From ‘Astro Bot’ to ‘Arcane’: Inside the Game Awards’ Plan to Honor Gaming Industry Music With Twenty One Pilots, Snoop Dogg and In-House Orchestra

Sun Dec 08 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Game Awards Orchestra Prepares for Star-Studded Musical Performances

**Los Angeles, CA –** With less than a month until the 2024 Game Awards, preparations are underway for a spectacular musical showcase. Conductor Lorne Balfe revealed to Variety that planning for the December 12th ceremony began months ago, long before nominations were even announced. This year’s best score and music nominees include “Astro Bot,” “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” “Metaphor: ReFantazio,” “Silent Hill 2,” and “Stellar Blade,” all of which will be featured in the Game Awards Orchestra’s performance.

But the musical extravaganza goes beyond the nominated games. Balfe is coordinating a unique collaboration with Twenty One Pilots, d4vd, and Royal & the Serpent for a special performance of their “Arcane” Season 2 soundtrack songs. This performance, specially created for the awards show, is described by Balfe as “very iconic.” He highlighted the strong emotional connection many musicians have with gaming as a driving force behind the event.

The show will also feature a debut performance by Snoop Dogg, and additional musical guests will be announced soon. The Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will stream live on YouTube and other social media channels from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event promises a diverse range of musical experiences, from orchestral arrangements of award-nominated game scores to original performances by top artists, making it a must-see event for gamers and music lovers alike.