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When is the Game Awards 2021? Complete Schedule, date, and times

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With another year ending, the Game Awards show returns to round out the year, celebrating some of the best debuts in 2021. After the COVID-19 lockdown halted in-person events, the show is back to its regular showcase, and the event is just around the corner.

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The 8th Annual Game Awards premiers Dec. 9, 2021, at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST. There will be 30 awards given out in celebration of the year's acclaimed titles. Each category is listed below in the order of presentation during the Nov. 16, 2021 Nominees Announcement event.

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  • Best Performance
  • Best Multiplayer
  • Best Ongoing Game
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Score & Music
  • Best Audio Design
  • Innovation in Accessibility
  • Best Narrative
  • Games for Impact
  • Best Independent Game
  • Best Mobile Game
  • Best Community Support
  • Best Debut Indie Game
  • Best VR/AR Game
  • Content Creator of the Year
  • Best Action Game
  • Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Best Role-Playing Game
  • Most Anticipated Game
  • Best Fighting Game
  • Best Sime Strategy Game
  • Best Sports/Racing Game
  • Best Esports Game
  • Best Esports Athlete
  • Best Esports Team
  • Best Esports Coach
  • Best Esports Event
  • Best Game Direction
  • Game of the Year 2021

As always, the Best Game Direction and Game of the Year Awards appear for the show's end, but the rest of the show's presentation order is subject to change.

According to Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, viewers can expect "double-digit" new game announcements with over 50 games to appear during the Game Awards in "some capacity." The Game Awards show is sure to be one of the biggest news days of the year in the gaming industry.

For more on the Game Awards, be sure to stay tuned to Pro Game Guides and check out All 2021's Game Awards Nominees.


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Tai Hofmann
I’m Tai, a gaming guru from Ohio and Staff Writer for Pro Game Guides. Few things are as incredible to me as the interactive experiences video games provide, and I want to use my writing talent to help others enjoy games as well! If I’m not gaming, I’m probably watching Marvel movies or anime.