Go Global
By Fang Jingyi
The Game Awards (TGA) 2024 recently announced its nominees, and China’s first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, produced by the Hangzhou-based Chinese studio Game Science, has received four nominations.
The game has been nominated for Game of the Year at the 2024 TGA, alongside other nominees such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The winner will be decided through a combined vote by the jury (90%) and public voting (10%).
In addition to Game of the Year, Black Myth: Wukong has also received nominations for Best Game Direction, Best Action Game, and Best Art Direction.
Black Myth: Wukong was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on Aug 20, 2024, and sold 20 million units in its first month. The explosive success of the game has led many netizens to believe that this phenomenal title marks the beginning of a new era for AAA games in China. Not only has it pushed the boundaries of the Chinese gaming industry, but it has also offered global players a fresh perspective on exploring and appreciating Chinese culture.
As an annual awards ceremony, TGA celebrates outstanding achievements in the video game industry, uniting creators, developers, and fans to showcase the talent and innovation driving the gaming world forward. The event is produced and hosted by gaming journalist Geoff Keighley, who spent over a decade working on its predecessor, the Spike Video Game Awards.
This year’s TGA will take place on Dec 12 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with public voting closing one day before the ceremony.