{"id":62143,"date":"2018-11-14T02:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/11\/switch_nindies_nominated_across_multiple_categories_at_the_game_awards"},"modified":"2018-11-14T02:30:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T02:30:00","slug":"switch-nindies-nominated-across-multiple-categories-at-the-game-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/14\/switch-nindies-nominated-across-multiple-categories-at-the-game-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Switch Nindies Nominated Across Multiple Categories At The Game Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1f3421b5018d0\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1f3421b5018d0\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/11\/switch_nindies_nominated_across_multiple_categories_at_the_game_awards\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<div class=\"youtube\">[embedded content]<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again where you can <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/thegameawards.com\/awards\/\">now vote<\/a> for your favourite games. Yes, this year&#8217;s Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft&#8217;s <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/starlink_battle_for_atlas\">Starlink: Battle for Atlas<\/a><\/strong> and Team 17&#8217;s <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/overcooked_2\">Overcooked 2<\/a><\/strong>. Square Enix&#8217;s Switch exclusive <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/octopath_traveler\"><strong>Octopath Traveler<\/strong><\/a> is also up for three awards including best role-playing game.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/celeste\">Celeste<\/a><\/strong> is the sole indie representative in the Game of the Year category, up against five industry heavy-hitters. Epic&#8217;s <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fortnite\">Fortnite<\/a><\/strong> is in the running for best ongoing game, multiplayer and eSports title, and Capcom&#8217;s <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/mega_man_11\">Mega Man 11<\/a><\/strong> is striving to be the best action release.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from Celeste, there&#8217;s plenty of other indie representation with <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dead_cells\">Dead Cells<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/into_the_breach\">Into the Breach<\/a><\/strong> and <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/messenger\"><strong>The Messenger<\/strong><\/a> nominated across multiple categories. <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/yokus_island_express\">Yoku&#8217;s Island Express<\/a><\/strong> could even be awarded the best debut indie title. On the fighting front, there&#8217;s <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dragon_ball_fighterz\">Dragon Ball FighterZ<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/blazblue_cross_tag_battle\">BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle<\/a><\/strong>. And in terms of strategy, <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/banner_saga_3\">The Banner Saga 3<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/valkyria_chronicles_4\">Valkyria Chronicles 4<\/a><\/strong> are up for nomination. Of course, <strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/fifa_19\">FIFA 19<\/a><\/strong> is hoping to be awarded the best sports game.<\/p>\n<p>According to the official website, more than 100 games and individuals have been nominated this year. If you would like to vote, you&#8217;ll need to login. You&#8217;re permitted to vote once every 24 hours. Winners will be announced on 6th December, live at the 2018 Game Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Below are all the categories featuring Nintendo Switch releases. You can view the full list on the <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/thegameawards.com\/awards\/\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Celeste<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>God of War<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monster Hunter: World<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Ongoing Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Destiny 2: Forsaken<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortnite<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No Man&#8217;s Sky<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overwatch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six Siege<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Art Direction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>God of War<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Octopath Traveler<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Return of the Obra Dinn<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Score\/Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celeste<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>God of War<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Octopath Traveler<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Games For Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For a thought provoking game with a profound pro-social meaning or message.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Best Independent Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celeste<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dead Cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Into the Breach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Return of the Obra Dinn<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Messenger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Action Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dead Cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Destiny 2: Forsaken<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Far Cry 5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mega Man 11<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Role Playing Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monster Hunter: World<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Octopath Traveler<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Fighting Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dragon Ball FighterZ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soul Calibur VI<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Street Fighter V Arcade<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Family Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Strategy Game:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Banner Saga 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Battletech<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Frostpunk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Into the Breach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Valkyria Chronicles 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Sports\/Racing Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FIFA 19<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forza Horizon 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mario Tennis Aces<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/nba_2k19\">NBA 2K19<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro Evolution Soccer 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Multiplayer Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Destiny 2: Forsaken<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortnite<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monster Hunter: World<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea of Thieves<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Indie Debut Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Donut County<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Florence<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Moss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Messenger<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoku&#8217;s Island Express<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best eSports Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Counter-Strike GO<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>DOTA2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortnite<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>League of Legends<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overwatch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] It&#8217;s that time of year again where you can now vote for your favourite games. Yes, this year&#8217;s Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft&#8217;s Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team 17&#8217;s Overcooked 2. Square Enix&#8217;s Switch exclusive Octopath Traveler is also up for three [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nintendo-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62143\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}