Game Awards: Do They Matter?

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  In this episode, Shannon, Jaja, James and special guest; Brandon Smith, aret talking  about the impact of gaming awards on the industry. They delve into the impact of indie games on the industry, the role of community in gaming, and the ongoing debate about what makes a game worthy of Game of the Year. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of gaming and the importance of recognizing both indie and AAA titles. They also delve into the complexities of live service games and their recognition in gaming awards. They discuss the evolving nature of these games, the biases that influence award nominations, and the impact of social media personalities on public perception. The conversation also touches on the significance of recency bias, the role of modding in gaming, and the future of gaming awards, particularly in recognizing indie games and innovative titles. Finally, they share their predictions for upcoming awards and reflect on the importance of acknowledging the hard work of developers in the gaming industry. Chapters  00:00-Welcome and Introductions 01:47-Gaming Updates and Recommendations 03:43-Anime and Manga Discussions 09:22-Game Awards and Their Impact 18:32-The Role of Community in Gaming 27:39-Indie Games vs. AAA Titles 37:19-Final Thoughts on Game of the Year 54:20-The Evolution of Live Service Games 58:16-The Role of Awards in Gaming 59:19-Bias in Game Awards 01:06:25-The Influence of Social Media on Gaming Awards 01:11:27-Recency Bias in Game Nominations 01:20:06-The Impact of Modding on Gaming Awards 01:22:34-The Future of Gaming Awards     Subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spoitfy or your podcast app of choice!    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: [email protected] Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3