The show is a big deal, dubbed the “Oscars of gaming” by some and the “industry’s longest commercial” by others.

With so many highly regarded films released this year, there will probably be a lot of competition for the top honors at the ceremony on December 7.

Eight nominations total—including Game of the Year—were received by both front-runners.

Baldur’s Gate 3, a fantasy role-playing game, and Alan Wake 2, a survival horror film, will compete for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Music, and Best Performance.

The PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have joined them in the competition for Game of the Year.

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