The Game Awards 2023 "Baldurs Gate 3"

The Game Award for Game of the Year is an award presented annually by The Game Awards.

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It is given to a video game judged to deliver the best experience across creative and technical fields

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The award is traditionally accepted by the game's directors or studio executives

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The process begins with over 100 video game publications and websites, which collectively name six games as nominees

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After the nominees are selected, the winner is chosen by a combined vote between the jury (90 percent) and public voting (10 percent).

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