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The Game Awards (Dec 5): VGAs replacement [funded by] Keighley, game world premiers
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If Vegas were a touch closer to Toronto I would have loved to witness this first hand, because I think this has great potential now that cable television no longer has a hand in advertising to muck things up.
My question is with regards to when you say this event is 'a celebration of the medium in light of recent events' (mobile makes it difficult to go back, find and quote your exact words). How will you be addressing these events? I can understand it's meant to be a joyful occasion meant to bring people's attention back to what we care about, which should be video games, but to be frank doxxing and death threats against personalities alongside SWATting on Twitch and other streaming services against fellow players would need one helluva rug to be swept under. Sure, our medium is meant to be evolving into something more mature, but this is a very extreme transition that I feel should not be the case.
I mean, on the one hand it would be ballsy to bring out Anita Sarkeesian et al. if only for a fraction of the show, but the Pandora's Box it would open on your new baby leads me to believe it very unlikely to happen.
Thanks. Definitely been thinking about this a lot. Not sure I have the answer quite yet, but it's something I am pondering. Certainly open to suggestions.
Honestly I have no idea. Have to get through 2014 first!
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Voted on my worldwide media in most categories, there are also a few fan categories too. Will share more about this next week.
toddhunter
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Looking forward to the always difficult "Halo, Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, Titanfall" Action-Adventure choice.
grandjedi6
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So it'll air on Wii U and Reggie is on the advisory council but Nintendo isn't one of the backers? I'm taking it that NoJ couldn't be convinced then.
Nice looking forward too hear more
What beverage and snack should I indulge myself in while watching the show?
Is Kojima already there?
ashecitism
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Well, Valve certainly won't get awards since they haven't shipped a game this year, which leaves the other two. So, you're saying there's a chance for B ?
Kojima is on the advisory board.
Not sure what you mean, Nintendo/Reggie is on the advisory board just like Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam.
It's clear Geoff has been displeased with how the last editions of VGA and VGX turned out. He has been trying to change it without success. Maybe it's an issue with Spike, somehow. And this is his way of trying with complete creative freedom to do whatever he wants, alongside with people inside the industry, not from TV business.
I don't know if these questions has already been asked Geoff, so apologies if they have but here I go: Last year, the documentary clip about the doctor and the body-builder taking part in the Donkey Kong tournament was probably one of the few highlights of a weak VGX award show. Will we see a similar feature during the Game Awards this year? Also, will you be hosting it in addition to producing it, or will you be taking a backseat in favour of someone else?
EDIT: Also I forgot to ask; I assume this'll be streamed internationally, as it always has been (EU-Ireland)?
EDIT: Also I forgot to ask; I assume this'll be streamed internationally, as it always has been (EU-Ireland)?
Well, Valve certainly won't get awards since they haven't shipped a game this year, which leaves the other two. So, you're saying there's a chance for B ?
Nah, I think they're there because they're sort of like a platform vendor and they intend to run a sale on the games getting awards.
It's not impossible they reveal a game. They usually prefer Game Informer though.
GreyOcelot
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i just wanted to co-sign the idea presented earlier of troy baker co-hosting and/or doing music at the show
funkystudent
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I am not sure why this got a chuckle out of me.
wapplew
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Let the show be a celebration of game developers hardwork, please don't let world premier stole the spotlight.
Give us more behind the scene, make people behind these games the star of the show.
Also, categorize the awards better, have awards like best level design, most creative mechanic etc.
Stop giving genre or platform awards, the show need fewer but meaningful awards.
Give us more behind the scene, make people behind these games the star of the show.
Also, categorize the awards better, have awards like best level design, most creative mechanic etc.
Stop giving genre or platform awards, the show need fewer but meaningful awards.
Mix Master
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the heads of the big 3 are going to be in the same room? watching just for that.
Well as far as Advisory boards go for the actual format and workings, this is looking far and away as the more superior foundation for gaming focused awards. Comparing this to the previous VGX Advisory board, it seems fairly substantial a change - http://www.spike.com/vgx/advisory-council
I really hope it proves to be something that is truly a celebration of gaming from all angles than the absolute abomination that VGX displayed
I really hope it proves to be something that is truly a celebration of gaming from all angles than the absolute abomination that VGX displayed
If they nail this, I mean really do this justice, I could see this becoming quite well-respected. It certainly seems to stand more of a chance than the VGAs or VGX, given it's going for a clean-slate, and the fact it's funded by the pubs helps, provided there is impartiality of course.
If it's not absolutely first class though, I'm not sure all those pubs will be up for funding again next year.
If it's not absolutely first class though, I'm not sure all those pubs will be up for funding again next year.
Yes full global stream.
That Vice story/package was cool. Definitely looking to see what we can do with short films inside the show, we will see where we get with that.
I don't think I'll be hosting the show, still figuring that out.
