If you follow video game news even slightly, you may have noticed that last night the list of games nominated for Game of the Year 2024 was announced. With the ceremony approaching its 10th anniversary in a few weeks, it has already sparked controversy, particularly because this year’s rules allow nominations for DLCs, remakes, or remasters as the best game of the year. A recent decision by organizer Geoff Keighley has been causing debate—and even outrage—on social media for several days, which is understandable given the circumstances. Specifically, the sudden rule change allows Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree to be eligible for an award two years after the original Elden Ring’s recognition in 2022. Considering Geoff Keighley’s close relationship with FromSoftware, questions are valid and warranted. Additionally, one of the nominated card games has also raised discussions among gamers. Let us explore this issue further as well.
Before delving into the debate regarding the legitimacy of a Game of the Year (GOTY) for Downloadable Content (DLC), it is important to recognize the significance of The Game Awards in today’s video game industry. There are various opinions about the event’s validity, with some arguing that there are numerous other award ceremonies such as the BAFTAs, the DICE Awards, the Game Developers Choice Awards, the New York Game Awards, the Golden Joysticks Awards, and the Pégases for France, which also present awards in gaming. Despite these alternatives, The Game Awards is widely anticipated each year because it has become the industry’s benchmark, regardless of opinions on its organizer, Geoff Keighley. While Keighley may have imperfections, he has successfully positioned his event as a reference point and one that garners significant attention even outside the video game community. Given all the new announcements, world premieres, and celebrity appearances, it is understandable why so much focus is placed on this event. Therefore, those who dismiss its importance should reconsider its significance.
One can debate several aspects, starting with its broadcast date. Historically, The Game Awards have taken place at the beginning of December, with a list of nominees revealed three weeks before the live Internet broadcast. This raises an issue because games released between mid-November and late December are never considered. I pointed this out on Twitter, and some people reminded me that in previous years, games like Super Smash Bros., which were released in December, managed to compete the following year. While this is correct, it stands as the exception confirming the rule. I invite you to thoroughly check each edition of The Game Awards, but very rarely, if ever, do games released in December become eligible for nomination the next year; they are often overlooked. Moreover, it is unreasonable to have to wait until the following year’s ceremony for a chance at being nominated. If we want to do things right, we should wait until at least January to hold The Game Awards and ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. This approach is adopted in cinema with the Oscars, held in February or even March, allowing all films released during the calendar year a chance to be recognized. It needs to change for video games as well; Geoff Keighley should consider not just his business interests but also the legitimacy of his event. We understand that holding The Game Awards in early December allows award-winning games to gain renewed popularity and sales for the end-of-year holidays, which is purely a business calculation. However, everyone deserves an equal starting point.
Regarding a level playing field, this year, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has been eligible to compete for Game of the Year status due to a recent rule change. This matter has sparked debates on social media over several days, which is unsurprising given the circumstances. The eligibility of Shadow of the Erdtree was announced with an inconspicuous update on the official Game Awards website, subsequently shared by journalists on Twitter, leading to significant discussion. Given Geoff Keighley’s close relationship with FromSoftware as the organizer of The Game Awards, questions have been raised. Why is there a rule change this year when other games such as The Witcher 3’s Blood & Wine DLC in 2016 and Cyberpunk’s Phantom Liberty from last year did not receive the same consideration? Both aforementioned expansions were listed under the “Best Ongoing” category for ongoing games, rather than being eligible for Game of the Year.
It is clear that there are significant issues with the current approach. This critique does not question the quality of the game itself but rather focuses on the categorization of downloadable content (DLCs), remasters, and remakes within the Game of the Year category. Arguments from supporters of Elden Ring’s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, suggest that it offers a complete gaming experience with longevity comparable to other full releases. While this perspective holds merit, several crucial points are overlooked.Firstly, Shadow of the Erdtree necessitates completion of the original Elden Ring before it can be played, effectively rendering it an extension rather than a standalone product. Installing and enjoying Shadow of the Erdtree requires overcoming significant initial hurdles by defeating two extremely challenging bosses: General Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood. This prerequisite underscores its nature as additional content rather than an independent game.From Software could have opted to market this expansion more transparently as “Elden Ring 2,” but they chose not to do so. Therefore, it should be recognized for what it is: a DLC. Consequently, it seems inappropriate for such content to vie in the Game of the Year category alongside full releases.It would be more fitting to establish distinct categories like “Best DLC or Expansion” and “Best Remaster or Remake,” acknowledging their growing significance within the industry. Existing categories deemed less relevant, such as “Best Gaming Content Creator” and “Most Anticipated Game,” further highlight this need for a reevaluation of nomination criteria.If we were to extend this logic and consider DLCs worthy contenders for Game of the Year, then it follows that brawler games, multiplayer titles, mobile applications, and family-oriented software should also be included in such high-profile categories.
I also want to address the decision to include Balatro as a candidate for Game of the Year. Seriously, Balatro? A card game? I am aware that many people have criticized me on Twitter, suggesting that I am belittling the game because of its nature. However, my stance remains unchanged: if Balatro is nominated for Best Independent Game or Best Mobile Game, there is no issue with that. But as a potential Game of the Year nominee, let’s consider this objectively, regardless of the game’s quality, gameplay, and overall experience it offers. I do not intend to be unkind, but titles like Hellblade 2, Warhammer Space Marine 2, Les Fourmis, Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma 2, or even Helldivers 2 were more deserving than Balatro. Awarding Game of the Year is about recognizing developers’ efforts, and while I respect the team behind Balatro, the dedication put into games such as Hellblade 2, Warhammer Space Marine 2, Les Fourmis, Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma 2, or even Helldivers 2 stands out more. Even NEVA, undoubtedly one of the best indie games this year, was not selected for Game of the Year. This seems a bit ridiculous.
