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The release date for Senua’s Sega: Hellblade 2 has finally been announced.

Capcom has recorded a seventh consecutive year of record-high profits, fueled by sales of the Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Dragon’s Dogma franchises.

Matthew Shell, a veteran of LucasArts, has reportedly died.

Monster Hunter Wilds is planned for release in the first quarter of 2025, it’s claimed.

The next game from the studio behind Celeste and TowerFall won’t be releasing this year as originally planned.

The upcoming reboot of Crazy Taxi will be a triple-A game, according to one of the Sega studios working on it.

Alan Wake 2 has sold 1.3 million copies to date, Remedy Entertainment has confirmed.

The Game Awards have enjoyed consistent growth since the first showcase took place in December 2014, to the point where they have become an integral pillar for the community, especially in terms of new reveals and announcements by developers and publishers all around the world. This year’s showcase, like previous years’, was another one to exhibit continued growth for the event.

was stealth-dropped onto Xbox Series X|S during The Game Awards last night, and it seems like this is because Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke forgot to make the announcement. Vincke was meant to mention the release during an award acceptance speech, but he failed at his “one job” and left several people confused in the process.

has grown a lot since it first began in 2012, now serving as one of the biggest places for indie developers to showcase games. The event started as a collaboration between iam8bit and Double Fine to shine a spotlight on smaller titles, and has featured over 500 different games since its inception. This week, Days of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition showed off a slew of upcoming titles, including multiple world premieres.

2023 has been a phenomenal year for gaming, and this December's The Game Awards event offered one of the most exciting shows in recent memory. Along with crowning 2023's Game of the Year, host Geoff Keighley and his special guests also revealed a host of world-premier trailers, new games, and exciting news, all while recognizing the many incredible achievements made by the gaming industry throughout 2023.

Larian Studios and Remedy led The Game Awards last night, with Baldur's Gate 3 winning six awards including Game of the Year, and Alan Wake 2 taking home three of the eight it was nominated for.

We’re pleased to introduce our brand-new gameplay trailer for Rise of the Ronin, and to confirm that the game will be releasing March 22, 2024 with pre-orders available from December 14, 2023.

The long-awaited and highly anticipated Xbox Series X/S port of has finally released, coming as a surprise reveal following The Game Awards 2023. Delayed due to development issues, 's Xbox release window had remained nebulous, with developer and publisher Larian Studios aiming to get it out before the end of the year. Those still waiting to jump into the smash hit CRPG on Xbox are in luck, however, as the game is available now.

Contestants! Strap in and get ready to experience the mad destruction of The Finals, launching on PlayStation 5 today.

Final Fantasy XVI players will soon be able to enjoy two new DLC chapters for the critically-acclaimed action-RPG, one very soon indeed: Echoes of the Fallen launches on PlayStation Store today! The second DLC, entitled The Rising Tide, releases Spring 2024. Both are paid-for DLC, but players can purchase the Final Fantasy XVI Expansion Pass to enjoy both chapters at a discounted price.

Lightspeed LA, a division of LightSpeed Studios, has announced Last Sentinel, a “new AAA open-world experience” set in a futuristic Tokyo. Platforms and a release date were not announced.

The Game of the Year award at The Game Awards (TGA) 2023, abbreviated as the GOTY, has finally been revealed. The largest and most important game awards celebration was held this Thursday, December 7, and was the stage for the announcement of the winners of the best games and names from the current per category. Such categories include disputes such as Best RPG, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and much more. The biggest award, however, is the GOTY, as it nominates the title that is considered the absolute best during the year.

has been revealed at 2023's The Game Awards. The first trailer consisted primarily of pre-rendered footage, but it did give a great idea of the game's tone and atmosphere, which seems far more intense than most other games in the franchise.

was the most wishlisted game on Steam, with over 267,000 awaiting the title's release. The game is the latest in a line of online PvP shooters, a high-octane team-arena FPS emphasizing fluid movement and character modification. With heavy, medium, and light classes and a multitude of weapons and gadgets, one can use to customize their perfect build.

No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games has been dedicated to expanding and improving the space survival game ever since its launch nearly a decade ago, and while those updates will continue in the foreseeable future, the studio has other things it’s been working on as well. At The Game Awards, Hello Games founder and boss Sean Murray took the stage to unveil Light No Fire, the studio’s next game, which he says is going to be just as massive and ambitious as No Man’s Sky, echoing previous similar statements.

