Snake with no ass, Fortnite should NOT be allowed to cook right now,” a dissatisfied player posted on X.
Buff Peter Griffin, Solid Snake with no ass, Fortnite should NOT be allowed to cook right now.
— JC ➡️ @supernintendo.bsky.social (@Supernintendo) December 4, 2023
Other Fortnite players have theorized similarly crude ways in which Solid Snake’s ass was removed. One X user posted a cartoon drawing that depicts the character getting his butt cheeks sanded off while strapped to a table.
But this isn’t the first time Snake’s volumptuous rump has been nerfed by game devs. When Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was released in 2018, players were equally quick to point out the character’s newfound pancake-ass.
“They already nerfed snake,” a user posted on Twitter at the time, along with an up-close comparison of Snake’s backside between the Wii and the Nintendo Switch versions of the popular fighting game.
More recently, another user posted an updated visual of the character’s gradual ass-flattening process with a caption that reads: “we have to get solid snake out of the multiverse. if he shows up in another game his ass is gonna be fully concave. every time he meets ryu from street fighter he has less cake.”
we have to get solid snake out of the multiverse. if he shows up in another game his ass is gonna be fully concave. every time he meets ryu from street fighter he has less cake. pic.twitter.com/Lr5SxRnPs1
Several other in-game skins have also had their asses flattened by Epic Games, including Omni-Man, Captain America and Doomguy, according to Kotaku. It seems like they just can’t handle the booty.
According to GameRant, the sans-booty version of Solid Snake can be unlocked by players who have completed the relevant challenges on Jan. 23 — 51 days from the start of this season’s Battle Pass.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has received a mod revamp on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X and S, and PC, as Bethesda doubles down on paid mod content in the Special Edition.
A blog post from the developer revealed a new feature called Bethesda Game Studios Creations, which will replace Creation Club in Skyrim: Special Edition. Players with mods installed already shouldn’t notice too much of a difference, though the upgrade encourages users to create more paid content.
Mod creators can release mods as before, or apply to the Bethesda Game Studios Verified Creator Program to set prices for their creations.
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“In continuing to evolve with the Skyrim community, we are excited to announce Bethesda Game Studios Creations, an updated way for players to discover, download and play community-made content,” Bethesda said. “An evolution of the Creation Club programme, Creations enhances how Creators develop and showcase their works to Skyrim fans on a variety of platforms.”
As for what’s actually changing, Skyrim: Special Edition is now updated with the Creations menu, the Creation Kit tool has been updated to include a Resource Pack of art and scripting assets, the Creations website has been overhauled, and Creation Club Credits have been rebranded as Creation Credits (going into place December 12).
In our 9/10 review of the beloved RPG, IGN said: “Skyrim is a rare kind of intensely personal, deeply rewarding experience, and one of the best role-playing games yet produced.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
Grand Theft Auto is huge, that’s no surprise, but Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 trailer has surpassed 69.2 million views within 15 hours, meaning it’s already been watched more than the reveal trailers for Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom combined.
The highly anticipated debut trailer, which was due to premiere today, December 5, but was posted on December 4 following a leak, is currently racking up tens of thousands of views per minute. In fact, we’ve had to edit the introduction of this article three times already as the million mark keeps ticking over.
And while 69.2 million is a lot of views under any metric, it’s even more impressive, and almost unbelievable, when compared to some of the biggest video game releases of the last five years. Cyberpunk 2077, for example, the futuristic open world role-playing game from beloved developer CD Projekt Red, has 28.6 million views on its initial teaser trailer.
All three therefore have a total viewership number of 67.8 million views, and that’s lifetime numbers. Grand Theft Auto 6 has achieved all that and more in less than a day since its trailer debuted.
The 2023 Dead Space remake is widely regarded as one of the top games of the year, and it’s now available for just $7.99 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members (and £7.99 for those in the UK as well). That’s a colossal discount for, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made. So, just to recap and ensure you’re following; this is the full Dead Space Digital Deluxe Edition, not just an upgrade, but the full game + digital extras as well, for $7.99. That’s 90% off the MSRP and $72 in overall savings. Wow.
Xbox
Dead Space – Digital Deluxe Edition
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Only.
You likely already know that Dead Space is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play, but in all honestly, it’s hard to deny how good of a deal this is. This is especially true as it’s a game to add to your digital library without the presumed worry of losing access if you ever need to drop your Game Pass subscription even down a single tier.
