The Game Awards is an annual occasion the place the distinctive exhausting work and dedication of a whole bunch of builders are ostensibly acknowledged on the grandest stage that the online game trade has. But it additionally serves because the place the place the way forward for the trade is teased, with trailers showcasing what’s in retailer for the following few months and years. To make all of it occur, there are commercials performed between trailers and awards, whereas mainstream celebrities seem to attempt to herald eyes from past our nook of the leisure panorama.The Game Awards is an thrilling occasion that has additionally been criticized for the steadiness it strikes between all these goals and items of the present. 2023’s occasion, particularly, has drawn criticism for the dearth of time that builders got to speak when accepting awards on stage, in addition to the truth that many builders, video games, and groups’ achievements have been quickly cycled by means of as interstitial moments. Meanwhile, movie star visitors had prolonged intervals of time to meander their means by means of incidental and unimportant chatter at their leisure.The Game Awards is an occasion that takes place at a scale that no different yearly gaming awards present can match. In some ways, it is also the primary of its kind–an Oscars-inspired ceremony within the gaming house. Mistakes are going to occur. The finest we will hope for is that those that manage it see the responses and tackle them accordingly, because it has finished previously.Nevertheless, 2023’s present was a 12 months by which builders have been slighted and plenty of did not get to have their time within the highlight. As a solution to rectify this, nonetheless, GameSpot determined to achieve out to each winner at The Game Awards and provides them a chance to say their piece. Our associates at IGN have additionally finished this, and though most of the responses are the identical, we predict it is nonetheless essential to publish them as a present of assist to those who make the video games we love, together with a number of hundred Baldur’s Gate 3 builders at Larian who’ve shared their ideas.When contacting these groups, we inspired them to hunt out contributions from anybody and everybody that labored on the sport and should have one thing they wish to say. Below you will discover the responses we obtained.Best Independent Game: Sea of Stars, Sabotage StudiosThank you a lot. I’ve been outspoken all through growth that Sea of Stars is a recreation that is extremely private to me. It can be exhausting to place into phrases how a lot it implies that the crew allowed me to share this imaginative and prescient after which poured themselves into it to such an extent. That is one thing I’ll always remember. We are all so fortunate to do what we love, and I attempt to preserve that reminder shut every single day that I’ve the privilege to make video games.Like many productions, it has been a really difficult and fulfilling journey. Everyone from the crew at Sabotage has poured in an unbelievable quantity of coronary heart and soul on this little world we created, and it’s a actual delight to see everybody that gathered to have fun it. Shoutout to our companions Du Coup Animation for his or her wonderful job on the cinematics, and to Kowloon Nights for believing in us from day one. And lastly, a giant heat hug to all our followers for his or her unbelievable assist for the reason that recreation was introduced. Thank you! — Thierry Boulanger, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Sabotage Studios and Game Director on Sea of StarsGames for Impact: Tchia, Awaceb/Kepler InteractiveThis has an particularly symbolic place in my coronary heart, as a result of the primary time we revealed Tchia was on this present, and again then we could not consider that a little bit piece of New Caledonian tradition was, for the primary time, being broadcast to tens of millions of individuals all over the world. We have been extremely proud then, and even prouder immediately.There are many individuals I’d prefer to thank:Thierry Boura and Marilou Lopez, for taking that leap of religion with me.My Awaceb household, for his or her belief and unbelievable expertise.Alexis Garavaryan, for one way or the other believing on this loopy challenge.Everyone at Kepler who I really like dearly.Greg Rice for noticing Tchia so early, and everybody at PlayStation.Thanks to the Game Awards for celebrating video games like ours, and congratulations to the opposite nominees who deserve this simply as a lot.And most significantly, I’d prefer