The Game Awards 2023:Winners
4 min readThe Game Awards 2023 was a spectacular event that celebrated the most outstanding achievements in the gaming industry. The ceremony showcased a diverse array of categories, recognizing the best games, developers, and gaming-related media of the year. The event highlighted the industry’s continuous evolution and growth, from the highly anticipated Game of the Year award to the recognition of content creators and esports athletes.
One of the most prestigious awards of the night, Game of the Year, was presented to Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios. This role-playing game captivated audiences with its innovative gameplay, immersive storytelling, and high-quality graphics and visuals. Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, Baldur’s Gate 3 offered a compelling experience that resonated with critics and players, earning it the top honor of the evening.
In addition to its Game of the Year win, Baldur’s Gate 3 also secured the Best Community Support award, further underscoring its impact and the developer’s commitment to engaging and supporting its player community. The game’s success at The Game Awards 2023 reflected its exceptional quality and the industry’s recognition of its achievements, solidifying its position as a standout title in the gaming landscape.
The ceremony also highlighted other notable releases, with titles like Alan Wake 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom making a significant impact. The event’s diverse lineup of nominees and winners underscored the industry’s creativity, innovation, and the wide-ranging experiences that gaming has to offer.
As the gaming industry continues to thrive and evolve, The Game Awards serves as a vital platform for celebrating the artistry, impact, and diversity of video games. The 2023 ceremony not only honored the best in gaming but also provided a glimpse into the medium’s future, showcasing the talent and creativity that drive the industry forward.
The Game Awards 2023:Winners
Award | Winner | Nominee: |
Game of the Year (GOTY) | Baldur’s Gate 3 | Alan Wake The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Resident Evil Super Mario Bros. Wonder |
Best Game Direction | Alan Wake 2 | Castlevania: Nocturne Gran Turismo Super Mario Bros. Movie Twisted Metal |
Best Adaptation | The Last of Us | Castlevania: Nocturne Gran Turismo The Super Mario Bros. Movie Twisted Metal |
Best Narrative | Alan Wake 2 | Baldur’s Gate 3 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Final Fantasy 16 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 |
Best Art Direction | Alan Wake 2 | Hi-Fi Rush The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Lies of P Super Mario Bros. Wonder |
Best Score & Music | Final Fantasy 16 | Alan Wake 2 Baldur’s Gate 3 Hi-Fi Rush The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom |
Best Audio Design | Hi-Fi Rush | Alan Wake 2 Dead Space Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Resident Evil 4 |
Best Performance | Neil Newbon (Astarion – Baldur’s Gate 3) | Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield – Final Fantasy 16) Cameron Monaghan (Cal Kestis – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor) Idris Elba (Solomon Reed – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty) Melanie Liburd (Saga Anderson – Alan Wake 2) Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2) |
Innovation In Accessibility | Forza Motorsport | Diablo 4 Hi-Fi Rush Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Mortal Kombat 1 Street Fighter 6 |
Games For Impact | Tchia | A Space for the Unbound Chants of Sennaar Goodbye Volcano High Terra Nil Venba |
Best Ongoing Game | Cyberpunk 2077 | Apex Legends Final Fantasy 14 Fortnite Genshin Impact |
Best Community Support | Baldur’s Gate 3 | Cyberpunk 2077 Destiny 2 Final Fantasy 14 No Man’s Sky |
Best Independent Game | Sea of Stars | Cocoon Dave the Diver Dredge Viewfinder |
Best Mobile Game | Honkai: Star Rail | Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Hello Kitty Island Adventure Monster Hunter Now Terra Nil |
Best Debut Indie Game | Cocoon | Dredge Pizza Tower Venba Viewfinder |
Best Action Game | Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon | Dead Island 2 Ghost runner 2 Hi-Fi Rush Remnant 2 |
Best VR/AR Game | Resident Evil Village | Gran Turismo 7 Humanity Horizon Call of the Mountain Synapse |
Best RPG | Baldur’s Gate 3 | Final Fantasy 16 Lies of P Sea of Stars Starfield |
Christine “Potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses – Valorant) | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Alan Wake 2 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Resident Evil 4 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor |
Best Fighting Game | Street Fighter 6 | God of Rock Mortal Kombat 1 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Pocket Bravery |
Best Sim/Strategy Game | Pikmin 4 | Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Cities Skylines 2 Company of Heroes 3 Fire Emblem Engage |
Best Family Game | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Disney Illusion Island Party Animals Pikmin 4 Sonic Superstars |
Best Sports / Racing Game | Forza Motorsport | The Crew Motorfest EA Sports FC 24 F1 23 Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged |
Most Anticipated Game | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth | Hades 2 Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Star Wars Outlaws Tekken 8 |
Best Multiplayer Game | Baldur’s Gate 3 | Diablo 4 Party Animals Street Fighter 6 Super Mario Bros. Wonder |
Content Creator of the Year | IronMouse [Winner] | PeopleMakeGames Quackity Spreen SypherPK |
Best Esports Athlete | Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends) | Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Valorant) Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez (Call of Duty) Park “Ruler” Jaehyuk (League of Legends) Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen (Apex Legends) |
Best Esports Team | JD Gaming (League of Legends) | Evil Geniuses (League of Legends) Fnatic (Valorant) Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2) Team Vitality (Counter-Strike) |
Best Esports Game | Valorant | Counter-Strike 2 Dota 2 League of Legends PUBG Mobile |
Best Esports Event | 2023 League of Legends World Championship | Blast.tv Paris Major 2023 EVO 2023 The International Dota 2 Championships 2023 Valorant Champions 2023 |
Best Esports Coach | Danny “Zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons – Counter-Strike) Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem – Overwatch) Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality – Counter-Strike) Yoon “Homme” Sung-young (JD Gaming – League of Legends) | Danny “zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons – Counter-Strike) Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem – Overwatch) Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality – Counter-Strike) Yoon “Homme” Sung-young (JD Gaming – League of Legends) |
Player’s Voice | Baldur’s Gate 3 [Winner] | Christine “Potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses – Valorant) |