News Summary

• The initiative began in 2020 as a recognition of individuals across the industry “who represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future of video games,” but some members now say they believe the Future Class is something of an empty gesture, a way to draw in sponsorships..
• Even though it is supposed to celebrate games, it seems like The Game Awards are not really interested in game workers.”Developers who were either not given stage time or who were rushed offstage have chosen to share their would-be speeches on IGN and X..
• “There is still time to address us.”On December 10, the Sunday after the awards, Keighley reached out to members requesting a video call in the coming week; those present say they were asked not to discuss the conversation publicly..
• Meanwhile, gamemakers such as Game Awards favorite Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding) were given ample time to discuss new projects with Hollywood darlings like Jordan Peele.This is generally how The Game Awards go..
• Onstage at this year’s Game Awards, the host, who is also the event’s creator and producer, took an in-person and online audience through hours of trailers, announcements, celebrity appearances, and awards..
• Is it the so-called Oscars of gaming, or is it a press conference dressed up in a tux?Throughout this year’s show, awards were rattled off like auction items, with little time for developers to take the stage..