Sun Dec 08 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Game Awards 2024 to Stream Live December 12th: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Lead Nominations

**Los Angeles, CA** – Get ready for a night of gaming glory! The Game Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s best in video games, will air live on Thursday, December 12th. The show, expected to last approximately three hours, begins at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET. International viewers can tune in at 12:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM AEST on December 13th.

IGN will provide comprehensive coverage, including a pre-show starting at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET and a post-show breakdown. The main event will be streamed live on IGN.com and across various platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook.

This year’s awards feature 29 categories, with fierce competition in the coveted “Game of the Year” award. Nominees include *Astro Bot*, *Balatro*, *Black Myth: Wukong*, *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree*, *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*, and *Metaphor: ReFantazio*. The “Most Anticipated Game” category boasts heavy hitters such as *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, *Ghost of Tsushima*, *GTA 6*, *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*, and *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

*Astro Bot* and *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth* lead the nominations with seven nods each, followed by *Metaphor: ReFantazio* with six. A full list of nominees is available on the official Game Awards website. Don’t miss this star-studded event celebrating the best in gaming!

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