to thank the entire inhabitants of New Caledonia for championing and embracing Tchia all alongside.This award isn’t just a celebration of what we made, it’s gas to maintain going, and to maintain telling tales which can be deeply ours, believing they’ll preserve resonating with all of you.Thank you, Merci, Oléti! — Phil Crifo, Creative Director at Awaceb and Game Director on TchiaBest Fighting Game: Street Fighter 6, CapcomIn a area of sturdy titles showing lately, we’re very grateful to be chosen Best Fighting Game. All the opposite nominated combating video games are wonderful and shine brilliantly. I want to categorical my honest gratitude to the gamers and to the members of the event crew who labored so exhausting to convey the following chapter of the Street Fighter collection to life. We won’t be complacent and can proceed to develop the sport and supply one of the best expertise doable to our followers. Thank you very a lot on your continued assist. — Takayuki Nakayama, Director, Street Fighter 6 ”Thank you very much for choosing Street Fighter 6 for Best Fighting Game. I was moved by the loud cheers in the theater when we won the award. I am filled with gratitude to the members of the development team who took on many challenges and to everyone who has played the game. We will continue to make Street Fighter 6 more exciting for players to enjoy, so please look forward to it!” — Shuhei Matsumoto, Producer, Street Fighter 6Best VR/AR Game: Resident Evil Village, CapcomIt’s such a privilege to be chosen as Best VR/AR recreation. From the solitude of the snowy mountains to the ornate fantastic thing about the citadel, and the intimidating immensity of Lady Dimitrescu, getting into the footwear of Ethan Winters and seeing the sport’s world from his perspective within the PSVR2 model of Resident Evil Village is a novel and unforgettable expertise. We enormously respect and thanks for all of the assist! – The Resident Evil Village Development TeamBest Community Support, Players’ Voice, Best Multiplayer Presented by Discord, Best RPG, Game of the Year — Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian StudiosFrom the very first recreation I coded on my ZX81 to immediately, the one factor I’ve by no means grown uninterested in is seeing gamers benefit from the video games I work on. The bit that modified is the quantity of individuals it is advisable make these video games. That’s why I rely myself very fortunate to be surrounded by such an extremely proficient crew who constantly shock me with their craft. It offers me nice confidence that I’ll have the ability to proceed seeing gamers benefit from the video games I work on. — Swen VinckeThanks to everybody who performed. If you joined us at launch, afterwards, or caught by means of 3 years of Early Access! — Julian AFor a very long time I assumed I’d should compromise loads when going into the video games trade. At Larian nonetheless, my job consists of considering of loopy concepts for the sport and conjuring them into actuality. The ‘Yes, and’ philosophy of BG3 is so distinctive. Team!! — Miquel SBiggest prize but for me is listening to folks speak in regards to the recreation and having the ability to say “you know, I’ve been part of it!” — Joe SWhen I used to be 15, I informed a pal “I want to study Computer Science to make videogames.” He remembered it to me just lately and it felt full circle. The reality it is with a third a part of a collection I’ve all the time beloved is the icing on the cake. — Sergi DI’m nonetheless amazed of what we now have completed collectively and the way a lot love the neighborhood has proven. [It’s] a reminder to myself about why I select recreation dev and what makes it so wonderful. — Adrià SThis was my first, delivered, challenge within the video video games trade. But, even after getting all these prizes, I nonetheless worth any remark from my associates greater than any GOTY. “I love this part of the game”, “This quest was so funny”, “I didn’t sleep one night because I was playing it.”