With the year drawing to a close, The Game Awards 2023 has highlighted and showcased some of the best games the industry has to offer. As gaming continues to grow, it has birthed other forms of entertainment and media, which The Game Awards recognizes with awards like Content Creator of the Year and Best Esports Team. Though there were some notable snubs like Hogwarts Legacy, the ceremony reflected the greater tides of the industry, drawing attention to releases that made the biggest impact and moved the medium forward.