"The Game Awards: Reimagining the Future of Gaming Recognition"
The Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, has been criticized for prioritizing trailers and teasers over celebrating the creators and games nominated for awards. The show rushed through the awards, often not allowing developers to accept their awards or speak about their creations. Important awards were relegated to the pre-show with minimal screen time. The show's focus on trailers and lack of time for heartfelt moments has led to calls for it to drop the pretense of being an award show and instead become a Winter E3 event.