Celebratory announcement for the chosen contenders of The Game Awards 2024!
The Nintendo Switch continues to shine in the gaming world, with several of its titles receiving nominations at this year's The Game Awards. The event, scheduled for December 12, promises to be a celebration of the best games of the year.
Nintendo is making a significant impact at this year's awards, with two of its flagship titles, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, both vying for the prestigious Game of the Year award. Both games have also been nominated in five categories each, making Nintendo the most nominated publisher at the event[1].
In the independent category, Dave the Diver, a game released for Nintendo Switch in October 2023, has secured a nomination for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2023[5].
Other notable Nintendo Switch-compatible nominees include The Legend of ZeldaTM: Echoes of Wisdom, nominated for Best Action/Adventure and Best Family. Super Mario PartyTM Jamboree has been nominated for Best Family and Best Multiplayer.
The indie scene on the Switch is also well-represented, with nominations for games like The Plucky Squire, which is up for Best Debut Indie Game and Best Family, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, nominated for Best Independent Game. Animal Well and Neva are also in the running for Best Independent Game and Best Art Direction, respectively.
In the world of fighting games, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has been nominated for Best Fighting. The sports/racing category sees nominations for EA Sports FC 25 and NBA 2K25.
The Game Awards 2023 also recognises games for their impact on society, with Tales of Kenzera: Zau nominated for Games for Impact. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is nominated for Innovation in Accessibility and Best Action/Adventure.
Lastly, Unicorn Overlord has been nominated for Best Sim/Strategy.
This strong showing at The Game Awards 2023 underscores the continued success and appeal of Nintendo titles on the Switch platform, as well as the thriving indie scene on the platform[1][5].
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, two popular Nintendo Switch titles, are competing for the Game of the Year award at this year's The Game Awards.
- Nintendo's indie game, Dave the Diver, released for Nintendo Switch in October 2023, has secured a nomination for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2023.
- In the world of fighting games, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, compatible with Nintendo Switch, has been nominated for Best Fighting at The Game Awards 2023.
- The indie game, Unicorn Overlord, has been nominated for Best Sim/Strategy at The Game Awards 2023, showcasing the thriving indie scene on the Nintendo Switch platform.
