How to Watch The Game Awards 2023

The Game Awards will air on December 7.
The Game Awards will air on December 7. / The Game Awards

The Game Awards acknowledges the creative and technical feats of talented video game developers. Millions of viewers tune in to see the year's best titles get the recognition they deserve. The Game Awards 2023 is approaching quickly. Many would like to know how they can watch the show.  

How to Watch The Game Awards 2023

Viewers can watch The Game Awards for free on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT / 12:30 A+1 GMT. They just need to tune into the show on a platform.

Here are all the platforms that will show The Game Awards:

  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • X
  • Facebook Live
  • Steam
  • IGN
  • Gamespot
  • TikTok Live
  • Instagram Live
  • Kick

Specific airtimes are:

  • Los Angeles - Dec. 7 at 4:30 PM
  • New York - Dec. 7 at 7:30 PM
  • Brazil - Dec. 7 at 9:30 PM
  • London - Dec. 8 at 12:30 AM
  • India - Dec. 8 at 6:00 AM
  • China - Dec. 8 at 8:30 AM
  • Tokyo - Dec. 8 at 9:30 AM
  • Australia - Dec. 8 at 11:30 AM

Use this time zone converter to determine when the show will air in your area.

How to Vote in The Game Awards

Users must sign up for The Game Awards website via X, Twitch, Facebook, or Google before voting. Then, they can visit the nominees page and click the “Start Voting” or “View all Categories” button. 

People can vote in any of the 31 categories below:

  • Game of the Year
  • Best Game Direction
  • Best Narrative
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Score and Music
  • Best Audio Design
  • Best Performance
  • Innovation in Accessibility
  • Games for Impact
  • Best Ongoing
  • Best Community Support
  • Best Independent Game
  • Best Debut Indie Game
  • Best Mobile Game
  • Best VR/AR
  • Best Action Game
  • Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Best RPG
  • Best Fighting 
  • Best Family
  • Best Sim/Strategy
  • Best Sports/Racing
  • Best Multiplayer
  • Best Adaptation
  • Most Anticipated Game
  • Content Creator of the Year
  • Best Esports Game
  • Best Esports Athlete
  • Best Esports Team
  • Best Esports Coach
  • Best Esports Event

Voters can change their choices by clicking “Close” on the “Keep Voting” pop-up and making another selection. 

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