This also begs into question: could this possibly be a pricing oversight? Was the intention to offer a discount on the Digital Deluxe upgrade instead? The sheer magnitude of this offer, undeniably enticing and seemingly too good to be true, does naturally prompt some speculation about potential errors. Plus, strangely, the Digital Deluxe upgrade on Xbox is currently priced at $8.99, while the base game carries a tag of $62.99. But, at least for the time being, the $7.99 deal remains accessible for those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
IGN gave Dead Space a 9/10 in its review earlier this year, with writer Tristan Ogilvie stating: “It’s clear that this superb Dead Space remake has been a labor of love for the team at Motive Studios, who’ve very carefully balanced innovation and renovation with preservation, and to their credit the end result is undoubtedly the definitive way to experience – or re-experience – one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.”
We’ve also covered discounts just like this Dead Space offer within our breakdown of the best Xbox deals post-Black Friday and even included deals in our top Xbox holiday gift ideas. Otherwise, ensure you’re following @IGNDeals on Twitter/X for more immediate deal updates this holiday season.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Anticipation continues to build as gamers are eagerly awaiting updates on the forthcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. In the meantime, the base game is currently available at a discounted price in the UK. Select retailers are offering the game for a reduced rate of at least £29.99, a noteworthy markdown from the £49.99 RRP. Given the expansive nature of the game, this discount should be deemed substantial, particularly when contrasted with the potential £69.99 price tag that other publishers might command for a similar gaming experience in 2023.
Shadow of the Erdtree was announced in March as a major expansion for Elden Ring, but FromSoftware has yet to indicate a release date despite the game approaching its second anniversary. The game has had just one other piece of DLC content added to the game since launch, which came in the form of the Colosseum multiplayer update. It hasn’t been confirmed how much content Shadow of the Erdtree is set to include, but it will be the first single-player expansion available for Elden Ring.
The base version of Elden Ring returned a 10/10 in IGN’s review. “Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path,” we said.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
The industry scrambled to react Monday in the wake of the surprise release of the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Originally slated to arrive tomorrow at 9am ET / 6am PT, Rockstar’s big reveal had been one of gaming’s most anticipated moments of the year. Streamers, media outlets, and other content producers moved quickly to get their streams online, only to be hit with strikes and takedowns.
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Several major content producers, including Kinda Funny and IGN, found their trailers and streams unexpectedly blocked in the immediate aftermath of the release. Tiktok streams were automatically muted, possibly because of the trailer’s use of a copyrighted song in Tom Petty’s “Love is a Long Road.”
Some fans blamed Rockstar, but others pointed out that it seemed to be due to the algorithm on platforms like YouTube, which typically moderate licensed songs. Most reaction streams were able to be restored after a short interruption.
The strikes were one more symptom of the general chaos surrounding the sudden release of the GTA VI trailer, which followed a leak that appeared on X / Twitter on Monday afternoon. Shortly after the leak, Rockstar opted to push the trailer live, forcing media outlets and content creators alike to move sooner than expected.
As expected, the GTA VI trailer confirmed that the series will be return to Vice City, and that it will feature the franchise’s first female protagonist in Lucia. It is currently slated for release in 2025, though PC was not among the listed platforms.
IGN’s own coverage in the wake of the GTA VI trailer’s release is ongoing. Keep an eye on all of our channels as we continue to release trailer reax, breakdowns, and much more.
Kat Bailey is IGN’s News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently planned for release in 2025 on Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5. But for now, there’s absolutely no word on a PC release.
In a press release sent around today, Rockstar PR confirmed the game was “coming to PlayStation® 5 computer entertainment systems and Xbox Series X|S games and entertainment systems in 2025,” but included no mention of PC. IGN has reached out to Rockstar for comment.
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The question of whether or not GTA 6 would make it to PC at launch has been in discussion for a long time now. Fans of Rockstar games have noted the studio’s historical reluctance to release other past games on PC day and date with console, as well as its fraught relationship with the modding community over the years. Still, some thought that a game as big as GTA 6 could be a turning point for the studio’s PC gaming attitudes, only to have those hopes dashed today with the news.
That said, none of this means that GTA 6 will never make it to PC, since big Rockstar titles tend to get over there eventually. But to the question of how long PC gamers will have to wait for what could end up being one of the biggest games of the current decade, Rockstar is keeping the answers quiet for now.
It’s been a wild afternoon, with the internet’s eager wait for the very first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer drop tomorrow morning cut short by a leaker posting the trailer to Twitter. Rockstar quickly responded by posting the 4K version of the trailer on its own channels, so it’s official: we have our first look at GTA 6. Now as members of the industry and community wrap their minds around the brief trailer, everyone has thoughts about what they just saw, what it means for the long-awaited game, and how the reveal went down in the first place.
