Game Awards 2023: Nominations Spark Controversy and Discussion

Los Angeles, California United States of America
Fan votes account for 10% of the decision-making, while a carefully selected jury will carry the weight of 90%
'Starfield', an Xbox exclusive, was omitted from the 'Game of the Year' category but received a nomination for best RPG
The Game Awards 2023 is set to take place on December 7th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
The inclusion of 'Dave the Diver' in the Best Independent Game Category has sparked controversy

The Game Awards 2023, a prestigious event in the gaming industry, is set to take place on December 7th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The full list of nominees across over 30 categories has been unveiled, sparking discussions and controversies in the gaming community.

One of the major points of contention is the inclusion of 'Dave the Diver' in the Best Independent Game Category. The game, developed and published by Mintrocket, a subsidiary of Nexon, a large South Korean company, has been questioned for its indie status. The Vice President of Nexon America, Taehwan Kim, has been quoted saying that Dave the Diver is not necessarily an indie game. This has led to ongoing discussions primarily on Reddit about the standards for labeling games as indie.

The nominations for the 'Game of the Year' category include titles such as 'Alan Wake 2', 'Marvel’s Spider-Man 2', and 'Baldur’s Gate 3'. However, 'Starfield', an Xbox exclusive, was notably omitted from the 'Game of the Year' category but received a nomination for best RPG.

This year's awards will feature a unique selection process, with fan votes accounting for 10% of the decision-making, while a carefully selected jury will carry the weight of 90%. The awards also recognize content creators and esports. The event will be streamed live via The Game Awards website, social platforms, and other video networks.

Founded in 2014 by media entrepreneur Geoff Keighley, who also hosts and produces the program, The Game Awards has become a significant event in the gaming industry, with its nominations and winners often sparking debates and discussions among gamers and industry professionals alike.

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The Finger Guns Podcast Ep. 229 - The Game Awards 2023 Nominations

Finger Guns Ross Keniston Tuesday, 14 November 2023 00:08
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    • Expresses disappointment over the absence of a Hogwarts-based video game in the nominations
    • Anticipates the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, set to be revealed in the first week of December
    • Shares experiences with Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer, Let's Sing, Dead By Daylight, Dungeons 4, and Super Crazy Rhythm Castle in the Game of the Week segment
    • Concludes with personal recommendations, including a Robbie Williams documentary on Netflix
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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The Game Awards: Full List of Nominees Out! Find Deets Now

Economic Times The Feed Tuesday, 14 November 2023 18:46
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    • Details the unique selection process for the awards, with fan votes accounting for 10% of the decision-making, while a carefully selected jury will carry the weight of 90%
    • Recognizes content creators and esports
    • Founded in 2014 by media entrepreneur Geoff Keighley, who also hosts and produces the program
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98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Game Awards 2023 Nominations Revealed

3BA Doccy Darko Tuesday, 14 November 2023 00:24
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    • Notes that 'Starfield', an Xbox exclusive, was omitted from the 'Game of the Year' category but received a nomination for best RPG
    • The winners will be announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
    • The event will be streamed live via The Game Awards website, social platforms, and other video networks
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Game Awards 2023: Dave the Diver Controversy Explained

GameLeap gerrymink, GameLeap Tuesday, 14 November 2023 18:48
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    • Highlights controversy due to the inclusion of Dave the Diver in the Best Independent Game Category
    • Questions the indie status of the game, developed and published by Mintrocket, a subsidiary of Nexon, a large South Korean company
    • Quotes the Vice President of Nexon America, Taehwan Kim, saying that Dave the Diver is not necessarily an indie game
    • Discusses the standards for labeling games as indie and the ongoing discussions primarily on Reddit
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