Forward of the nominees being revealed for ‘The Sport Awards’ this yr, it appears there’s some debate on-line in regards to the new eligibility guidelines.
In keeping with the FAQ on the official web site, “enlargement packs, new recreation seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters” at the moment are eligible to be nominated throughout “all classes”. This additionally elements in if the jury deems it “worthy of a nomination” and in addition considers the general “newness” of the content material, worth and worth.
“The Sport Awards goals to acknowledge the perfect inventive and technical work annually, regardless of the format of that content material’s launch. Enlargement packs, new recreation seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters are eligible in all classes, if the jury deems the brand new inventive and technical work to be worthy of a nomination. Elements reminiscent of the novelty of the content material and its worth/worth ought to be considered.”
A lot of the commentary on-line appears to be referencing Elden Ring’s enlargement which arrived in June. Another feedback have additionally famous how if this was in place prior to now, expansions for video games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 may have probably been within the working for sure awards.
The Sport Awards creator and host Geoff Keighley has introduced the nominees for 2024 might be introduced tomorrow on 18th November. This yr additionally occurs to mark the tenth anniversary of the occasion.