The Game Awards went for a long time, but many big and smaller announcements were made and many of which melted my butter.
But if you didn’t happen to catch it all – here’s the major announcements that came out of this morning’s The Game Awards event.
The Latest Final Fantasy XVI Trailer Revealed A Release Date And Made Me Wet
There’s just so much going on in this that I’m not going to even try to summarise it. Watch it, enjoy it, look forward to it. It’s out June 22nd 2023 exclusively for PlayStation 5.
We Got Our First Proper Look At Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
It’s looking especially juicy and good old Geoff even got Cameron Monaghan on stage to let people know he’s played it wow. It’s out on March 17th 2023.
Death Stranding 2 Was Finally Announced With A Meaty New Trailer
The trailer is super intriguing and features Kojima’s signature sense of mystery and intrigue. Norman Reedus, Lea Seydoux and Troy Baker return. It’s coming, but no date was confirmed.
We Got A Look At Batman In Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League And A Release Date
The trailer also paid touching tribute to Kevin Conroy, for whom this will be his final performance as Batman. It’s out on May 26th 2023.
Crash Team Rumble Revealed A New Way To Play Crash Bandicoot
Presumably inspired by Crash Bash, the game will let you play as a a range of heroes and villains from the games in multiplayer battles. It’s due out for 2023 for all platforms, except Switch, sorry.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Brings (You Guessed It) Castlevania To Dead Cells
It features all your favourite Castlevania characters and it’s coming in the first quarter of 2023.
Vampire Survivors Is Out Now For Mobile
Please play it and get addicted so I can find a friend to share my experience with.
A Valiant Hearts Sequel Is Coming To Mobile
It’s called Valiant Hearts: Coming Home. Yes.
Returnal Is Making It’s Way To PC
It’s still one of my favourite PlayStation 5 exclusives, and to give others a chance to experience that is only good. It’s due out in early 2023.
A New Hellboy Game Is Coming
It’s called Web of Wyrd and looks more melee-focused than previous game and will feature roguelite elements. Was that Lance Reddick we heard too?
We Got Some More Footage Of Horizon: Call of the Mountain
The PSVR2 exclusive game takes place in the world of Horizon: Forbidden West and sees you playing as a brand new character.
Post Trauma Is A Classic Survival Horror Experience
It has wet gore, save points and a thicc protagonist. What more could you want?
Viewfinder Is An Indie Game That Plays With Perception
Portal meets Liminal meets something else. It looks great.
A New Mode Is Coming To Among Us TODAY
It’s called Hide and Seek and sees one player hunting down the rest of the team as an overpowered alien. It looks fun.
After Us Is A New Adventure Game Set In An Alternate Reality
The game has you exploring a post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance, apparently. You also play as someone called Gaia.
A Brand New Street Fighter 6 Trailer Revealed More Characters And A Release Date
As previously leaked, the game will launch on June 2nd 2022. We got more of a look at how Deejay, Manon, JP and Marisa will play and some minigames from the single-player mode. It’s got me so hot omg.
Hades II Is The Next Game And First Sequel From Supergiant Games
It looks to have you playing as somebody related to Zagreus on a quest to save him from the underworld……again. The game will be delivered through Early Access in 2023.
JUDAS Is The New Game From Bioshock’s Ken Levine
The game is looking very much like Bioshock, as you’d expect. It’s out at some point in the future. As is most of the stuff we see tonight.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Is A New Bayonetta Spin-Off
The game is presented in a storybook style and features some combat but of a different speed than what you’d expect from Bayonetta. It’s out on March 17th, 2023.
Bungie Showed Us A Juicy And Synthy Look At Lightfall
Look I have long since checked out of Destiny 2 but if you have any questions please ask friend of the show Harry. it’s out on 28th February 2023.
A Brand New Game Was Revealed From The Team Who Brought Us Celeste
At best, you can expect some gorgeous pixel art and satisfyingly tight platforming. It’s out in 2024.
The New Dune MMO Got A Nice New Trailer
It’s called Dune Awakening and it’s from the team who brought us Conan Exiles. It looks to be basing itself on both the novels and visuals from the recent and upcoming film.
