Tears of the Kingdom Looks to Avenge 'Game of The Year' Loss to Baldur's Gate

The 13th Annual New York Game Awards nominee list has been released and it looks like we've got a rematch on our hands.

To no one's surprise, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been nominated for the Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year alongside some notable heavy-hitters *cough* Baldur's Gate 3 *cough*.

Let's see who all made this year's nominee list!

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Among Top Contenders for 2024 New York 'Game of the Year Award'

After losing "Game of the Year" to Baldur's Gate 3 during The Game Awards 2023 ceremony, Tears of the Kingdom is nominated for another chance at the top-rated title.

The latest entry to the Zelda franchise will face-off against a strong roster of blockbuster titles such as Starfield, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and, of course, Baldur's Gate 3, among others.

A Diverse Range of Categories and Nominees

The awards aren't just about the big names. There's a notable presence of indie gems competing for the Best Indie Game prize, including titles like A Space for the Unbound and Pizza Tower.

This diversity showcases the rich tapestry of the gaming world, where both AAA and indie developers are recognized for their creativity and innovation.

Recognition Across the Board

In addition to Game of the Year, titles like Alan Wake II and Baldur’s Gate 3 have secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Writing and Best World, highlighting their comprehensive excellence.

Tears of the Kingdom is also nominated for both the Best Music in a Game as well as Best Kids Game awards.

Notable Nintendo Nominees

While Tears of the Kingdom certainly deserves its place in the spotlight, we can't forget about other notable Nintendo Switch titles that have had strong performance throughout 2023.

In the Best Kids Game category, we have both Pikmin 4 as well as the more-recent Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Finally, in the Best Remake category, we have showings from both Metroid Prime Remastered and Super Mario RPG.

2024 New York Game Awards Nominees (Full List)

Below, you'll find the full list of nominees across all categories for the 13th annual New York Game Awards.

Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year

• Alan Wake II

• Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

• Baldur’s Gate 3

• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Hi-Fi Rush

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

• Starfield

Off Broadway Award for Best Indie Game

• A Space for the Unbound

• Chants of Sennaar

• El Paso Elsewhere

• Jusant

• Pizza Tower

• Sea of Stars

• The Talos Principle II

• Viewfinder

Herman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game

• Alan Wake II

• Baldur’s Gate 3

• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Starfield

• Tchia

• Thirsty Suitors

Statue of Liberty Award for Best World

• Alan Wake II

• Baldur’s Gate 3

• Chants of Sennaar

• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Final Fantasy XVI

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

• Starfield

Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game

• Alan Wake II

• Baldur’s Gate 3

• Final Fantasy XVI

• Hi-Fi Rush

• Tchia

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game

• Amelia Tyler as The Narrator in Baldur’s Gate 3

• Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI

• Elizabeth Saydah as Riley in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

• Idris Elba as Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson in Alan Wake II

• Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3

Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game

• Asgard’s Wrath 2

• Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR

• Body of Mine

• Horizon Call of the Mountain

• Humanity

• We Are One

Central Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game

• Disney Illusion Island

• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

• Pikmin 4

• Super Mario Bro. Wonder

• Tchia

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure

• Honkai: Star Rail

• Kimono Cats

• Laya’s Horizon

• Monster Hunter Now

• Terra Nil

Freedom Tower Award for Best Remake

• Dead Space

• Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

• Metroid Prime Remastered

• Resident Evil 4

• Star Ocean: The Second Story

• Super Mario RPG

Joltin' Joe Award for Best Esports Player of the Year

• Alexis “Zen” Bernier (Team Vitality) - Rocket League

• Arslan "Arslan Ash" Siddique (Twisted Minds/Red Bull eSports) - Tekken 7

• Choi "Zeus" Woo-je (T1) - League of Legends

• Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok (T1) - League of Legends

• Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Team Vitality) - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

• Paco "HyDra" Rusiewiez (New York Subliners) - Call of Duty

Chumley’s Speakeasy Award for Best Hidden Gem

• 9 Years of Shadow

• American Arcadia

• Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I.

• Outer Terror

• Slay the Princess

• Videoverse

NYC GWB Award for Best DLC

• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

• God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

• Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

• Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

• Vampire Survivors: Coop Mode

Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism

• Andrea Long Chu, Vulture

• Blessing Adeoya Jr., Kinda Funny Games

• Brendan Sinclair, GamesIndustry.biz

• Ed Smith, PCGamesN/Bullet Points Monthly

• Hanif Abdurraqib, The Paris Review

• Nicole Carpenter, Polygon

• Reid McCarter, Bullet Points Monthly

Anticipation for the New York Game Awards Ceremony

With awards up for 14 different categories, we're excited to see which games come out on top. But, it's not just about who wins; it's about celebrating the collective achievements of an industry that continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, art, and technology.

When is the 2024 New York Game Awards Show?

All eyes are now on the upcoming awards ceremony, scheduled for January 23, 2024, at the SVA Theatre.

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