13 Biggest WTF Moments From Gamescom 2019
9. The Weird Awards Show Aspect
The Opening Night show had plenty going for it, with high production values and a quick pace keeping things interesting. Unfortunately, the haphazard awards sprinkled throughout were a major misstep.
Several developers received awards for their upcoming games, yet the context or purpose was never truly clarified. What were the criteria for winning? How could it be 'best of the show' if the convention was just starting? And why shoehorn it in at random intervals of what was meant to be a gameplay showcase?
Although it was wonderful to see Media Molecule get some deserved love for their Early Access release of Dreams, most audience members were likely too busy scratching their heads to appreciate it.