Here is the list of all nominees in each category.
GAME OF THE YEAR
If you have been following video game news, you may have observed that the nominees for the 2024 Game of the Year (GOTY) were recently announced. The ceremony is approaching its 10th anniversary; however, it has already faced controversy due to a rule change allowing nominations for DLCs, remakes, and remasters. This alteration, introduced by organizer Geoff Keighley, has generated debate and criticism on social media because it could enable FromSoftware to potentially win its third GOTY award two years after Elden Ring’s victory in 2022. Given Keighley’s close relationship with FromSoftware, doubts have been raised regarding the fairness of this decision.
BEST GAME OF THE YEAR * Astro Bot * Balatro * Black Myth Wukong * Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio
BEST STORY * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth * Metaphor ReFantazio * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Silent Hill 2 Remake
BEST ARTISTIC DIRECTION * Astro Bot * Black Myth Wukong * Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree * Metaphor ReFantazio * Neva
Best Soundtrack * Astro Bot * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio * Silent Hill 2 Remake * Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design * Astro Bot * Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Silent Hill 2 Remake
Best Performance (Actor/Actress) * Briana White – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Hannah Telle – Life is Strange: Double Exposure * Humberly Gonzalez – Star Wars Outlaws * Luke Roberts – Silent Hill 2 Remake * Melina Juergens – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Best Game for Accessibility Award: * Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 * Diablo IV * Dragon Age: The Veilguard * Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown * Star Wars Outlaws
BEST IMPACTFUL GAME (WITH A MESSAGE) * Closer the Distance * Indika * Neva * Life is Strange: Double Exposure * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Tales of Kenzera: Zau
BEST GAME WITH SUPPORT (WITH SUPPORT) * Destiny 2 * Diablo IV * Final Fantasy XIV * Fortnite * Helldivers 2
BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT * Baldur’s Gate 3 * Final Fantasy XIV * Fortnite * Helldivers 2 * No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game: * Animal Well * Balatro * Lorelei and the Laser Eyes * Neva * UFO 50
BEST GAME OF THE YEAR * Animal Well * Balatro * Manor Lords * Pacific Drive * The Plucky Squire
Best Mobile Game: * AFK Journey * Pokémon TCG Pocket * Wuthering Waves * Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR Game * Arizona Sunshine Remake * Asgard’s Wrath 2 * Batman: Shadow of the Erdtree * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio Best Direction * Astro Bot * Balatro * Black Myth Wukong * Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio Best Narrative * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth * Metaphor ReFantazio * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Silent Hill 2 Remake Best Art Direction * Astro Bot * Black Myth Wukong * Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree * Metaphor ReFantazio * Neva Best Music * Astro Bot * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio * Silent Hill 2 Remake * Stellar Blade Best Audio Design * Astro Bot * Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Silent Hill 2 Remake Best Performance (Actor/Actress) * Briana White – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Hannah Telle – Life is Strange: Double Exposure * Humberly Gonzalez – Star Wars Outlaws * Luke Roberts – Silent Hill 2 Remake * Melina Juergens – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Best Game for Accessibility * Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 * Diablo IV * Dragon Age: The Veilguard * Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown * Star Wars Outlaws Best Impactful Game (With a Message) * Closer the Distance * Indika * Neva * Life is Strange: Double Exposure * Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II * Tales of Kenzera: Zau Best Supported Game (With Support) * Destiny 2 * Diablo IV * Final Fantasy XIV * Fortnite * Helldivers 2 Best Community Support * Baldur’s Gate 3 * Final Fantasy XIV * Fortnite * Helldivers 2 * No Man’s Sky Best Independent Game * Animal Well * Balatro * Lorelei and the Laser Eyes * Neva * UFO 50 Best Debut Game * Animal Well * Balatro * Manor Lords * Pacific Drive * The Plucky Squire Best Mobile Game * AFK Journey * Balatro * Pokémon TCG Pocket * Wuthering Waves * Zenless Zone Zero
Best Game of the Year Nominees: * Astro Bot * Balatro * Black Myth Wukong * Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Metaphor ReFantazio
The 2024 Game Awards nominations have been announced, leading to controversy due to new rules that permit DLCs, remakes, or remasters to compete for Game of the Year. This change has notably drawn criticism regarding FromSoftware’s Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, given organizer Geoff Keighley’s close relationship with the company, raising questions about the awards’ legitimacy. Furthermore, Balatro, a card game, being nominated for Game of the Year has also sparked debate, as many feel that more deserving titles have been overlooked. Critics argue that DLCs, remasters, and remakes should be recognized in separate categories rather than competing directly for Game of the Year, which is designed for full-length games. The nominees are featured across various categories including Best Story, Best Artistic Direction, Best Soundtrack, Best Performance, among others, with titles such as Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, and Black Myth Wukong included.
The 2024 Game Awards nominations have sparked controversy, particularly due to the inclusion of DLC like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree in the Game of the Year category for the first time. This decision by organizer Geoff Keighley has raised questions about its legitimacy, especially given his close ties with FromSoftware and the sudden rule change that allowed Elden Ring to compete again after its 2022 success. Critics argue that separate categories such as “Best DLC” or “Best Remaster/Remake” should exist to preserve the integrity of the Game of the Year award. Other games deemed more deserving, including Hellblade 2, Warhammer Space Marine 2, Les Fourmis, Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Helldivers 2, are notably absent from key nominations. Despite recognizing the significance and industry benchmark status of the Game Awards, concerns remain about the nomination process, which traditionally excludes late-year releases, thereby creating an uneven competitive landscape.
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