The nominations for the 2024 Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, were announced yesterday, and unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) was in the spotlight.
As the holiday season approaches, the Game Awards will kick off the festivities in December, celebrating the games that have captured our hearts this year.
If you’re eagerly waiting for GTA 6, now’s the perfect time to revisit the official trailer and build anticipation for what’s next.
Sony Dominates the Nominations
This year, Sony Interactive Entertainment led the pack, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth receiving the most nominations.
Sony secured 16 nominations in total, while Square Enix and Xbox followed closely with 12 each.
Here are the contenders for Game of the Year 2024:
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Most Anticipated Game: GTA 6 Leads the Charge
One of the standout categories this year is Most Anticipated Game, where GTA 6 takes center stage alongside big titles like:
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yōtei
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
GTA 6 is expected to launch in the fall of 2025, making it one of the most eagerly awaited games in gaming history. Its nomination in this category came as no surprise to fans.
Fans React to GTA 6’s Nomination
GTA 6 fans wasted no time heading to the r/GTA6 subreddit to discuss the news.
One fan declared, “Quite possibly the easiest win ever,” while another commented, “At this point, the category shouldn’t even exist. Easiest win ever.”
While the other nominees are undoubtedly deserving, many believe that GTA 6 is in a league of its own, given the decade-long wait since the last installment in the franchise.
Mark Your Calendars for December 12
The Game Awards 2024 will air on December 12, where we’ll find out if GTA 6 secures the win in the Most Anticipated Game category.
With so much hype surrounding Rockstar’s latest creation, it’s shaping up to be an exciting event for gamers everywhere.
Stay tuned and get ready to celebrate the best of gaming!
