The Game Awards 2020 ceremony is doing issues somewhat otherwise this yr in gentle of COVID-19. Not solely is it nonetheless taking place, however it’ll be happening in three completely different locations this yr as a substitute. London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo will probably be airing a particular Game Awards showcase in gorgeous 4K UHD high quality.
The present will probably be filmed in-studio in any respect three areas, although there will probably be no viewers for security considerations. This multi-city method will probably be streaming throughout greater than 45 international video platforms for the viewers to take pleasure in along with reside co-streamers to assist maintain issues fascinating.
“In 2020, video games have connected and comforted us more than ever, and that makes the 2020 edition of The Game Awards our most important show ever,” stated Geoff Keighley in a latest press assertion. “Our team is working hard to deliver an innovative and thoughtful program that celebrates excellence, previews the future, and amplifies important voices that are shaping the future of this medium.”
New areas, new setup, and even a brand new award. This yr’s Game Awards showcase will now provide the Innovation in Accessibility award that goals to acknowledge builders that push for extra options within the identify of accessibility.
2020 has undoubtedly been completely different for all of us, and quite a lot of corporations have needed to rethink their total international presence technique as a result of continuation of COVID-19. No E3, no Comic Cons, all-digital occasions … it has been wild. The Game Awards could also be going all-digital this yr, however it has all the time been immediately accessible for viewers, so the influence will not be as nice as what the ESA contended with regarding E3.
It will probably be an thrilling time to replicate again on this yr of gaming and have one final hurrah earlier than plunging all-in with the subsequent technology.
Produced by Geoff Keighley and Kimmie Kim, the brand new showcase goes reside on December 10th.