As of November 19, God of War Ragnarök has sold through more than 15 million units worldwide across PS4 and PS5.

Hideo Kojima's mysterious horror game,, has finally seen its first trailer courtesy of a world premiere at The Game Awards 2023. The biggest surprise of the announcement was the reveal that would be a collaboration with renowned horror film director Jordan Peele. While no gameplay was shown, a few members of the cast were announced, and the game's atmosphere is already chilling enough to resurface memories of, Kojima's lost media demo of what would have become .

Arkane Lyon has revealed a new game at The Game Awards 2023. The title will follow Marvel's iconic vampire hunter on an adventure in Paris.

As the leaks suggested, the next game by Arkane Studios was announced at The Game Awards. But though many had expected that it would be Dishonored 3 we’d be seeing, what the developer actually brought turned out to be a massive surprise.

DON’T NOD has delivered a couple of diamond in the rough action-adventure titles in the past, and with upcoming action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the developer is looking to continue expanding its talents outside of the narrative adventure genre. At The Game Awards, we got another look at the game with a new story trailer.

A dropped at tonight’s Game Awards ceremony, revealing the remake of the 2013 title. The remake is set to release on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 28, 2024.

As of November 19, God of War Ragnarök has sold through more than 15 million units worldwide across PS4 and PS5.

We’re pleased to introduce our brand-new gameplay trailer for Rise of the Ronin, and to confirm that the game will be releasing March 22, 2024 with pre-orders available from December 14, 2023.

Kojima Productions is, of course, busy with Death Stranding 2’s development in collaboration with Sony, but it has other irons in the fire as well. Last year it was announced that the studio was collaborating with Microsoft on an Xbox-exclusive game, and at The Game Awards, that game was formally unveiled.

Ikumi Nakamura left Tango Gameworks not long after being announced as the original director of Ghostwire: Tokyo, and later, in 2022, she unveiled her new indie team, Unseen, a studio she described as “a mix of cultures”, as “a breeding ground for new ideas.” At The Game Awards, we also got our first look at what the studio’s debut project will be.

Black Myth: Wukong has been making massive waves ever since it was first announced, and with each of its new showings, the excitement surrounding it has only grown. At The Game Awards, we got another meaty look at the game, with developer Game Science showing off an explosive new trailer.

Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive are teaming up to produce the next big thing in narrative-driven interactive horror with their upcoming collaboration titled, set in the universe. The single-player narrative horror game was officially revealed at The Game Awards 2023 on December 7, 2023, and looks to be a promising project created by two of the biggest names in horror gaming.

Santa Monica Studio has revealed a trailer for 's first DLC,. The surprise reveal came at 2023's The Game Awards.

Debuted during The Game Awards, Exodus from Archetype Studios is a new sci-fi action-adventure game featuring legendary actor Matthew McConaughey in his first video game role.

Coming from the creative leads of Persona 3, 4, and 5 and being positioned as Atlus’ next major RPG franchise, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game that many have had their eyes on since its official unveiling earlier this year, and at The Game Awards, we got another good look at the game with a new and packed trailer.

The Game Awards 2023 isn't just an opportunity to celebrate the best games of the year; it also gives developers the chance to announce what they're working on next. In between presentations, speeches, and performances, each year's TGA show takes the opportunity to air trailers for every manner of video game release. Brand-new reveals, long-awaited updates, DLC announcements, hardware, merch, accessories — these are as much a part of the show as the awards themselves, and remain a big part of why many keep watching.

The winners of the several categories of The Game Awards 2023 have been revealed, with many games and industry names being celebrated for their feats this year. In total, the event abbreviated as TGA 2023 gave out 31 awards in different categories, ranging from the Game of the Year (also known as GOTY) to Content Creator of the Year and even Best Esports Coach. The awards acknowledge the best of gaming every year, and in 2023, there were a lot of good releases. Some titles like and stood out more than others, appearing as nominees in multiple categories in The Game Awards 2023.

Another major title has been confirmed for The Game Awards 2023. The event’s producer and host Geoff Keighley recently took to Twitter to confirm that Metaphor: ReFantazio will “have something to show” during the showcase tomorrow.

