Live: The Game Awards 2024 — Astro Bot, Call of Duty nominated for video game awards at Los Angeles ceremony

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I know this isn’t the first time I’ve pointed to the orchestra, but what a way to roll out award winners. The mash-up of music from the nominated games, building up to the Game of the Year winner announcement was *chef’s kiss*.

Sorry tarnished maybe another year… Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree actually didn’t win anything despite being nominated four times.

A few games picked up multiple awards this year.

Both Astro Bot and Metaphor: Refantazio got four awards, Balatro picked up three prizes, and taking home two each were Black Myth Wukong and Helldivers 2.

Madison you’re right! A new trailer was one of the most hyped gossipy-titbits of this year’s awards, I don’t think you’re the only one who noticed or is disappointed we didn’t get to see anything on GTA6.

With a special shoutout to the kids who play Astro Bot, fellow platform developers and the rest of the team, when Sebastian Brueckner made his acceptance speech for Game of the Year 2025 it was heartfelt and moving.

Videogames are about so much more than just gameplay.

Game of the Year, Best Family Game, Best Game Direction and Best Action Adventure game.

The crown jewel of the entire event, Game of the Year, this year it goes to Astro Bot!

Last year’s winner was Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian’s Swen Vincke presented the award and share some words of wisdom that echoed his speech from last year.

Congratulations to Team Asobi.

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Neil Druckmann has a new sci-fi game, with a soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Wow, might low-key be the biggest news of the night.

“I also heard they nominated DLC for Game of the Year… that’s like giving a lifetime achievement award to pre-ordered bonuses.”

This is one of the moments it would be incredible to be in the room for, that mighty drum sent goosebumps up my arms.

A live orchestra ushered in the announcement that development has begun on the Okami sequel and will be directed by Hideki Kamiya who produced the first in 2006.

Sam Lake from Remedy might be Geoff’s second-best friend. What a character —  he presented the narrative prize this year. No song and dance moment though.

Good on Metaphor: Refantazio, they are having a top night, with a third win for the ceremony.

A superhero dispatch centre is the concept for this new one. The voice actors, heroes in their own right, took the stage to announce the new project.

It must’ve been an interesting working environment, considering Bailey insists Paul cannot look at her.

 Video games, as they say, have come a long way since Pac-Man. The stories in these games are top notch, so much so that two of the nominees are actually remakes with fancy new graphics, with Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and Silent Hill 2 proving the stories still hold up after more than 20 years.

• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Metaphor: ReFantanzio
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
• Silent Hill 2

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I am this audience member watching Laura Bailey shine on stage.

Oh boy, this is visually delicious!

Did you know that Meena Shamaly curates an hour of video game music each Friday and it’s available on the ABC Listen App? Now you do!

It features deep dives into composers, specific genres like the music of Metroidvanias and much more.

Hit the link then the heart ❤️ to get every episode delivered to your phone.

This is the only prize voted on directly by the public. The gamers have spoken.

One of the last in this rapid fire set of awards — Senua’s Saga’s latest installment wins Best Audio Design.

Okay, that’s three for them!