Game Awards 2024: Controversy and Close Calls in GOTY Nominations

The Game Awards, set for December 12, faces criticism for its timing, which may disadvantage games released close to the eligibility cut-off date, like BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The current structure, with ballots due shortly after the eligibility window closes, often favors more mainstream games that jurors have had time to play. Comparisons are drawn to other award shows like The Grammys, which allow more time between eligibility and the event, suggesting a need for The Game Awards to reconsider its schedule to better represent the industry's diversity.