As The Game Awards 2024 approaches, anticipation builds within the gaming community regarding the nominees and potential winners of this esteemed event. Although Xbox titles have not been selected for the coveted Game of the Year award, the platform has nonetheless secured a notable presence with 11 nominations across various categories. This article delves into the details surrounding Xbox’s nominations, the absence of its titles in the Game of the Year category, and highlights from the upcoming awards ceremony.
Xbox’s Strong Showing at The Game Awards 2024
Scheduled for December 12, 2024, The Game Awards 2024 will mark the final Xbox-related event of the year. Recently announced nominations feature a total of **11 nods** for games associated with Xbox, underscoring the platform’s continued impact in the gaming industry. Among the standout titles, **Call of Duty: Black Ops 6** and **Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2** each garnered four nominations, demonstrating their popularity and critical acclaim.
Moreover, **Diablo 4** received nominations in two categories, while **Age of Mythology: Retold** secured one nomination. Below is the complete list of Xbox nominations for The Game Awards 2024:
- Best Narrative – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Audio Design – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 / Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Performance – Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Innovation In Accessibility – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 / Diablo 4
- Games For Impact – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Ongoing – Diablo 4
- Best Action Game – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Best Sim / Strategy – Age of Mythology: Retold
- Best Multiplayer – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Absence from the Game of the Year Category
Despite the impressive nominations, no Xbox-exclusive titles made it onto the **Game of the Year** shortlist. The nominees for this prestigious category include:
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
This omission of Xbox-owned games from the **Game of the Year** list, despite the inclusion of popular games like **Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree** and **Metaphor: ReFantazio**, has sparked discussions among fans. While Xbox titles achieved numerous nominations, it appears they fell short of securing a spot among the year’s most revered games.
Engagement with the Gaming Community
For gamers interested in exploring the complete list of nominees across all categories and participating in the voting process, the **official Game Awards website** offers a comprehensive resource. The results will be unveiled during the live event on December 12, promising excitement for attendees and viewers alike.
This year’s nominations have ignited conversations within the community regarding the representation of Xbox titles. As the event date draws near, fans look forward to celebrating the achievements of their favorite games while contemplating the implications of the nominations.
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[source thegameawards.com]
