The Game Awards 2022 Predictions
I was so excited when I got the email saying I was an official co-streamer for The Game Awards this year!
I have always really enjoyed watching The Game Awards over the last few years - it’s really exciting to get to see who will take out the top spots in each category, as well as watch some exciting game announcements and performances throughout the show.
I decided I should write predictions and thoughts for each category now so there’s no suspicion of me cheating on the day! In some cases, I’m going to have my personal pick and what I predict the result will actually be. It’s hard having not played every game nominated and making a decision, but let’s see how we go!
You can catch me streaming this live on Friday at 8.30AM AWST at www.twitch.tv/stormiestreams
Let me know in the comments below what your predictions are!
Game of the Year
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Horizon Forbidden West
Stray
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Elden Ring
God of War: Ragnarök
I personally want to see Elden Ring win Game of the Year, but I can’t help but feel God of War: Ragnarök will take the big title home.
Best Game Direction
Horizon Forbidden West
Stray
Immortality
God of War: Ragnarök
Elden Ring
Best Narrative
Horizon Forbidden West
A Plague Tale
Immortality
Elden Ring
God of War: Ragnarök
(My vote is based on the fact everyone around me who has played it hasn’t stopped talking about how good the story is)
Best Art Direction
God of War: Ragnarök
Horizon Forbidden West
Scorn
Stray
Elden Ring
I would also love to see Scorn take out Best Art Direction among all these Game of the Year Nominees because it is so uniquely different - do you remember seeing the Scorn trailer for the first time?! (Ew)
Best Score and Music
A Plague Tale: Requim
God of War: Ragnarök
Metal: Hellsinger
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Elden Ring
Best Audio Design
Elden Ring
God of War: Ragnarök
Gran Turismo 7
Horizon Forbidden West
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
I’m honestly trying to pick something that isn’t Elden Ring and God of War now, so I’m going with Call of Duty. However, I think Gran Turismo is a strong contender too.
Best Performance
Ashley Burch
Charlotte McBurney
Manon Gage
Sunny Suljic
Christopher Judge
Games For Impact
A Memoir Blue
Citizen Sleeper
Endling - Extinction is Forever
Hindsight
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
As Dusk Falls
Best Ongoing
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Genshin Impact
Apex Legends
This is a really strong list of nominees. Even though Apex Legends is a favourite of mine, you have to admit Fortnite is still going strong.
Best Indie
Neon White
Sifu
Stray
Tunic
Cult of the Lamb
I am so passionate about wanting Cult of the Lamb to win this category. It still baffles me it wasn’t nominated for Game of the Year, so I will be gutted if it doesn’t win!
In my opinion, this is a fantastic lineup of nominees for this category. All but Neon White are titles I have either watched and played, so it makes me happy to see so many great titles here.
However, based on the fact Stray is nominated for Game of the Year… it wouldn’t surprise me if it wins Best Indie. I’m sweating just thinking about it.
Best Mobile Game
Apex Legends Mobile
Diablo Immortal
Marvel Snap
Tower of Fantasy
Genshin Impact
It’s been a while since I have played Genshin Impact, but I’m no stranger to how popular it still continues to be! It ran incredibly well for me on mobile, and I even went as far as mounting my phone on an Xbox controller to play in bed!
Marvel Snap is a notable mention too that I wouldn’t mind seeing win either!
Best Community Support
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy XIV
No Man’s Sky
Apex Legends
Fortnite
I’d like to see Apex Legends win something (as my personal favourite battle royale game), however I think Fortnite has such big community support behind them too, I think they’ll potentially win here.
Innovation in Accessibility
As Dusk Falls
God of War: Ragnarök
Return to Monkey Island
The Last of Us Part I
The Quarry
As an able-bodied person, I don’t have the voice to say what has the ‘best’ accessibility. I am incredibly supportive of games that allow a variety of many different options both mechanically, visually (and more!) to allow a wider audience to experience these titles.
The only game I’ve played in this category is The Quarry, so I’m taking a bit of a guess here!
Best VR/AR
After the Fall
Bonelab
Moss: Book II
Red Matter 2
Among Us VR
Best Action Game
Bayonetta 3
Neon White
Sifu
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
I have personally really enjoyed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, but I could see Bayonetta 3 or Sifu maybe taking this too.
Best Action/Adventure
A Plague Tale: Requim
Stray
Tunic
Horizon Forbidden West
God of War: Ragnarök
I’d love to see Horizon Forbidden West win here as I really enjoyed the combat and puzzles, but I do think God of War: Ragnarök will take this one.
Best Role Playing
Live a Live
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Triangle Strategy
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Elden Ring
I can only speak for Elden Ring here because it is the only one I have played in this category. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing it but the only thing I know about my character is that I am maidenless (still!).
I’ll take a guess and say if Elden Ring doesn’t win, perhaps Triangle Strategy?
