To be selected, viewers were asked to send an email explaining why The Game Awards or gaming means so much to them. The Post was invited to one of these calls, and can confirm that they were orderly, polite conversations. Probably the most distinctive aspect of The Game Awards is that its also a vehicle for announcements. Keighley is keen on interactivity as a core pillar of The Game Awards, and he’s worked with publishers in the past to offer free playable demos and discounts for award winners. Despite problems relating to the pandemic ailing the world, Keighley said 2020 proved to be a banner year for gaming’s reputation.

Source: Washington Post December 10, 2020 20:15 UTC