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Unknown Soldier
Member
The best part was no Player's Choice at all this year, like they were afraid all the players would vote for Hogwarts because they knew how badly it was snubbed
If Player's Choice mysteriously returns next year we'll all know the truth about why it vanished this year
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Chuck Berry
Gold Member
We need a Forspoken was snubbed thread
Talk all the shit you want but it was an original IP with a likable, actual female looking female protagonist.
Gotta give credit where it’s due, they really did build a whole new fucking world. The lore, the codex. It just doesn’t happen anymore, at least at whatever budget it had.
Immortals of Aveum is the same way and ironically both games have a lot of similarities besides bombing horribly (despite being really good).
Talk all the shit you want but it was an original IP with a likable, actual female looking female protagonist.
Gotta give credit where it’s due, they really did build a whole new fucking world. The lore, the codex. It just doesn’t happen anymore, at least at whatever budget it had.
Immortals of Aveum is the same way and ironically both games have a lot of similarities besides bombing horribly (despite being really good).
bender
What time is it?
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
I could imagine a scenario where Alan Wake 2 takes the surprise victory and lots of people have meltdowns over it. No Hogwarts nominations is indeed conspicuous, players loved it, it got a great critical reception and it happens to be the *2nd best selling game of 2023*. Pretty shameful to play politics and not give credit where it's due.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Imagine the drama if Wonder takes the prize. That would be must see tv.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Wonder is deserving of the prize, even though GAF is too "hardcore" for a game like that
XXL
Gold Member
shka'keth
she'lak
semiconscious
Member
my $.02 from a now-locked thread:
c'mon, now - how could a legitimate, out-of-left-field smash sensation that's sold over 15 million copies, earned a billion dollars, & been in the top 10 every month since release possibly be considered a worthy goty candidate, when you've got masterpieces like, say, alan wake 2 to consider?...
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ShadyAcshuns
Member
Oh I agree. That's why I mentioned it. I'm almost at the end of it now, and it brings great joy to my heart.
nosoynadie22
Member
SlimeGooGoo
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SecretAgentHam
Member
I still believe that remake/remaster titles should have their own award. That being said, I like TotK to win it this year. Such an incredible game.
Bumblebeetuna
Member
Pretty much. At least when there were console warz about Forspoken, it was warranted because the game is legitimately meh. Same with Redfall.
SJW choice
Unknown Soldier
Member
For a small indie company that only does gaming and literally nothing else, Nintendo is doing pretty well on that chart
Edmund
is waiting for Starfield 7
RGB'D
Member
No I just think it's a bit silly that the Game Awards thread started off as Starfield not nominated for game of the year
Edmund
is waiting for Starfield 7
People lose their jobs and you use this to fuel console wars? You're pathetic.
Toons
Member
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
coffinbirth
Member
All sequels and a REmake of a sequel?
Coooooool.
Coooooool.
Fess
Member
I dropped it quite early, need to get back to it some day and give it another chance, a coworker said it was his GOTY. And I agree, even if it didn’t excite me it would’ve been fun to at least have it nominated, new AAA IPs is a rare thing.Completely ignoring Hogwarts Legacy is disrespectful to the developers and the fans! Exploring Hogwarts and taking in all the crazy amounts of intricate detail, throughout the world completely immersed me. I'm biased though as I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, but it's definitely my game of the year.
But what do I know I’ve literally only played 2/6 of the nominees so far so this event goes under my radar this year. Wonder and TOTK. I voted for TOTK everywhere. Starfield for RPG. Oh well I hope to have played more games when it’s time to vote on GAF.
Balducci30
Member
BG3 will win. But it was RE4 for me personally
Snake29
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Dazraell
Member
Each of the nominees are unique experiences, amazing games and really strong contenders, so honestly losing in a crowd like this is still a huge honor and there won't be wrong choices here. But I think Baldur's Gate III will take the GOTY award. Out of these games, BG3 feels the one that is the most impactful - the amount of variables that Larian went into to personalise players' experiences is unparalleled and everything was wrapped in a highest quality package that is one of the best RPGs we have on a market. This is the game that future games in the genre will try to emulate and reference as inspiration. It's a success that really deserves to be noticed
nikolino840
Member
What about cyberpunk for ongoing game?
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Ooof, how does starfield not get nominated for sound design/soundtrack and art?
That's crazy.
That's crazy.
Dazraell
Member
Personally speaking, I'm not a fan of this choice as Cyberpunk isn't really an ongoing game. It had patches, fixes and expansion (which was amazing), but the development is already completed and they moved to the next game. I guess some can say it's a similar case as with No Man's Sky, but not really as from my understanding Hello Games isn't concluding the development any time soon
What I feel would be better is a category with Best expansion / DLC as we had some really good ones released this year that could be nominated alongside Cyberpunk
Thirty7ven
Banned
If you like RPGs play Baldurs Gate 3.
On the art front because it’s bog standard sci fi? Can only get 5 noms anyway it seems so some had to be left out.
As far as soundtrack I haven’t heard enough of Starfield, but FFXI is the clear favorite for me.
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Found this cool list on the Internet. Nice summary of all nominations, grouped by consoles.
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Ribi
Member
A remake of a resident evil game and a rehash of Nintendo IPs yet no Hogwarts is certainly a choice
No atomic heart in the art category might genuinely give credit to the idea that they forget games exist if they come out too early. Holy fuck that's actually embarrassing that it's not there. Wow, that's the real snub. Anti Russia?
No atomic heart in the art category might genuinely give credit to the idea that they forget games exist if they come out too early. Holy fuck that's actually embarrassing that it's not there. Wow, that's the real snub. Anti Russia?
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BootsLoader
Banned
I would like Tears of the Kingdom as game of the year but I know it won’t happen. Good list however, glad to see there’s no starfield there.
64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
I wasn't, though. I just posted it here because it was really funny.
Dazraell
Member
38K views and only 513 likes. Certainly made an impact with this comment lol
He should be banned from the internet
Thirty7ven
Banned
Listen I’m sure Starfield will win goty over at Xbox Era so people like you should stay positive.
cartman414
Member
Can't tell if galaxy brain troll or massive normie bad take.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
By the river with that GOTY trophy
Ribi
Member
CashPrizes
Member
Should really get more attention. A decade of great exclusives for 2 consoles (even tho 4 of those Nintendo games are not even good, and 1 Sony game *Cough"Death Stranding!"*cough)).
A decade of incompetence by Xbone.
Voted for BG3, nice to know it is going to win. Pretty much a slam dunk. People clamoring for Hogwarts Legacy.... it simply does not beat any games on that list unless you are super dismissive of 2D Mario games, which would make you a bad person. Final Fantasy 16 or Street Fighter VI before Hogwarts for sure.