The Game Awards, an annual spectacle since 2014, is about to mark its 10th year with thrilling surprises for gaming enthusiasts.
On December 12, the extravaganza will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The Game Awards and Geoff Keighley have been dropping hints about upcoming surprises, with gaming giants jumping into the excitement.
The Game Awards 2024: Kick-off Details
The action starts with a pre-show at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, and the main ceremony follows at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. There are 30 categories to look forward to, like Game of the Year and Best Game Direction.
- 5:00 PM PT
- 7:00 PM CDT
- 8:00 PM ET
- 2:00 AM BST
Watching The Game Awards 2024
Catch the live stream on YouTube or Twitch, and you can also find it on Facebook, TikTok, and X.
Many Twitch and YouTube channels will be co-streaming the event. The application for co-streamers is open now, and the chosen ones will be announced soon.
Before the main event, GameSpot is hosting its own pre-show bash, GameSpot’s Countdown to The Game Awards, from 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET. Expect chats with game creators, famous faces, and influencers.
Special Guests at The Game Awards 2024
Big names from gaming and showbiz will grace the event. Fallout’s Ella Purnell, Snoop Dogg, and others are on the list. Here’s who we know will be there:
#TheGameAwards begins this Thursday at 7:30p ET / 4:30p PT / 12:30a GMT with The Opening Act, hosted live by Sydnee Goodman returns as the pre-show host.
#TheGameAwards is honored to welcome Statler & Waldorf from The Muppets as presenters next Thursday night at video game’s biggest global celebration.
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) Statler and Waldorf continue The Muppets’ legacy.
Streaming live at https://t.co/Cp7TpPPTKv pic.twitter.com/1YvZWZr6hbThe master of flutes -- Pedro Eustache -- aka "Flute Guy" returns to #TheGameAwards Orchestra on Thursday night! pic.twitter.com/WazOZXpm6C
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) Pedro “Flute Guy” Eustache rejoins The Game Awards Orchestra.Thursday, Todd Howard will present an award.
Just announced: Actor AARON PAUL (Aaron Paul is set to present.
Welcome actress Isabela Merced, one of the stars of Isabela Merced will present, known for The Last Of Us Season 2.
Ella Purnell, a double nominee for both Ella Purnell from Fallout will present an award.
Actress Laura Bailey (Laura Bailey will present, celebrated for her voice acting.
Last year he danced at #TheGameAwards. He won at #TheGameAwards And this year, we are thrilled to welcome back Sam Lake (Sam Lake, from Remedy Entertainment, will be presenting.
HIDEO KOJIMA.
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) Hideo Kojima will be in attendance.
Live at #TheGameAwards Next Thursday, streaming live at https://t.co/Cp7TpPPTKv pic.twitter.com/dxByWwgDLPFirst, he conquered Fortnite -- next up: Snoop Dogg will be there too.
Anticipations for The Game Awards 2024
This year’s awards mix thrilling announcements and prize-giving. Being the 10th anniversary, people expect some big surprises.
