With 2022’s E3 officially cancelled, gamers all around the world are tentatively looking to the Game Awards to help pick up some of the slack. With that in mind, then, many folks out there may be wondering when are The Game Awards 2022? In this guide, we’ll clue you in on when Geoff Keighley’s awards ceremony kicks off and what the potential schedule will look like. So, without further delay, let’s get started, shall we?
When Are The Game Awards 2022?
This year’s The Game Awards will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The confirmed date comes by way of an official tweet that the event’s creator, presenter, and executive producer Geoff Keighley tweeted out yesterday:
What is the Broadcast Date for the Game Awards (2022)?
As you can see in Keighley’s tweet above and much like years passed, the ninth iteration of The Game Awards will be streamed live across 40 digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and Twitter. This means you’ll be able to tune in and watch The Game Awards on Thursday, Dec. 8.
What is the Schedule for the Game Awards?
This year’s The Game Awards will be the first to feature a brand new category known as Best Adaptation, which will celebrate the best video game adaptations that have been re-interpreted from the video game medium into movies, TV shows, or books.
“The Best Adaptation Award is a way for the gaming industry and its fans to tip its hat to creative work that authentically adapts and often adds lore and context to our favorite gaming franchises,” said Geoff Keighley, creator and executive producer of The Game Awards.
Per an official press release from The Game Awards
In addition, it’s also been confirmed that live musical performances will return, with Grammy award-winning composer Lorne Balfe and The Game Awards Orchestra performing during the event.
Finally, The Game Awards have officially partnered with IMAX to deliver a live community event across hundreds of cities around the world. Details surrounding The Game Awards: The IMAX Experience remains scarce, however, but when we hear more, we’ll be sure to update this post with more information.
So, there you have it. We hope this helped to clue you in on when are The Game Awards 2022 kick-off. For more, feel free to peruse the relevant links down below. And as always, keep it locked at Twinfinite for all your gaming and entertainment needs.
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