The Game Awards 2024 Clarifies Nominees’ Eligibility
This upcoming Monday, the anticipation for the Game Awards 2024 nominee list is building up, with selections coming from various video game publications, including Polygon. Recently, Geoff Keighley and his team shed light on the eligibility of nominees in a clarification announcement. In the past, there was ambiguity around whether video game DLCs and expansions could be nominated for awards, but a recent clarification provides clarity on this matter.
Clarification on Nominees’ Eligibility
The Game Awards aims to recognize exceptional creative and technical work each year, regardless of the content’s release format. This includes expansion packs, DLCs, new game seasons, remakes, and remasters, as long as the jury deems the new creative and technical work deserving of a nomination. Factors such as the innovation of the content and its value will play a role in the selection process.
Speculation surrounds potential nominations for titles like Shadow of the Erdtree and Elden Ring. Historically, games with exceptional DLCs and expansions have been recognized in categories like “Best Ongoing Game.” However, with the latest clarification from The Game Awards, the possibilities for nominations have expanded, creating an air of unpredictability. Regardless, the DLC content itself has garnered positive reception from enthusiasts.
Correction: Previous information misleadingly suggested that voters for The Game Awards might have been unaware of the eligibility rules. However, a representative from The Game Awards confirmed that all voters were informed of the criteria before submitting their ballots.