. Those are my reward. — Roldán GPI all the time dreamt of giving again to the gaming neighborhood all that enjoyment I felt by means of the years enjoying RPGs. Thanks to Larian [I] now I really feel like I’ve, and I am unable to cease feeling I nonetheless have a lot extra to give–a literal dream come true. To gaming, to RPGs!!! — Martin MYears in the past, I might have by no means believed I might be working in the direction of making one of many biggest video games ever made. And now, each time I see folks having fun with it throughout, it appears like a dream come true! — Nadia BGame Dev has been a dream of mine since I used to be a child. I’m ceaselessly grateful for working together with such passionate folks and to household and associates which have supported me. Dreams come true. — Victor HI am blown away by your entire creativity, silliness and heartfelt moments. RPGs have been an enormous a part of me and I by no means imagined I’d sometime be part of them too. Cheers to this wonderful crew! You’ve all made this doable, thanks <3 — Anna GNever in my wildest goals did I think about that I'd be part of one thing as particular as Baldur's Gate 3. Being a part of this wonderful group of individuals fills me with satisfaction and pleasure! — Adrián CSuper happy with being a part of this humongous piece of atemporal artwork which is Baldur's Gate 3. And the crew…. rattling, what a crew! Really going to overlook it <3 — Edu RI've all the time dreamt of engaged on a recreation that will make folks completely satisfied like so many video games made me completely satisfied. Life objective achieved! — Pol JAI've seen every kind of individuals get hooked on BG3. Me, even not being a giant fan of CRPGs, have ended up contemplating BG3 as my favourite recreation. I really feel very proud to be a part of this. — Arnau FMy biggest ardour has all the time been video video games. In my wildest goals, I might have by no means imagined that the geeky child would sooner or later be a part of among the best video games in historical past and one of the best recreation of the 12 months 2023. Thank you, Larian, for this unbelievable alternative! — Alejandro AThat was fairly a experience. It's refreshing to see that there are nonetheless devoted avid gamers on this world who genuinely respect good video games. — Dmitrii NGoing into this trade, I used to be very afraid of my future. Larian singlehandedly dispelled my fears, allowed me to satisfy my childhood dream of creating video video games, and received me a GOTY beneath my belt. It's wonderful to be part of this TEAM! — Josep LWorking with these folks makes it very, very exhausting to be cynical. – Ruairí MThe actual reward is having the ability to play this recreation with the folks I really like. Except with my ferrets. They have not realized learn how to play a CRPG but. — Nico FI would not be right here with out the assist of many individuals, however I wish to thank particularly my dad and mom who trusted my late-night pc shenanigans earlier than beginning my profession, after which my superior spouse and daughter who unconditionally supported me whereas not taking the best life-decisions. But additionally to the various companions I had on this loopy journey: TEAM. — Tony CWhat an unbelievable expertise engaged on BG3! I really feel grateful to have been a part of such proficient and passionate crew, and to the gamers who've supported the sport and made it successful with inspiring ardour and enthusiasm. — César SWhat an journey! We have fought as a crew and have ended up creating a recreation that might be remembered for years. I'm very happy with the complete crew and the gamers who've trusted us. — Jorge FHBeing a part of Larian and BG3 has been superior. Thanks TEAM! — Juanjo GThank you for enjoying the sport and sharing all of your tales! Please preserve arising with all of the bizarre methods to unravel the quests and break the sport, and I promise it won't disappoint! *Harvard FTW! — VladimirA nicely deserved recognition for all these wonderful folks behind Baldur's Gate 3, their abilities and love mixed collectively made the sport price all of the rewards, and we're all proud and completely satisfied that there are such a lot of individuals who really feel the identical means! — Anna KI began gaming at 4 as a result of Super Mario and at 9 I made a decision to be a recreation developer due to Zelda. Being a part of the wonderful crew of BG3 and profitable a GOTY over each of them is an ASTONISHING expertise. This crew makes goals come true. — Marc VIt's unusual engaged on Baldur's Gate 3 every single day, after rising up enjoying the primary. To see the sport explode throughout all platforms, and actually resonate with gamers –it means an ideal deal to see it develop into profitable. — Lewis BThis is a type of uncommon tasks that actually make you're feeling happy with what you do. Working on BG3 has been an incredible expertise and the Larian crew is unquestionably AAA. Couldn't be happier! — David OThis recreation offers me pinch-me moments nearly every single day. Proud to go from fan to being a tiny a part of it and work alongside a few of the most passionate folks ever. What