On the night of December 9th to 10th, the annual “The Game Awards” show takes place. Although the name includes awards, most people probably expect a long show full of new announcements and updates about upcoming games. What you can expect is revealed to you by MeinMMO now!
Once a year, the Game Awards take place and reflect on the past gaming year. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the main focus is on the eponymous awards. However, these usually take a backseat while new game introductions and trailers for upcoming titles dominate.
- Where can you watch the show? The livestream of the Game Awards show is on YouTube and Twitch.tv.
- When does the show start? In this country, the stream starts on the night of December 10th at 02:00 and ends around 05:00.
What games, movies, and series can you expect from the Game Awards 2021?
These movies and series could be featured: In addition to video games, the Game Awards this year also strongly feature movies and series. The announcements are limited to video game adaptations and closely related themes. Among other things, the following movies and series are expected:
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Film)
- Halo (TV Series)
- The Matrix: Awakens
Keighley mentioned on Twitter that there will also be trailers for completely new movies and series. All projects listed here are already confirmed and in the works. So you can also expect some film surprises.
These games are confirmed: Just because there are suddenly many film and series announcements during the Game Awards does not mean that video games are being overlooked. On the contrary, Geoff Keighley is also dropping some hot breadcrumbs for fans here.
He talks about many cool new titles and updates. However, the promise that there will be four to five world premieres, in the vein of Elden Ring, is remarkable. But first, the announcements that are confirmed (via twitter.com):
- Sonic Game
- Destiny 2 – The Witch Queen
- Dying Light 2
- Lost Ark
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Aaryn Flynn
- Arc Raiders
- Saints Row
- New Game by Saber Interactive (World War Z)
- New Additions to Xbox Game Pass
Five big announcements: These games are wished for by players
In summer 2021, Geoff Keighley presented gameplay of Elden Ring for the first time. This is a new game from the Dark Souls creators From Software and has been eagerly anticipated by fans since the first reveal at E3 2019 (via youtube.com). This category of excitement and hype is also expected to include four to five new games, according to Keighley.
That is a big promise, and there are many strong contenders for these maximum five spots. Shocking news: Grand Theft Auto 6 is not included. Keighley confirmed this in an AMA on Reddit (via reddit.com). Games that fans are looking forward to include:
- Mass Effect
- Suicide Squad
- Bioshock
- The Last of Us (Series)
What games are you hoping for? Do you have a special wish for a game you’re particularly looking forward to? Or is your most anticipated title already among the confirmed games? Share your opinions with us and the community.
