gayming awards 2024 date announced-clears your calendar

The Gayming Awards 2024, celebrating the best in LGBTQ gaming, will take place on June 25 during Pride Month. This year’s event will spotlight top games from 2023 with strong LGBTQ themes, and will honor Jeremy Crawford, lead designer of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, with the Gayming Icon 2024 award. Nominees include standout titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In addition, the awards will induct five LGBTQ streamers into the Streamer Rising Star Class, and honor Bailey McCann, Bethany "Indyburgh" Pyles, and other significant contributors in esports. This year's event can be streamed on IGN as part of their Summer of Gaming celebration.

Nominees for the Game of the Year Award at the Gayming Awards 2024 include Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Thirsty Suitors, Spider-Man 2, and Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.

Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, has been a major hit in the gaming community. Known for its intricate storytelling, deep character development, and robust gameplay mechanics, BG3 continues to receive widespread acclaim. The game allows players to form complex relationships and engage in significant choices, making it a noteworthy contender in the LGBTQ gaming landscape for its inclusive narratives and diverse character representation.