a recreation, what a neighborhood, what a crew!! — Lisa OkayBaldur's Gate 3 fulfilled a dream that was planted in me since my childhood. The pleasure of reaching the end line with this unbelievable crew is indescribable. — Di YAfter a lifetime of being a nerdy one and feeling loopy for caring this deeply about gaming, getting recognition from followers and associates lastly made my world make sense. Go be superior, all of you. — Kristijan L.Baldur's Gate 3 gave me a spot to channel my chaotic power into one thing constructive. It had nowhere else to go. — Michael DBG3 taught me when to commit and when to let go. But one of the best lesson was studying learn how to belong to one thing larger than myself. — Alek SI actually hoped the sport would join with others throughout the unknown; it feels pretty to see that connection develop into actual. — Sarah BFive years of labor on Baldur's Gate 3 appears like nothing anymore in comparison with the common play time most sink into it. Could not be extra proud! — Chris SBG3 means the redemption of my ardour for my job and a dream come true. I really feel it as maybe the top of my profession even when I do not know what the longer term holds for me however I'll proceed on this path. — LODWorking on BG3 is a childhood dream come true, and having the ability to share it with some many great folks is much more wonderful. — Joannie LBG1 and a couple of have been THE video games that woke up an artist in me and pushed me to the sport trade. Working on BG3 felt not identical to a dream, however future. I'm excited for the longer term! — Juliusz BWith Baldur's Gate 3, it has been such an honour to work on this wonderful collection. The response from the neighborhood has been unbelievable and makes all of the exhausting work worthwhile. Thank you to everybody who shared this journey with us. — John O'BSix years of dedication, man! We all poured our hearts and souls into this recreation. There was blood, sweat, and plenty of sleepless nights. But the result's greatness. Thanks for enjoying BG3, that is most rewarding. — Dom WLarian is the longest I've labored at an organization. There's an excellent motive for that. Truly an outstanding crew. — Brian NBefore becoming a member of Larian I had by no means had a job that has made me glow when speaking about it. Working with this wonderful crew has been like discovering my tribe and the sport is every thing I, as a participant, might have dreamed of. — Jack MThe finest award of all of them is attending to work alongside these sensible and inventive foolish billies every single day. — Monica BMy brother and I sunk hours into Baldur's Gate 2 once we have been youngsters. To have had the possibility to work on its sequel was already a dream come true. But to have it make such an influence is mind-blowing. I'm really honored by the response from the followers and happy with this crew for his or her ardour and drive. — Cody MI grew up on BG1 and a couple of, so engaged on BG3 has been a delight begin to end. But much more of a reward has been attending to spend a lot time round passionate and expert individuals who really care about what we're making collectively. — Ethan DJBaldur's Gate 3 is a dream come true for me! Making artwork that brings folks happiness is what recreation growth is all about. — Stan VIncredibly proud to have labored on BG3–[it]represents each an enormous private milestone for me, but additionally for the trade. I feel it reveals what the artwork kind could be when creativity and story are allowed to come back first and there isn't any group of fits to cease the bear intercourse. — Cathal HThere's no firm I'd moderately work for, and no recreation I'd moderately work on. I'm extremely grateful to be a part of this crew. And it is all made doable by–and finished for–my spouse and children. — Kieron OkayWorking on the sequel to my favourite recreation of all time is a lifelong dream come true. Seeing it go on to be so nicely obtained is a fully humbling expertise. Incredibly grateful to be a part of this team–what a experience it has been! — Christian BApplying for the job and leaving my homeland is likely one of the finest choices of my life. Thanks to my wonderful associates and the huge appreciation of the neighborhood who have been there on a regular basis alongside the way in which! — Olivier HThat my entry into the videogame trade was with this recreation… how within the hells did we make it. It's not possible for me to say how grateful I'm to have labored on it. Also ship extra Karlach cosplays and fanarts <3 — Borja VGI by no means anticipated BG3 to imply a lot