We are thrilled to share our exclusive experience as the official co-stream partner of The Game Awards 2023, held in Los Angeles. Let's delve into the highlights, winners, and the business synergy from our point of view.
The Game Awards 2023 placed a spotlight on the pinnacle of achievement within the gaming industry. With a total of 31 awards spread across diverse categories, the night served as a testament to the remarkable talent and innovation propelling the gaming landscape forward. From the much-anticipated release of GTA VI to the imaginative world of LEGO Fortnite, the TGA celebrated the multifaceted nature of gaming, showcasing the boundless creativity that continues to define and shape this dynamic and ever-evolving realm.
The Co-Stream
Artineraire has proudly joined as the official co-stream partner of The Game Awards once again, marking our third consecutive partnership. This underlines our enduring commitment to the global gaming community, emphasizing our dedication to pop culture, fans, and game creators, especially indie developers. Among our personal favorites is KEMURI, an original IP conceptualized and created by Ikumi Nakamura, and developed by ▧ UNSEEN.
Winners and Predictions
Baldur’s Gate 3 emerged as the star of the night, securing The Game of the Year title as expected. The strategic and immersive experience crafted by director Swen Vincke garnered well-deserved recognition. Curious about how well our predictions aligned with the actual winners? Check out the comparison below to see just how close Artineraire’s votes came to forecasting the triumphant outcomes at The Game Awards.
OUR VOTE
GAME OF THE YEAR
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST GAME DIRECTION
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST NARRATIVE
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST ART DIRECTION
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST SCORE AND MUSIC
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST AUDIO DESIGN
DEAD SPACE
INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY
FORZA MOTORSPORT
GAMES FOR IMPACT
TERRA NIL
BEST ONGOING
CYBERPUNK 2077
BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST INDEPENDENT GAME
DREDGE
BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME
DREDGE
BEST MOBILE GAME
HONKAI: STAR RAIL
BEST VR/AR
SYNAPSE
BEST ACTION GAME
DEAD ISLAND 2
BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE
MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2
BEST RPG
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST FIGHTING
STREET FIGHTER 6
BEST FAMILY
PARTY ANIMALS
BEST SIM / STRATEGY
PIKMIN 4
BEST SPORTS / RACING
FORZA MOTORSPORT
BEST MULTIPLAYER
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST ADAPTATION
THE LAST OF US
MOST ANTICIPATED GAME
HADES 2
BEST ESPORTS GAME
VALORANT
BEST ESPORTS EVENT
2023 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
WINNERS 
GAME OF THE YEAR
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST GAME DIRECTION
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST NARRATIVE
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST ART DIRECTION
ALAN WAKE 2
BEST SCORE AND MUSIC
FINAL FANTASY XVI
BEST AUDIO DESIGN
HI-FI RUSH
INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY
FORZA MOTORSPORT
GAMES FOR IMPACT
TCHIA
BEST ONGOING
CYBERPUNK 2077
BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST INDEPENDENT GAME
SEA OF STARS
BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME
COCOON
BEST MOBILE GAME
HONKAI: STAR RAIL
BEST VR/AR
RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE VR MODE
BEST ACTION GAME
ARMORED CORE VI: FIRES OF RUBICON
BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM
BEST RPG
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST FIGHTING
STREET FIGHTER 6
BEST FAMILY
SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER
BEST SIM / STRATEGY
PIKMIN 4
BEST SPORTS / RACING
FORZA MOTORSPORT
BEST MULTIPLAYER
BALDUR’S GATE 3
BEST ADAPTATION
THE LAST OF US
MOST ANTICIPATED GAME
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
BEST ESPORTS GAME
VALORANT
BEST ESPORTS EVENT
2023 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Conclusion
In response to the criticism that TGA are primarily a showcase of trailers, we wholeheartedly agree, but it was well-organized. Regarding what we didn’t enjoy, feel free to skip the Muppet part – perhaps we missed something or we didn’t understand it. We stayed the entire night to watch the show live as we are based in Bulgaria, and for us, it felt like a substantial YouTube ad that we didn’t want to click the skip button on. The Game Awards give deserving games a boost, introducing us to many amazing titles.
As super fans of the horror genre, Overdose by Hideo Kojima is our most anticipated experience among the presented games. The Fortnite in-game segment was an adorable, short burst of fun, and we definitely encourage a repeat. Also, we’d love to see Christopher Judge invited again (game industry, kree!). The musical performances were outstanding. Geoff and Sydnee have always been great. It was a true celebration of the game industry! Thank you!