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The Game Awards (Dec 5): VGAs replacement [funded by] Keighley, game world premiers
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BloodMoney
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would be a great platform for R* to announce GTAV expansion packs...... or
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Not sure if this is where you were going with this, but I would definitely suggest recognizing and/or acknowledging YouTubers and Twitch streamers in some way, perhaps both individually and as a collective. They seem to be having more and more of an influence on gaming culture and aren't often recognized for it, in my opinion.
Branching off from that, since others have been throwing out names of people they'd like to host, I'd like to throw out a list of people that I'd like to see play some role (not necessarily host):
Industry veterans like Tim Schaffer, Warren Spector, Kojima, Kamiya, etc.
Press members like Jim Sterling, Kyle Bossman, Geoff Keighly *wink wink*
YouTubers like Jaimin from PBS Game/Show and Mike from PBS Idea Channel, Felicia Day, Will Wheton, etc.
"Celebrities" (that actually share a love of gaming) like Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien, Zelda Williams, etc.
I don't want this to turn into a post just listing people (which it pretty much has) so I'll stop there, but I guess what I'm really getting at is that I'd really like it to be an all-encompassing event, welcoming and acknowledging people from all facets of the industry.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
How can three console makers "pair up?"
I like the VGAs because they usually consist of some good reveals. It'll be tough to watch without Joel this year, though.
krypt0nian
Banned
Take back the night, Keighley!
Death Metalist
Member
Stiler
Member
I'm interested if this will be an actual AWARD show (IE the Oscars/Emmy style).
If it's just another VGA type of show with random non-video game "Celebs" who look like they are bored out of their mind and have no interest in gamin and product placement galore, mainly a show used as promotions, then no, I have zero interest in it.
If it's just another VGA type of show with random non-video game "Celebs" who look like they are bored out of their mind and have no interest in gamin and product placement galore, mainly a show used as promotions, then no, I have zero interest in it.
Yes, what do the advisory panel actually advise on? An awards ceremony is useless if the votes come from people with a vested interest. Has anyone seen the 'selecting a new pirate king' scene from POTC? It would be like that.
Tye The Czar
Member
Never again. First one was good. Second one drove credibility into the ground after attacking Anita Sarkeesian.
I don't know if this is how you meant, but I really love games that feature a lot of user generated content and it is in my opinion an area where a lot of pure love for gaming shines through. May it be through PC mods, Minecraft, Project Spark, LittleBigPlanet or others. The common denominator is that a lot of work goes into creating some amazing stuff, mostly without any financial gain whatsoever, or recognition for that matter. Therefore I think it would be cool if you before the show had some kind of competition where creators get one-two days to create something along a certain theme. The winner(s) of this competition could then be awarded during the show and be given a small spotlight for something that otherwise mostly goes unnoticed.
On that same note, I think that besides industry veterans, youtube celebrities, press people etc. getting attention, it would also be really cool if some of the faceless people working on mega-games could get some love. Perhaps have a small talk with someone who animated the pedestrians in GTA V, or maybe with someone who created some small but vital algorithm for the nemesis system in Shadow of Mordor, or why not someone who is responsible for graffiting warning messages and tips to players in one of many games. Simply shine some light on the less famous people who make all the blockbuster games we all love, hate and love to hate.
With all that said, best of luck with the show. I really hope that you can create something special this year.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Wait, Keighley is funding this? O_O
HellBlazer
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Lol
FunkyPajamas
Member
Woah, Geoff is funding this thing? Very bold strategy, I have a lot of hope for this now.
As far as user content goes, I don't know if this is what you'd be looking for, but the Video Game Pianist is spectacular
Oh and Matt Lees of course
As far as user content goes, I don't know if this is what you'd be looking for, but the Video Game Pianist is spectacular
Oh and Matt Lees of course
Geoff, doing this from your own pocket and asking advice on your own from the Big 4 (Sony, Nintendo, MS and Valve), that's brave and big.
I'll watch the show, I wanna see it and enjoy it, I know you got a lot of problems with VGA/X because of Spike but now you have the freedom to make this new show they way you like it.
We're counting on you to make this award show big Geoff!.
I'll watch the show, I wanna see it and enjoy it, I know you got a lot of problems with VGA/X because of Spike but now you have the freedom to make this new show they way you like it.
We're counting on you to make this award show big Geoff!.