to me or to finish up the place I did. I'm extremely proud to be a part of this crew with an actual love for video games. I additionally love enjoying BG3 and seeing the response of the chums I made by means of it. Neil's phrases have been on level, this recreation introduced folks collectively and gave them a voice. — Kayleigh dHWorking on BG3 with such an exquisite crew is a dream come true. BG1 and a couple of have been consolation to me in tough occasions (and impressed me to chase a job in video games). I'm so proud to have been part of 3 (and GOTY is surreal!), and I actually hope BG3 conjures up others to chase their goals. It's by no means too late! — Luke EI really feel like I received all of the awards simply by attending to work with this extremely passionate, humorous, and wild crew on my first challenge within the trade. Having so many fellow devs and the gaming neighborhood love BG3 simply as a lot as we do validates the exhausting work we put in ❤ — Ellen G"O, my sordid lords and ladies, I never doubted our gruesome triumph for a heart-pang. Lord Bhaal's dread muse blessed our knife-arms to carve the finest game of all time. He was waiting a hundred years for a sequel, and we did *not* disappoint." – Sceleritas Fel. — Baudelaire WThank you to everybody who supported us alongside the way in which, and to the players–without your assist we would not be right here! It's been a wild experience with one of the best folks. We'll miss you Jim. Sleep nicely ♥ — Sinéad BMaking an impactful recreation, working with unbelievable folks, profitable a ton of awards and all whereas having enjoyable with a crew that makes it really feel like we're a bunch of faculty associates simply hanging out – it means loads to me and I could not be extra proud and completely satisfied. T-T-T-TEAM! — Kris BWorking on Baldur's Gate 3 has refreshed my love for working within the video video games trade and has jogged my memory why I needed to pursue working in video games within the first place — Kristina WI'm so glad I made a last-minute artwork school portfolio x) Here's to chasing childhood goals, my supportive af family members, and to my unbelievable, witty, talent-oozing t-t-t-team! Thank you :') BG3 and GOTY for a primary job has been every thing ❤ — Krizsha PWhat a 12 months TEAM ! My first job, my first recreation, and my first GOTY ! Look mother, I did it–I do know it might have made you smile. Dad solely answered me together with his traditional thumbs up .. I miss you ♥ — Murat OThis 12 months has been essentially the most unbelievable fruits of an outstanding journey, I am unable to wait to see the place we go from here–t-t-t-t-TEAM! — Tom OkayThank you Kristen for all of your assist all through my profession, the layoff, and the transfer to Larian. All of my power, all of my bravery, and any virtues the crew sees from me spring from the love you present me every single day. Happy 12th anniversary! — Jason LThank you to everybody that is performed our recreation. Making video games that folks love and share that love with their family and friends is the dream. — Chad DI set to work with one of the best folks within the trade AND see Neil celebrated for the expertise that he's. What extra might a boy need? — Stephen RThank you for giving me this chance to work on this recreation with an incredible crew, and continually being surrounded with all of the love from the neighborhood. It's weird that it will be my first recreation credit score. What an achievement! — Patricia OkayTo my Father, skeptical about video games as a profession, proud anyway, I'm sorry you by no means received to see the success story. To my Mother, thanks for actually every thing. Play the sport already. — Simon HBG3 gave me an opportunity to be the chaotic gremlin I actually am. Thank you TEAM! And thanks Nana Juju for uplifting Auntie Ethel <3 — Rachel QA big thanks to my dad and mom, who gave me all of the assist I might ever ask for, and to Cris, for all the time staying shut after I transfer far-off. I'm a part of a dream crew of proficient and foolish fellow nerds, and this success could not be doable with out them. Team! — Hugo Bt-t-t-t-t-TEAM! — Graham RThis time final 12 months I didn't anticipate to be working at a recreation studio, nevermind engaged on a GOTY! It's nice to be part of all of it! — Dominick CTo Fiona, Tim, Mary, Úna and Oscar! I would not be right here with out you guys ❤️ — Daniel PThank you Swen for letting me work on this glorious challenge and all the assist. Thanks for the dinosaur land being within the game–no different studio would approve this shenanigan. Thanks