Game Awards 2024: Sony Tops with 16 Nominations, Indie Hits Like Balatro Face Off Against AAA Giants

Game Awards 2024: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Elden Ring DLC Shake Up GOTY Race as Sony Leads Nomination Tally

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Elden Ring DLC makes history with 4 nominations including GOTY - can downloadable content outshine full releases?

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Balatro proves solo developers can compete - indie card game secures 5 nominations against industry giants

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Performance category heats up: Briana White, Hannah Telle, Humberly González, Luke Roberts, and Melina Juergens compete for top honors

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GTA VI faces fierce competition from Death Stranding 2 and Metroid Prime 4 for Most Anticipated Game

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Game Awards 2024: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Elden Ring DLC Shake Up GOTY Race as Sony Leads Nomination Tally

Elden Ring DLC makes history with 4 nominations including GOTY - can downloadable content outshine full releases?

Balatro proves solo developers can compete - indie card game secures 5 nominations against industry giants

Performance category heats up: Briana White, Hannah Telle, Humberly González, Luke Roberts, and Melina Juergens compete for top honors

GTA VI faces fierce competition from Death Stranding 2 and Metroid Prime 4 for Most Anticipated Game

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