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| name = Gamers' Choice Awards |
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| awarded_for = Excellence in [[video game]]s |
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| venue = [[The Fonda Theatre]], [[Hollywood]], [[California]]<ref name="verge_0">{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/gamers-choice-awards-lawsuit-1203089901/ |title=How Gamers' Choice Awards Failed to Live Up to the Hype, Ended in Potential Lawsuit |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=2018-12-14 |website=Variety |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216021236/https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/gamers-choice-awards-lawsuit-1203089901/ |archive-date=2018-12-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> |
| venue = [[The Fonda Theatre]], [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]]<ref name="verge_0">{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/gamers-choice-awards-lawsuit-1203089901/ |title=How Gamers' Choice Awards Failed to Live Up to the Hype, Ended in Potential Lawsuit |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=2018-12-14 |website=Variety |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216021236/https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/gamers-choice-awards-lawsuit-1203089901/ |archive-date=2018-12-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> |
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| sponsor = [[CBS]] |
| sponsor = [[CBS]] |
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| date = {{start date|2018|12|09}} |
| date = {{start date|2018|12|09}} |
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| country = [[United States]] |
| country = [[United States]] |
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| host = [[Carrie Keagan]] and Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham{{ |
| host = [[Carrie Keagan]] and [[Marcus Graham (shoutcaster)|Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham]]{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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| year2 = 2018 |
| year2 = 2018 |
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| most_awards = ''[[Fortnite]]'' (5) |
| most_awards = ''[[Fortnite]]'' (5) |
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| network = [[CBS]] |
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The '''Gamers' Choice Awards''' was an award show that honored the [[video game industry]] in [[2018 in video gaming|2018]]. It was held on December 3, 2018 and broadcast on December 9, 2018 on [[CBS]].<ref name="gameawards_0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamerschoice.tv/index.aspx |title=2018 Gamers' Choice Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215021229/https://gamerschoice.tv/ |archive-date=2018-12-15 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref> It was the first gaming and |
The '''Gamers' Choice Awards''' was an award show that honored the [[video game industry]] in [[2018 in video gaming|2018]]. It was held on December 3, 2018 and broadcast on December 9, 2018 on [[CBS]].<ref name="gameawards_0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamerschoice.tv/index.aspx |title=2018 Gamers' Choice Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215021229/https://gamerschoice.tv/ |archive-date=2018-12-15 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref> It was the first gaming and Esports awards show to be televised on a [[broadcast network]].<ref name="cnet_0"/> |
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== Event == |
== Event == |
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⚫ | The idea for the show came from Michael Burg, executive producer for the [[Teen Choice Awards]].<ref name="escapist_0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/2018/11/27/voting-for-the-gamers-choice-awards-closes-today/ |title=Vote for the Gamers' Choice Awards |last=Nelson |first=Samantha |date=2018-11-27 |website=Escapist Magazine |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216023150/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/2018/11/27/voting-for-the-gamers-choice-awards-closes-today/ |archive-date=2018-12-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref name="pcgaming_0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/2018-gamers-choice-awards-voting-is-now-open/ |title=2018 Gamers' Choice Awards voting is now open |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=2018-11-19 |website=PC Gamer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220022019/https://www.pcgamer.com/2018-gamers-choice-awards-voting-is-now-open/ |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref><ref name="verge_0"/> Victor Borachuk along with his company JupiterReturn, left the project prior to the show's airing.<ref name="verge_0" /> |
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⚫ | The idea for the show came from Michael Burg |
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The awards were based on fan voting<ref name="cnet_0"/> and online public voting was held beginning November 17, 2018 to decide the winners.<ref name="escapist_0" /><ref name="pcgaming_0" /> Two previews shows were held on November 17 and November 18, 2018 and aired on CBS.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/17/1653339/0/en/First-Ever-Network-Televised-Gamers-Choice-Awards-Announces-Nominees.html |title=First-Ever Network Televised Gamers' Choice Awards Announces Nominees |last=Awards |first=Gamers' Choice |date=2018-11-17 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220015133/https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/17/1653339/0/en/First-Ever-Network-Televised-Gamers-Choice-Awards-Announces-Nominees.html |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> The initial shows were nomination shows prior to the main show on December 9.<ref name="verge_0" /> |
