As the final month of 2020 begins, one last annual gaming tradition remains, with Geoff Keighley’s yearlyGame Awardsceremony set to take place on December 10. Renown for its jaw-dropping world premieres and coveted awards, it’s a night that celebrates some of this year’s biggest accomplishments in the gaming space, whether that’s through its tech-based trophies, its story-focused accolades, or its covetedGame of the Year Award.
Fans already know that some big names will be hosting during the event, includingSpider-Manstar and future live-action Nathan Drake,Tom Holland, as well asWonder Woman’sGal Gadot. Joining them will be a third superhero icon, with The Game Awards' Twitter account confirming thatCaptain Marvel’sBrie Larson is set to take to the stage as a presenter.
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Starring in a number of action-packed Hollywood blockbusters likeAvengers: EndgameandKong: Skull Island,as well as a variety of smaller gems like Ben Wheatley’sFree Fireand Lenny Abrahamson’sRoom,Larson has become a more prominent figure in the gaming world this year. She’s been a huge advocate forAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,even featuring recently in one of Nintendo’s ads. She also discussed her love forBreath of the Wildon Hot Ones and was a prominent guest on Gary Whitta’s Animal Talking, even revealing thatshe’d love to play Samus in aMetroidmovie. It feels fitting for her to join Keighley and his roster of great guests heading into next Thursday’s event.
As mentioned prior, Larson joins an already stacked roster of guest stars. Alongside the likes of Tom Holland and Gal Gadot,Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedderwill be taking to the stage as well as Swedish Chef from theMuppets,who is sure to bring the franchise’s wacky antics to the event. A next-generation focused panel will also be broadcast, featuring some of the industry’s biggest names, including Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, Chief Studios Officer of EA Laura Miele, and CEO of AMD Dr. Lisa Su.
The event itself will see some of this year’s biggest games crowned, with the likes ofFall Guys, Among Us, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Half-Life: Alyx, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,andOri and the Will of the Wispsall nominated for awards. The big showdown will be betweenDoom Eternal, Last of Us 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Hades, Animal Crossing: New Horizons,andGhost of Tsushima,however, with the six games battling it out for Game of the Year. With last year seeing FromSoftware’sSekiro: Shadows Die Twicetaking the top prize, it’ll be interesting to see which game follows suit during the 2020Game Awardsshowcase.
