The sixth annual Game Awards is right around the corner, taking place on December 12, 2019, at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
The awards show will honour the best of the best in gaming this year (and a little bit of last year), and very likely showing off some new games in the process.
Last year was a little more competitive, with Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Spider-Man all vying for awards. Still, that doesn’t mean that The Game Awards won’t see heavy competition this year.
Here’s a look at ALL the nominees for #TheGameAwards streaming live December 12th.
Have your favorites? Vote now:
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— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 20, 2019
Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding and Remedy Games’ Control dominate the list of nominees, with nominations including Game of the Year, Best Performance, Best Game Direction and so on. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Resident Evil 2 Remake and The Outer Worlds also garnered a ton of nods.
Let’s have a look at the official list of nominees:
Game of the Year
2019 Game of the Year Nominees
It’s that time again – the big showdown of the year’s hottest games! Grab your batteries, because this lineup is set to keep your thumbs glued for hours.
- Control (Remedy/505 Games) – A mind‑bending story where the world bends like a rubber band.
- Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE) – Deliver packages in one of the most oddly endearing sci‑fi narratives ever.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Bandai‑Namco/Sora/Nintendo) – A battle royale of characters that will have you shouting “Wahoo!”
- Resident Evil 2 Remake (Capcom/Capcom) – Scary, spooky, and so good it’s basically a horror‑worthy remix.
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware/Activision) – A sword‑swinging, undefeated samurai quest that proves patience pays.
- The Outer Worlds (Obsidian/Private Division) – A stellar (pun intended) sci‑fi adventure with choices that shape your destiny.
Ready to cast your vote? Here’s how you can make your voice heard: Vote now on Google – https://t.co/HTOiCanR54
Best Game Direction
The Game Awards: Game Direction Voting Corner
Hey gaming fanatics! It’s that time of year again: the Game Awards hit the screen, and the Game Direction nominees are shining brighter than a triple‑red LED on your console. Grab your controller—let’s see who’s pulling the secret strings behind the best games of 2019.
Meet the Four Directors of Destiny
- Control – Remy’s brainchild, published by 505 Games. Think Supernatural CIA meets spiritual jazz club.
- Death Stranding – A Kojima masterpiece, spanning Sony Interactive Entertainment’s massive platform.
- Resident Evil 2 – Capcom’s fresh take on the classic zombie survival. It’s got a scarier-than-a-ghostly-ghost vibe.
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – FromSoftware’s deadly samurai saga, now under the gigantic Activision banner.
- Outer Wilds – Mystery mission by Mobius Digital with Annapurna’s backing. It’s an orbit around a broken universe that feels like a cosmic hamster wheel.
Why The Game Direction Matters
Game Direction isn’t just about flashy graphics or a killer soundtrack; it’s the mastermind’s vision that weaves the entire experience together. From narrative arcs to pacing, the director shapes how we feel in every pixel‑perfect moment.
Don’t Miss Out – Cast Your Vote!
Ready to decide who’s the real game‑making genius of 2019? Click that link and vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ
Good luck, and may your favorite title snag the gold!
Best Narrative
Your Best Narrative nominees for #TheGameAwards on December 12th:
?A Plague Tale: Innocence
?Control
?Death Stranding
?Disco Elysium⁰
?The Outer Worlds
? Vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/lo4DW1oMjX
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
A Plague Tale: Innocence (Asobo/Focus Home)
Control (Remedy/505)
Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE)
Disco Elysium (ZA/UM)
The Outer Worlds (Obsidian/Private Division)
Best Art Direction
Nominees for #TheGameAwards in Best Art Direction presented by @SamsungTV QLED are:
?Control
?Death Stranding
?Gris
?Sayonara Wild Hearts
?Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice ⁰
?The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
? Vote now: https://t.co/HTOiCanR54 pic.twitter.com/PirilwDuMt
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Control (Remedy/505)
Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE)
Gris (Nomada Studio/Devolver)
Sayonara Wild Hearts (Simogo/Annapurna)
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware/Activision)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Grezzo/Nintendo)
Best Score/Music
Here’s who is nominated for Best Score/Music @TheGameAwards on December 12th:
?Cadence of Hyrule
?Death Stranding
? Devil May Cry 5
?Kingdom Hearts III
? Sayonara Wild Hearts
? Vote now: https://t.co/HTOiCanR54 pic.twitter.com/hCf4jIIegJ
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Cadence of Hyrule (Brace Yourself Games/Nintendo)
Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE)
Devil May Cry 5 (Capcom)
Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix)
Sayonara Wild Hearts (Simogo/Annapurna)
Best Audio Design
Game On—A Wild Ride Through the Gaming Jungle
Grab your controller, strap yourself in, and dive into a lineup that’s hotter than a summer heatwave on a flat screen. Each of these titles is a blockbuster in its own right, and trust us, you’ll be shouting “Play it again!” from every corner of the room.
