Summary:
The Game Awards 2023 is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown, and Nintendo has taken center stage with an astounding 15 nominations. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we delve into the heart of this gaming extravaganza, exploring Nintendo’s remarkable journey, top contenders, and the fierce competition they face.
Nintendo at The Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards 2023 is upon us, and the gaming world is buzzing with excitement. This year, one name shines brighter than the rest – Nintendo. With an impressive 15 nominations, Nintendo has asserted its dominance in the industry once again.
The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario: Game of the Year Contenders
At the forefront of Nintendo’s nominations are The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, both vying for the coveted title of Game of the Year. These iconic franchises have captured the hearts of gamers worldwide, and their inclusion in this category is a testament to their enduring appeal.
Best Game Direction: A Showcase of Creativity
In the category of Best Game Direction, Nintendo’s titles The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder demonstrate the company’s commitment to creative vision and innovation in game design. These games represent the pinnacle of gaming excellence.
Unveiling Compelling Narratives
Narrative excellence is a hallmark of gaming, and Nintendo has not disappointed. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom competes in the Best Narrative category, showcasing its outstanding storytelling and narrative development. Meanwhile, Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds its own unique charm to the mix.
Artistic Brilliance: The Legend of Zelda’s Aesthetic
The artistic achievements of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are evident as it competes in the Best Art Direction category. This game showcases not only creative brilliance but also technical mastery in artistic design and animation.
The Power of Music: Nintendo’s Score and Sound Design
The audio realm is equally important, and Nintendo’s games shine here too. With nominations in the Best Score and Music and Best Audio Design categories, they prove that the world of gaming is not just about visuals but also about immersive auditory experiences.
Nintendo’s nominations extend beyond these categories, solidifying its status as a dominant force in the gaming industry.
Full List of Nominations
- Game of the Year
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Game Direction
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Narrative
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt RED)
- Final Fantasy XVI (Creative Business Unit III / Square Enix)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Best Art Direction
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Hi-Fi RUSH (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Lies of P (Round8 Studio / Neowiz)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Score and Music
- Alan Wake II Composer Petri Alanko (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate III Composer Borislav Slavov (Larian Studios)
- Final Fantasy XVI Composer Masayoshi Soken (Creative Business Unit III / Square Enix)
- Hi-Fi RUSH Audio Director Shuichi Kobori (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Composer Nintendo Sound Team (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Audio Design
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- Dead Space (Motive / Electronic Arts)
- Hi-Fi RUSH (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
- Best Performance
- Ben Starr in Final Fantasy XVI
- Cameron Monaghan in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Idris Elba in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Melanie Liburd in Alan Wake II
- Neil Newbon in Baldur’s Gate III
- Yuri Lowenthal in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Innovation in Accessibility
- Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
- Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios / Xbox Game Studios)
- Hi-Fi RUSH (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios / Warner Bros. Games)
- Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)
- Games for Impact
- A Space for the Unbound (Mojiken Studio / Toge Productions / Chorus Worldwide)
- Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc / Focus Entertainment)
- Goodbye Volcano High (KO_OP)
- Tchia (Awaceb / Kepler Interactive)
- Terra Nil (Free Lives / Devolver Digital / Netflix)
- Venba (Visai Games)
- Best Ongoing Game
- Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts)
- Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt RED)
- Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
- Fortnite (Epic Games)
- Genshin Impact (miHoYo)
- Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt RED)
- Destiny 2 (Bungie)
- Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
- No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)
- Best Independent Game
- COCOON (Geometric Interactive / Annapurna Interactive)
- DAVE THE DIVER (MINTROCKET)
- DREDGE (Black Salt Games / Team17)
- Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
- Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios / Thunderful Games)
- Best Debut Indie Game
- COCOON (Geometric Interactive / Annapurna Interactive)
- DREDGE (Black Salt Games / Team17)
- Pizza Tower (Tour De Pizza)
- Venba (Visai Games)
- Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios / Thunderful Games)
- Best Mobile Game
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (Applibot / Square Enix)
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Sunblink)
- Honkai: Star Rail (miHoYo)
- Monster Hunter Now (Niantic / Capcom)
