The Game Awards have just announced the nominations for this year’s ceremony, taking place on 12 December in Los Angeles. This is a close competition, but my money is on Shadow of the Erdtree for the grand prize, because that game is especially beloved by game critics – although I’d be delighted if Astro Bot wins. And, of course, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is up for a best mobile game award. But if you find the Game Awards far too commercial, a new awards show is debuting this year. The Indie Game Awards will celebrate the “creativity, innovation and passion” of gaming’s smaller-scale developers, and the nominees have just been announced.
