The Game Awards 2023

All the latest updates, hot takes, and celebrity appearances around this year’s Game Awards, the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars — but bigger.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Geoff Keighley attends The 2018 Game Awards at Microsoft Thea...
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The Inverse Interview

How Day of the Devs Grew From A Launch Party to The Game Awards' Indie Showcase

ByRobin Bea

‘We try to make sure this is a space where everyone can feel welcome.’

The Inverse Interview

How Kind Words 2 Gives Players ‘An Opportunity To Be Nicer’

ByRobin Bea

‘More than you feel our design, you feel the other people.’

Exclusive

Dead Island 2’s Wild Ride: From Development Hell to the Game Awards

ByKai Tatsumoto

Director David Stenson reflects on the zombie sequel’s first year — and teases what’s coming next.

The Inverse Interview

Alan Wake 2 Director Sam Lake on the Game Awards, Baldur’s Gate 3, and DLC

ByGeorge Yang

“The reception of Alan Wake 2 has been beyond our wildest dreams.”

Preview

The Most Powerful Racing Game of 2024 Involves Climactic Boss Battles (And 6 More Day of the Devs Reveals)

ByHayes Madsen

Get those Steam wishlists ready.

Gaming

End of an Era: E3 Is Dead. Can Anything Ever Replace It?

ByRobin Bea

The ESA finally admits there’s no saving E3.

Gaming

6 Exciting Announcements at the 2023 Game Awards You Probably Missed

ByRobin Bea

Best in show.

Game Awards 2023

'Elden Ring' DLC and 5 Other Games Missing From the 2023 Game Awards

ByWilla Rowe

Even with all the announcements at this year’s awards, not everybody showed up.

Opinion

The Game Awards 2023 Failed the Developers It Claims to Represent

ByRobin Bea

Developers deserve better.

News

Final Fantasy XVI DLC Answers One Mystery And Opens Up Another

ByWilla Rowe

It’s time to dive back into Valisthea.