The anticipation is building for The Game Awards 2024, an event that promises to deliver a unique blend of excitement, controversy, and a plethora of new video game announcements. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this year’s ceremony is expected to be a lengthy showcase filled with surprises and memorable moments.
Event Details
The Game Awards 2024 is set to kick off on December 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST. For viewers outside of the Americas, this means the event will take place on December 13. Here’s a breakdown of start times across various time zones:
- December 12, 4:30 PM PST
- December 12, 6:30 PM CST
- December 12, 7:30 PM EST
- December 12, 9:30 PM BRT
- December 13, 12:30 AM GMT
- December 13, 1:30 AM CET
- December 13, 6:00 AM IST
- December 13, 8:30 AM CST (China)
- December 13, 9:30 AM JST/KST
- December 13, 11:30 AM AEDT
- December 13, 1:30 PM NZDT
Where to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on YouTube, with the broadcast set to start 30 minutes before the official opening. This allows viewers to settle in and prepare for what promises to be an exciting evening.
What to Expect
Geoff Keighley is known for keeping details close to his chest, but there are already a few confirmed titles that have generated buzz. Players can look forward to appearances from:
- Borderlands 4 by Gearbox
- Mafia: The Old Country from Hangar 13
- Civilization 7, featuring its main theme performed live for the first time
- Hazelight Studios, creators of *It Takes Two*, unveiling their next project
- STALCRAFT: X, a lesser-known MMOFPS
- Warframe: 1999, which will also be showcased
- HoYoverse presenting a trailer for Zenless Zone Zero 1.4
- The final fighter for Tekken 8’s Year 1 Pass will be revealed
- Mecha Break, an upcoming third-person shooter, teasing an announcement
With a lineup as diverse as this, The Game Awards 2024 is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience for gamers and industry enthusiasts alike.
