Best Debut Indie Game
"Recognizing a new independent studio that released its first game in 2017. Winner selected by fan voting."
- Slime Rancher
- Mr Shifty
- Hollow Knight
- Golf Story
- Cuphead
It's not everyone's cup of tea, but StudioMDHR's aesthetically pleasing boss rush was the talk of the internet this year and the game lived up to the hype.
And finally, here are a few categories we feel utterly unsuitable to judge, but you might as well check out the nominees anyway:
Best Chinese Game
"A fan-voted award to recognize the most popular game in China, as judged by The Game Awards viewers in China."
- Monument Valley 2
- jx3 HD
- Gumballs
- ICEY
- King of Glory
Best Student Game
"Awarded the best student project created at the high school or college level."
- Meaning
- Level Squared
- Impulsion
- Falling Sky
- Hollowed
- From Light
Trending Gamer
"For a streamer, influencer or media member who has made an important impact on the industry this calendar year."
- Steven Spohn - AbleGamers
- Mike Grzesiek - Shroud
- Guy Beahm - Dr. Disrespect
- Clint Lexa - Halfcoordinated
- Andrea Rene - What's Good Games
The real Game Awards take place Thursday, December 7.
Tom Bramwell
Editor-at-Large