Game Awards 2023: Timothée Chalamet announces Game of the Year at awards ceremony

Timothée Chalamet, known for his role in Wonka, announced the Game of the Year winner at the major video game industry awards in Los Angeles.

Baldur's Gate 3, a fantasy RPG based on Dungeons and Dragons, claimed the top honor, with Belgian developer Larian expressing that the game was a passionate endeavor. The epic RPG secured a total of six awards, including best performance, best RPG, and player's choice.

Geoff Keighley, the awards host, presented Timothée as "ModdedController360," the title of his former teenage YouTube channel dedicated to customized gaming peripherals.


The Wonka actor has discussed his passion for gaming in interviews and was recently pictured during a visit to the renowned Japanese studio of developer Hideo Kojima.

Awards galore for Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 received a total of six awards, with actor Neil Newbon, portraying fan favorite Astarion, earning the award for best performance.

The survival horror game Alan Wake 2 secured three awards for best game direction, narrative, and art direction.

Additionally, notable wins included The Last of Us TV series, claiming the award for best adaptation, Cyberpunk 2077 winning in the best ongoing game category, and the puzzle adventure Cocoon achieving recognition as the best independent game.

Forza Motorsport earned the innovation in accessibility award, while Tchia won the Game for Impact category. Game of the Year contenders included Super Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Alan Wake 2, and Resident Evil 4: Remake.

Criticized for prioritizing trailers and ads

Gaming journalist Geoff Keighley's awards ceremony is frequently criticized for prioritizing trailers and ads over prize presentations in its three-hour show. This year, there are complaints that multiple awards were hastily announced without inviting the winners on stage.

There are a total of 31 awards spanning diverse categories such as audio design, best independent game, accessibility, and innovation. The winners are determined by a combination of industry experts' decisions and a fan vote, with the latter contributing 10% to the final score.

The Game Awards blends the elements of an awards ceremony and a preview showcase, drawing in numerous fans eager to catch glimpses of upcoming game trailers and announcements.

Viewers were treated to an early glimpse of "Exodus," a sci-fi RPG crafted by Archetype Entertainment, a studio formed by former Bioware developers.

Additionally, iconic video game creator Hideo Kojima revealed "OD" (Overdose), a collaborative project with director Jordan Peele of "Get Out" fame.

FAQs:

Q1: Who developed Baldur's Gate 3?
A1: Larian Studios.

Q2: How many Game Awards nominations did Baldur's Gate 3 receive?
A2: Eight.