Fans Upset Over Jury Selected For Game Awards 2024

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Raised Concerns Over Bias And Favoritism!

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  • The Game Awards go live next month, with a jury of over 100 outlets voting on the awards.
  • Fans are unhappy with the outlets selected for the jury, raising concerns over bias in decision-making.
  • Fans also believe their votes should count for more than 10% in the final decision.

As the year heads toward its conclusion, the gaming industry is anticipating The Game Awards 2024. This event has seen the likes of Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3 being crowned Game of the Year in the past, and fans are curious to see which title will take home the ultimate prize this year.

The Game Awards 2024 are set to be quite different this time since DLCs and expansions are now eligible for Game of the Year. This decision has raised a few eyebrows, and fans have also raised concerns over the jury selected for the voting process.

Why it matters: This award show has become a cultural phenomenon and a major part of gaming, making its legitimacy all the more important.

The Game Awards Jury List 2024
The Jury Is Selected By The Game Awards

According to The Game Awards’ FAQ, the jury comprises over 100 reputable and recognized media outlets, including The Verge, Polygon, Pride, and IGN.

However, as an excellent video recorded by Mrixrt points out, the official website does not provide much detail on the voting process or list the individuals representing the picks for these outlets.

This leads to concerns about the legitimacy of each outlet’s picks and potential bias. Fans have also been visibly distraught by the outlets selected, with many dubbing the jury an echo chamber.

Over on Reddit, fans have spoken out against The Game Awards’ decision to count the jury for 90% of the votes. While fans can vote for categories like Game of the Year, their total votes are given a mere 10% weightage compared to the jury’s 90%.

Absolutely not biased, no sirree!

-u/Tyranicalmoon

Redditors also argue that such outlets are quickly losing popularity.

A bunch of irrelevant publications in terminal decline.

-u/Selphea

Mrixrt’s detailed video on the topic highlights the fact that publications like Pride rarely focus on gaming content. Moreover, a site like The Verge does not have a dedicated gaming department, with editor Andrew Webster overseeing gaming, film, and television.

This is problematic because both outlets are on the jury, and Andrew Webster has been on the voting panel.

What are your thoughts on the jury? Do you think fan votes should be more important in the final decision? Let’s discuss this in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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