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Infinity Ward/Activision)
- Expect bone‑crushing firepower, slick multiplayer, and a plot that’ll keep you glued to the screen.
- Got a craving for tactical chaos? This is your ticket to big guns and even bigger drama.
2. Control (Remedy/505)
- Picture a secret agency, psychic powers, and a building that rearranges itself like a never‑ending Rube–Goldberg machine.
- Feeling adventurous? Dive into this mad, mind‑bending mystery.
3. Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE)
- Roads, cargo, and an entire world that’s been fractured into eerie fragments.
- It’s a blend of mythology, hiking, and a whole lot of emotional depth. Watch your heart race as you deliver packages.
4. Gears 5 (The Coalition/Xbox Game Studios)
- Zip through action‑packed levels with carnage that feels like a cinematic fireworks show.
- If you love squad tactics and quivering skulls, you’ll find yourself savoring every showdown.
5. Resident Evil 2 (Capcom)
- Revisit a horror classic with modern graphics and pulse‑pounding upgrades.
- The undead are back, and they’re worse than ever. Prepare to scream, scream, then scream… again.
6. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware/Activision)
- Think stealth, sword‑play, and a story that balances Japanese folklore with sheer brutality.
- Get ready for mind‑twisting boss fights that will make your head spin—literally.
Every game on this list delivers a thrill that’s hard to find outside the massive hits of the week. So drop the coffee, forget your worries, and embark on adventures that’ll put you on the edge of your seat—palms sweating, heart pounding, tears of joy or horror streaming. Time to game, and remember: each title is a conversation waiting to happen, so let the button‑pressing commence!
Best Performance
The Game Awards 2019: Best Performance Nominees—Who’s Got the Most Room to Shine?
Hey gamers and game‑talk junkies! The #GameAwards 2019 has dropped its superstar lineup for the Best Performance category. Grab your popcorn (or cake if that’s your vibe), because it’s about to get juicy.
- Ashly Burch as Parvati Holcomb in The Outer Worlds – a hoocks‑absolutely‑authoritative that’ll have you rolling your eyes and rooting together.
- Courtney Hope as Jesse Faden in Control – a slick hero who can break frames and hearts.
- Laura Bailey as Kait Diaz in Gears 5 – because we don’t need a jaw‑dropping performance when you can be the MVP of the squad.
- Mads Mikkelsen as Cliff in Death Stranding – a livestream‑ready good‑looking package delivering deeper-than‑deep loneliness.
- Matthew Porretta as Dr. Casper Darling in Control – a nervous system on a medication quest like no other.
- Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges in Death Stranding – yeah, the dude who just can’t stop walking.
Each of these stellar performers brings a unique flavor to their roles. Whether you’re Team Parvati, swayed by Mads’ swagger, or hunting for the next hero in control, it’s all about matching your emotional joystick to the right voice.
Show some love, leave your vote, and let us know which avatar is stealing the spotlight in the comments below. May the best actor win (or at least a glowing review).
