Some big nods for smaller teams and also,Cyberpunk?
The Game Awards 2021 has revealed its list of nominees for this year’s event. Par for any awards show, there are certainly some pleasant surprises and interesting selections.
Host Geoff Keighley announced the lineup of 2021 Game Awards nominees todayduring a livestreamed special, running down the list of games in each category. The selections were determined by ballot, with over 100 media and influencer outlets participating.
Some pleasant surprises were in store for indie teams, as some of this year’s hidden gems likeChicory: A Colorful Tale,Inscryption,Loop Hero, and more getting nominations. Leading the pack were some expected AAA games, includingDeathloop,Returnal,Psychonauts 2, andRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Xbox/Bethesda was the most nominated publisher, followed by Sony, EA, and Square Enix.
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Also,Cyberpunk 2077appears in the Best RPG category. It clears the bar, as a December 2020 launch, but it’s an odd choice up against stiff competition in the form ofTales of Arise,Monster Hunter Rise,Scarlet Nexus, andShin Megami Tensei V.
You can go vote on the nominees atThe Game Awards 2021 site here.
Here’s the full lineup ofThe Game Awards 2021nominees, broken down by category:
