It Takes Two – Hazelight Studios/ Electronic Arts.
Deathloop – Arkane Studios/ Bethesda Softworks.
He noted that future shows could see the addition of awards for adaptations and user-generated content, but felt that "there's just not enough yet". Regarding potential winners, show creator and producer Geoff Keighley felt that "it's kind of anyone's game this year", but that, as the show's producer, he often prefers shows like The Game Awards 2018 with the rivalry between God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2. Voting for the best esports team category is also held through the show's Discord server and through direct messages on Twitter. Specialized juries decide the nominees and winners for categories such as accessibility and esports. Winners are determined between the jury (90%) and public voting (10%) the latter is held via the official website and on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Bilibili until December 8. The nominees were compiled by a jury panel composed of members from 103 media outlets globally. Any game released for public consumption on or before Novemwas eligible for consideration. Nominees were announced on November 16, 2021.