Overview

• The 2024 Game Awards addressed past criticism by allowing winners more time for speeches and introducing a new Game Changer award honoring impactful contributions to the gaming industry.
• The show featured standout moments, including a heartfelt speech by Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke and a moving tribute to Amir Satvat for his work supporting laid-off developers.
• Major game announcements included cinematic trailers for The Witcher IV, an Elden Ring multiplayer spin-off, and new projects from renowned creators like Fumito Ueda and Hideki Kamiya.
• While lavish production, celebrity appearances, and musical performances added spectacle, some segments were criticized as unnecessary distractions from the core focus on games and creators.
• Despite progress, the ceremony still sidelined several awards, such as Innovation in Accessibility, and dedicated much of its runtime to advertisements and trailers rather than the awards themselves.