Gamescom has announced the nominees for this year’s Gamescom awards, featuring FromSoftware’s upcoming action-adventure title Elden Ring in several categories. Other notable nominees include Xbox exclusive Halo Infinite, as well as Age of Empires IV, Far Cry 6, and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. There are a total of 15 categories this year, including those for Best Indie Game, Most Original Game, and the “Heart of Gaming” Award.“But PlayStation Lifestyle,” you might ask, “how are they giving out awards for games that haven’t been released yet?” Similar to years’ past, the answer is in the submission requirements: the gamescom Awards are given to games “with a release date between the start of gamescom 2021…and gamescom 2022.” This means that nominated games—by definition—must be unreleased games unless they are in the “Best Ongoing Game” category. In addition to submitted nominations, gamescom 2021 will also host five categories highlighting noteworthy releases showcased at the event.Interestingly, it’s also mandatory to provide a gameplay video of 10 minutes “to demonstrate game mechanics, sounds, camera angles, and graphics.” While Elden Ring got a short gameplay trailer back in June, it was nowhere near 10 minutes and could signal that FromSoftware may be planning to release a longer gameplay trailer soon.Below is a list of all award categories and their respective nominees, selected by this year’s jury from all of the submissions:gamescom Awards 2021 NomineesBest Microsoft Xbox GameElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentFar Cry 6, UbisoftHalo Infinite, Microsoft Best Nintendo Switch GameJust Dance 2022, UbisoftMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft Best PC GameAge of Empires IV, MicrosoftElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentSyberia: The World Before, astragon EntertainmentBest Sony PlayStation GameElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentTales of Arise, Bandai Namco EntertainmentThe Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco EntertainmentBest Action-Adventure GameElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, UbisoftSyberia: The World Before, astragon EntertainmentBest Action GameFar Cry 6, UbisoftHalo Infinite, MicrosoftTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, UbisoftBest Family GameJust Dance 2022, UbisoftRun Prop, Run!, PlayTogether StudioSuper Dungeon Maker, rokaplayBest Indie GameDorfromantik, Toukana InteractiveInua, Arte FranceLost in Random, Electronic ArtsBest Role-Playing GameElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentEncased, Koch MediaTales of Arise, Bandai Namco EntertainmentBest Simulation GameClimber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games StudioFarming Simulator 22, astragon EntertainmentBest Sports GameClimber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games StudioFIFA 22, Electronic ArtsRiders Republic, UbisoftBest Strategy GameAge of Empires IV, MicrosoftCompany of Heroes 3, SEGAMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, UbisoftBest Multiplayer GameHalo Infinite, MicrosoftRiders Republic, UbisoftThe Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco EntertainmentBest Ongoing GameApex Legends, Electronic ArtsBlack Desert Online, Pearl Abyss Corp.Endzone – A World Apart: Prosperity, Assemble EntertainmentMost Original GameDice Legacy, Koch Media / DESTINYbitRiders Republic, UbisofttERRORbane, Whisper Interactive[Source: Reddit, gamescom]
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