The highly anticipated Game Awards recently unveiled their esports nominations, stirring up excitement and anticipation among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
One of the most hotly contested categories, Player of The Year, features top talents from various games vying for the prestigious title. Among the contenders are renowned figures such as Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeouk from T1 representing League of Legends, alongside Zheng 'Chovy' Zhi Hong from Gen.G.
Adding a twist to the mix is the unexpected nomination of Aleksib, the captain of NAVI, whose leadership prowess steered his team to victory in the Major and numerous other triumphs. Despite his solid track record, his statistical performance falls below the average, a common trait among in-game leaders in CS2. The esports community is abuzz with debates on standout performers, with the spotlight shared among ZywOo, donk, and m0NESY.
Meanwhile, in the realm of Dota 2, Neta '33' Shapira, the offlaner for Team Liquid, made history by clinching The International title for the second time with distinct team rosters. Not only did he exhibit exceptional gameplay, but he also guided his team to victory as their captain in the journey to securing the TI13 trophy. On a different note, the Valorant community celebrated ZmjjKK's triumph in the Valorant Champions, marking a significant milestone as the first Chinese player to achieve this feat.
Aside from the individual accolades, other exciting categories at the Game Awards Esports segment include the Best Game and Best Team of 2024, promising a riveting showcase of talent and competition.
