The date of the prestigious Game Awards 2023 is getting closer. Gamers across the world will be keenly watching the ceremony, hoping their favorite games snag some awards. Aside from awards, the event also showcases new games and is filled with major announcements. The most anticipated moments in the TGA is finding out who will take home the prestigious Game of the Year title. Except this time, there’s another thing to look forward to. A returnee from last year’s awards.

The event is bound to present gameplay of many upcoming titles, along with a grand orchestra for some musical delight. To add a cherry to the cake, a viral sensation from last year’s ceremony is confirmed to return this year. And it is none other than the ‘Flute Guy’, who mesmerized fans last year with his standout performance. 

The Flute Guy will grace his presence in The Game Awards 2023

In a recent tweet, Geoff Keighley confirmed the viral performer from last year will also perform in The Game Awards 2023. Pedro Eustache dubbed the ‘Flute Guy’ by fans, enchanted fans last year with his passionate performance. In a message to fans on X, Eustache said, “Hi! Flute Guy here. Here’s a secret – They called me back for Game Awards this year!”

For the uninitiated, during last year’s The Game Awards Orchestra, many fans praised the performance of Pedro Eustache with his flute. He presented an extremely lively and animated performance, leading to fans on the internet showering him with love.

He talked about this passion for music, when he told Verge, “I come from a generation in which my video games are me playing my instruments and playing music deep into my craft. I might be the only dinosaur in the whole history of humanity that doesn’t play video games.”

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Pedro Eustache will be performing alongside Grammy Award-winning composer Lorne Balfe in The Game Awards 2023. When the news of his return broke out, many fans rushed to celebrate it. They are continuously commenting on their support and wondering how will he top his performance from last year.

Netizens are elated to hear about the Flute Guy’s return

The announcement has piqued the interest of fans. A fan even hoped Pedro Eustache would get his own camera. 

Another fan expressed happiness over the joint performance of Eustache and Balfe, claiming both of them are musical legends. Meanwhile one fan has labelled him as the “Flute God.”

But on the other hand, many netizens have used this opportunity to state Xenoblade 3 Future Redeemed did not get any nominations. One of the tunes he played last year was of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Later in an interview, he told Verge, “I found out that the original instrument from the game is a shinobue, and I have two of them! Next time, I’m going to play this Japanese shinobue. I beg forgiveness for all the Xenoblade gamers. I will do them honor next time.”

The overall consensus of the netizens is favorable towards the return of the Flute Guy. Do you think Flute Guy will be able to create another viral moment during The Game Awards 2023? Let us know in the comments section below.

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