2023 just keeps getting better. The video gaming industry has continued to grow over time with huge games and incredibly powerful consoles. And it’s safe to say this year has been nothing short of special. Now, as we head into the final month of the year, gamers will want a perfect ending to the year which would be fitting, no doubt. And that brings us to arguably the most eventful week of the whole year.
Looking back at the exciting events that have unfolded throughout the year, it’s easy to understand why this year has been such a big deal for gamers. Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Counter-Strike 2, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, well the list goes on. And if this isn’t enough, the world is 2 days away from the first official trailer of GTA 6. That said, gamers need to brace themselves for a massive week ahead.
Everything happening this week: GTA 6, Fortnite, TGA, and more!
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There’s no denying the fact that every time players think they’ve seen it all, the industry proves everyone wrong. Now that we’re in December, it’s time to kick off the week which will see us end the year with a bang! Here are the top events in the next week you cannot afford to miss out.
Fortnite Battle Royale Underground
Besides some exciting new releases, the gamers have also enjoyed reminiscing about some iconic memories from the past. For this special achievement, Epic Games has to be given the most of the credit with its super hit OG Chapter 4. The ‘homecoming season’ marked the return of many veterans to the Battle Royale resulting in Fortnite recording its lifetime peak in six years! However, with such a great chapter 4, the stakes were high with the fifth one.
As the trailer dropped for Chapter 5 Season 1, Battle Royale fans couldn’t have been more invested in what the game has to offer now. From some revolutionary innovations to top-tier collaborations like Peter Griffin from Family Guy, the Fortnite Underground looks more promising than ever.
Currently, the Battle Royale is facing downtime and is expected to be back as Chapter 5 Season 1 is expected to go live by December 3, 6 am ET.
GTA 6 Trailer
The hype built around GTA 6 is unmatchable. Even before Rockstar Games had officially confirmed December for the first official glimpse of GTA 6, the game has been subject to plenty of speculations and the infamous leaks. And finally, after over 10 years since GTA V released, Rockstar Games finally confirmed a trailer launch date for the game.
Surely, it will all be worth it when Rockstar Games releases the trailer on December 5, 9 am ET. The X (formerly Twitter) post announcing the trailer date became the most liked gaming tweet. So there’s reason to believe the trailer will break the internet. So this week, we will not only get the first official GTA 6 trailer but also a new record for most liked trailer.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 1
The first season of the newest Call of Duty game is being introduced by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. There will be three all-new 6v6 multiplayer maps: Meat, Greece and Rio.
For those interested in 2v2, Gunfight will be back. And that too with a new map, Training Facility. Further, there’s the All or Nothing multiplayer modes, a new Dark Aether Rift in Modern Warfare Zombies, and more. Urzikstan is also making its way to Warzone.
On December 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC) will release their first seasons.
The Game Awards 2023
For a year that gave so many titles to celebrate, The Game Awards 2023 has been a major point of discussion. Before the jury officially released the nominees for GOTY, the race to the crown seemed heavily crowded. Even after the release of nominations, fans have felt a lot of games couldn’t get their fair shot to glory.
While that debate might go on for days, the excitement around TGA is surreal, as the competition is expected to be tougher than ever.
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And with TGA, naturally everyone wants to know which game will take home the prestigious Game of the Year. While games like Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield missed out on making the list, here are the nominations:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
The Game Awards 2023 will be held on December 7, Thursday at 4:30 pm PT.
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So, which event are you looking forward to the most?
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