The Game Awards gets ahead of you complaining about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree getting a GOTY nom by explaining what’s eligible for an award

Say goodbye to any hopes of your fave indie game from this year getting a win in.

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The Game Awards is revealing all the nominees poised to take home some awards next week, and it wants you to know that could include DLC, expansions, and remakes.

🚨🚨 The nominees for #TheGameAwards 2024 will be announced Monday at Noon ET / 9a PT / 5p GMT Join @geoffkeighley from the Peacock Theater as we reveal nominees for our 10th anniversary show, streaming live on Thursday, December 12. pic.twitter.com/E7oPi6dDkU — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 14, 2024

What does this mean exactly? Well, it certainly suggests Elden Ring : Shadow of the Erdtree could get that coveted game of the year nomination, an award it may well just deserve considering how big that thing is. But it is an interesting clarification given that this year has been quite quiet for big releases compared to 2023, one where indies have taken a bit more of the spotlight. The nominees reveal is only a couple of days away, so we don’t have to wait long, but maybe prepare yourself for some controversial picks.

The Game Awards gets ahead of you complaining about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree getting a GOTY nom by explaining what's eligible for an award - 3

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