Last night was the Game Awards 2023. Not only the moment when the best games of the year are announced, but also the place for a load of new trailers and announcements. This is The Quick Bite from Friday, December 8, 2023.
Welcome to The Quick Bite, our daily column where we briefly recap last night’s news. Simply so you can start your day, at least in the areas of technology and pop culture, completely up-to-date.
Today our column is all about the Game Awards. Because man, what a lot happened last night.
The best games of 2023 (according to the Game Awards).
The 2023 Game Awards have officially come to an end. Last night, the video games of the past year, and the industry associated with them, were honored through a spectacular show.
Besides seeing lots of different trailers and passing announcements (more later), of course, we also just saw 31 awards presented.
But according to the Game Awards 2023, what were the best games of the year? The winners in a row:
Baldur’s Gate 3 | Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2 | Best Game Direction
Alan Wake 2 | Best Narrative
Alan Wake 2 | Best Art Direction
Final Fantasy 16 | Best Score and Music
Hi-Fi Rush | Best Audio Design
Neil Newbon (Astarion) – Baldur’s Gate 3 | Best Performance
Forza Motorsport | Innovation in Accessibility
Tchia | Games for Impact
Cyberpunk 2077 | Best Ongoing
Baldur’s Gate 3 | Best Community Support
Sea of Stars | Best Independent Game
Cocoon | Best Debut Indie Game
Honkai Star Rail | Best Mobile Game
Resident Evil Village VR Mode | Best VR / AR
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon | Best Action Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Best Action/Adventure
Baldur’s Gate 3 | Best RPG
Street Fighter 6 | Best Fighting
Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Best Family
Pikmin 4 | Best Sim / Strategy
Forza Motorsport | Best Sports / Racing
Baldur’s Gate 3 | Best Multiplayer
The Last of Us | Best Adaptation
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth | Most Anticipated Game
Ironmouse | Content Creator of the Year
Valorant | Best Esports Game
Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok | Best Esports Athlete
JD Gaming (League of Legends) | Best Esports Team
Christine ‘Potter’ Chi | Best Esports Coach
2023 League of Legends World Championship | Best Esports Event
Baldur’s Gate 3 | Player’s Voice
Of course we would like to congratulate all the developers on their victories, but also thank them for the fun they have given us.
Game Awards 2023: not only games, but also lots of news
For many developers, the Game Awards 2023 are not only the time to be rewarded for hard work, but also definitely a time to share news with the world.
In that regard, there were plenty of announcements to be found and trailers to admire again last night. A small sample of the biggest news.
Baldur’s Gate 3 now available on Xbox
The best game of 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3, is finally coming to the Xbox. After the PC version, fans have been eagerly waiting for the Xbox version for ages, and today is the day. You can purchase the title effective immediately.
Light No Fire: new game from No Man’s Sky creator
The team behind No Man’s Sky, Hello Games, will introduce a new title at the 2023 Game Awards: Light No Fire. The game focuses on a small detailed world while being the first true open-world game without borders.
Skull and Bones is finally coming out at last
The joke of the gaming world finally seems to be coming to an end. On Feb. 16, 2024, Skull and Bones will finally be playable, and Ubisoft says that delaying is really no longer an option. We have our doubts, but good. Do your thing!
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Skull and Bones will release on February 16, 2024! 
Pre-order available now: https://t.co/wUrakdZF4u
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– The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 8, 2023
Next Marvel game focuses on Blade
After the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man, we are eagerly looking forward to a new Marvel game. During Game Awards 2023, Arkane Lyons showed the first images of Blade. Development has only just begun, so it will be some time before we can see this game.
Hideo Kojima hints at mysterious title
Without Hideo Kojima, no Game Awards. This time not a well-known title like Death Stranding 2, but a mysterious Xbox game called OD. We didn’t get to see much, but the enthusiasm should be there.
Monster Hunter Wilds will appear in 2025
With Wilds, the Monster Hunter franchise will have another new title in its collection starting in 2025. Capcom has shown the first images of the game, but does not come up with very many details. What we do know is that the title will appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & S and PC.