Wow, out of pocket. Geoff is the guy we wish we could all be if we had enough pull in the industry.
I was wondering how much involvement, if any at all, Gametrailers will have in the awards show. In the past since the awards show was backed by Spike and Viacom there was more of a tie-in with Gametrailers, but now that the awards show is your baby I was wondering if Gametrailers had any more influence or work on the show than other websites?
I was wondering how much involvement, if any at all, Gametrailers will have in the awards show. In the past since the awards show was backed by Spike and Viacom there was more of a tie-in with Gametrailers, but now that the awards show is your baby I was wondering if Gametrailers had any more influence or work on the show than other websites?
FantasticMrFoxdie
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uncleniccius
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People hate on Geoff but he is a legend IMO.
He loves the industry, this is further evidence of that. I hope he makes a return on this investment, as he has some serious balls to do this.
He loves the industry, this is further evidence of that. I hope he makes a return on this investment, as he has some serious balls to do this.
So you want content related to games (ie not playable mods) correct? Awww yesss. And the GIF of the year goes to...
Does this include sponsored content? There are a lot of cool YouTube vids which are also promo tie ins (the Corridor Digital Shadow of Mordor live action short comes to mind), but I'm not sure if they would be eligible if it's also sponsored promotional material.
Geoff's post could use some more attention, maybe a member could make a thread for it for suggestions?
I liked him since I saw him defend Mass Effect on Fox News
TheExecutive
Member
About time the industry gets together on something. You would have thought this would have happened a long time ago to promote the industry as a whole
Wait Geoff is funding this?
Raonak
Banned
Wow, really surprised Keighley is funding this, I was pretty indifferent to him before, but now I can't help but like him, it shows that he cares about this industry.
I hope this succeeds, hopefully this means that we won't have suits and network execs fucking it up.
The PS4 stream isn't gonna be region locked or anything right? Like EU can watch it?
I hope this succeeds, hopefully this means that we won't have suits and network execs fucking it up.
The PS4 stream isn't gonna be region locked or anything right? Like EU can watch it?
BlackBuzzard
Banned
Mad respect for you Geoff. We make fun of you at times, but you are real passionate about games, really hope this is a success like TLOU 1 night live.
DoctorFling
Member
Try and get Yahtzee to host, could be funny as heck
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Hey Geoff, to better parallel it with award shows like the Oscars, I have a few suggestions for game design categories in addition to the usual genre categories:
"Best Director" (Rather than Best Studio)
"Best Voice Actor"
"Best Voice Actress"
"Best Unique Gameplay"
"Best Writing/Story"
"Best Graphics"
"Best Art Direction"
"Best Soundtrack"
"Best Director" (Rather than Best Studio)
"Best Voice Actor"
"Best Voice Actress"
"Best Unique Gameplay"
"Best Writing/Story"
"Best Graphics"
"Best Art Direction"
"Best Soundtrack"
Zeyphersan
Banned
He's personally funding this?
I said goddamn
I said goddamn
Thanks for clearing that up, I always thought it was but so many seemed convinced otherwise for some reason.
Best wishes with your show, hope it goes well for you.
The other categories are interesting, but I don't think "Best Director" makes a lot of sense. I know you're thinking of Kamiya, Kojima etc. but in most cases, there are multiple people involved in the creative process when it comes to videogames, and it seems a bit disrespectful to just focus on just one guy. "Best Studio" is fine.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Geoff has some goddamn massive cojones. I will definitely tune in. I hope it's a resounding success.
JB-the-Hunter
Member
There are also multiple people involved in the creative process of movies. That's what the other categories are for. Game directors deserve recognition for the same reason that film directors get recognition.
I agree.
Allthough, being independent opens up different opportunities and creating the show that Geoff wants, especially after last years VGX was seen as both hit and miss within the community.
He got alot of experience as presenter over the last years and had alot of shows, I believe he knows what he's doing and hope that it works out.
lol
I'll be watching this. Sounds like they'll have some pretty big reveals with that sort of backing
I hope it brings some additional respectability and charm to gaming culture.
The Shogun
Banned
Hey Geoff, met you briefly in Anaheim
GameStop Conference
I really hope so. I don't want to see it become so sort of churlish fanboy platform bickering contest. The more agnostic and open this is to everything including mobile gaming, handhelds, f2p etc etc etc regardless of platform, the better.
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