Guide to Watching the 2024 Game Awards

The Game Awards 2024 is set to kick off on Thursday, December 12th, starting at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT. As per tradition, the event will begin with a half-hour "pre-show," which usually features a different host and presents a laid-back pace of smaller announcements peppered with a few awards. By 8:00 PM, we can anticipate the main event to roll out, featuring significant announcements along with the bulk of the awards.

For those eager to catch the action live, there are plenty of streaming options available. The Game Awards 2024 will be broadcast across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter (X). If you’re looking for top-notch picture quality, YouTube’s 4K stream is your best bet. On the other hand, for speed enthusiasts, the Twitch stream typically runs a few seconds faster than the rest. Consider what matters most to you before choosing where to tune in.

This year’s nominations are already out, with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Xbox, and Square Enix leading the pack with numerous entries. The complete awards encompass a wide range of categories and games, but the six heavyweights vying for Game of the Year include Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazi, and the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Leading up to the ceremony, a handful of gaming publishers are known to drop hints about new revelations they plan to showcase. While it varies annually, the Game Awards is notorious for delivering major industry announcements. Last year’s event didn’t disappoint, unveiling Marvel’s Blade from Xbox and Arkane Lyon, alongside Sony Santa Monica’s new Valhalla DLC for God of War Ragnarök.

This year seems poised for a strong showing from third-party developers. Based on current confirmations, here’s what you can expect during the Game Awards 2024:

Borderlands 4: Fans of this beloved looter-shooter series by Gearbox Software can look forward to a brand new trailer for Borderlands 4 making its debut at the event.

Hazelight’s Next Game: From the creators of A Way Out and It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios is set to announce their latest project during the Game Awards.

Mafia: The Old Country: Hangar 13 from 2K is diving into the rich history of Sicilian families with a fresh Mafia game. Expect more details to emerge about this intriguing storyline set in Italy.

Warframe: 1999: We’ll also get updates on Warframe: 1999, the latest expansion for Digital Extremes’ ever-popular free-to-play multiplayer game.

Stay tuned as the Game Awards 2024 promises yet another night filled with excitement, surprises, and groundbreaking reveals for gaming enthusiasts worldwide.