The 10 Biggest Game Awards Controversies

VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson

The Game Awards is a huge celebration of gaming, but it's seen its fair share of controversies. Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we're taking a look at various moments in Game Awards history that caused more than just commotion. Our list of the biggest Game Wards controversies includes The Meaning of "Indie," The ABK Non-Address, the 2020 Game of the Year, The Fighting Game Fiasco of 2022, and more!

  • #10: The Fighting Game Fiasco of 2022
  • #9: An RPG Kerfuffle
  • #8: Hydrobot: Taking it to the Next Level
  • #7: The ABK Non-Address
  • #6: The Exclusion of Remakes & Remasters
  • #5: Geoff Keighley, Keeper of Time
  • #4: ame of the Year
  • #3: The Absence of Security
  • #2: The Meaning of "Indie"
  • #1: The Voting Jury

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