Gamescom Cancels Best Nintendo Game Award for 2024
Aug 19, 2024 7:05 PMNintendo has announced it will not participate in gamescom 2024, which has led to the cancellation of the "Best Nintendo Switch Game" award. Due to a lack of submissions, the event organizers deemed it insufficient to warrant the award this year, marking the first time since the Switch's launch in 2017 that the console will not have its own category. This follows Nintendo's earlier announcement about skipping the event entirely. The absence of this award coincides with rumors about a potential successor to the Switch, commonly referred to as the 'Switch 2,' with no new hardware expected before April 2025. Given that last year's award went to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the cancellation is characterized by a significant shift in Nintendo's presence in major gaming events.
Why won’t there be a Best Nintendo Switch Game award at gamescom 2024?The Best Nintendo Switch Game award was canceled due to too few submissions received by the event organizers, leading them to determine that holding the category was unwarranted.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the notable first-party titles that Nintendo is working on for 2024. The game follows the beloved Zelda franchise, which has a rich history dating back to 1986. Players explore vast worlds, solve puzzles, and engage in combat, making it a staple in gaming culture. With the anticipation surrounding Nintendo's upcoming projects, fans are excited yet disappointed by the company's reduced visibility at major gaming events like gamescom this year.
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N3rdo commented on: 2024-08-19 21:06:04
It's wild to see Nintendo skipping out on gamescom 2024 and leaving their fans hanging without a Best Switch Game award for the first time This definitely raises some eyebrows about the future of the Switch and what they’ve got cooking for the next console—let's hope the hype is worth the wait
Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-08-19 21:00:04
It's wild to see Nintendo backing away from major events like gamescom, especially when they've been a staple since the Switch debuted. The buzz around potential new hardware makes this shift even more intriguing—are they gearing up for something big, or just taking a breather
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-08-19 20:54:02
It's wild to see Nintendo sit out gamescom 2024, especially with how integral the Switch has been to the gaming landscape since its launch. It makes me wonder what big surprises they've got cooking behind the scenes, especially with the rumored 'Switch 2' on the horizon
