Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead this year's The Game Awards nominations

The panel has voted and this year's Game Awards nominations have been announced - withAstro Bot,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,Metaphor: ReFantazio,Silent Hill 2, and Balatro all looking like they could be in for a very merry Geoffmas come 12th December.

Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are the big pre-winners, having both been shortlisted across seven categories for this year's Game Awards. Metaphor: ReFantazio, meanwhile, has secured nominations in six categories, with smash-hit poker roguelike Balatro andBloober Team's sublime Silent Hill 2 remake scoring five appearances apiece.

Only four of those games feature in this year's Game of the Year shortlist, however, with Astro Bot, Balatro, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio all making the cut, alongside Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. As for Silent Hill 2, its nominations are primarily audio and music-related, although it's also up for best narrative, and Luke Roberts has a well-deserved nomination for his portrayal of James Sutherland.

Away from triple-A, Animal Well, Balatro, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Neva, and UFO 50 are all up for best independent game, while Balatro (again!), Animal Well, Manor Lords, Pacific Drive, and The Plucky Squire have all been shortlisted for best debut indie game. Developer Odd Meter'smarvellous Indikaalso puts in an extremely well-deserved appearance, albeit squished slightly awkwardly into the Games for Impact category, but there's absolutely no sign ofThank Goodness You're Hereanywhere, which feels like a crime of the highest order.

You'll find the full list of Game Awards 2024 nominees below - and if you have particularly strong opinions on who should win, the public can vote across all categoriesvia The Game Awards website(or via local platforms in China) starting today until 6pm PT on 11th December. This year's Game Awards are being broadcast live from Los Angeles on 12th December, and Eurogamer will be on hand to bring you the highlights, Hideo Kojima or otherwise.

Game of the Year

Best Game Direction

Best Narrative

Best Art Direction

Best Score and Music

Best Audio Design

Best Performance

Innovation in Accessibility

Games for Impact

Best Ongoing Game

Best Community Support

Best Independent Game

Best Debut Indie Game

Best Mobile Game

Best VR/AR Game

Best Action Game

Best Action/Adventure Game

Best RPG

Best Fighting Game

Best Family Game

Best Sim/Strategy Game

Best Sports/Racing Game

Best Multiplayer Game

Best Adaptation

Most Anticipated Game

Best Esports Game

Content Creator of the Year