Geoff Keighley has announced the nominees for The Game Awards 2021 which include Elden Ring, Monster Hunter Rise, Cyberpunk 2077, Deathloop and more.
The Game Awards 2021 Nominees Revealed; Elden Ring, Monster Hunter Rise, Cyberpunk 2077 and More
The nominations for The Games Awards 2021 are now out, with Deathloop leading with nine nominations this year. The categories included for Deathloop are Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score/Music, Best Audio Design, Best Action Game, and Game of the Year. Deathloop also received two nominations in the Best Performance category, with voice actors Jason E. Kelley and Ozioama Akagha up for the running.
In the Best RPG category, there are nominees Cyberpunk 2077,Monster Hunter Rise,Scarlet Nexus, Shin Megami Tensei V andTales of Arise. All strong contenders but withCyberpunk 2077’s difficult launch and continued updates to fix the games bugs and performance issues, will it stand a chance against others in the category?
Shin Megami Tensei V just released this month and we have streamed some of it onTwitchthis week, with some interesting new features, a ton of wacky demons to meet and recruit as well as some solid cut scenes.
Monster Hunter Risebrought the latest Monster Hunter exclusively to the Switch, but shortly after, announced it would be coming to PC next year, along with the first expansionSunbreakin summer 2022. Plenty of fan favouriteMonstersjoining the game, loveablePalamutemount, plus a number of epic crossover events with titles includingMega Manand upcoming Sega collab with none other thanSonic the Hedgehog.
Scarlet Nexusis a brand new IP, a stylish “brain punk” action role-playing game with characters who possess psionic powers. While its combat was fun and refreshing, the balance between narrative and gameplay combat seemed to favour the story more.
Tales of Ariseis another strong contender as it had fast-paced action combat, with powerful Mystic Artes and fun switching character mechanics. The paintbrush art style and solid story is going to give at least one or two nominees here a run for its money.
As forGame of the Year, this includes nominees Deathloop, It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart as well as Resident Evil Village. Resident Evil Village had stellar puzzles, tall vampire lady, and a whole host of crazy enemies to face. But whether it takes this title of GOTY from Deathloop who seems to be racking up the award nominees this year it’s difficult to say.
Elden Ringalso makes an appearance for The Game Awards this year in theMost Anticipated Gamecategory…again, but is in the running withGod of War: Ragnarok,Horizon Forbidden West, The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild andStarfield. All solid titles but this isn’t the first time Elden Ring has been nominated for this title, it won this category last year, but now we’ve actually SEEN Elden Ring, it may grease the wheels and take up the award for a second year running, oooohhh Elden Ring.
Which is your Game of the Year? Do you agree with the nominees? Check out the full list below and let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to go cast your vote on The Game Awards official website if you want your favourite game to win.
Game of the Year
Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.
Best Game Direction
Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.
Best Narrative
For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
Best Art Direction
For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.
Best Score/Music
For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.
Best Audio Design
Recognizing the best in-game audio and sound design.
Best Performance
Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.
Games for Impact
For a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message.
Best Ongoing Game
Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.
Best Indie Game
For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.
Best Debut Indie Game
For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.
Best Mobile Game
For the best game playable on a mobile device.
Best Community Support
Recognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches.
Best VR/AR Game
For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.
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.
Best Action Game
For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.
Best Action/Adventure Game
For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.
For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.
Best Fighting Game
For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.
Best Family Game
For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.
Best Sports/Racing Game
For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.
Best SIM/Strategy Game
Best game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.
Best Multiplayer Game
For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.
Content Creator of the Year
For a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2021.
Best Esports Athlete
The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.
Best Esports Coach
The esports coach judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Best Esports Event
Recognizing an event (across single or multiple days) that delivered a best-of-class experience for participants and the broadcast audience.
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.
Best Esports Team
Recognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Most Anticipated Game
Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.
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