The awards were based on fan voting<ref name="cnet_0"/> and online public voting was held beginning November 17, 2018 to decide the winners.<ref name="escapist_0" /><ref name="pcgaming_0" /> Two previews shows were held on November 17 and November 18, 2018 and aired on CBS.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/17/1653339/0/en/First-Ever-Network-Televised-Gamers-Choice-Awards-Announces-Nominees.html |title=First-Ever Network Televised Gamers' Choice Awards Announces Nominees |last=Awards |first=Gamers' Choice |date=2018-11-17 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220015133/https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/17/1653339/0/en/First-Ever-Network-Televised-Gamers-Choice-Awards-Announces-Nominees.html |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> The initial shows were nomination shows prior to the main show on December 9.<ref name="verge_0" /> |
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The award show was held on December 3, 2018 at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, California]]. [[KISS (band)|KISS]] performed followed by a tribute to [[Stan Lee]].<ref name="deadline_0">{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/ninja-takes-home-three-honors-in-gamers-choice-awards-on-cbs-1202516811/ |title=Ninja Takes Home Three Honors In Gamers Choice Awards On CBS |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=2018-12-09 |website=Deadline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216023034/https://deadline.com/2018/12/ninja-takes-home-three-honors-in-gamers-choice-awards-on-cbs-1202516811/ |archive-date=2018-12-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> The competition featured 150 nominees in 22 categories.<ref name="verge_0" /> |
The award show was held on December 3, 2018 at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, California]]. [[KISS (band)|KISS]] performed followed by a tribute to [[Stan Lee]].<ref name="deadline_0">{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/ninja-takes-home-three-honors-in-gamers-choice-awards-on-cbs-1202516811/ |title=Ninja Takes Home Three Honors In Gamers Choice Awards On CBS |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=2018-12-09 |website=Deadline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216023034/https://deadline.com/2018/12/ninja-takes-home-three-honors-in-gamers-choice-awards-on-cbs-1202516811/ |archive-date=2018-12-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> The competition featured 150 nominees in 22 categories.<ref name="verge_0" /> |
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The show premiered on CBS on December 9, 2018 |
The show premiered on CBS on December 9, 2018.<ref name="newswire_0">{{Cite web |url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/03/1661178/0/en/KISS-Opens-First-Ever-Gamers-Choice-Awards.html |title=KISS Opens First Ever Gamers' Choice Awards |last=Awards |first=Gamers' Choice |date=2018-12-03 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219184654/https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/03/1661178/0/en/KISS-Opens-First-Ever-Gamers-Choice-Awards.html |archive-date=2018-12-19 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-19}}</ref> Winners included [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]] who was awarded Fan Favorite Esports Player of the Year, Fan Favorite Gamer Moment, and the 2018 Super Nova Honor.<ref name="deadline_0"/> Other winners included [[TimTheTatman]] and [[Pokimane]] who were named Streamers of the Year. [[Fortnite]] led the award shows with five fan favorite awards.<ref name="deadline_0"/> Additional winners included [[Terry Crews]] for Fan Favorite Celebrity Gamer and [[Snoop Dogg]] for Fan Favorite Music Artist Gamer.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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== Winners and nominees == |
== Winners and nominees == |
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** [[Kratos (God of War)|Kratos]] — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
** [[Kratos (God of War)|Kratos]] — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
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** [[Lara Croft]] — ''[[Shadow of the Tomb Raider]]'' |
** [[Lara Croft]] — ''[[Shadow of the Tomb Raider]]'' |
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** Leo Caruso — ''[[A Way Out (video game)|A Way Out]]'' |
** Leo Caruso — ''[[A Way Out (video game)|A Way Out]]'' |
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** Connor — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
** Connor — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
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** Alexios and Kassandra — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
** [[Alexios and Kassandra]] — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
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* '''[[Christopher Judge]] as [[Kratos (God of War)|Kratos]]''' — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
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** [[Bryan Dechart]] as Connor — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
** [[Bryan Dechart]] as Connor — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
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** [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Markus — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