- Terra Nil (Free Lives / Netflix)
- Best Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
- Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Horizon Call of the Mountain (Guerrilla Games / Firesprite / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- HUMANITY (tha ltd. / Enhance Games)
- Resident Evil Village VR Mode (Capcom)
- SYNAPSE (nDreams)
- Best Action Game
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware / Bandai Namco Entertainment)
- Dead Island 2 (Dambuster Studios / Deep Silver)
- Ghostrunner II (One More Level / 505 Games)
- Hi-Fi RUSH (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
- Remnant II (Gunfire Games / Gearbox Publishing)
- Best Action / Adventure
- Alan Wake II (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts)
- Best Role-Playing
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- Final Fantasy XVI (Creative Business Unit III / Square Enix)
- Lies of P (Round8 Studio / Neowiz)
- Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
- Starfield (Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda Softworks)
- Best Fighting
- God of Rock (Modus Studios Brazil / Modus Games)
- Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios / Warner Bros. Games)
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (Ludosity / Fair Play Labs / GameMill Entertainment)
- Pocket Bravery (Statera Studio / PQube)
- Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)
- Best Family
- Disney Illusion Island (Dlala Studios / Disney)
- Party Animals (Recreate Games)
- Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Sonic Superstars (Arzest / Sonic Team / SEGA)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Simulation / Strategy
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (WayForward Technologies / Nintendo)
- Cities: Skylines II (Colossal Order / Paradox Interactive)
- Company of Heroes III (Relic Entertainment / SEGA)
- Fire Emblem Engage (Intelligent Systems / Nintendo)
- Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Sports / Racing
- The Crew Motorfest (Ubisoft Ivory Tower / Ubisoft)
- EA Sports FC 24 (Electronic Arts Vancouver / Electronic Arts Romania / Electronic Arts)
- F1 23 (Codemasters / Electronic Arts)
- Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios / Xbox Game Studios)
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (Milestone)
- Best Multiplayer
- Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios)
- Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
- Party Animals (Recreate Games)
- Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD / Nintendo)
- Best Adaptation
- Castlevania: Nocturne (Powerhouse Animation / Netflix)
- Gran Turismo (PlayStation Productions / Sony Pictures)
- The Last of Us (PlayStation Productions / HBO)
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Illumination / Nintendo / Universal Pictures)
- Twisted Metal (PlayStation Productions / Peacock)
- Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Hades II (Supergiant Games)
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / SEGA)
- Star Wars Outlaws (Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft)
- Tekken 8 (Arika / Bandai Namco Entertainment)
- Content Creator of the Year
- Ironmouse
- People Make Games
- Quackity
- Spreen
- Sypherpk
- Best eSports Game
- Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)
- Dota 2 (Valve)
- League of Legends (Riot Games)
- PUBG Mobile (Lightspeed Studios)
- Valorant (Riot Games)
- Best eSports Athlete
- Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok (League of Legends)
- Mathieu “Zywoo” Herbaut (Counter-Striker: Global Offensive)
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Valorant)
- Paco “Hydra” Rusiewiez (Call of Duty)
- Park “Ruler” Jae-Hyuk (League of Legends)
- Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen (Apex Legends)
- Best eSports Team
- Evil Geniuses (Valorant)
- Fnatic (Valorant)
- Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2)
- JD Gaming (League of Legends)
- Team Vitality (Counter-Strike)
- Best eSports Coach
- Christine “Potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses – Valorant)
- Danny “Zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons – Counter-Strike)
- Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem – Overwatch)
- Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality – Counter-Strike)
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-Young (JD Gaming – League of Legends)
- Best eSports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World Championship
- BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- Valorant Champions 2023
Conclusion
The Game Awards 2023 promises to be a celebration of gaming excellence, and Nintendo stands at the forefront with an impressive array of nominations. As gamers eagerly await the results, it’s clear that Nintendo’s contributions to the industry continue to captivate players and push the boundaries of gaming.
FAQs:
- 1. What is The Game Awards?
- The Game Awards is an annual event that celebrates excellence in the video game industry. It recognizes outstanding games, developers, and industry figures.
- 2. How many nominations has Nintendo received?
- Nintendo has received an impressive 15 nominations at The Game Awards 2023, making it the most nominated publisher at the event.
- 3. Which Nintendo games are nominated for Game of the Year?
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are both nominated for Game of the Year.
- 4. What other categories is Nintendo competing in?
- Nintendo is competing in various categories, including Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, and more.
- 5. When is The Game Awards 2023 scheduled to take place?
- The Game Awards 2023 is set to take place on December 6th, 2023.
