Mon Nov 18 17:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Vie for Game of the Year at The Game Awards
**Los Angeles, CA –** The Game Awards 2024 nominees were revealed in a livestream on Monday, sparking excitement with a surprisingly competitive Game of the Year (GOTY) race. For the first time in the show’s ten-year history, there’s no clear frontrunner.
Among the six contenders for the coveted GOTY award, which recognizes excellence across all creative and technical aspects of game development, are the critically acclaimed *Astro Bot* and the highly anticipated *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*. The full list of nominees will be revealed at a later date.
This announcement marks the beginning of the second phase of jury voting, which will also determine winners across a range of categories, including Best Mobile Game and Best Debut Indie Game. The Game Awards ceremony will be held on December 12th at 7:30 PM EST. The event promises a thrilling conclusion to a year of exceptional gaming releases.
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