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As audiences gear up forThe Game Awardsbroadcast on December 12, the annual video game show has revealed a list of 30 nominees for the Players' Voice Award. Unlike other categories atThe Game Awards, the Players' Voice winner is decided entirely by fan vote, and audiences can now check out the official list of which games they can show their support for ahead of the winning announcement next week.
Similar to other major awards shows,The Game Awards has faced backlashand controversy over the years, with 2024’s nominee reveals sparking heated debates over the inclusion of DLC in the Game of the Year category and outcry over the “snubbing” of beloved releases. In spite of the mixed reactions to some nominations, audiences have been delighted by the reveal of the Players' Voice Award choices.
On December 2, the official Twitter account for The Game Awards shared a look at the 30 nominees for the Players' Voice Award, including a number of both AAA andindie game releases from 2024. Each category at The Game Awards allows audiences to cast their personal vote for their favorite games, though most categories only include public votes as a percentage of the final count towards who wins the award. For the Players' Voice Award, the winner is chosen exclusively by public vote, meaning the award is decided solely by fan voting. As such, the category allows for up to 10 nominees to be selected, and the game with the most total votes is awarded the Players' Voice Award.
The Game Awards 2024 Players' Voice Nominees
This year’s nominees for Players' Voice include heavy-hitting titles likeAstro Bot,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,Helldivers 2,Palworld,Silent Hill 2, andWarframe, among many others. Many have applauded the diverse lineup of releases to vote for, including the hit indie card gameBalatro. While othercategories at The Game Awardsare often limited to only a half dozen or so nominees, the sheer size of the Players' Voice category allows fans to have a better chance of being able to vote for their favorite titles. Voting is now open for all categories and will close the same day as the official Game Awards ceremony on December 12.
Controversies aside, The Game Awards remains a thrilling night for the video game industry, serving as an annual celebration of the incredible achievements of studios and memorable experiences of players. Interested fans can cast their votes forThe Game Awards 2024and will want to stay tuned for when the winners are finally announced.
