A Serious Affair
Geoff Keighley used to host the Spike Video Game Awards which was an entirely different breed of award show. While it also tried to celebrate the best in gaming, its focus on musical performances and celebrity appearances kind of put a damper on the whole thing. It was difficult to see the gaming industry on par with that of movies and music when its award show was more of a spectacle than a night of honor.
The Game Awards 2015 yet again showed that a slower, more thoughtful event was the best way to put on a great showing. The honorable tribute to the late Satoru Iwata, the history lesson during the presentation of the Icon Award, the use of those who are actually part of the industry, it all lent to the cohesive nature of the night. It felt like an event that takes itself seriously and is trying to really put the industry in a positive light so that others will take it seriously, as well. Masterfully organized and amazingly delivered, The Game Awards is how these things should be done.
