The Game Awards, now in its 10th year, is set to captivate audiences with a blend of celebration and anticipation for the future of gaming. This year’s ceremony will take place on December 12, 2024, at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. As always, the event promises to honor the best in gaming while unveiling exciting new trailers and announcements.
When to Tune In
The official livestream kicks off with a 30-minute pre-show starting at 4:30 PM PT (7:30 PM ET), leading into the main event at 5 PM PT (8 PM ET). Viewers can expect the announcement of winners across 30 categories, including the prestigious Game of the Year and Best Game Direction awards.
- 5:00 PM PT
- 7:00 PM CDT
- 8:00 PM ET
- 2:00 AM BST
How to Watch
The Game Awards 2024 will stream live on multiple platforms, including official channels on YouTube and Twitch. Additionally, the event will be available on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and X, and can also be viewed directly on GameSpot.
In a unique twist, The Game Awards often collaborates with various Twitch streamers and YouTube channels as official co-streamers. Applications for co-streaming opportunities are currently open, with selected channels to be announced closer to the event.
Before the main show, GameSpot will host its own pre-show party, titled “GameSpot’s Countdown to The Game Awards,” starting at 2:30 PM PT (5:30 PM ET). This two-hour event will feature interviews with game developers, celebrities, and influencers, setting the stage for the official broadcast.
Notable Presenters
This year’s ceremony will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters from both the gaming and entertainment worlds. Confirmed appearances include:
- Sydnee Goodman, the beloved pre-show host, will return.
- The Muppets’ Statler and Waldorf will continue their tradition at the event.
- Pedro “Flute Guy” Eustache will perform with The Game Awards Orchestra.
- Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Studios, will present an award.
- Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad will also take the stage.
- Isabela Merced, star of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, will present.
- Laura Bailey, an acclaimed voice actress, will return as a presenter.
- Sam Lake, the head of Remedy Entertainment, is also confirmed.
- Gaming legend Hideo Kojima will be in attendance.
- Snoop Dogg, recently featured in Fortnite, is set to join the lineup.
What to Expect
As always, The Game Awards will feature a mix of award presentations and exciting gaming announcements. Given this year marks the 10th anniversary, there are whispers of particularly significant reveals. Some teased highlights include:
- A first look at gameplay for Borderlands 4.
- A new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country.
- The announcement of a new project from Hazelight Studios, led by Josef Fares.
- Big news from Digital Extremes about Warframe: 1999.
- An update from Techland regarding Dying Light: The Beast.
- A reveal of Stalcraft: X, a new MMOFPS set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
- The announcement of the final character in Tekken 8‘s Playable Character Year 1 Pass.
- A “special announcement” for Mecha Break.
- A new trailer for the Post Malone event in Hunt: Showdown 1896.
