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We Don't Need a Video Game Oscars, Yet

Paul Tassi, Contributor writes - "An Oscar-winning movie. An Emmy-winning TV show. A ______-winning video game.

It’s something that’s obvious to anyone who views video games as the third pillar of popular culture alongside films and television programs, we simply don’t have an equivalent awards show. Despite the rise in popularity of the medium, with gaming gathering fans across all demographic categories, we haven’t seen a rise of singular show meant to honor the best and brightest of the industry."

Genki4833d ago

Nor do we need one for cinema, either. Not enough movies get a fair shake at a nomination, let alone securing the award itself. The Oscars is little more than an elaborate dog & pony show; far too many of the movies that "win" awards are memorable anyway.

Linsolv4833d ago

Other shows are a bit fairer. I'm told the BAFTAs tend to actually give most films a pretty fair shake.

Oscars, though, never nominate anything that wasn't already nominated at the Golden Globes--ironically, an award show that nobody cares about.

WeAreLegion4833d ago

Many consider the DICE awards to be the Oscars of gaming. It is a very formal affair. It's a shame Chris Hardwick hosted this year. Ugh...

Steadyhndz4833d ago

I never understood how the hell his face became the face of video games in main stream media (sort of)...

abzdine4833d ago (Edited 4833d ago )

video games are better than cinema if you ask me. imagine a 10 hour movie you will get bored as hell while a 10 hour games is too short.
i was more touched by Heavy Rain than any other movie i have seen.

Steadyhndz4833d ago

The main problem with this general idea is that cinema is heavily appreciated to the general public. Where as Video Games have gotten the attention of millions alone in America...but when it comes to the mainstream media...they don't cover much on Video Games except for when politics blames video games on violence.

-Shawshank Redemption
-Pulp Fiction (Some games come close, but not enough)
-Silence of the Lambs
-Every decent Pixar movie
-There Will Be Blood
-Gangs of New York

I listed the movies above to give a list of movies that give so much emotion to us in heart and mind. I've found more emotional power from these movies, than any video game I've ever played. Just a thought I wanted to put in

WeAreLegion4833d ago

Apparently, you've never played Shadow of the Colossus or Heavy Rain.

Max-Zorin4832d ago

Fights would break out at a video game Oscars.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio22d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing22d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9222d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit22d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing22d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9222d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA23d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay22d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos22d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7222d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator22d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum22d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z22d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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