Games for Impact
Concrete Genie (Pixelopus/SIE)
Gris (Nomada Studio/Devolver)
Kind Words (Popcannibal)
Life Is Strange 2 (Dontnod/Square Enix)
Sea of Solitude (Jo-Mei Games/EA)
Best Ongoing Game
Which game just keeps on going? Your nominees for Best Ongoing Game at #TheGameAwards on 12/12 are:
? Apex Legends
?Destiny 2
?Final Fantasy XIV
?Fortnite
?Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
? Vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/bhBjogn8Fy
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Apex Legends (Respawn)
Destiny 2 (Bungie)
Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Fortnite (Epic Games)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft)
Best Independent Game
Indie Game Showcase
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Baba Is You
Imagine a world where the rules themselves are just pieces of paper you can rearrange. That’s Baba Is You. Each level is a literal brain‑twist, letting you be the rule – literally. You’ll drive a purple blob into the void, or turn words into enemies, all while thinking, “I’ll just add A to you. That should work, right?” Spoiler: it does, until it doesn’t.
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Disco Elysium
Blend existential philosophy with funky beats – that’s Disco Elysium for you. Players step into the shoes of a rusty detective, following contraptions of memory and the smell of stale cigarettes. You’ll debate whether your burnt‑out rap sheets are any better than your own sanity, all while tiptoeing through a city that’s one hand-in, one hand-out corporate plot. Talk about a mixed‑metal soundtrack that really gets your head spinning.
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Katana ZERO
Super‑fast, bullet‑hell, with a pixel-sized sword? That’s Katana ZERO. Jump into the shoes of a assassin who can stop time. You’re slicing through stages, slicing through sanity, and trying to solve a brutal narrative in a way that feels more like a stylish comic than a game. Its pixel art and synthwave vibes are so slick, you’ll have to be careful not to stare too long.
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Outer WILDs
Ever wanted to spend your whole life exploring a mysterious planet without leaving your living room? Outer Wilds is exactly that. Just keep going, keep guessing, and you’ll slowly learn how your sticky trademark turns out to be the key to everything. Think of it as a cosmic board‑game with the thrills of discovering new places and your brain doing the heavy lifting.
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Untitled Goose Game
What if you owned a giant goose who’s bored ridicrously and has a need to create mayhem? You’re that goose. It’s a game about tricky pranks, indifference, and chaotic joy. You’ll break and break again, laughing at the sheer sadism of a tiny, feathery liar. People will gasp when you turn a fridge into a print‑of‑the‑house, and they’ll cherish the delightful, guilty-faced joy after you go through the supermarket.
Best Mobile Game
5 incredible phone goes are up for Best Mobile at #TheGameAwards on December 12:
?Call of Duty: Mobile
?Grindstone
? Sayonara Wild Hearts
? Sky: Children of Light
? What The Golf?
? Vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/k43eJGbhhq
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile (TiMi Studios/Activision)
GRINDSTONE (Capybara Games)
Sayonara Wild Hearts (Simogo/Annapurna)
Sky: Children of Light (Thatgamecompany)
What the Golf? (Tribland)
Best Community Support
Apex Legends (Respawn/EA)
Destiny 2 (Bungie)
Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Fortnite (Epic Games)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft)
Best VR/AR Game
Asgard’s Wrath (Sanzaru Games/Oculus Studios)
Blood & Truth (SIE London Studio/SIE)
Beat Saber (Beat Games)
No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)
Trover Saves the Universe (Squanch Games)
Best Action Game
Apex Legends (Respawn/EA)
Astral Chain (Platinum Games/Nintendo)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Infinity Ward/Activision)
Devil May Cry 5 (Capcom/Capcom)
Gears 5 (The Coalition/Xbox Game Studios)
Metro Exodus (4A Games/Deep Silver)
Best Action/Adventure Game
Borderlands 3 (Gearbox/2K)
Control (Remedy/505 Games)
Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/SIE)
Resident Evil 2 Remake (Capcom)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Grezzo/Nintendo)
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware/Activision)
Best RPG
Disco Elysium (ZA/UM)
Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix)
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)
The Outer Worlds (Obsidian/Private Division)
Best Fighting Game
