The Game Awards 2018: 9 Rumours & Leaks That Must Happen

In previous years, the Game Awards had been something of a cringe-inducing car wreck. Much of the old shows' runtime would be dedicated to pandering segments or guests that would only end up playing up the worst gaming stereotypes, culminating in things like Madden 2004 sweeping multiple awards. It was like an out-of-touch dad trying to "connect" without putting in a lot of effort.

Thankfully, over the course of several years, The Game Awards has improved significantly, particularly once it became a streamed event, rather than being aired on Spike TV. The subject matter of the show became far less commercially-driven and instead focused on what was important: games.

Not only were the selected nominees more appropriate and fitting, but the event became a great opportunity for publishers to show off trailers for anticipated projects. Outside of events like E3, the Game Awards has served as a prime marketing opportunity due to a high viewer count that's only continued to increase.

And if the latest rumours regarding the upcoming Game Awards is representative of anything, it's that this year is a can't-miss event.

An impending reveal from Bioware, Obsidian's latest title getting a teaser trailer, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

It's difficult ignoring just how much of a disaster Fallout 76 has been. Ripping off fans who bought the $200 Collector's Edition, a flat-out broken launch state, and a playing experience that never rises above its flaws. However, this isn't something that'll be brushed under the rug as it's Bethesda's (supposed) biggest project ever. Well, right now, all that can be done is a whole lot of damage control and some kind of light at the end of the buggy, unfinished tunnel.

While they start dishing out some canvas bags, Bethesda can also start dishing out details on what content they're bringing to their new multiplayer juggernaut. After all, the sheer vacancy of the game's current offered content would indicate (hopefully) that Bethesda Games Studios intends on adding in new plot threads and components over time, treating 76 like the 'service' they stated it would be.

Like No Man's Sky at launch, FO76 is a barren game that offers little more than fetch quests and weak moment-to-moment gameplay. NMS has turned things around immensely thanks to free massive content updates, and Bethesda better have something similar planned. If they don't, proceedings will only get worse for the once universally-loved studio.