With the end of the year approaching, its that time again! The Game Awards take place on December 1st! A team of leading gaming industry members have reviewed and rated every game that released in 2016 prior to November 24th, and here are their nominations! The award ceremony can be watched via live stream on http://thegameawards.com!
GAME OF THE YEAR
- DOOM
- Inside
- Overwatch
- Titanfall 2
- Uncharted 4: A Theif’s End
BEST STUDIO/GAME DIRECTION
- Blizzard
- DICE
- id Software
- Naughty Dog
- Respawn
BEST NARRATIVE
- Firewatch
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Inside
- Mafia III
- Oxenfree
BEST ART DIRECTION
- Abzu
- Firewatch
- Inside
- Overwatch
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
BEST MOBILE/HANDHELD GAME
- Clash Royale
- Fire Emblem Fates
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Pokemon GO
- Severed
BEST ESPORTS GAME
- Counter Strike Global Offensive
- DOTA 2
- League of Legends
- Overwatch
- Street Fighter V
BEST INDIE GAME
- Firewatch
- Inside
- Hyper Light Drifter
- Stardew Valley
- The Witness
BEST MUSIC/SOUND DESIGN
- Battlefield 1
- DOOM
- Inside
- Rez Infinite
- Thumper!
BEST PERFORMANCE
- Alex Hernandez as Lincoln Clay in Mafia III
- Cissy Jones as Delilah in Firewatch
- Emily Rose as Elena in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Nolan North as Nathan Drake in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Rich Summer as Henry in Firewatch
- Troy Baker as Sam Drake in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
GAMES FOR IMPACT AWARD
- 1979 Revolution
- Block’Hood
- Orwell
- Sea Hero Quest
- That Dragon, Cancer
BEST VR GAME
- Batman Arkham VR
- Eve Valkyrie
- Job Simulator
- Rez Infinite
- Thumper!
BEST ACTION GAME
- Battlefield 1
- DOOM
- Gears of War 4
- Overwatch
- Titanfall 2
BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE GAME
- Dishonored 2
- Hitman
- Hyper Light Drifter
- Ratchet & Clank
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
BEST RPG
- Dark Souls 3
- Deus EX: Mankind Divided
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood & Wine
- World of Warcraft: Legion
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
BEST FIGHTING GAME
- Killer Instinct Season 3
- The King of Fighters XIV
- Pokken Tournament
- Street Fighter V
BEST FAMILY GAME
- Dragon Quest Builders
- Lego Star Wars
- Pokemon GO
- Ratchet & Clank
- Skylanders: Imaginator
BEST STRATEGY GAME
- Civilization VI
- Fire Emblem Fates
- The Banner Saga 2
- Total War: WarHammer
- X-COM 2
BEST SPORT/RACING GAME
- FIFA 17
- Forza Horizon 3
- MLB The Show 16
- NBA 2K17
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME
- Battlefiend 1
- Gears of War 4
- Overcooked
- Overwatch
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Titanfall 2
Which games do you want to win? Let us know in the comments!