Sun Dec 08 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Snoop Dogg to Perform at The Game Awards, Sparking Nostalgia for His 2004 Hosting Gig
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The upcoming Game Awards will feature a performance by legendary rapper Snoop Dogg, prompting reflection on his past involvement with the show. A Polygon writer recounts their recent rediscovery of the 2004 Spike Video Game Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg, noting his undeniable charm and comedic timing as highlights of a less formal era. This prompted the writer to suggest the modern Game Awards, produced by Geoff Keighley, could benefit from bringing back a celebrity host. While a return to hosting isn’t likely, Snoop Dogg’s performance this year is considered a significant event, highlighting his enduring relevance within the gaming community, particularly due to his recent prominent role in Fortnite. The writer expresses hope for a comedic element in Snoop’s Game Awards appearance, though acknowledges the current show’s more subdued tone.
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