Baldur's Gate 3 has received yet another Game of the Year distinction, this time from the Gayming Awards
The recipients of this year's Gayming Awards have been announced, with Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 earning multiple honors.
This popular RPG won Game of the Year and the Gayming Magazine Readers' Award. Shadowheart, a character from the game, was celebrated as the best LGBTQ+ character, contributing to its trio of wins.
Jeremy Crawford from Wizards of the Coast was honored as the Gayming Icon for his contributions towards the LGBTQ community in Dungeons and Dragons.
Additionally, Outerloop Games' Thirsty Suitors secured two accolades: Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and Authentic Representation.
The winners were unveiled today during a livestream that was part of IGN's Summer of Gaming.
Below is the complete list of winners:
- Authentic Representation: Thirsty Suitors (Outerloop Games)
- Industry Diversity: Latinx In Gaming
- Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game: Thirsty Suitors (Outerloop Games)
- Best LGBTQ+ Character: Shadowheart, Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
- LGBTQ+ Streamer of the Year: SpringSims
- LGBTQ+ Streamer Rising Star Class of 2024: Devoglaer, PearlTeese, SimplyAretha, Sinarynn, Sukar Baba
- Best LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports: Emma 'Emzii' Rose
- LGBTQ+ Geek Entertainment Moment of the Year: The Last of Us: Long, Long Time (HBO)
- Gayming Icon: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast
- Gayming Magazine Readers' Award: Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
- Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
