Is it really that time again?

By Cole Luke

Published: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 16:47 PM

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It’s somehow that time of year again – The Game Awards 2023 is almost here.

So, to mark the occasion, we have the TGA 2023 date, time, nominees and how to watch it.

With so many great games in 2023, competition is tough, but perhaps not as tough as what’s facing the thousands of game developers who have been subjected to lay-offs this year – the extent of which can be seen on GameIndustry.biz.

It’s all the more important, then, to recognise the achievements of these developers – and fortunately, not many of the games nominated are from companies that have tightened the purse strings.

Expect to see big-hitters such as Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 and Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but also top games from the markedly smaller Larian Studios in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Remedy in Alan Wake 2.

There are plenty of other categories too, though, such as best audio design, best adaptation and best multiplayer game, to name but a few. All shall be revealed below!

When is The Game Awards 2023?

The Game Awards 2023 will take place on 8th December 2023.

The vaunted event usually takes place around this time of year, with the 2022 event being on 9th December 2022, so it’s no surprise to see it landing in the holiday season once more.

It’s a great way for last-minute Christmas shoppers to see what games are safe bets to buy for their friends and loved ones – one that is far easier to parse through for non-gamers than when such awards were featured only in magazines.

If you’re curious to see what games might feature next time up in The Game Awards 2024, take a peek at our guide on the upcoming games for 2023 and beyond.

What UK time does The Game Awards 2023 start?

The Game Awards 2023 will start at 12:30am GMT on Wednesday 8th December 2023.

Not exactly ideal for those of us with work and school in the morning, as the event runs on for quite a while. Last year’s event was three-and-a-half hours long, and it’s likely that this year will probably be the same.

If you’re happy to stay up to four in the morning watching the event to catch world premieres of upcoming games then, by all means, we salute you!

Just make sure you’re stocked up on coffee to make it through the working or schooling day (or just watch it in the morning).