It’s that season again, everyone—**The Game Awards** are nearly here!

Geoff Keighley’s yearly hybrid event, which merges an awards ceremony with a livestream of thrilling announcements, is back in its familiar mid-December timeframe. As usual, the event will honor the **top games of 2024** during a portion of the show, while the remainder will be filled with trailers and reveals, showcasing everything from highly anticipated releases to surprising discoveries. This year’s Game of the Year nominees feature heavyweights such as *[Astro Bot](https://mashable.com/review/astro-bot)*, *[Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth](https://mashable.com/review/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth)*, and *[Black Myth: Wukong](https://mashable.com/article/black-myth-wukong-ps5-review-in-progress)*. Make sure to tune in to see which game claims the top prize!

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### **The Game Awards 2024: Start Time and How to Watch**

If you’re looking to catch the event, here’s all the crucial information. The Game Awards 2024 will take place on **Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET**. You can watch the livestream on any of the official Game Awards social media channels, but the most straightforward and dependable choices are likely **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/thegameawards)** or **[Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/thegameawards)**.

Relax, enjoy the event, and remember—don’t take it to heart if your favorite game doesn’t win an award!