How to Watch the 2024 Game Awards and the Top Contenders

Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Game Awards

The Game Awards 2024 is set to be an exciting event, celebrating the best in the gaming industry. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the event and the top contenders.

The Game Awards 2024 will take place on December 12. If you're wondering, "when does the Game Awards start?" or "what time does the Game Awards start?", the pre-show will begin at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, with the main event kicking off at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET. For those in different time zones, this translates to 12:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM AEST on December 13.

The event will be livestreamed across multiple platforms, making it easy for fans worldwide to tune in. You can watch the stream on IGN.com, as well as on IGN's channels on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Game Awards will feature 29 categories, including the highly anticipated 2024 Game of the Year. This year, the nominees for Game of the Year include Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

One of the most competitive categories this year is Best Ongoing Game. The nominees are:

You can catch all the action live on the following platforms:

Make sure to tune in to see which games and developers take home the prestigious awards. Whether you're rooting for your favorite game or just excited to see the latest announcements and reveals, The Game Awards 2024 promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out on the Streamer Awards 2024 and all the excitement surrounding the games of 2024!