The Game Awards 2023 is nearly here and it promises a night filled with blockbuster reveals, musical performances, and recognition for the greatest games to be released this past year. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Baldur's Gate 3 to Alan Wake 2 to Super Mario Bros. Wonder and so many more, this was truly a year to remember and this night will be one to celebrate.
The Game Awards 2023 will take place on December 7 and this article will be your guide to let you know how and when you can watch the show alongside what you can expect from one of the biggest nights of the year in the gaming world.
Additionally, we want to let you know to stay tuned to our stream after The Game Awards and catch our Top Moments brought to you by the U.S. Air Force, where IGN's panel of industry experts break down all the biggest moments, announcements, and winners from the show! We'll also have extended reveals of some of The Game Awards' biggest games!
The Game Awards 2023 will kick off on December 7 with a 30-minute pre-show at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET. The main show will begin at 5pm PT/8pm ET and is expected to run for roughly three hours according to The Game Awards website.
If you live in the GMT or AEST timezones, this translates to 12:30am GMT/10:30am AEST on December 8 for the pre-show and 1am GMT/11am AEST on December 8 as well.
We here at IGN will be hosting a pre-show for The Game Awards that takes place at 4pm PT/7pm ET before the official festivities begin, and, as we previously mentioned, we'll be back after the show to break down all the biggest news and reveals from the night!
We're hosting the stream for The Game Awards 2023 here, on IGN.com, and on our accounts across all major platforms including YouTube, Twitch,
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