[London, December 5th, 2023] The renowned instant messaging app, imo, has forged a collaboration with The Game Awards (TGA), solidifying its position as one of TGA's Global Distribution Partners for the worldwide broadcast of the ceremony. Scheduled for December 8, 2023, at 12:30 am (GMT), imo is poised to livestream the entire TGA 2023 event.
TGA stands as an annual accolade, recognizing the achievements of the video gaming industry. It converges game players, developers, and prominent figures from popular culture to celebrate and elevate gaming as the most challenging, immersive, and inspiring form of entertainment. The TGA advisory board, comprised of top game publishers and platforms, guides this prestigious event, with five thousand fans, special guests, and industry insiders slated to attend The Game Awards 2023.
Historically, TGA ceremonies have been graced by renowned personalities, including Gal Gadot, Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Vin Diesel, Al Pacino, Jason Schwartzman, Jack Black, Margot Robbie, and Tom Holland.
Featuring 31 award categories such as Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, Innovation in Accessibility, and many more, TGA 2023 boasts an impressive array of nominations. The Game of the Year nominees for 2023 include Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The coveted Game of the Year Award will honor the game that delivers the absolute best experience across all technical and creative facets.
imo users can seamlessly access the live stream by clicking on the dedicated banner in the 'Story' section on the homepage and in the Voice Room. The immersive three-hour ceremony promises imo users a front-row seat to this world-class event.
Mehran Kabir, Business Director at imo Messenger, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We feel honored and thrilled to become The Game Award’s Global Distribution Partner and bring the exciting event to our community. We are continuously striving to enhance our services and introduce new, exciting features for our community."
Geoff Keighley, CEO, Host, The Game Awards, commented, “We are continuously trying to reach a broader range of audiences; thus, we feel thrilled to bring imo and its users into our community. We always intended that people treat gaming as an inspiring, immersive, and challenging form of entertainment.”
In addition to imo, several other prominent social media platforms have also become Global Distribution Partners for The Game Awards 2023, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, X, IGM, Steam, and TikTok.