Best Fighting
DNF Duel
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R
The King of Fighers XV
Multiversus
Sifu
While I haven’t played Sifu myself, I really love what I have seen of the gameplay through watching other people. I find it so strange that Sifu is in this category because its such a different style to the rest of the games in this category.
I have played Multiversus, but I personally wasn’t drawn in as much as I hoped I’d be. However, it may have a chance of winning.
Best Family
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Splatoon 3
Nintendo Switch Sports
This is a really tricky one for me. I love Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, but if I was to think of a game that was to bring my family together for the best fun possible, it would be Nintendo Switch Sports, hands down.
The fact that myself, my little sister, my mum and my nanna could all play together, Nintendo Switch Sports screams ‘best family game’ to me.
I will give special mention to Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga as that is a great co-op game for the family too.
Best Sim/Strategy
Dune: Spice Wars
Total Warhammer III
Victoria 3
Two Point Campus
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
While my personal pick is Two Point Campus, I think the reception I have seen for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope has me believing it will take the cake!
I’m such a fan of Two Point Hospital, and while I haven’t had the chance to play Two Point Campus yet, as a fan I’d love to see it win too.
Best Sports/Racing
F1 22
FIFA 23
NBA 2K23
Gran Turismo 7
OlliOlli World
Let’s be honest, we all know I don’t care too much for sports/racing titles unless Disney wants to talk about remaking Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure (IYKYK).
So for this reason I’m going to pick skateboarding action-platformer, OlliOlli World.
But also, where’s Forza Horizon 5?
Best Multiplayer
Multiversus
Splatoon 3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Overwatch 2
To be honest, I was torn between Call of Duty and Overwatch, but I feel like I have had a much better experience overall playing Overwatch 2.
Both Call of Duty and Overwatch are fun multiplayer titles, but just in different ways. It’s the smoother, consistent performance with a variety of characters and map designs in Overwatch 2 which has me picking it as Best Multiplayer.
Best Content Creator of the Year
Karl Jacobs
Nibellion
Nobru
QTCinderella
Ludwig
Honestly, I don’t really watch anyone here and only know Ludwig. (Don’t come for me.)
Best Debut Indie
Neon White
Norco
Tunic
Vampire Surviviors
Stray
The attention Stray on the internet when it was announced and when it launched was huge. I think this game captures the hearts of both gamers and non-gamers alike, which I think will see it winning this category.
However, Tunic is a close second favourite for me and I’d love to see this win too.
Best Adaptation
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
The Cuphead Show!
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Uncharted
Arcane: League of Legends
To hear that a lot of people who weren’t into League of Legends really enjoyed Arcane shows how great this series is. The art style, incredible soundtrack, well-written characters and fantastic story captured the attention of so many people.
However, I do believe Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has a really good chance to win here. I am only an episode or two away from finishing the series, but I have found myself so engrossed with the Cyberpunk world and the cast of characters (as someone who hasn’t played the game yet).
Most Anticipated Game
Final Fantasy XVI
Hogwarts Legacy
Starfield
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Resident Evil 4
You all know I’m a big fan of the Resident Evil 4 franchise, so this definitely my personal pick. To be able to say I played this title before the REmake treatment is so exciting.
However, I do believe The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will take this one out - they kept us hanging for the official announcement and release date for ages!
ESPORTS
I will make a note that my only experience with Esports this year was watching the League of Legends World Championships this year!
Best Esports Game
Coutner-Strike: Global Offensive
DOTA 2
Rocket League
Valorant
League of Legends
Best Esports Athlete
Jeong “Chovy” Ji-Hoon
Finn “Karrigan” Andersen
Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
Jacob “Yay” Whiteaker
Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok
I have to applaud Faker and his conduct and support of his fellow teammates after their loss at the League of Legends World Championships this year.
Best Esports Team
FaZe Clan
Gen.G
LA Thieves
LOUD
Darkzero Esports
For the sake of changing it up with my biased League of Legends picks in the Esports category, I’ll pick the Apex Legends Esports team.
Honestly just based on recognisable names, I could maybe see FaZe potentially taking this one.
Best Esports Coach
Andrii “B1AD3” Horodenskyi
Matheus ‘BZKA’ Tarasconi
Erik “DØØMBRØS” Sandgren
Robert “ROBBAN” Dahström
Go “SCORE” Dong-Bin
This is a pure guess - I don’t follow Esports this closely, but I see LOL under this coaches name, so I’m gonna pick it.
Best Esports Event
Evo 2022
PGL Major Antwerp 2022
The 2022 Mid-Season Invitational
Valorant Champions 2022
2022 League of Legends World Championship
Watching the LOL World Championship for the very first time blew me away. The opening performances were incredible with amazing choreography and stage effects to match. The game itself had everyone on the edge of their seats.
There was such a great turn out in Perth for a viewing organised by Respawn, and I think that elevated the viewing experience even more!
And there we have it - all my predictions for The Game Awards! Let’s see how many I get right on Friday morning!
See you Friday 8.30AM (AWST) at www.twitch.tv/stormiestreams
