Highlights
- Nintendo is leading the nominations at The Game Awards 2023, with a total of 15 nominations across various categories, showcasing its success in the industry.
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are two of Nintendo's biggest titles this year, receiving five nominations each, including Game of the Year.
- Fans are excited to see multiple Nintendo games nominated in categories like Best Family Game and Best Sim/Strategy Game, showing the diversity and quality of Nintendo's game lineup.
Just announced today, the nominees for The Game Awards 2023 include a slew of popular studios and franchises, and Nintendo is leading the awards list with the most nominations. While fans have already started debating snubs at The Game Awards, audiences are happy to see Nintendo included in multiple categories.
A household name, Nintendo is a Japanese video game company and one of the largest global brands. The company is known for staple first-party franchises like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, as well as Pokemon, Animal Crossing, and more. Two of the company's biggest titles launched this year, performing well commercially and critically, and have been included among the top nominees at The Game Awards 2023.
Video game journalist and television presenter Geoff Keighley announced the full list of nominees for The Game Awards 2023 during a livestream earlier today, with Nintendo boasting a total of 15 nominations. Six different Nintendo properties were nominated across nine categories, led by Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which each received five nominations. Other Nintendo properties that received recognition were Pikmin 4, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, and Fire Emblem Engage. TheSuper Mario Bros. Movie rounds out the full list of Nintendo nominees, placing the Japanese company at the top spot among publishers. PlayStation and Xbox followed close behind with 13 and 10 nominations, respectively.
All Nintendo Nominees and Their Categories at The Game Awards 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Game of the Year
- Best Game Direction
- Best Multiplayer
- Best Art Direction
- Best Family Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Game of the Year
- Best Game Direction
- Best Art Direction
- Best Score & Music
- Best Action/Adventure Game
Pikmin 4
- Best Family Game
- Best Sim/Strategy Game
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- Best Sim/Strategy Game
Fire Emblem Engage
- Best Sim/Strategy Game
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Best Adaptation
Players have already begun discussing the various nominations, with many expecting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to be a frontrunner against Baldur's Gate 3 for Game of the Year. As expected, multiple Nintendo titles were highlighted in the Best Family Game category. Fans were pleasantly surprised to see three Nintendo games nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game, with Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp earning particular celebration from its audience. Pikmin 4 and Fire Emblem Engage were also noted by many as welcome additions to the strong list of nominees.
Every year, gamers look forward to the nominations at The Game Awards, though there is always debate whether certain games were overlooked or overhyped. Players often wonder whether popularity, sales, or critical reception are the driving factors behind nominations, with many feeling a combination of these and other elements produce the final lineups. Voting is now open for The Game Awards 2023, and interested fans will want to stay tuned for updates and the nominees and eventual winners.
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. While producing highly popular hardware consoles like the Switch, the company is known for its many first party video game franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Pokemon, and many more.