What a battle this will be! Your nominees for Best Fighting Game at #TheGameAwards on December 12:
?Dead or Alive 6
?Jump Force
? Mortal Kombat 11
? Samurai Showdown
? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
? Vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/ZOiQD7pu0G
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Dead or Alive 6 (Team Ninja/Koei Tecmo)
Jump Force (Spike Chunsoft/Bandai Namco)
Mortal Kombat 11 (NetherRealm/WBIE)
Samurai Showdown (SNK/Athlon)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Bandai Namco/Sora/Nintendo)
Best Family Game
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Next Level Games/Nintendo)
Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Bandai Namco/Sora/Nintendo)
Yoshi’s Crafted World (Good-Feel/Nintendo)
Best Strategy Game
Age of Wonders: Planetfall (Triumph Studios/Paradox)
Anno 1800 (Blue Byte/Ubisoft)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Koei Tecmo/Nintendo)
Total War: Three Kingdoms (Creative Assembly/Sega)
Tropico 6 (Limbic Entertainment/Kalypso Media)
Wargroove (Chucklefish)
Best Sports/Racing Game
Lightning Races and Football Fever: A Quick Look at the Latest Racing & Sports Titles
1. Crash Team Racing Nitro‑Fueled
Beenox & Activision has re‑engineered the classic kart racing nostalgia with a fresh, pixel‑perfect visual revamp. The game is just a sonic roller‑coaster of drafting, power‑ups, and the infamous “Cartoona” world‑leaving jumps. If you remember those childhood awkward turns, you’ll feel an instant nostalgia storm.
2. DiRT Rally 2.0
Codemasters stays true to the rally ethos, delivering punishing but realistic inviscid tire-scud governors. The engine throws you straight into gravel, snow, and mud, while the camera angles make you feel like you’re in the driver’s seat. For anyone craving real‑world driving without the insurance bill, DiRT Rally 2.0 is the go‑to.
3. eFootball Pro Evolution Football 2020 (PES 2020)
Produced by PES Productions under the umbrella of Konami, this title offers a faithful representation of the real game’s mechanics, with fluid controls and tidy UI. Though it’s on a slightly older calendar, the roster updates and refined physics make the experience still slick when you’re looking for your weekly gaming fix.
4. F1 2019
Take a pit‑stop in Codemasters-led Formula 1. The leathers may be a year old, but the racing environment remains as intense as any red‑flag moment, thanks to incredible tire‑degradation models and realistic weather dynamics.
5. FIFA 20
EA Sports offers the most wholesome, physics‑heavy world‑class football experience possible. The revamped commentary and Bernell‑like animation of ball impact bring the field to life like you’d be watching it in person.
These five titles are each a masterpiece in their own right, combining high‑octane action and deep mechanics for audiences who crave speed or a solid football simulation. Whether you’re kart‑loving, rally-rush or football fan, these games keep the gamer’s pulse racing at all times. Happy playing!
Best Multiplayer Game
Game Glitz: The Hot Titles of the Year
Hey fellow gamers! Buckle up as we blast through some of 2023’s most exciting releases. Here’s the lineup, spiced with developer cred and a dash of sass.
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Apex Legends
Developed by Respawn and brought to you by Electronic Arts. This battle‑royale champ keeps the adrenaline pumping with its fast‑paced action and quirky legends—no doubt it’s the rookie rave that’s dominated the esports scene.
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Borderlands 3
Gearbox’s wild west of loot, 2K ensures you’ve got the guns blazing. It’s the perfect mix of humor, badass weapons, and a sandbox that refuses to let you get bored.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
In case you loved the father‑and‑son chaos, Infinity Ward teamed up with Activision to deliver an intense narrative that keeps the grind tight. If you missed the 2019 reboot, this sequel is your ticket back in the trenches.
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Tetris 99
It’s the classic puzzle meets competitive chaos from Arika and Nintendo. 99 players, one stack—who said card‑increasing life is only for Ryu in Street Fighter? It’s the perfect stress‑busting, friends‑making activity.
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Massive Entertainment plus Ubisoft hit the right chord with a grime‑filled open world. Whether you’re stockpiling supplies or teaming up for a covert ops raid, this title feels like the city’s pulse pounding beneath your feet.
Pull up a chair, grab a snack, and let’s dive deeper into why each of these gems keeps pressing on our hearts.
