The Game Awards 2022 Breaks Multiple Records; Show Trended #1 Worldwide
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On March 18th, 2022, this year’s Game Awards made history. The show shined a spotlight on the remarkable success of the gaming industry and was undoubtedly one of the biggest events of the year.
In a time where virtual events proved to be the only way to maintain socially distanced engagements, this was a moment to be celebrated. The Game Awards were hosted both digital-only and live on YouTube and other platforms around the world.
The host of the event, Geoff Keighley, worked closely with the teams at Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation to host the show and put together a line up of award categories, celebrity presenters, and exclusive game reveals as well as awesome performances.
The viewership numbers rose to unprecedented heights, with over 25.2 million people tuning in on various platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. The show was trending on Twitter for hours and was the #1 trending topic on YouTube throughout the show.
In addition, the show had incredible numbers for peak viewers, a combined 3.6 million viewers across all platforms. A record number of viewers this year was expected, given the influx of more people playing video games due to the pandemic, yet this exceeded all expectations.
The Game Awards also included a special surprise announcement of a film adaptation of Gears of War 2, focused on a special Guardian and light-bulb moment feature. Another great announcement was the return of Mass Effect 4, one of the most highly praised franchises in the gaming industry.
The success of the show brought to light the power of video games as a means of entertainment and connection for millions of people all over the world. In an age where it is seen as just a distraction, this event saw the gaming industry being celebrated as an art form.
The Game Awards 2022 has set an example in the industry and is surely the beginning of a new era in gaming. This has marked the shift to a new era in gaming — one of collaboration, fun, and celebration.
