The 2024 Game Awards ceremony took place on December 8, 2024, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, brought together some of the biggest names in the gaming industry to celebrate the best games of the year.
This year’s nominees were announced in November, with a total of 107 games nominated across 29 categories. The nominees were chosen by a panel of 95 media outlets and influencers from around the world.
The big winner of the night was Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, which took home the Game of the Year award. Developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Astro Bot is a platformer game that follows the story of a robot named Astro who must rescue his crewmates from an alien planet.
Astro Bot’s innovative gameplay, charming design, and impressive graphics made it a standout among this year’s nominees. The game’s creator, Nicolas Doucet, accepted the award on stage, thanking the team and the fans for their support.
Other notable winners of the night included The Last of Us Part II, which took home the awards for Best Narrative and Best Performance, and Death Stranding, which won the award for Best Score/Music.
The ceremony also featured several musical performances, including a live concert by the Game Awards Orchestra, as well as appearances by celebrities such as Stephen A. Smith and Lil Nas X.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Game of the Year: Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
Best Narrative: The Last of Us Part II
Best Art Direction: Death Stranding
Best Score/Music: Death Stranding
Best Audio Design: Resident Evil Village
Best Multiplayer Game: Among Us
Best Ongoing Game: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Best Debut Game: Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Best Esports Game: League of Legends
Best Esports Player: Dam “Crown” Hoang
Best Esports Team: Dam “Crown” Hoang and Team Liquid
The 2024 Game Awards ceremony was streamed live on various platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter, and was watched by millions of gamers around the world.
