{"id":3044,"date":"2023-11-17T05:43:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T05:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gta4.in\/?p=3044"},"modified":"2023-11-17T06:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T06:12:00","slug":"navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Landscape of Game of the Year 2023 Contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finally the mega event for the gaming community is all set to reward the hard work of Game developers. In our latest blog post, we explore the forefront of gaming innovation, spotlighting top contenders, industry trends, and predictions that shape the narrative of the ultimate title. Join us at <strong><em>gta4.in<\/em><\/strong> as we navigate the thrilling terrain of gaming&#8217;s finest, decoding the pulse of what could define the <em>Game of the Year 2023<\/em>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_-1024x374.jpg\" alt=\"Game of the Year 2023 gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3045\" style=\"width:1155px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_-750x274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-of-the-Year-2023-gta4.in_.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br>The event is set to kick off on December 7, 2023, at\u00a0<em>Peacock Theatre<\/em>\u00a0in Los Angeles. Live stream of the show can be viewed on 30 various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and TikTok.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#Game_of_the_Year_2023_nominees\" title=\"Game of the Year 2023 nominees:\">Game of the Year 2023 nominees:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#1_Baldurs_Gate_3\" title=\"1. Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3\">1. Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#2_Alan_Wake_2\" title=\"2. Alan Wake 2\">2. Alan Wake 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#3_Marvels_Spider-Man_2_as_Game_of_the_Year_2023_contender\" title=\"3. Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 as Game of the Year 2023 contender:\">3. Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 as Game of the Year 2023 contender:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#4_The_Legend_of_Zelda_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\" title=\"4. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom\">4. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#5_Resident_Evil_4_Remake\" title=\"5. Resident Evil 4 Remake\">5. Resident Evil 4 Remake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#6_Super_Mario_Bros_Wonder\" title=\"6. Super Mario Bros. Wonder\">6. Super Mario Bros. Wonder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/navigating-the-landscape-of-game-of-the-year-2023-contenders.html\/#How_to_vote_in_%E2%80%9CGame_of_the_Year_2023%E2%80%9D\" title=\"How to vote in &#8220;Game of the Year 2023&#8221;:\">How to vote in &#8220;Game of the Year 2023&#8221;:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_of_the_Year_2023_nominees\"><\/span><strong>Game of the Year 2023 <\/strong>nominees:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Well, the nominations were announced on Monday, 13 November with 112 games nominated across various genres. This year gamers have enjoyed quite a good thrill from the release of various action-packed games and long-awaited sequels. However, after having a glance over the contenders it seems, GOTY 2023 is mostly dominated by remakes and sequels be it survival-horror sequel Alan Wake 2 or Dungeons &amp; Dragons-inspired &#8220;Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3.&#8221;<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s walk through the GOTY(Game Of The Year) nominees who have shaped the gaming industry in 2023 with their immersive storylines and ignited action.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Baldurs_Gate_3\"><\/span><strong>1. Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_.jpg\" alt=\"Game of the Year 2023 Contenders gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_.jpg 576w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Baldurs-Gate-3-gta4.in_-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Released on August 3, 2023, by&nbsp;<em>Lauren Studios<\/em>. Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 is one of the undisputed nominees accounting for the fact that it is only available for PC and PS5. Yet it managed to gather the attention of a large chunk of gamers. Its 3-year early access strategy benefitted in its favor.<\/p><p><strong>Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/strong>&nbsp;is largely filled with adrenaline-rushing action however its main focus was on its narrative, building an engaging storyline, and positioning itself in an upper-class category with its rich content. Although this idea does contradict with intentions of other mainstream gaming! But the fans themselves have shown the potential of this game.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Alan_Wake_2\"><\/span><strong>2. Alan Wake 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>One of the most awaited sequels often described as &#8220;The Lost Sequel,&#8221; has no doubt made it to the Game of the Year nominees, giving tough competition to the Game of The Year contenders. Released just a little over 2 weeks before the announcements!&nbsp;<strong>Alan Wake 2<\/strong>&nbsp;is also the latest released game among the nominees.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_.jpg\" alt=\"Alan Wake 2 gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3047\" style=\"width:1007px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_.jpg 991w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_-750x418.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alan-Wake-2-gta4.in_-630x350.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p> <br>So far Alan Wake 2 has satisfied its users, except for some issues regarding its oversize and optimization. Alan Wake 2 has returned with a new playable character&nbsp;<em>Saga Anderson,<\/em>&nbsp;helping him to escape from the dark world. Alan Wake 2 has no doubt taken the expectation bars for future gamers pretty high with the concept of&nbsp;<em>Quantum Break<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Control<\/em>, almost making players feel as if they are trapped inside the Cauldron Lake.<\/p><p>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/shining-a-light-on-alan-wake-2-the-thrilling-sequel-unveiled.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alan Wake 2<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Marvels_Spider-Man_2_as_Game_of_the_Year_2023_contender\"><\/span><strong>3. Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2<\/strong> as <strong>Game of the Year 2023<\/strong> contender:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 has worked more in the sense of what works instead of presenting a reinvention. After its successful predecessor, this game has followed up the same course and provided a satisfying traversal and adrenaline-fuelled combat. On top of that also added new elements to boost up experience such as the introduction of Venom, preparing a platform for future stories.