{"id":83448,"date":"2023-11-14T16:32:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=83448"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:32:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:32:13","slug":"game-awards-2023-nominations-announced","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/game-awards-2023-nominations-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"The Game Awards 2023 Nominations Have Been Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_83449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83449\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83449\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/game-awards-2023-nominations-announced.jpg\" alt=\"Game Awards 2023\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; DECEMBER 09: The Game of the Year award is presented onstage during The Game Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on December 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c530209208-351\">\n<div class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c530209208-351\">\n<div class=\"response-content ng-trigger ng-trigger-responsePopulation ng-tns-c530209208-351\">\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:62\">The Game Awards 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegameawards.com\/nominees\" target=\"_blank\">nominations are out and the excitement is palpable<\/a>! The gaming industry is once again gathering to celebrate its finest achievements, recognizing the exceptional titles and individuals that have captivated players around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:171\">Leading the nominations with eight nods each are Alan Wake 2 and Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, two highly anticipated sequels that have generated buzz for their innovative gameplay and immersive storytelling. Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2010 psychological thriller, promises to deliver an even more chilling and suspenseful experience. Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, on the other hand, continues the legacy of the beloved RPG series, combining classic dungeon-crawling with a modern approach to storytelling and character development.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:338\">Also vying for Game of the Year are Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CznDBUoLlg4\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Game Awards (@thegameawards)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:48\">In the Best Ongoing Game category, Apex Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, and Genshin Impact are the frontrunners. These games have consistently delivered fresh content and updates, keeping their player bases engaged and expanding over time.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:387\">The Game Awards 2023 also <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/cfda-fashion-awards-2023\/\">recognize outstanding achievements<\/a> in specific genres, including Best Action\/Adventure, Best RPG, Best Fighting Game, and Best Sports\/Racing Game. Titles like Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, and Gran Turismo 7 are among the contenders in these categories, demonstrating the diversity and excellence of gaming across various genres.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:554\">Beyond gameplay and innovation, the Game Awards 2023 also celebrates the voices and talents that bring games to life. Ben Star as Clive in Final Fantasy 16, Cameron Monahan as Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Idris Elba as Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Melanie Liber as Saga Anderson in Alan Wake 2, Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, and Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker in Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 are among the nominees for Best Performance, showcasing the range of emotional depth and storytelling that games can achieve.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:325\">The Game Awards 2023 promises to be an unforgettable night of gaming celebration,<span class=\"animating\"> honoring the creativity,<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> innovation,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"animating\">and talent that continue to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> As the industry gathers to recognize its achievements,<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> we look forward to witnessing the next chapter in the evolution of gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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