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The Game Awards 2022 will take place on Thursday, December 8. Millions of fans have debated which games will be nominated for Game of the Year, and while a few favorites have been chosen, there are always a few surprise games. entering the race, which fans don't seem to be expecting. It's fair to say that this year's nominees come from all areas of the game, from indie to triple-A.
Elden Ring, God of War: Ragnarok and more have been nominated for Game of the Year
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
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This action RPG masterfully blended elements from the two games that came before it. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 follows the story of Noah and his friends as they try to survive during a war between the Agnus and Keves nations. Players can choose from a multitude of classes in this title. The game also brings several innovations, including interconnection.
Wander
2022 has been a good year for indie games, and Stray is living proof of that. Developed by Blue Twelve Studio, Stray follows a lost cat in a technologically advanced area, who must dodge robots and sentries to survive. This title has received a lot of praise for creating tension and isolation through intense stealth gameplay.
Forbidden Horizon West
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The long-awaited sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn has borrowed enough gameplay elements from the first game while bringing in plenty of innovations of its own. This title follows Aloy as she battles hordes of robotic monstrosities that roam the post-apocalyptic western United States. One of the main reasons this open-world action-adventure game is so beloved is the variety of weapons Aloy can wield. Players really have a lot of freedom when battling bosses and enemies in the world.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem
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This is perhaps the most cinematic nominee of the bunch. A Plague Tale: Requiem tells a gripping story about a mother and her son fleeing both the Black Death and the Inquisition. It also mixes horror elements with stealth-based gameplay to create a unique experience.
God of War: Ragnarok
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The final adventure Kratos and Atreus embark on takes them to the Nine Realms of Norse mythology. God of War: Ragnarok players benefit from a smarter combat system that gives Kratos two main weapons and many other tricks to overpower enemies. He can also fight Odin and Thor which is definitely a plus.
elderberry ring
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Based on the general discussion, this looks like the favorite. While that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to win, Elden Ring can't be praised enough for creating this diverse open world for players to roam around in. Also, the world building in this title is excellent, as the writer A Song of Ice and Fire (the basis of Game of Thrones) wrote.
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