The Game Awards 2024 celebrates the most outstanding achievements in gaming, bringing together the best titles and creative minds in the industry. From thrilling action games to immersive RPGs and groundbreaking indie debuts, this year’s nominees highlight the diversity and brilliance of modern gaming. While the ceremony features numerous categories, we’ve spotlighted the most exciting ones to showcase what The Game Awards truly has to offer.

Whether you’re a fan of high-octane combat, strategic management, heartwarming indie experiences, or massive FPS battles, these categories promise something for everyone.

Theme park and tycoon games are a unique collection of experiences that blend creativity with strategy, letting players build, manage, and optimize their creations. With Planet Coaster 2 fans now have more tools than ever to design stunning coasters and craft unforgettable park experiences. For those looking to explore beyond theme parks, games like Planet Zoo offer the chance to design lush animal habitats, while titles such as RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic and Parkitect provide both nostalgia and fresh challenges.

The ominous skies over the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have loomed large in our imaginations for years, thanks in no small part to the iconic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. In this irradiated wasteland, every step you take is fraught with danger. The Zone is not just a physical space; it's a living, breathing entity—one that twists reality and brings forth monstrosities and anomalies that defy explanation. As we eagerly await the imminent release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, it’s worth revisiting the haunting legacy of nuclear horrors that these games—and others like Chernobylite—have crafted over the years.

The release of LEGO: Horizon Adventures marks an exciting new chapter in the LEGO video game universe. This latest title takes the world of Horizon Zero Dawn, a critically acclaimed action-adventure game, and adds a fun, creative twist with LEGO’s trademark gameplay. It’s a fusion of one of the most beloved action franchises with the imaginative world of LEGO, where players can once again explore vast environments, battle mechanical beasts, and immerse themselves in thrilling adventures. What makes this release so significant is that it highlights how far LEGO video games have come since their humble beginnings. From simple brick-building toys to iconic virtual giants, LEGO video games have grown into one of the most successful and influential franchises in the gaming world.

Riot Games has taken the gaming world by storm with titles like League of Legends and Valorant, but it was the release of Arcane that truly brought the expansive universe of Runeterra to life in a way that resonated far beyond the gaming community. With the first few episodes of Arcane Season 2 already released, fans are buzzing with excitement for the continuation of the series. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Arcane so special, how it expands on the lore of League of Legends, and what Riot’s other games—like Valorant—might hold for the future.

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series has enthralled gamers for nearly two decades with its haunting atmosphere, immersive storytelling, and an unforgiving post-apocalyptic setting. The series takes place in an alternate reality inspired by the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The series has become a cult classic, influencing numerous games and sparking the creation of countless mods. Now, as fans eagerly anticipate the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, it's worth revisiting the history of this beloved franchise and examining how it has inspired an entire generation of post-apocalyptic shooters.

In an era dominated by fast-paced action games and competitive multiplayer experiences, an unexpected genre has been steadily growing in popularity: farming simulation games. With the release of the latest Farming Simulator 25, more gamers than ever are trading their virtual weapons for tractors and their battlefield strategies for crop rotation plans. But what drives this fascinating phenomenon? The answer lies in a complex mixture of relaxation, community, and surprisingly deep gameplay mechanics that have captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide.

Dragons have long held a place of honour in video games, evolving from simple end-bosses to deeply nuanced characters. In early games, dragons typically appeared as ultimate enemies, creatures to conquer as players reached the final stages. Titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim popularized the dragon-slaying journey, where players, as the Dragonborn, were destined to confront powerful dragons. Meanwhile, in games like Dragon Age: Origins, dragons symbolized chaotic forces within the world, offering challenges that were as much about morality as they were about skill.