Players worldwide lately witnessed the fruits of The Sport Awards 2023 (should you had been within the applicable time zone, that’s). Historically, it performs host to new recreation bulletins and divulges together with the accolades.
Earlier than we get into it, congratulations are so as. Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated The Sport Awards in a surprising show of prowess. It secured a formidable six wins, together with the coveted Sport of the 12 months title. The builders behind this triumph, Larian Studios, led by founder Swen Vincke, left an indelible mark on the gaming world.
Hosted by Geoff Keighley and his crew, this 12 months’s instalment noticed just a few main bulletins from numerous builders. Right here’s a roundup of the standout moments from the evening.
New video games at The Sport Awards 2023
Marvel’s Blade
Marvel’s Blade stole the highlight, made by Arkane Lyon, the individuals behind Deathloop and the Dishonored collection. The teaser, that includes Blade in a barber’s chair, hinted at an intense expertise. The absence of a launch window solely elevated the anticipation… so we’re checking Twitter each 10 minutes now, thanks.
Exodus
Archetype Leisure, a studio comprising former BioWare builders, unveiled Exodus, a sci-fi RPG with time-dilation mechanics. The debut trailer launched gamers to The Traveler, the primary character, promising a gripping narrative woven with temporal intricacies.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom has introduced Monster Hunter Wilds, the following entry within the motion collection. Whereas the trailer revealed little or no, the identify suggests the sport may characteristic a lot bigger areas than earlier entries. Within the trailer, a hunter rides an ostrich-like creature via a big desert, weaving between some smaller monsters. No massive monsters had been proven, however the trailer does finish on high of the cliff, overlooking an enormous space.
A number of new entries
The present featured some information from Hey Video games, Movement Twin, and Finji, unveiling their subsequent video games.
Inscryption creator Daniel Mullins revealed Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, providing a… distinctive mixture of first-person open-world gameplay and a 2D game-within-a-game. Shade Grey introduced The Rise Of The Golden Idol, a follow-up to The Curse Of The Golden Idol.
We noticed a number of indie titles introduced this 12 months. Typical June from Finji, Harmonium The Musical from The Odd Gents, and Windblown from Movement Twin had been among the entries which assorted from creative adventures to cooperative multiplayers.
Highlights from different builders
Dredge x Dave The Diver: An surprising crossover between the horror fishing recreation Dredge and Dave The Diver, arriving on 15 December.
Massive Stroll: A co-op multiplayer from Home Home, the creators of Untitled Goose Sport, scheduled for launch in 2025.
No Relaxation For The Depraved: Moon Studios, identified for the Ori franchise, teased an motion RPG with single-player and four-player on-line co-op modes, with extra particulars to be unveiled on 1 March 2024.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero: A brand new Dragon Ball recreation that includes area fight within the Budokai Tenkaichi model, set to launch on Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The Casting Of Frank Stone: A single-player narrative horror recreation set within the Lifeless By Daylight universe, revealed to be in collaboration between Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Video games, slated for a 2024 launch.
OD (Overdose): A mysterious collaboration between Hideo Kojima, Xbox, and Jordan Peele. It’s mysterious and… Kojima-ey. We’ll have to attend for extra particulars.
Fortnite Rocket Racing: Psyonix and Epic Video games launched a brand new Rocket Racing mode in Fortnite, launching on December 8.
Last Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Updates and collaboration bulletins for Last Fantasy 7 Rebirth, together with new footage and an upcoming Apex Legends collaboration.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau: Surgent Studios offered a Metroidvania-style action-platformer as a part of the EA Originals program, set to launch on 23 April.
Last Fantasy XVI DLC: Sq. Enix introduced two story expansions – Echoes Of The Fallen and The Rising Tide – for Last Fantasy XVI.
Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox: Baldur’s Gate 3 stealthily launched on Xbox Collection X|S, coinciding with its Sport of the 12 months win.