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First and foremost, let’s hear from developers at Rockstar, who were understandably frustrated by the leak today. Still, several expressed a mixture of relief and delight that the trailer was out in the world, even if it hadn’t gotten there the way they’d planned:
Sad that it was shown this way, but still super stoked to finally let the world see what we’ve been working on! Hope y’all enjoy 😊 https://t.co/lAhYXcn4p8
As for everyone else, one of the first major voices to react was popular streamer and political commenter Hasan Piker, though he was far from the only person to respond to the trailer with a witty wisecrack:
I’m a bit disappointed that I have to wait until 2025 to experience an extreme parody / satire of US culture in GTA6 when Americans can already experience it today by walking outside.
— Kaitlyn Red Wing 🔜 The Game Awards (@KaitlynRedWing) December 4, 2023
A few folks, including Firewalk Studios director of comms Scott Lowe and Annapurna Interative marketing director Jeff Legaspi, leaned into the humor of the Florida setting paired with in-game TikTok shenanigans:
Having grown up in Florida, this appears to be the Most Florida video game to ever exist. I can’t wait. https://t.co/D8cfdAv6Qx
Plenty of people commented on the fact that the trailer leaked and effectively forced Rockstar Games to release their official version hours early. New Blood Interactive head Dave Oshry specifically participated in what seems to be a common discussion on social media right now: that the leaker is likely to be in one big mess of (legal) trouble when Rockstar and publisher Take-Two catch them.
We waited for years and… they just… they just tweeted it out.
A number of developers and industry figures took a moment to express sympathy for Rockstar, which had presumably rallied all its resources for the trailer to go live tomorrow and instead had to scramble to respond to the leak today. Xbox senior social media manager Josh Stein even broke down in detail why situations like this one are so frustrating for studios.
Can’t believe this happened and really feel for the 1000’s of people who would have wanted to have that moment of watching it go live together. The consolation is that the quality of the teams work really shines though. https://t.co/UFEc1Ice42
While the cat and mouse game of leak/not leaked is fun to follow on social. Let me tell you it sucks from the inside.
Teams work literally hours, days, weeks, nights, to build the best rollout to capture the attention of social media and go loud and proud for the community.…
And then there’s the folks sparing a thought for Naughty Dog, which had the utter misfortune to release its trailer for The Last of Us 2 Remastered’s new roguelike mode right as the GTA6 leak happened. Sorry, Naughty Dog.
All in all, the vibes are good on social media and in the games community even in the wake of a massive trailer reveal not going entirely to plan. Frustrating as leaks can be for those whose work is dependent on trailers launching on time, it hasn’t curbed the hype for GTA 6. I’m not sure what could at this point.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
The Game Awards 2023 is nearly here and it promises a night filled with blockbuster reveals, musical performances, and recognition for the greatest games to be released this past year. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Baldur’s Gate 3 to Alan Wake 2 to Super Mario Bros. Wonder and so many more, this was truly a year to remember and this night will be one to celebrate.
The Game Awards 2023 will take place on December 7 and this article will be your guide to let you know how and when you can watch the show alongside what you can expect from one of the biggest nights of the year in the gaming world.
Additionally, we want to let you know to stay tuned to our stream after The Game Awards and catch our Top Moments brought to you by the U.S. Air Force, where IGN’s panel of industry experts break down all the biggest moments, announcements, and winners from the show! We’ll also have extended reveals of some of The Game Awards’ biggest games!
How to Watch The Game Awards 2023 Livestream
The Game Awards 2023 will kick off on December 7 with a 30-minute pre-show at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET. The main show will begin at 5pm PT/8pm ET and is expected to run for roughly three hours according to The Game Awards website.
If you live in the GMT or AEST timezones, this translates to 12:30am GMT/10:30am AEST on December 8 for the pre-show and 1am GMT/11am AEST on December 8 as well.
We here at IGN will be hosting a pre-show for The Game Awards that takes place at 4pm PT/7pm ET before the official festivities begin, and, as we previously mentioned, we’ll be back after the show to break down all the biggest news and reveals from the night!
Where to Watch The Game Awards 2023 Online
We’re hosting the stream for The Game Awards 2023 here, on IGN.com, and on our accounts across all major platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. Here are all of the links where you can watch the stream online:
We’re also proud to share that, leading up to The Game Awards, we’ll have our first roundtable chat with some of the incredible developers behind Alan Wake 2, Diablo 4, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. That first roundtable will just be first taste of the experience with a second taste happening on December 11 before getting the full course on December 13!