Another game has been confirmed to be part of the lineup of titles that will take the stage at The Game Awards later this week, on December 7. Arc System Works has confirmed that it will be unveiling the next DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive at the event.

Redfall may have left behind a major dent in Arkane Studios’ track record and reputation as a whole, but this is still the studio that brought us games like Dishonored, Prey, and Deathloop, so there’s naturally going to be plenty of excitement around what it will develop next. Interestingly enough, we’ll actually be getting some information on that pretty soon, as per a fresh leak.

As exciting as it can be to see new games in popular and established franchises getting announced, nothing quite beats the unveiling of an exciting and completely new IP. Interestingly enough, we might have plenty of that to look forward to in the very near future.

The Game Awards, set on December 7, are shaping up to be a packed showcase with plenty of reveals, announcements, and updates, and with the event now under a week away, details on what some of those announcements will be are beginning to trickle through.

With The Game Awards now less than a week away, we’ll likely be getting details on several announcements and reveals that are planned for the event in the coming days. In fact, it looks like Sega is going to have some important news to share.

Each year, The Game Awards is one of the biggest events in the video game industry, serving as a culmination of the year's gaming work and a way for everyone to look back and ponder what was enjoyed, or even disliked, during the past twelve months. 2023 was a big year for video games, with many impressive releases that happened regularly throughout the months. Because of this, talk about which games will be awarded has been a topic of conversation throughout all of 2023.

During a recent live Q&A on Twitch, producer and host of The Game Awards revealed quite a few details about this year’s show, including its potential length, as well as the fact that it will have increased security. Keighly also spoke about other things about the show, including the fact that discussions were had about new categories being added to The Game Awards.

We’re a little over a week away from this year’s The Game Awards, and as excitement surrounding the showcase continues to build, new details on it are beginning to emerge.

Death Stranding 2 was officially announced at The Game Awards in December last year, and it looks like the open world title could be gearing up to return to the stage in this year’s show.

The Game Awards 2023 is nearly here, which means it’s also the season of new game reveals. The show is famous for featuring some of the most significant announcements of the year, rivaling the status that E3 once held. The Game Awards has garnered tens of millions of viewers in recent years, making it one of the best times for studios to show off their titles to players. It only makes sense that this year will continue that trend, and it stands to be one of the most exciting years yet, with tons of high-profile games on deck for release in 2024.

The Game Awards are coming up on December 7, and with nominees having been revealed for all categories, over the coming days and weeks, we should start getting details on some of the announcements and reveals we’ll see at the showcase. And Microsoft, it seems, has something up its sleeve on that front as well.

Larian Studios has said on numerous occasions that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be releasing for Xbox Series X/S before the year is over, but with November now halfway done, when can we expect to hear more details about said release? Well, you won’t have to wait too long.

The Game Awards 2023 nominations are now out in the wild. Two of the biggest titles this year, Baldur's Gate 3 and the more recent Alan Wake II lead the pack with a whopping eight nods each, including Game of the Year. Despite being considered one of the best years for gaming, the show host and organiser Geoff Keighley is sticking to his rule of including only six names for the prestigious award. The remaining GOTY contenders include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Resident Evil 4 remake, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The latter two were big hits during the first half of the year, with Zelda players showing off their mechanical creations in the lands of Hyrule, while the RE4 PC players messed around with sultry mods.

The nominees for the Game Awards 2023 have been revealed, with Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 taking eight nominations each.

The nominees for every category in The Game Awards 2023 have been revealed. There will be 31 total awards given, and the nominations have narrowed each category down to five or six potential recipients. The Game Awards is perhaps the video game industry's most lucrative honors ceremony, with over 100 million viewers tuning in for the livestream in 2022. Although the show is highly anticipated for the game reveals and trailers it promises to bring each year, its prizes are ultimately the reason for the occasion.

The nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been announced and Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 are tied for the most nominations, with eight each from 31 total categories. They're both up for the main Game of the Year award, but are also competing for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, among others.

The Game Awards air on December 7 at 4:30 PT/7:30 ET live from the Peacock Theater and host Geoff Keighley revealed the full list of categories and nominees, including the coveted Game of the Year. Voting is open now for fans at the Game Awards’ website, and here’s the full list of categories and nominees.

