The show was viewed by over 45 million streams, the most in its history to date, with 7.5 million concurrent viewers at its peak. Reviews for the ceremony were mixed, with praise for announcements but criticism directed at the decreasing focus on awards. Death Stranding 's nominations prompted allegations of impropriety due to Keighley's friendship with game director Hideo Kojima Keighley clarified he does not partake in voting. Several new games were revealed during the show, including Bravely Default II, Godfall, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X as the successor to the Xbox One. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was awarded Game of the Year. In association with the event, a virtual games festival was held online, allowing free demos to be played through Steam over a 48-hour period.ĭeath Stranding received ten nominations, the most of any Game Awards to date, while Disco Elysium tied for the highest-awarded game in the show's history with four wins.
The show featured musical performances from Chvrches, Grimes, and Green Day, and presentations from celebrity guests including Stephen Curry, Vin Diesel, Norman Reedus, and Michelle Rodriguez. The event was live streamed across more than 50 digital platforms it was the first to broadcast live in India and was simulcast in 53 movie theaters across the United States.
The preshow ceremony was hosted by Sydnee Goodman.
The event was produced and hosted by Geoff Keighley, creator and producer of The Game Awards, and was held to an invited audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on December 12, 2019. The Game Awards 2019 was an award show that honored the best video games of 2019.
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