The Game Awards 2023 have officially concluded, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments, momentous wins, and heart-pounding announcements.
Held on December 7th, The Game Awards 2023, is one of the biggest esports awards shows of the year, taking place at the Peacock Theater (formerly Microsoft Theater) in Los Angeles, California, that everyone is eagerly waiting for.
The show was hosted by renowned content creators and big names in the industry Sydnee Goodman and Geoff Keighley.
While the show was packed with exciting reveals and glimpses into the future of gaming, it also served as a much-deserved tribute to the incredible games and developers that have shaped the industry over the past year.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Steals the Show
Baldur’s Gate 3, the epic RPG not only took home the coveted Game of the Year award but also swept categories like Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and the fan-voted Player’s Voice. Larian Studios’ exceptional work in crafting a captivating RPG experience resonated deeply with both critics and players.
But Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t the only champion of the night. Alan Wake 2 emerged as another big winner, taking home awards for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction. The game’s return has been eagerly awaited by fans, and judging by its accolades, it seems it won’t disappoint.
Complete list of The Game Awards 2023 Winners
Game of the Year – Baldur’s Gate 3
Defeating –
- 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
Defeating –
- 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
Defeating –
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction – Alan Wake 2
Defeating –
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score/Music – Final Fantasy 16
Defeating –
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Hi-Fi Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design – Hi-Fi Rush
Defeating –
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space Remake
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
Best Performance – Neil Newbon – Baldur’s Gate 3
Defeating –
- 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
Defeating –
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Ongoing Game – Cyberpunk 2077
Defeating –
- Apex Legends
- Final Fantasy 14
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Indie Game – Sea of Stars
Defeating –
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game – Cocoon
Defeating –
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game – Honkai: Star Rail
Defeating –
- Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best Community Support – Baldur’s Gate 3.
Defeating –
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy 16
- No Man’s Sky
Best VR/AR Game – Resident Evil Village
Defeating –
- Gran Turismo 7
- Humanity
- Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Synapse
Innovation in Accessibility – Forza Motorsport
Defeating –
- 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
Defeating –
- Dead Island 2
- Ghostrunner 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Defeating –
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Best RPG – Baldur’s Gate 3
Defeating –
- Final Fantasy 16
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Fighting Game – Street Fighter 6
Defeating –
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
Best Family Game – Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Defeating –
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
Best Sports/Racing Game – Forza Motorsport
Defeating –
- EA Sports FC 24
- F1 23
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
- The Crew Motofest
Best SIM/Strategy Game – Pikmin 4
Defeating –
- Advanced Wars 1+” Re-Boot Camp
- Cities: Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
Best Multiplayer Game – Baldur’s Gate 3
Defeating –
- Diablo 4
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Content Creator of the Year – IronMouse
Defeating –
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Esports Athlete – Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
Defeating –
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
- Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk
- Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen
Best Esports Coach – Christine “potter” Chi
Defeating –
- Danny “zonic” Sorensen
- Jordan “Gunba” Graham
- Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-young
Best Esports Event – 2023 League of Legends World Championship
Defeating –
- Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- VALORANT Champions 2023
Best Esports Game – Valorant
Defeating –
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
Best Esports Team – JD Gaming
Defeating –
- Evil Geniuses
- Fnatic
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Vitality
Most Anticipated Game – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Defeating –
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Adaptation – The Last of Us
Defeating –
- Castlevania: Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
Players’ Voice – Baldur’s Gate 3
Defeating –
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Genshin Impact
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
A Night of Entertainment and Inspiration
Host
- Sydnee Goodman
- Geoff Keighley
Performances
- Flute Guy (Pedro Eustache)
- Old Gods of Asgard/Poets of the Fall
- Orchestra, conducted by Lornebalfe
Award Presenter
- Vince Zampella
- Caroline Marchal
- Gonzo
- Christopher Judge
- Ella Purnell
- Aaron Moten
- Walton Goggins
- Timothee Chalamet
No Awards for Marvel Spider-Man 2
This year Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was nominated for seven categories at TheGameAwards, from Game of The Year to Best Action/ Adventure, but it didn’t get any single award.