The Game Awards today announced the nominees for the 2021 edition of the award show.
2021 is quickly drawing to an end, which means its nearly time for the annual The Game Awards. The show will once again spotlight the top games, studios, and creatives that released titles over the past year, and have plenty of reveals for upcoming titles. Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios' first-person action game Deathloop leads the charge with nine nominations, including two in the Performance category. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart follows behind with six nominations. Both are nominated for Game of the Year alongside It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, Psychonauts 2, and Resident Evil Village.
The Game Awards 2021 takes place Thursday, December 9 with fans around the world able to watch the stream live. The show will also take place live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles making The Game Awards 2021 one of the first live events for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Details about presenters, musical performances, and the world-premiere slate will trickle out in the coming weeks.
Be sure to check back on December 9 to see who wins and what gets announced. Here is the full list of nominees:
Game of the Year
Best Game Direction
Best Ongoing
Best Indie
Best Debut Indie
Best Narrative
Best Art Direction
Best Score and Music
