Update: The Game Awards 2018 is now live.
You can watch the show live in the player below (or here on YouTube):
The Game Awards 2018 takes place on December 6, and you’ll be able to watch the event live, right here on IGN.
In addition to recognizing the best games of the year, The Game Awards has historically featured several big reveals. All of the major announcements are being kept under wraps, but we have a few ideas about what surprises this year’s show might have in store.
We’re covering the event live and will keep you updated with all of the winners and breaking news as it happens. While Rocksteady confirmed it’s not making any announcements, we know the directors of Avengers 4 will be presenters at The Game Awards. Additionally, BioWare recently teased a Dragon Age announcement is coming soon, so it’s possible we’ll find out what’s next for the fantasy RPG franchise at the event.
To ensure you don’t miss a second of the excitement, read on for a rundown of when and where to watch The Game Awards 2018.
When to Watch
The Game Awards returns for its fifth year on Thursday, December 6 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET (Friday, December 7 at 1:30am UK/12:30pm AET). The event will be streamed live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and viewable here on IGN.
Where to Watch
We’ll have you covered no matter where you plan to watch the event. The Game Awards 2018 livestream will be available through IGN’s website, as well as our various mobile and console apps, including:
- Desktop Computer
- Phone or Tablet
- IGN’s iOS App
- IGN’s Android App
- IGN’s PlayStation 4 App
- IGN’s Xbox One App
- Roku
- IGN App for Android TV
- IGN for Amazon Fire TV
- IGN’s YouTube Channel
- IGN’s Twitch Channel
- IGN’s Facebook Channel
- IGN’s Twitter
- Apple TV
Much of what will be at the show is shrouded in secrecy, but we do have the full list of nominees. Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are all up for Game of the Year, along with being nominated for other categories, including Best Narrative, Best Game Direction, and Best Action/Adventure Game.
God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 are tied for the most nominations for 2018. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Monster Hunter: World and the indie Celeste are also nominated for Game of the Year.
The full nominations and their respective categories can be seen below:
Game of the Year
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Celeste
- God of War
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Monster Hunter: World
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Action Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Dead Cells
- Destiny 2: Forsaken
- Far Cry 5
- Mega Man 11
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
- God of War
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Best Role Playing Game
- Dragon Quest XI
- Monster Hunter: World
- Ni no Kuni II
- Octopath Traveler
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Best Game Direction
- A Way Out
- Detroit: Become Human
- God of War
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Narrative
- Detroit: Become Human
- God of War
- Life is Strange 2: Episode 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2: Forsaken
- Fortnite
- No Man’s Sky
- Overwatch
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Best Art Direction
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- God of War
- Octopath Traveler
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Return of the Obra Dinn
Best Score/Music
- Celeste
- God of War
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
- Octopath Traveler
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Audio Design
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Forza Horizon 4
- God of War
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Independent Game
- Celeste
- Dead Cells
- Intro the Breach
- Return of the Obra Dinn
- The Messenger
Best Performance
- Bryan Dechart as Connor, Detroit: Become Human
- Christopher Judge as Kratos, God of War
- Melissanthi Mahut as Kassandra, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Roger Clark as Arthur Morgan, Red Dead Redemption II
- Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker, Marvel’s Spider-Man
Games for Impact
- 11-11 Memories Retold
- Celeste
- Florence
- Life is Strange 2
- The Missing: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories
Best Mobile Game
- Donut County
- Florence
- Fortnite
- PUBG MOBILE
- Reigns: Game of Thrones
Best VR/AR Game
- ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission
- Beat Saber
- Firewall Zero Hour
- Moss
- Tetris Effect
Best Fighting Game
- BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
- Dragon Ball FighterZ
- Soul Caliber VI
- Street Fighter V Arcade
Best Family Game
- Mario Tennis Aces
- Nintendo Labo
- Overcooked 2
- Starlink: Battle for Atlas
- Super Mario Party
Best Sports/Racing Game
- FIFA 19
- Forza Horizon 4
- Mario Tennis Aces
- NBA 2K19
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2019
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Destiny 2: Forsaken
- Fortnite
- Monster Hunter: World
- Sea of Thieves
Best Student Game
- Combat 2018
- Dash Quasar
- JERA
- LIFF
- RE: Charge
Best Debut Indie Game
- Donut County
- Florence
- Moss
- The Messenger
- Yoku’s Island Express
Best eSports Game
- CSGO
- DOTA2
- Fortnite
- League of Legends
- Overwatch
Best eSports Player
- Dominique “SonicFox” McLean
- Hajime “Tokido” Taniguchi
- Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
- Sung-hygeon “JJoNak” Bang
Best eSports Team
- Astralis
- Cloud9
- Fnatic
- London Spitfire
- OG
Best eSports Coach
- Bok “Reapered” Han-gyu
- Christian “ppasarel” Banaseanu
- Danny “zonic” Sorensen
- Dylan Falco
- Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi
- Janko “YNk” Paunovic
Best eSports Event
- ELAGUE Major: Boston 2018
- EVO 2018
- League of Legends World Championship
- Overwatch League Grand Finals
- The International 2018
Best eSports Host
- Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez
- Alex “Machine” Richardson
- Anders Blume
- Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
- Paul “RedEye” Chaloner
Best eSports Moment
- C9 comeback win in triple OT vs FAZE
- G2 beating RNG
- KT vs IG Base Race
- OG’s massive upset of LGD
- SonicFox side switch against Go1 in DBZ
Content Creator of the Year
- Dr. Lupo
- Myth
- Ninja
- Pokimane
- Willyrex
Favorite Moment of 2017
- Carol Shaw (Industry Icon)
- The Game Awards Orchestra (Performance)
- Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro (Moment)
- Josef Fares (A Way Out)
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Game of the Year)
The Game Awards connects everyone in the gaming industry for a night of celebration – from developers to eSports champions to digital influencers. The winners will be announced on Dec. 6 during The Game Awards 2018, which can be streamed right here on IGN. Fans can vote for their favorite categories at The Game Awards website.
Jessie Wade is a news writer for IGN and is especially excited about the Best Narrative games. Follow her on Twitter @jessieannwade.