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Here’s how to watch the 2020 Game Awards as it happens [live stream]

Here’s how to watch this year’s GOTY announcement.

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We’re hours away from one of the biggest events in the gaming industry: The Game Awards. You don’t want to miss it.

Remember that we got the first good look at the Xbox Series X at last year’s event, and other big gaming announcements have happened at the Game Awards in years passed.

Who knows what might be announced at this year’s event. Here’s how to watch the 2020 Game Awards as the panel of judges decide on the Game of the Year (GOTY).

Game Awards 2020: What you need to know

We’ve had a pretty crappy year, so what better way to finish it all off than with announcing 2020’s Game of the Year. This year’s event is special as there won’t be any attendees.

Yep, like every other major event this year, the Game Awards 2020 will be held online. However, we have a bunch of “world exclusives” and performances to look forward to this year.

Apart from the actual awards ceremony, we will also get a glimpse at some of the upcoming games. Some are confirmed, but the organisers have a few surprises up their sleeve as well.

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Date and time

The Game Awards pre-show starts 15:30 PST (Pacific Standard Time) on Thursday 10 December, which is 1:30 SAST (South African Standard Time) on Friday, 11 December 2020.

That would be 18:30 EST (Eastern Standard Time) or 17:30 Central Time (CT) in the United States. Alternatively, it would be 00:30 British Summer Time (BST) on Friday.

If you’re based in India, get ready for a 5:00 ISD. China, set your alarm for 7:30 CST (Chinese Standard Time), while viewers from Japan can tune in from 8:30 Japan Standard Time (JST).

Those in Australia will need to be ready at 10:30 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). New Zealanders, that’s 12:30 NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time). Enjoy!

Watch: Game Awards 2020 live

We’ve included the YouTube live stream in this article. However, you can also watch the 2020 Game Awards on TwitchTwitterFacebook Live, Steam or through Oculus Venues.

The event will be hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley. Presenters include Captain Marvel actor Brie Larson, Wonder Woman star Gal Godot, and Spider-Man actor Tom Holland.

The Last of Us voice actors Troy Baker and Nolan North (who’s also in the latest Iron Man game) as well as Swedish Chef from The Muppets will also be there, along with Tenet director, Christopher Nolan.

The full list of nominees can be viewed here.

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