** [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Markus — ''[[Detroit: Become Human]]'' |
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** [[Yuri Lowenthal]] as [[ |
** [[Yuri Lowenthal]] as [[Peter Parker (Insomniac Games character)|Peter Parker/Spider-Man]] — ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' |
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** [[Jeremy Davies]] as [[Baldur]] — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
** [[Jeremy Davies]] as [[Baldur]] — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
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** [[Greg Bryk]] as Joseph Seed — ''[[Far Cry 5]]'' |
** [[Greg Bryk]] as [[Joseph Seed]] — ''[[Far Cry 5]]'' |
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** Michael Antonakos as Alexios — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
** Michael Antonakos as Alexios — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
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** [[Danielle Bisutti]] as Freya — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
** [[Danielle Bisutti]] as Freya — ''[[God of War (2018 video game)|God of War]]'' |
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** [[Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] as [[Mary Jane Watson]] — ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' |
** [[Laura Bailey (voice actress)|Laura Bailey]] as [[Mary Jane Watson]] — ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' |
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** [[Tara Platt]] as Yuri Watanabe — ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' |
** [[Tara Platt]] as [[Yuri Watanabe]] — ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'' |
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** Melissanthi Mahut as Kassandra — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
** Melissanthi Mahut as Kassandra — ''[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]'' |
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* '''[[Ninja (streamer)#Career|Ninja plays]] with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]''' |
* '''[[Ninja (streamer)#Career|Ninja plays]] with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]''' |
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** The_Happy_Hob beats the ''[[Dark Souls]]'' trilogy without taking a single hit |
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** ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]'' has the biggest opening weekend of any entertainment property |
** ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]'' has the biggest opening weekend of any entertainment property |
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** [[Dr DisRespect]] hits a $100 [[headshot]] |
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* '''TimTheTatman''' |
* '''[[TimTheTatman]]''' |
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** [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]] — Tyler Blevins |
** [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]] — Tyler Blevins |
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** [[Shroud (video game player)|Shroud]] — Michael Grzesiek |
** [[Shroud (video game player)|Shroud]] — Michael Grzesiek |
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** [[Lirik (video game player)|Lirik]] — Saqib Zahid |
** [[Lirik (video game player)|Lirik]] — Saqib Zahid |
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** Dr Lupo |
** Dr Lupo |
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** TFUE |
** [[TFUE]] |
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* '''[[Pokimane]]''' — Imane Anys |
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* '''[[Cloud9]] wins [[ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018|Boston Major]] |
* '''[[Cloud9]] wins [[ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018|Boston Major]]''' |
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** [[Cloud9]]'s [[2018 League of Legends World Championship|League of Legends Worlds]] Run |
** [[Cloud9]]'s [[2018 League of Legends World Championship|League of Legends Worlds]] Run |
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** [[OG (esports)|OG]] wins [[The International 2018]] |
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* '''[[SonicFox]]''' |
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** [[Kazunoko]] |
** [[Kazunoko (gamer)|Kazunoko]] |
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** [[NYChrisG]] |
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** Moke |
** Moke |
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** Michael "Yipes" Mendoza |
** Michael "Yipes" Mendoza |
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* '''[[MonteCristo|Monte]] and Doa'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-takes-home-a-few-accolades-at-cbs-gamers-choice-awards |title=Overwatch takes home a few accolades at CBS' Gamers' Choice Awards |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2018-12-10 |website=Dot Esports |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220015436/https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-takes-home-a-few-accolades-at-cbs-gamers-choice-awards |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> |
* '''[[MonteCristo|Monte]] and [[Doa (commentator)|Doa]]'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-takes-home-a-few-accolades-at-cbs-gamers-choice-awards |title=Overwatch takes home a few accolades at CBS' Gamers' Choice Awards |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=2018-12-10 |website=Dot Esports |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220015436/https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-takes-home-a-few-accolades-at-cbs-gamers-choice-awards |archive-date=2018-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> |
