The Game Awards 2023, held at the illustrious Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, a celebration of the gaming industry’s achievements over the past year. As the curtain fell on the event, it became evident that the gaming industry had been forever altered by the brilliance of titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2, both of which dominated the evening with multiple wins.
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The Game Awards 2023, considered the zenith of gaming excellence, found its place in the hands of Larian Studios’ magnum opus, Baldur’s Gate 3.
A masterclass in RPG craftsmanship, the game not only secured the top honor but also clinched victories in five other categories, including Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, Best Performance, and the Player’s Voice category.
The game’s integration of narrative depth, player agency, and technical prowess set a new standard, leaving a mark on the industry.
While Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed the Game of the Year throne, Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake 2 emerged as a luminary in its own right.
Garnering three prestigious awards for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction, the survival horror sequel showcased the studio’s commitment to delivering a visually stunning gaming experience.
Music, an integral part of the gaming experience, took center stage at The Game Awards 2023. Final Fantasy 16, with its evocative and enchanting score composed by the talented Masayoshi Soken, walked away with the Best Score/Music award.
The orchestral masterpiece not only elevated the gaming experience within the Final Fantasy universe but also demonstrated the impact that music can have on player immersion.
The Full Winners List of Game Awards 2023:
Game of the Year
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
- Alan Wake 2 – WINNER
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
- Alan Wake 2 – WINNER
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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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 Score/Music
- Final Fantasy 16 – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Hi-Fi Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
- Hi-Fi Rush – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space Remake
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
Best Performance
- Neil Newbon – Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Ben Starr – Final Fantasy 16
- Cameron Monaghan – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Idris Elba – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Melanie Liburd – Alan Wake 2
- Yuri Lowenthal – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Games for Impact
- Tchia – WINNER
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Ongoing Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 – WINNER
- Apex Legends
- Final Fantasy 14
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Indie Game
- Sea of Stars – WINNER
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game
- Cocoon – WINNER
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
- Honkai: Star Rail – WINNER
- Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy 16
- No Man’s Sky
Best VR/AR Game
- Resident Evil Village – WINNER
- Gran Turismo 7
- Humanity
- Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Synapse
Innovation in Accessibility
- Forza Motorsport – WINNER
- Diablo 4
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter 6
Best Action Game
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon – WINNER
- Dead Island 2
- Ghostrunner 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
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Best RPG
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Final Fantasy 16
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Fighting Game
- Street Fighter 6 – WINNER
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
Best Family Game
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – WINNER
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
Best Sports/Racing Game
- Forza Motorsport – WINNER
- EA Sports FC 24
- F1 23
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
- The Crew Motofest
Best SIM/Strategy Game
- Pikmin 4 – WINNER
- Advanced Wars 1+” Re-Boot Camp
- Cities: Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
Best Multiplayer Game
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Diablo 4
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Content Creator of the Year
- IronMouse – WINNER
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Esports Athlete
- Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok – WINNER
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
- Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk
- Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen
Best Esports Coach
- Christine “potter” Chi – WINNER
- Danny “zonic” Sorensen
- Jordan “Gunba” Graham
- Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-young
Best Esports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World Championship – WINNER
- Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- VALORANT Champions 2023
Best Esports Game
- Valorant – WINNER
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- Leage of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
Best Esports Team
- JD Gaming – WINNER
- Evil Geniuses
- Fnatic
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Vitality
Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – WINNER
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Adaptation
- The Last of Us – WINNER
- Castlevania: Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
Players’ Voice
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Genshin Impact
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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