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Game of the Year 2023 Contenders gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3048\" style=\"width:981px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-750x420.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Marvels-Spider-man-2-gta4.in_.jpg 1743w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br><\/p><p>Furthermore, if we dive into the game,&nbsp;<strong>Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2<\/strong>&nbsp;has achieved the feat of providing a more detailed version of a virtual NY City. Also, the frame drops and pop-ins are significantly minimized. Overall it came as one of the best games in 2023 and attracted a large chunk of PS5 gamers. Its popularity among gamers itself has provided proof of its worthiness among Game of The Year 2023 contenders.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Legend_of_Zelda_Tears_of_the_Kingdom\"><\/span><strong>4. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Tears of the Kingdom has managed to take up what worked well in Breath of the Wild, thus managing to engage both BOTW players and even the new players in this series. The addition of new content and fighting mechanics has helped it be one of Nintendo&#8217;s most represented games.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"Game of the Year 2023 Contenders gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3050\" style=\"width:978px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-750x411.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-TOTK-gta4.in_.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong>&nbsp;resembles a lot to its predecessor, then be the graphical style, in-game exploration, and game features. The new elements include regions in the sky and deep underground, new puzzles, quests, and new storylines. Furthermore giving players Fuse and Ultrahand abilities, which they can use to create unique weapons fuels its adrenaline-filled action. It also increases the engagement between players as they like to boast of their uniquely designed weapons and showcase their abilities. Thus providing players a free hand and making it one of the strongest contenders in Game of The Year 2023.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Resident_Evil_4_Remake\"><\/span><strong>5. Resident Evil 4 Remake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>As we told earlier, this year is blessed with some of the famous remakes, with&nbsp;<strong>Resident Evil 4 Remake<\/strong>&nbsp;being one of them! Its surprise release has captured several stellar reviews, making it a big release for&nbsp;<em>Capcom<\/em>. Although the huge success of Resident Evil 4 had made the release of its remake quite a challenge it has passed the test so far.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"Game of the Year 2023 Contenders gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3051\" style=\"width:986px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-750x412.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_-1536x844.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Resident-Evil-4-gta4.in_.jpg 1725w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br>In brief, this remake has suited up in terms of reimagination, next-gen graphics, controls, and more fleshed characters. Work put up in its remake is visible from redesigned visuals and gameplay even hanging a POV of overshadowing the legacy of its original version.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Super_Mario_Bros_Wonder\"><\/span><strong>6. Super Mario Bros. Wonder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Super Mario has always been one of the favorites for gamers worldwide. Being already a successful brand the expectations were literally like sky-scrapers. Although its 2D versions had even more mass appeal than the 3D versions. Yet&nbsp;<strong>Super Mario Bros. Wonder<\/strong>&nbsp;has become the fastest-selling game in the series, making it the best in the series.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"Super Mario Bros. Wonder gta4.in\" class=\"wp-image-3052\" style=\"width:966px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-750x417.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-1536x854.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_-630x350.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gta4.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-gta4.in_.jpg 1543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><br>Nintendo&#8217;s intention of making this release a successful one among its other 3D releases is visible. All the vibrant colors and character designs describe that clearly. Thus making it as much more enjoyable and impressive. This game is definitely the golden feather in Nintendo&#8217;s gaming cap, making it quite a strong Game of The Year nominee.<\/p><p>The list of the nominees is quite impressive, but debatable too! Especially due to the exclusion of some of the legendary games. Nevertheless, 2023 has seen the release of some amazing and big franchises, and a great year for the gaming universe.<\/p><p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/blog\/gta-6-leaks-and-rumors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA 6 Leaks and Rumors<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_vote_in_%E2%80%9CGame_of_the_Year_2023%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How to <strong>vote<\/strong> in <strong>&#8220;Game of the Year 2023&#8221;<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The winners will be decided based on jury and fans voting in the ratio of 90:10. The Jury will comprise 100 global media and influencer outlets across the globe. Voting from the fans&#8217; side started on Monday, November 13, and will remain open until December 6, 9 p.m.(Eastern Standard Time). The results will be declared on December 7 and fans can catch the live stream at 07:30 p.m. EST.<\/p><p>To vote follow below mentioned steps,<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Head to the epic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegameawards.com\/nominees\/game-of-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Game of the Year<\/a><\/strong> nomination site.<\/li>\n\n<li> Pick your absolute favorite nominee and hit it up. <\/li>\n\n<li>Seal the deal by picking your go-to social media platform for the final touch. <\/li>\n\n<li>Boom, your vote is now officially in the game!<\/li><\/ul><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Let&#8217;s make our gaming voice heard!<\/em><\/h5><p>You may like to download: <a href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/pc-games\/gta-san-andreas-download-for-pc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA San Andreas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/pc-games\/gta-vice-city-download-for-pc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA Vice City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gta4.in\/pc-games\/gta-4-download-for-pc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTA 4<\/a>.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#a4a4a4;color:#a4a4a4\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally the mega event for the gaming community is all set to reward the hard work of Game developers. 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