2017 Was a Packed Year for Releases
2017 has been a hell of a year for video games, which is why we’re all too excited you to bring you this year’s nominees for The Game Awards. Depending on who wins, we’ll be even more excited to bring you the winners, come December.
This year, there were probably more surprises than disappointments. AAA developers were out in full force, especially when we talk about teams like Machine Games and Monolith Studios. Not to mention Nintendo’s resurgence this year – 2017 was one of their best year’s in recent memory, what with the launch of a new console and several top-tier properties. So, let’s gets this show started.
Below, you’ll find the list of nominees for this year’s categories.
Game of the Year:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Persona 5
- Horizon Zero Dawn
Best Game Direction:
- Wolfenstein II
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Horizon Zero Dawn
Best Narrative:
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- NieR: Automata
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
- Wolfenstein II
- Horizon Zero Dawn
Best Art Direction:
- Destiny 2
- Cuphead
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Persona 5
- Horizon Zero Dawn
Best Score / Music:
- Destiny 2
- Cuphead
- NieR: Automata
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Persona 5
Best Audio Design:
- Destiny 2
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
Best Ongoing Game:
- Warframe
- Rainbow Six: Siege
- Overwatch
- Grand Theft Auto Online
- Destiny 2
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Best Mobile Game:
- Super Mario Run
- Old Man’s Journey
- Monument Valley 2
- Hidden Folks
- Fire Emblem Heroes: Shadows of Valentia
Best Handheld Game:
- Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Metroid: Samus Returns
- Fire Emblem: Echoes
- Ever Oasis
Best Action Game:
- Prey
- Nioh
- Destiny 2
- Cuphead
- Wolfenstein II
For dates, information, and voting instructions visit our Game Awards post here. Did your favorite game make the cut? Who’s your top pick? Let us know in the comments below.