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[T0minator]

I know it's really early to guess what games are going to be nominated for GOTY at the Game Awards in December. But what are we feeling are the contenders?

Blackmyth Wukong: looks like a great nomination from what I've seen. It's got spectacle at level that's higher than most games we're seeing releasing this year.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Its sooo well made and packed full of content. It screams high budget and was incredible to play through. This one is a no brainer

Astro Bot: In my opinion this game has all the makings of a GOTY nominee. Nintendo has shown us Platformers still have what it takes to be peak gaming experiences even in 2024, Team Asobi is looking to match that level of quality that the genre needs this generation.

Helldivers 2: It took the industry by storm earlier this year it brought in millions of players it's been an incredibly fun experience with friends. I'm hoping they introduce a new enemy type to spark the excitement we felt around the time of it's release

Zelda, Stalker 2, Silent Hill 2 are a possibility too.

What do you all think will be nominated at the Game Awards for GOTY 2024?

 

[West Texas CEO]

Astro Bot

 

[Mossybrew]

Space Marine 2

 

[Danjin44]

When it comes actual awards shows I honestly dont know and dont care, but for me so far my GOTY is Unicorn Overlord.

 

[El Muerto]

My GOTY is Rise of the Ronin. I havent been able to put that game down.

 

[Big Baller]

Braid: Dogshit Edition

 

[TwiztidElf]

Projecting out to the end of the year, I reckon only Metaphor Re:Fantazio has a chance of knocking FF7R off the top spot.
2024: Year of the JRPG.

Amazing year all around though. Just banger after banger. You know it's amazing when the "worst" games you played all year were Paper Mario TTYD and Stellar Blade.
Special shout out to Kunitsu Gami too, thoroughly enjoying it at the moment.

 

[Flabagast]

Kingdom Come 2

 

[Hrk69]

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for me this year

But I've got a feeling Atlus is cooking up a banger with Metaphor: ReFantazio. Lets hope it turns out good.

 

[Wastelander92]

Metaphor Refntazio

 

[Mr Hyde]

Only current year game I've played is FF7 Rebirth but I'm doubtful anything will come even close to this level of quality. One of the best games this generation. It's so good.

 

[Topher]

Nothing so far has really given me GOTY vibes. Granted, I still haven't played Rebirth. Hoping Astro blows everything else away.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Mine would be Earth Defense Force 6.

About the actual awards, I dunno, and don't care really.

 

[XXL]

Right now my favorite new game this year has been FF7 Rebirth, but Astro Bot will probably win me over in the end.

But in reality, BG3 is my game of the year (again) and where I spent most of my time this year so far.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Like a dragon infinite wealth. It's magic!

 

[cash_longfellow]

Visions of Mana

 

[fart town usa]

Rise of the Ronin legit deserves to be in the discussion. Absolute mammoth of a game, graphic whores can get rekt.

 

[hemo memo]

Star Wars Outlaw of course.

 

[Kings Field]

1. Shadow of The Erdtree
2. Dragons Dogma 2
3. Stellar Blade


If DLC doesn’t count then DD2. Had fun with my few playthroughs

 

[TintoConCasera]

If DLC doesn’t count then DD2. Had fun with my few playthroughs

Game could have been better but man, fuck me if it isn't fun to play.

 

[Magic Carpet]

The only game I myself and me can nominate is Talos Principal 2 and it came out last year.
I honestly can't name a game worthy of GOTY material in 2024.

Astrobot might change that.

 

[Mattdaddy]

SCHPAAAAACE MARINE!!!!

I have such a nerd hard on for this game. If it ends up sucking I might go into a mild depression.

Honorable mention for Rebirth, Helldivers, DD2

 

[Little Mac]

Astro Bot is going to own everything.

 

[Banjo64]

The bar is really low this year.

 

[TintoConCasera]

The bar is really low this year.

Not many "masterpieces" maybe, but a lot of legit good games have been released.

 

[Danjin44]

The bar is really low this year.

I dont agree, in my opinion there are lot of really good games came out this year that worthy of GOTY.

The difference is they are not "mainstream".

 

[Topher]

About the actual awards, I dunno, and don't care really.

 

[Aion002]

For me FFVII Rebirth is easily the goty and I think that it will win some prizes.

I also hope that Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade and Rise of The Ronin get some recognition. They aren't perfect, but I really like them.

On the dlc side, Shadow of the Erdtree is definitely winning some awards.

And... If there's some Remasters award, I hope that TLU2 Remastered wins, the No Return mode is excellent.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Don't really see the value, I'd rather read gaffers opinions than trusting whatever the TGAs have to say.

 

[Topher]

Don't really see the value, I'd rather read gaffers opinions than trusting whatever the TGAs have to say.

Right there with you my man

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

AstroBot of course

 

[Clintizzle]

Call of Duty Black Ops 6

 

[Cert.in.Death]

Animal Well

 

[pnutboy]

Infinite Wealth
Astro Bot
Metaphor Refantazio
FFVII Rebirth
Black Myth Wukong

is the 5 I could most likely see. Rebirth will prob win with an outside chance for Astro Bot

 

[SALMORE]

so far nothing is worth the title of " GOTY "

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Persona 3 Reload for me, personally. Hoping Metaphor:ReFantazio supplants it.

As an aggregate winner of GOTY awards, I really don't know. We don't have obvious tentpole titles like we did in 2023.

 

[Punished Miku]

These arent my picks at all but if I had to predict the Game Awards I'd go with:

Final Fantasy VIIR-2
Astro Bot
Helldivers 2
College Football
Black Myth Wukong

 

[balls of snow]

Shadow of the Erdtree will defy the odds and be goty.

 

[Lokaum D+]

Infinite Wealth
Astro Bot
Metaphor Refantazio
FFVII Rebirth
Black Myth Wukong

is the 5 I could most likely see. Rebirth will prob win with an outside chance for Astro Bot

Rebirth is so overated that winning is a reality, hopefully Astro ll be greater.

 

[RoboFu]

so far my personal goty is FF rebirth right now.

 

[Jesb]

My guess would be wukong, astrobot, and have a feeling the stalker remake will get on some people’s list. FF I’m sure will be on peoples list.

 

[VeganElduderino]

Astro Bot
Space Marine looks great too !

 

[Deerock71]

When it comes actual awards shows I honestly dont know and dont care, but for me so far my GOTY is Unicorn Overlord.

That was going to be my submission. As an alternate, let me put into consideration:

Dave the Diver

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Rebirth, Astro Bot, or Silksong

 

[bender]

Balatro is my favorite. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island gives it a run for its' money. I need to spend more time with Infinite Wealth. I'm also loving EDF6. I'm looking forward to a few more titles this year but I don't think any will challenge the top of my list with the exception of Zelda.

 

[IAmRei]

I wont watch or vote this year, i dont believe TGA anymore

 

[Mr Reasonable]

I also don't care for TGA.

 

[Pey.]

For now, Space Marine 2 or Wukong.

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

FFVII Rebirth and Animal Well so far for me.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

I have a hard time understanding the allure of The Game Awards. The show is often quite comical and sometimes downright cringe. Is it the announcements? The popularity? Why do some consider it the holy grail of annual game awards when there are tons of goty winners from many places?