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The Game Awards: Big 5 final nominees for the Player's Voice Award
Get ready, gamers! The Game Awards 2023 are gearing up to be the grand finale of an epic year in gaming, and the final five nominees for the Players' Voice category are out in the open.
While Baldur's Gate 3 is strutting in as a hot favorite after its Golden Joystick Awards success, let's not forget the other game champs that made 2023 a gaming paradise.
The first half of the year brought us hits like Hogwarts Legacy, Jedi: Survivor, Final Fantasy 16, Resident Evil 4, and Tears of the Kingdom – setting the bar high for thrill and excitement. And as the months rolled on, we were blessed with the arrival of Alan Wake 2, Lies of P, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and the return of the Baldur's Gate magic. And you know what? Even with this list, there are still more gems left unmentioned!
Now, the real deal – The Game Awards winners are usually decided by a combo of jury and public votes, but the Players' Voice? That's all you, the gamers! Three rounds of fan votes to crown the ultimate gaming champ.
The Game Awards just dropped the final round contenders on Twitter, and now it's your time to shine. Head over to the Players' Voice category on the official website, log into your gaming kingdom, and let your vote decide the ultimate title of 2023.
No shockers here, Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty are duking it out for the top spot. But the battleground is fierce, with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and the ever-iconic Genshin Impact making it to the final showdown. And yes, Genshin Impact might not have rolled out in 2023, but Fontaine's grand entrance showcased why this gacha game is still ruling the genre.
The final contenders for the gaming throne at The Game Awards are:
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Genshin Impact
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Now, buckle up for a gaming feast! The awards show isn't just about the glory of your favorite games; it's also the arena for exclusive trailers, juicy teasers, and mind-blowing announcements for the games yet to grace our screens. Geoff Keighley spills the beans that The Game Awards will be rocking a similar runtime to 2022 – a whopping three hours of pure gaming ecstasy. And why is this so exciting? Well, 2024's gaming lineup is still in the shadows, but we might be in for treats like Death Stranding 2, a Monster Hunter sequel, or perhaps a dazzling new Star Wars Outlaws trailer.
As we gear up for The Game Awards 2023, celebrating the triumphs and innovations in gaming, it's crucial to shine a light on the sobering reality that has shadowed the industry. Despite the commercial success that publishers have relished, we can't overlook the heavy toll of layoffs that have plagued the gaming world. Since the dawn of January 2023, over six thousand developers have faced the harsh reality of job loss on a global scale.
While we revel in the achievements of 2023's exceptional titles, let's also hold hope for a brighter future in 2024. Here's to a new year that not only brings forth more mesmerizing games but also restores job security and stability in the dynamic realm of the video game industry.
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