Fresh Indie Game Presented by Subway
The nominees for Fresh Indie Developer Presented by @Subway
?ZA/UM for Disco Elysium
?Nomada Studio for Gris
?DeadToast for My Friend Pedro
?Mobius Digital for Outer Wilds
?Mega Crit for Slay the Spire
?House House for Untitled Goose Game
? Vote: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/hC9a7mwXYJ
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
ZA/UM for Disco Elysium
Nomada Studio for Gris
DeadToast Entertainment for My Friend Pedro
Mobius Digital for Outer Wilds
Mega Crit for Slay the Spire
House House for Untitled Goose Game
Content Creator of the Year
The nominees for Content Creator of the Year at #TheGameAwards on December 12th are:
? @CourageJD
? @DrLupo
? @Ewok
? @TheGrefgYT
? @shroud
? Vote now: https://t.co/HTOiCanR54 pic.twitter.com/LLml7iu2hy
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Courage – Jack Dunlop
Dr. Lupo – Benjamin Lupo
Ewok – Soleil Wheeler
Grefg – David Martínez
Shroud – Michael Grzesiek
Best Esports Game
What’s the Best Esports Game of 2019? Your nominees for #TheGameAwards on December 12th:
?CS:GO
?DOTA2
?Fortnite
?League of Legends⁰
?Overwatch
? Vote now: https://t.co/jGtJEwRSoA pic.twitter.com/xX0u8AtEGv
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Valve)
DOTA2 (Valve)
Fortnite (Epic Games)
League of Legends (Riot Games)
Overwatch (Blizzard)
Best Esports Player
The nominees for Best Esports Player at #TheGameAwards on December 12th are:
?@bugha
?@faker
?@g2perkz
?@s1mpleo⁰
?@sinatraa
? Vote now: https://t.co/aJA2LjdyVQ pic.twitter.com/DShbZ3wC1M
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf (Immortals, Fortnite)
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (SK Telecom, League of Legends)
Luka “Perkz” Perkovic (G2 Esports, League of Legends)
Oleksandr “S1mple” Kostyliev (Natus Vincere, CSGO)
Jay “Sinatraa” Won (SF Shock, Overwatch)
Here are all the nominees across esports categories for #TheGameAwards streaming live on December 12. Cast your ballot now: https://t.co/HTOiCanR54 pic.twitter.com/u78zDhMQo3
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 19, 2019
Best Esports Team
Astralis (CS:GO)
G2 Esports (LOL)
OG (DOTA2)
San Francisco Shock (OWL)
Team Liquid (CS:GO)
Best Esports Event
2019 Overwatch League Grand Finals
EVO 2019
Fortnite World Cup
IEM Katowice 2019
League of Legends World Championship 2019
The International 2019
Best Esports Coach
Eric “adreN” Hoag (Team Liquid, CS:GO)
Nu-ri “Cain” Jang (Team Liquid, LOL)
Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann (G2 Esports, LOL)
Kim “Kkoma” Jeong-gyun (SK Telecom T1, LOL)
Titouan “Sockshka” Merloz (OG, DOTA2)
Danny “Zonic” Sørensen (Astralis, CSGO)
Best Esports Host
Who Got Left Behind at the Latest Game Awards?
Every awards ceremony is a hotbed of talk‑about. Fans will always pick out the ones that should have snagged a trophy but didn’t. This year, the stakes felt higher than ever, especially with Resident Evil 2 staring to take the crown. Still, it’s great to see the underdogs Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium snag a bit of recognition.
THE BIG SNUBS
- Outer Wilds – Its mind‑bending puzzles and sampling‑the‑universe vibe demanded a win.
- Disco Elysium – A narrative‑heavy gem that left us all in awe.
- Resident Evil 2 – Many felt it deserved the biggest trophy.
Whats Your Pick?
We’d love to hear from you. Which titles do you feel were left out in the cold? Any “grand unearned” calls for a future nomination spree? Drop your thoughts, and let’s see who else is on the ballot besides those shiny empty boxes.
Keep in mind, the awards are as much about celebrating diverse voices as they are about the obvious ones. So, whether you’re rooting for the hype stuff or the hidden gems, your voice matters.
