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The Game Awards 2023, as usual, has many video game fans excited. Players have long been speculating about which of 2023’s many hit games will take home thecoveted Game of the Year award, as well as which titles will snatch up other, smaller honors. While gamers have reason to be excited about the awards section of the event, the rest of The Game Awards could be even more interesting this year.
Honoring the best and most creative games of the year may be the main focus of The Game Awards. Still, the event also highlights several upcoming releases, with a number of high-profile titles making their first appearances at the show in years past. These appearances can be anything from initial reveals to exclusive gameplay previews, which makes The Game Awards a must-watch event for anyone following rumored or recently announced titles. In the case of 2023’s show, there’s a chance that the first everGrand Theft Auto 6trailer, along with a first look at the Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC forElden Ring, could appear.
High-profile games revealed at previous The Game Awards ceremonies includeDeath Stranding 2,Wonder Woman,Armored Core 6: The Fires of Rubicon, andAlan Wake 2.
Why Grand Theft Auto 6 and Shadow of the Erdtree Could Appear at The Game Awards 2023
Elden Ring DLC Could Be a Shoe-In for TGA 2023
While TGAs of years past have served as a platform for some of the most memorable video game reveals and trailers in recent memory,The Game Awards 2023could put them to shame by giving players glimpses ofGTA 6and Shadow of the Erdtree. Both of these releases have been mostly shrouded in mystery (one a bit more than the other, admittedly), and Keighley’s world-famous event could be the perfect venue for them to make an appearance.
Rumors suggest that therelease date for Shadow of the Erdtreecould be revealed at this year’s Game Awards, though no official sources have confirmed this. That said, it wouldn’t be entirely out of the question; the second-ever trailer forElden Ring, which is one of its most iconic, was revealed at 2021’s Game Awards ceremony, setting a precedent for the game’s relationship with the show.
GTA 6 Has Been Building Hype Since a Recent Announcement
The Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC is due for an update, and since The Game Awards is one of the most-viewed gaming events of the year, it could be a smart choice for Bandai Namco to issue an initial trailer, release date news, or general info on The Game Awards stage.Anticipation for the firstGTA 6trailerhas been mounting since Rockstar first announced it a few weeks ago, and its release window is suspiciously close to the date of The Game Awards; The Game Awards will take place on December 7, and Rockstar has stated that theGrand Theft Auto 6reveal trailer will drop in early December.
It would make sense for Rockstar to use The Game Awards as a platform for the trailer, as it would not only offer a potential boost in viewership, but also keep gaming fans from being distracted by multiple disparate high-profile release events. On the other hand, theGTA 6trailer hardly needs help when it comes to hype and viewers, and if the game doesn’t have to share the stage with other titles, then Rockstar may ultimately choose to keep its distance from TGA.
Whether these games appear at The Game Awards or not, it’s sure to be a memorable event. 2023 has been a landmark year for gaming, as evidenced by the competitiveslate of Game Awards nominees, and the many snubs and darlings of the show are sure to drum up a great deal of discussion. Having said that, throwingGrand Theft Auto 6and Shadow of the Erdtreeinto the mix could makeThe Game Awards 2023even better.
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