The Game Awards are known for celebrating the best in the gaming industry, but sometimes, the most memorable moments come from unexpected sources.
This year, it was none other than Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in God of War, who stole the show with a playful jab at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
A Lighthearted Roast at the Expense of Modern Warfare 3
While presenting the award for Best Performance in a Video Game, Judge couldn’t resist poking fun at the notoriously short campaign of Modern Warfare 3.
As he took the stage, he quipped, “I’m not gonna stand up here making long speeches, I’m going to stick to the script. No eight-minute speech like last year,” a reference to his own lengthy acceptance speech for Best Performance in 2022 Award Show.
He then added, “But fun fact: my speech was actually longer than this year’s Call of Duty campaign.” This witty remark was met with immediate roars of laughter and applause from the audience, who clearly appreciated the lighthearted roast.
Christopher Judge after roasting Call of Duty 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HdyfEJjpvg
— DomTheBomb (@DomTheBombYT) December 8, 2023
Judge’s Joke Hits a Nerve with Many Gamers
Judge’s joke resonated with countless gamers who felt Modern Warfare 3’s campaign fell short. The game received mostly negative reviews due to its lack of content and a campaign that felt rushed and underwhelming.
While the multiplayer and open-world Zombies mode were praised, the main story left a sour taste in the mouths of many CoD fans.
A Meme-Worthy Moment for The Game Awards
Needless to say, Judge’s unexpected jab at Modern Warfare 3 quickly became a viral sensation. Social media was flooded with clips and memes of the moment, further amplifying the humor and highlighting the disappointment many gamers felt towards Modern Warfare 3’s campaign.
I don’t get the faux outrage over Christopher Judge’s dig at the #MW3 campaign. I mean, it IS very short (and weak AF).
But it was Activision who made it (not Xbox), the same Activision that gamers and journos have taken shots at for years. What a weird thing to bitch about 🤷🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/WgdoAkupfI
— TheDude79: Co-Host @ Banter & Babble (@TheDude1979) December 8, 2023
These COD developers are MAD at Christopher Judge but he didn’t even say the game was bad. He said it was Short….WHICH IT LITERALLY IS. Yall mad at Facts? Quantity is not Quality but the quality of the story/campaign wasnt there either. pic.twitter.com/FCKuorfoYp
— Lisan Al BG (@BrokenGamezHDR_) December 8, 2023
More Than Just Awards: The Game Awards’ Legacy of Humor
The Game Awards has a history of blending serious industry recognition with lighthearted moments that entertain viewers.
From Crash Bandicoot’s appearance at past events to Judge’s hilarious speech and roast, these humorous elements add to the overall experience and make The Game Awards an event that gamers look forward to each year.
What’s Next for The Game Awards and Christopher Judge?
Whether he’s voicing the iconic Kratos or delivering another unexpectedly funny moment on stage, Judge is sure to leave a lasting impression on fans and industry professionals alike.
So, let the awards, the surprises, and the laughter continue!
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