Forspoken Is Still Coming, Apparently, And There’s A Demo Available Now
You can expect magic and spinning and the elements. It’s still on track for release next month.
Immortals of Aveum Is A Brand New Shooter In The EA Originals Programme
The game is described as a single-played magic-based shooter from a new team with a pedigree that’s worked on Halo and Bioshock. It’s out in 2023.
The First Gameplay Of Tekken 8 Was Shown
While I didn’t find it quite as impressive as the original showing, the game looks high-octane and has a great soundtrack to boot. And they’re bringing back Jun, which is cool I guess. It’s out sometime next year.
We Got Another Look At Nightingale
I’ve seen about fifteen trailers for this game at Keighley events and I still don’t see how it will ever appeal to me. But somebody will enjoy it which is nice.
The Latest Baldur’s Gate III Trailer Gave Us A Release Date And Collector’s Edition
While it’s been in early access for ages, the game is finally leaving early access when it releases in August next year.
Wayfinder Is A New Co-Op Adventure That You Can Play Next Week
While the art style isn’t quite my jam, it looks like a nice little romp with friends. Each of the characters can be customised to suit your playstyle. It’s out next week.
Nintendo Announced Paid DLC For Fire Emblem Engage
Tugging on those nostalgia strings, the downloadable content will come in three waves and introduce characters from past Fire Emblem games.
Horizon: Forbidden West – Burning Shores Was Announced And Skips PS4
The downloadable content will take Aloy’s journey to Los Angeles, where she’ll have to battle a threat in what has become a volcanic archipelago. It’s out on the 19th April 2023 and exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
Blue Protocol Is A Free-To-Play Online Game From The Tales Team
It’s releasing for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in the second half of 2023.
Remnant II Is A Sequel To Remnant: From The Ashes
The game will feature up to three player co-op and pit players against new creatures and god-like bosses in “terrifying worlds”. Look, I never played the original, all my friends wanted me to, and I still didn’t. It’s a third-person shooter but with Souls-like elements.
Transformers: Reactivate Is A Brand New Transformers Game
The game is developed by Splash Damage who previously brought us Gears Tactics and Brink, and is an online multiplayer game with the support of up to four players.
Another Toad-Filled Clip Of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Was Shown
Keegan-Michael Key gave an unhinged monologue about hats before showing us a clip of Toad showing Mario around the Mushroom Kingdom. Shannon thinks the vibe is off but I’m a fan. It’s still on track for release on the 7th April 2023.
Banishers Is A New Game From The Publisher Who Brought Us A Plague Tale
It’s a brand new game in collaboration between Dont Nod and Focus. It looks to be supernaturally tinged and that’s about all I have for you right now, sorry. It’s due at the end of 2023.
Warhammer: Space Marine II Got A Bit More Of A Gameplay Reveal
There are many enemies on screen now, and it looks as chaotic as ever. It’s been a bit quiet, but the game was confirmed to be still on its way for next year in 2023.
The Second Lord of the Fallen Game Is Looking Spooky
Cleverly (hmm) titled Lords of the Fallen, the game is looking like it will scratch your Dark Souls itch where Elden Ring couldn’t. It’s out for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2023.
Crime Boss: Rockay City Is A New Heist Game With A Very Nostalgic Cast
The game is a first-person shooter heist game that can be played solo or with friends. Michael Madsen, Kim Basinger, Danny Glover, Danny Trejo, Vanilla Ice and Chuck Norris star in the game. It’s out for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2023.
Idris Elba Is Coming To The Cyberpunk 2077 DLC
It wasn’t enough that Keanu Reeves was returning, but Idris Elba will also play a secret agent in the new DLC. Phantom Liberty is being called a spy-thriller expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 an all-new district of Night City. It’s coming 2023 to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon Is (Obviously) A New Armored Core Game
While I’m not sure what a new Armored Core would look like today, it’s exciting to see From Software return to games pre-Dark Souls. It’s out in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
