These Games Were Missing From The Game Awards Nominations

Quick Overview

The hosts discuss several video games they felt were surprisingly missing from The Game Awards nominations, specifically mentioning titles like Silent Hill F and Hades II for various categories, while also highlighting games they believe deserved more recognition for their narrative and art direction.

Key Points: The hosts debate nominations for The Game Awards, focusing on games they felt were overlooked in several categories. Lucy nominated 'Hades II' for Best Score and Music, praising its music as present and impactful, unlike some games where music feels incidental. Lucy nominated 'Silent Hill F' for Best Narrative, despite not having finished it, because of its compelling presentation and narrative approach. Kurt nominated 'Animal Well' for Best Debut Indie Game, citing its unique atmosphere and puzzles, and 'Alan Wake 2' for Best Narrative, specifically praising its storytelling delivery. The hosts agreed that 'Hades II' and 'Alan Wake 2' deserved more recognition, while Lucy suggested 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' should have been nominated for Best Art Direction. For Best Art Direction, the nominees included 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach', 'Ghost of Yōtei', 'Hades II', and 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'.

Context: The video features three hosts—Lucy, Kurt, and an unnamed third host operating the technical side—participating in a discussion about The Game Awards nominations. They go through several categories, arguing for games they believe were unjustly excluded or underrepresented, often using visual aids displaying the official nominees for comparison.

Detailed Analysis

The discussion centers on perceived snubs from The Game Awards nominations. Lucy begins by saying all the nominated games seem deserving but asks what game one could nominate in each category if they could add one more. Kurt mentions that he was excited about games that he knew actually existed, citing 'Cyberpunk 2077' and 'The Witcher' (presumably referring to a sequel or related title) as games where the narrative delivery was impressive, even if they were only 'proof of concept' or early builds. Lucy then brings up 'Blood of Dawnwalker' (or a similarly named game shown in a clip) as a game that exists and should have been considered. They then move to the Best Action/Adventure category, where Lucy nominates 'Hades II' and Kurt nominates 'Alan Wake 2'. Lucy expresses strong admiration for 'Hades II's' soundtrack, noting the music felt central to the experience. For Best Narrative, Lucy champions 'Silent Hill F' despite not finishing it, finding its approach novel, while Kurt advocates for 'Alan Wake 2' due to its powerful narrative delivery, contrasting it with games where the story feels less impactful. The technical host announces the nominees for Best Art Direction, which include 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach', 'Ghost of Yōtei', 'Hades II', and 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'. Lucy suggests 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' should have been nominated here. Kurt argues that 'Alan Wake 2' has a distinct narrative presentation that should have been recognized. The conversation touches on Best Score/Music, where Lucy champions 'Hades II' and Kurt suggests 'Silent Hill F' for its great score, despite not playing it fully.