The six Game Of The Year nominees have been revealed.

Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 are the joint winners of The Game Awards so far, with eight nominations each. Both games are also up for Game of the Year, as it could be a race between the two sequels to take home the big prize.

Destiny 2's community team has been nominated at The Game Awards for their liaising, feedback collection, transparency, and player correspondence – and a lot of the people behind that work are no longer at the company following a recent wave of painful layoffs at Bungie. 

The biggest celebration of gaming is here, and we know who’s invited. The Game Awards 2023, hosted by Geoff Keighley, just announced the nominees for this year’s ceremony.

The Game Awards 2023 shortlist is now out, and it's dominated by two games in particular: Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2.

The full list of nominees for The Game Awards 2023 has been revealed, and the two games that have come out on top with the highest number of nominations are Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3, both of which have been nominated in eight different categories. Both games are nominated for Game of the Year, where they are joined by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

It’s time — all nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been announced, including the six games that are battling it out for the coveted title of Game of the Year. Public voting is available right now so everyone can have their say on the final result.

The Game Awards has announced its nominees for 2023, as selected by a global jury of more than 100 media publications and influencer outlets.

Nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been revealed, with Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 leading the way with eight nominations each.

The Game Awards holds its tenth ceremony later this year on December 7, where it’ll honor the games voted the best of the year. It’s not going to be easy, as 2023 has been an embarrassment of riches with regards to good games. Several of the games that have already received this year’s highest acclaim made it onto the list, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Alan Wake II and Tears of the Kingdom.

The nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been announced.

The Game Awards 2023 nominees have been revealed. The race for one of the industry's most prestigious Game of the Year awards will be between a range of titles, from huge RPGs to shorter, linear games.

We’re in that final push of the year. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is launching today as a coda to an incredible year in games. We want to celebrate it with you and we can’t think of a better time to do our next GamesBeat event under the theme Pixels to Pop Culture than December 7, the day of The Game Awards. Or, as many people believe, the day that we’re going to see the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI.

As 2023 comes to a close, the games industry once again prepares for another ceremony recognizing the year’s line-up of adventures that made us laugh, cry, and everything in between. While we all have our personal lists, The Game Awards (TGA) packages that into something a little more formal.

The Game Awards is next month, and based on the latest announcement from Rockstar Games, it could feature the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. Nevertheless, even with other likely World Premieres, the awards are also worth watching, especially with nominees to be revealed on November 13th at 9 AM PT.

It’s that time of year again! The nominations reveal for The Game Awards, happening on December 7, will occur on Monday, November 13, with tickets available now.

There are plenty of excited fans about a new installment inbound for Death Stranding. The famed developer started his own studio after Hideo Kojima split off from Konami. With their debut title being Death Stranding, fans worldwide can enjoy the first game on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Fortunately, if you’re a fan of the game, then you know a sequel is in the works. Details are a bit scarce when it comes to Death Stranding 2, but we might see this game appear during The Game Awards 2023. 

You can circle December 7 on your calendar, as that’s when The Game Awards will be held. This is the tenth annual show, and it’ll take place in the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles, at 04:30 PM PT. You’ll have several options when it comes to how you want to watch the show, as it’ll be streamed on several platforms including Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube.

Day of the Devs has opened submissions for a new indie showcase in partnership with The Game Awards.

Gamescom Opening Night Live has wrapped, and Gamescom 2023 is in full swing. However, host Geoff Keighley confirmed that The Game Awards would return on December 7th, live from the Peacock Theater. There are no further details, but it will be the 10th anniversary of the show, so perhaps we can expect some surprises.

Geoff Keighley will host The Game Awards 2023 on December 7 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, he announced as part of Gamescom 2023: Opening Night Live. 2023 will mark the 10th anniversary of the annual award show.

Geoff Keighley has announced that The Game Awards will be held on December 7, 2023.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak  here  and learn more about sponsorship opportunities  here . 

Last year, The Game Awards delivered several memorable moments, including the first look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie, as well as several celebrity appearances and a ton of major reveals in the world of gaming en route to attracting 103 million global viewers. This year looks to be no different, as the 10th annual The Game Awards arrives at the Peacock Theater (formerly Microsoft Theater) in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, December 7, 2023.