Best Reviewed Games of 2023
What to Expect From The Game Awards 2023
As we mentioned, The Game Awards is always one of the biggest nights in the video game world as it not only honors the great games and developers of the past year, but it also give fans an exciting look into the future with game announcements, trailers, and reveals.
You can check out the full list of The Game Awards 2023 nominees below, but we can quickly say that Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 are at the head of the pack with 8 nominations each. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 received seven nominations and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder nabbed five.
As for Game of the Year, it will be a tough battle between Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
We’d also love to see more of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Fable, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, the new Mass Effect, Silksong, Star Wars Outlaws, Hades 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake, The Plucky Squire, 33 Immortals, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Tekken 8, and so many more.
We also are so excited for the games we didn’t even know we wanted and announcements we’ve been waiting for so long for, like Half-Life 3, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Twilight Princess on Switch, the new Switch, any new games from our favorite franchises like The Last of Us, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Halo, Gears of War, Super Mario Bros., Pokemon, and more.
The Game Awards 2023: Every Game Nominated
Here’s a list of every game with at least one nomination at The Game Awards 2023. The first 10 games listed all received three or more nominations. Sign in to track which nominees you’ve played.
The Game Awards 2023 Nominees
Game of the Year
Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.
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 Narrative
For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Final Fantasy 16
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.
Alan Wake 2
Hi-Fi Rush
Lies of P
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score/Music
For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy 16
Hi-Fi Rush
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
Recognizing the best in-game audio and sound design.
Alan Wake 2
Dead Space Remake
Hi-Fi Rush
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Best Performance
Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.
Ben Starr – Final Fantasy 16
Cameron Monaghan – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Idris Elba – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Melanie Liburd – Alan Wake 2
Neil Newbon – Baldur’s Gate 3
Yuri Lowenthal – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Games for Impact
For a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message.
A Space for the Unbound
Chants of Sennaar
Goodbye Volcano High
Tchia
Terra Nil
Venba
Best Ongoing Game
Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Final Fantasy 14
Fortnite
Genshin Impact
Best Indie Game
For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.
Cocoon
Dave the Diver
Dredge
Sea of Stars
Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game
For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.
Cocoon
Dredge
Pizza Tower
Venba
Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
For the best game playable on a mobile device.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
Honkai: Star Rail
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Monster Hunter Now
Terra Nil
Best Community Support
Recognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy 16
No Man’s Sky
Best VR/AR Game
For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.
Gran Turismo 7
Humanity
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
Resident Evil Village
Synapse
Innovation in Accessibility
Recognizing 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.
Diablo 4
Forza Motorsport
Hi-Fi Rush
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Mortal Kombat 1
Street Fighter 6
Best Action Game
For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
Dead Island 2
Ghostrunner 2
Hi-Fi Rush
Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.
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
For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy 16
Lies of P
Sea of Stars
Starfield
Best Fighting Game
For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.
God of Rock
Mortal Kombat 1
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Pocket Bravery
Street Fighter 6
Best Family Game
For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.
Disney Illusion Island
Party Animals
Pikmin 4
Sonic Superstars
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Sports/Racing Game
For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.
EA Sports FC 24
F1 23
Forza Motorsport
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
The Crew Motofest
Best SIM/Strategy Game
Best game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.
Advanced Wars 1+” Re-Boot Camp
Cities: Skylines 2
Company of Heroes 3
Fire Emblem Engage
Pikmin 4
Best Multiplayer Game
For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Diablo 4
Party Animals
Street Fighter 6
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Content Creator of the Year
For a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2021.
IronMouse
PeopleMakeGames
Quackity
Spreen
SypherPK
Best Esports Athlete
The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
Max “Demon1” Mazanov
Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk
Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen
Best Esports Coach
The Esports coach judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Christine “potter” Chi
Danny “zonic” Sorensen
Jordan “Gunba” Graham
Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
Yoon “Homme” Sung-young
Best Esports Event
Recognizing an event (across single or multiple days) that delivered a best-of-class experience for participants and the broadcast audience.
2023 League of Legends World Championship
Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
EVO 2023
The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
VALORANT Champions 2023
Best Esports Game
For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content updates), irrespective of genre or platform.
Counter-Strike 2
Dota 2
Leage of Legends
PUBG Mobile
Valorant
Best Esports Team
Recognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Evil Geniuses
Fnatic
Gaimin
JD Gaming
Team Vitality
Most Anticipated Game
Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Hades 2
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Star Wars Outlaws
Tekken 8
Best Adaptation
Celebrating game-inspired projects across entertainment including TV, movies, comics, and more.
Castlevania: Nocturne
Gran Turismo
The Last of Us
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Twisted Metal
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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