While the year is coming to a close, The Game Awards are about to start. As an annual event held at the end of the year, this special presentation features many new announcements for upcoming games. In addition, it honors some of the top titles of the year based on a number of categories, such as Game of the Year and Best Narrative. With so many announcements coming out of The Game Awards, it’s no wonder that many gamers tune in to follow the proceedings.
Along with the many reveals and awards at the event, a number of talented people are needed to run the festivities. Unsurprisingly, Geoff Keighley is returning to host the event. However, many presenters make appearances during the show as well. Recently, fans learned about one special guest that would be showing up on stage.
The Game Awards have made several big announcements in preparation for the big night. Among the reveals was that former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime would be returning to the show. This news came via a recent tweet from Geoff Keighley. In the message, the host of the event explained that Reggie would be appearing as a presenter. “It wouldn’t be The Game Awards without him!” he said.
This news is obviously exciting for Nintendo fans, given his famous run as the president of Nintendo of America. However, while he might be associated with Nintendo due to his time working with the company, he has branched out following his retirement in 2019. Recently, Reggie hosted a panel that discussed the history of Xbox with several influential executives from the company. Furthermore, he has already appeared in The Game Awards multiple times following his departure from Nintendo.
Besides Reggie, another influential person was announced as a presenter for The Game Awards. Recently, it was revealed that Simu Liu, the star of Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, was scheduled to appear during the event. While many fans might not associate the Marvel actor with the video game industry, he grew up playing Halo on Xbox. In addition, numerous famous actors and actresses have been presenters at previous shows, such as Tom Holland and Brie Larson.
It will be interesting to see what other news is revealed before The Games Awards. With many announcements to be made and awards to be given out, it should be an exciting time for fans of the gaming industry. Fortunately, gamers don’t have long to wait for the event, as it is scheduled to begin on December 9.