Nintendo Received The Most Award Nominations At TGA 2023

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PlayStation In 2nd Place With 13 Nominations!

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  • The Game Awards 2023 nominations have been officially announced.
  • Nintendo got a record 15 nominations, with games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the running for Game of the Year.
  • Sony has 13 nominations, while Xbox received 8 award nominations across different categories.

The Game Awards show is the most prestigious event in the world of gaming, akin to the Oscars in the film industry. As such, excitement is at an all-time high as The Game Awards 2023 nominations have been revealed.

In terms of total nominations, Nintendo has set a record, securing the highest number of award nominations, a staggering 15 in total. 

Why it matters: Nintendo has broken the record for most nominations at The Game Awards, cementing its position as one of the biggest companies in the gaming industry.

Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have been nominated for the following major awards at TGA 2023:

  • Game of the Year
  • Best Adaptation
  • Best Game Direction
  • Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Best Multiplayer

Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda entry from this year has a strong chance of winning the Game of the Year award. The company has already sold 18.5 million copies of the game so far.

Nintendo’s nominations in different categories highlight its diverse range and strong diligence to excellence. This shows how well they develop high-quality gaming experiences for a broad audience.

PlayStation has 13 nominations, Xbox (including Bethesda and Blizzard) has 10, and Epic Games has an impressive nine. The 2023 Game Awards nominees, covering 112 entities in various genres and platforms, reflect the diverse and lively nature of the gaming industry today.

Super Mario Wonder

The nominees earned their spot thanks to a worldwide jury of people from 100+ media and influencer outlets. This varied group ensures a fair and thorough selection process, recognizing excellence in games, individuals, teams, and events in the gaming world.

For the second consecutive year, fans will be crucial in determining the winners. Voting is open until 6 December, giving fans the chance to vote for their favorite games of the year.

The 10th Game Awards will be streamed live on 7 December, and this event is set to be a unique spectacle. In addition to revealing the winners, fans can expect exclusive announcements and trailers.

Recently, Hideo Kojima teased a potential gameplay trailer for Death Stranding 2 at TGA 2023 after he unveiled the game at this stage last year.

Fans worldwide can watch the event on popular streaming platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and more. As The Game Awards 2023 approaches, all eyes are on Nintendo, which has received the highest number of nominations.

Because of its excellent output throughout the year, the company has a chance to dominate the show.

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