Episode Thirteen - The Game Awards 2022 Preview: Predicting the Winners and World Premieres

The (New) Joy of Gaming Podcast - Episode Thirteen The Game Awards 2022 Preview - Predicting the Winners and World Premieres

On this episode of The (New) Joy of Gaming Podcast, we discuss gaming’s biggest night - The Game Awards 2022 - previewing each of the event’s major categories and nominees, and making predictions on who will win, who will lose, and what big surprises and upsets could be in store. We also talk about some of the notable snubs among this year’s categories, and lay odds on which big announcements and “World Premieres” we might see throughout the night. After all, Geoff Keighley did say that he “hasn’t felt this good about a show in a while” so expectations are high, and we’ll be back on our next episode to discuss everything that happens. 

Run of Show:

00:10 - Introduction

03:14 - Quick Hits - The Callisto Protocol and Analog Pocket

25:14 - The Game Awards 2022 Preview

• Categories, Nominees and Predictions
  • GOTY
  • Best Game Direction
  • Best Narrative
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Score/Music
  • Best Audio Design
  • Best Performance
  • Games for Impact
  • Best Ongoing Game
  • Best Indie Game
  • Best Debut Indie Game
  • Best Mobile Game
  • Best Community Support
  • Best VR/AR Game
  • Innovation in Accessibility
  • Best Action Game
  • Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Best RPG
  • Best Fighting Game
  • Best Family Game
  • Best Sports/Racing Game
  • Best SIM/Strategy Game
  • Best Multiplayer Game
  • Best Adaptation
  • Most Anticipated Game
• Potential Announcements and “World Premieres”

02:13:21 - Closing Thoughts / What’s Next on the Podcast