I've been talking with Troy about some stuff, let's see what comes together.
Quick question - Will the event be re-watchable at a later time or re-aired? For us in the UK and Europe, it is a bit on the late side
One of my other biggest concerns, and this has been expressed by others, is that there is a level of class that this event needs to have. That it doesn't insult the viewer and cater to the lowest common dominator that are only tuning in for the music acts and crude and outright insulting jokes. Sadly I think that is what the VGAs end up being regardless of what it was intended on being at first. Perhaps because there will be no cable advertising interference this won't happen but I think the concern should be expressed.
Many want the games industry it to be viewed as important and respectable as any other industry but representations of it have to hold themselves to a certain standard. By treating such an event like this as another trade show (E3 ala the Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Not Ubisoft, etc.) or high profile award show (BAFTA, Oscars) and less like the MTV movie/music awards and certainly no where near what the VGA's devolved into. That might include possibly boring some people and educating them on various fronts so they have a appreciation of what goes into the games they enjoy or possibly just toss aside without a care. Addressing some problems within the industry and praising the good that is being done.
This might be asking to much. However with this being a fresh start it's at least an opportunity to walk in this direction. It's your baby and I know you have a vision of what you want it to be. These are just some concerns I and I'm sure others have as well.
That doesn't mean there isn't fun to be had and jokes to tell. However that this is being done to represent and to celebrate a billion dollar industry who's customers and fans range from children to grandparents, across a wide spectrum of economic classes and cultures should be remembered.
Many want the games industry it to be viewed as important and respectable as any other industry but representations of it have to hold themselves to a certain standard. By treating such an event like this as another trade show (E3 ala the Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Not Ubisoft, etc.) or high profile award show (BAFTA, Oscars) and less like the MTV movie/music awards and certainly no where near what the VGA's devolved into. That might include possibly boring some people and educating them on various fronts so they have a appreciation of what goes into the games they enjoy or possibly just toss aside without a care. Addressing some problems within the industry and praising the good that is being done.
This might be asking to much. However with this being a fresh start it's at least an opportunity to walk in this direction. It's your baby and I know you have a vision of what you want it to be. These are just some concerns I and I'm sure others have as well.
That doesn't mean there isn't fun to be had and jokes to tell. However that this is being done to represent and to celebrate a billion dollar industry who's customers and fans range from children to grandparents, across a wide spectrum of economic classes and cultures should be remembered.
Excellent note, I am going to print it out and show it to people working on the show.
I think a good inspiration is the show about The Last of Us they had a few months ago and Geoff produced it. I know it can't be compared to a show about awards and reveals, but I mean how it was handled professionally (with some jokes in the middle, but that didn't hurt the overall presentation). This should be about the devs having a great time after a year of hard work to deliver what they want, get to say whatever they want if they win awards and, for reveals, make them feel like it's also their moment.
But also addressing issues that have been happening in the industry and delivering a message to help improve it is a good idea. In fact, I'd say it's the perfect opportunity for it. Don't let it pass. Let this be a show that can also say the industry can do a better job with diversity and inclusiveness.
But also addressing issues that have been happening in the industry and delivering a message to help improve it is a good idea. In fact, I'd say it's the perfect opportunity for it. Don't let it pass. Let this be a show that can also say the industry can do a better job with diversity and inclusiveness.
I'll keep those same thoughts running in the back of my head, and if anything does spring to mind I'll send it your way. Regardless, I'm confident that with a project as bold and ambitious as this, you'll find a way to address them tactfully. It's not just to prove ourselves to the world, but to prove to ourselves that we are above what we've done.
Gabriel_Logan
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You should at least co-host or spend sometime on stage.
yurinka
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I need to see there Aisha Tyler cosplayed as Doritos Popess. And fueled by Mountain Dew. Please.
Please allow pets in the event. Who knows, maybe Yoshida wants to bring his catbird or something
Steam is also streaming the event, like PSN and XBL.
The part in VGA (or VGX?) with Gustavo Santolaria performing TLOU theme was great.
Great news.
Please allow pets in the event. Who knows, maybe Yoshida wants to bring his catbird or something
Wasn't that in the The Last of Us show I referred to?
ashecitism
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I appreciate that. It's tough to produce the show and also appear on camera.
ViewtifulJC
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Good luck with the organization Geoff, we're all expecting big things out of it!
Give this man a cookie!
A show closer to E3/Gamscom keynotes are much more down my alleys.
Maybe some side-interview could still work in a comfy-er enviroment like last year's.
Give this man a cookie!
A show closer to E3/Gamscom keynotes are much more down my alleys.
Maybe some side-interview could still work in a comfy-er enviroment like last year's.
The Xtortionist
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Sorry if I missed it, but are any details about what the live experience might involve? I live in Vegas and am considering attending.
Not so much think, as desperately want it to be.
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