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** [[Artosis]] and [[Nick Plott|Tasteless]] |
** [[Artosis]] and [[Nick Plott|Tasteless]] |
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** Scar and Toph |
** Scar and Toph |
Latest revision as of 08:30, 24 August 2024
Gamers' Choice Awards | |
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Awarded for | Excellence in video games |
Sponsored by | CBS |
Date | December 9, 2018 |
Venue | The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, California[1] |
Country | United States |
Hosted by | Carrie Keagan and Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham[citation needed] |
Last awarded | 2018 |
Highlights | |
Most awards | Fortnite (5) |
Most nominations | God of War (7) |
Fan Favorite Game | Fortnite |
Website | gamerschoice |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | CBS |
The Gamers' Choice Awards was an award show that honored the video game industry in 2018. It was held on December 3, 2018 and broadcast on December 9, 2018 on CBS.[2] It was the first gaming and Esports awards show to be televised on a broadcast network.[3]
Event
[edit]The idea for the show came from Michael Burg, executive producer for the Teen Choice Awards.[4][5][1] Victor Borachuk along with his company JupiterReturn, left the project prior to the show's airing.[1]
The awards were based on fan voting[3] and online public voting was held beginning November 17, 2018 to decide the winners.[4][5] Two previews shows were held on November 17 and November 18, 2018 and aired on CBS.[6] The initial shows were nomination shows prior to the main show on December 9.[1]
The award show was held on December 3, 2018 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. KISS performed followed by a tribute to Stan Lee.[7] The competition featured 150 nominees in 22 categories.[1]
The show premiered on CBS on December 9, 2018.[8] Winners included Ninja who was awarded Fan Favorite Esports Player of the Year, Fan Favorite Gamer Moment, and the 2018 Super Nova Honor.[7] Other winners included TimTheTatman and Pokimane who were named Streamers of the Year. Fortnite led the award shows with five fan favorite awards.[7] Additional winners included Terry Crews for Fan Favorite Celebrity Gamer and Snoop Dogg for Fan Favorite Music Artist Gamer.[citation needed]
Winners and nominees
[edit]Video games
[edit]Titles in bold won in their respective category.[3][2][4]
Esports and celebrities
[edit]Fan Favorite Male Gamer/Streamer | Fan Favorite Female Gamer/Streamer | Fan Favorite Esports Player |
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Favorite Celebrity Gamer (Musician) | Favorite Celebrity Gamer (Athlete) | Favorite Celebrity Gamer (Actor) |
Fan Favorite Esports Team | Fan Favorite Esports Moment | Fan Favorite Esports Host |
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Fan Favorite Esports Event of the Year | Fan Favorite Esports League Format | Fan Favorite Collegiate Esports Team |
Fan Favorite Esports Player (League of Legends) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (Dota 2) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (Super Smash Bros Melee) |
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Fan Favorite Esports Player (Dragon Ball FighterZ) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (Overwatch) |
Fan Favorite Esports Player (Rocket League) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (Fortnite) | Fan Favorite Esports Player (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) |
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Fan Favorite Esports Caster | Fan Favorite Esports Caster Duo | Favorite Streaming Service |
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Other
[edit]Fan Favorite Gaming Device | Fan Favorite Gaming Convention |
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Notes
[edit]- ^ In official Gamers' Choice Awards press releases, this award is listed. However, no nominations for this category were published by the Gamers' Choice Awards.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Crecente, Brian (2018-12-14). "How Gamers' Choice Awards Failed to Live Up to the Hype, Ended in Potential Lawsuit". Variety. Archived from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ a b "2018 Gamers' Choice Awards". Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
- ^ a b c Sorrentino, Mike. "2018 Gamers' Choice Awards: All the winners". CNET. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-15.
- ^ a b c d e Nelson, Samantha (2018-11-27). "Vote for the Gamers' Choice Awards". Escapist Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ a b Chalk, Andy (2018-11-19). "2018 Gamers' Choice Awards voting is now open". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ^ Awards, Gamers' Choice (2018-11-17). "First-Ever Network Televised Gamers' Choice Awards Announces Nominees". GlobeNewswire News Room. Archived from the original on 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ^ a b c Haring, Bruce (2018-12-09). "Ninja Takes Home Three Honors In Gamers Choice Awards On CBS". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ Awards, Gamers' Choice (2018-12-03). "KISS Opens First Ever Gamers' Choice Awards". GlobeNewswire News Room. Archived from the original on 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
- ^ Carpenter, Nicole (2018-12-10). "Overwatch takes home a few accolades at CBS' Gamers' Choice Awards". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2018-12-20.