Game of the year nominees are:

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: Refantazio

Yes, DLCs are included in categories. Kind of ridiculous TBH.

  • Hal-5700X@sh.itjust.works
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    4 months ago

    How can Shadow of ErdTree be a contender for game of the year when it’s a DLC/expansion pack?

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      3 months ago

      They adjusted the rules this year I believe, they now allow DLCs in GOTY, and also things like new seasons to games. It is dumb, and I personally think it removes what little credibility the game awards had(which wasn’t a lot to me).

      Will catch up on all the adverts that are if interest the next day.

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      3 months ago

      It’s bigger than lots of full games and has a proper beginning/middle/end. In the old days, it would have just been a sequel.