crew Malaysia for his or her huge hospitality and my new household in Ireland for the welcome. Thanks to our neighborhood: YOU MADE THIS GAME what it's! — Nikita OkayThese awards are for everybody who performs our video games. You're the angels on our shoulders, and the devils whispering in our ears. You're our favorite villains, our closest companions, and our biggest heroes. Thanks to you, we get to inform extra tales. — Adam SI have lastly achieved my life lengthy dream: hang around with nerds, play DnD and make wonderful videogames. Glad to have discovered my folks at Larian <3 — Mathias VI'll all the time have a too-long checklist of great reminiscences to affiliate with Baldur's Gate 3: I received married, watched our great crew develop vastly in dimension and expertise, taught a goth elf learn how to swim, and might be ceaselessly related to bear intercourse. — John CI really feel very privileged to work amongst essentially the most proficient folks. It feels nice to be part of it! GOTY — Isibeal SGame of the 12 months babyyyy!! Let's gooooo!!! — Libero MMany of us relocated to work on this recreation, away from household and associates. It's very satisfying that our sacrifices paid off not simply personally however for all of the gamers on the market anticipating massive issues after Divinity: Original Sin 2. — Martin OkayWorking on Baldur's Gate 3 gave me an opportunity to attempt one thing new, to be scared and to battle towards that concern, channeling it into creativity. — Ben M-JThanks for all of the assist and suggestions on Reddit and different on-line areas. I learn them usually and draw a variety of inspiration from all of you! Thanks for enjoying our recreation and believing in us! — Mihail OkayThis place has been a lot greater than a job, and I'm so proud to be a part of this Game that is made so many individuals completely satisfied! — Chris WYou ain't seen nothing but ; ) — Gabriel BLittle did I do know after I first began within the gaming trade over three many years in the past that the final 5 years would assist result in such a groundbreaking achievement. — Simon MI'm so proud to have labored on BG3 and to be part of Larian. GOTY TEAM! — Leanne GBaldur's Gate 1 and a couple of received me into RPGs, so to be part of BG3 [and] working with such a proficient crew and sensible actors is a dream come true! — Tom PMaking this recreation made me uncover so many new qualities in myself and others and reinvigorated my ardour for lots of issues I assumed [were] not there. Thanks to all of the gamers and builders on your ardour and assist!!! — Imre FWhen I received into recreation dev, I assumed there was no probability I'd get to work on a recreation like Baldur's Gate 3. But my fortunate ass did. This is my dream recreation and my dream crew, and I could not be extra happy with what we constructed. — András BGetting to work side-by-side with such proficient and passionate folks is a prize itself. I'm honored to have been a part of a challenge that touches the lives of so many in such significant methods. — Sára HWowee! What an honour and privilege to be working alongside such an incredible crew, and on such an unbelievable challenge. To all that supported me, I really like you. And to all monster-fuckers on the market, you are welcome 😉 — Ollie SMaking video games was a dream for me that I might by no means anticipate to come back true in such a powerful means. Super proud to be part of this unbelievable crew! — Alexander LBaldur's Gate 3 embodies the enjoyment and fond reminiscences of being a part of a detailed crew that expresses the very best artistic endeavour. It is my childhood dream come true, a deeply profound skilled spotlight and a second I might be happy with ceaselessly. — Gerry JNot a foul begin, on to the following one I suppose. 12 12 months previous me would lose his thoughts if he knew what an incredible firm he would find yourself working for! — Matt SI dedicate this second to my highschool steerage counselor who informed me animation wasn't an actual profession. Get bent, Mrs. J. — Greg LAfter a lot work and energy put into the sport, it was a nice shock to see how a lot gamers favored and loved it. — Egor YSince Early Access, I could not consider {that a} recreation like BG3 was even doable. So I went to Larian to see with my very own eyes that it is doable whenever you mix ardour, creativity, and a variety of dedication and exhausting work. Incredibly completely satisfied to be part of it. — Nikita RI've taken half within the growth of a dozen video games, and by no means performed them afterward. But Baldur's Gate 3 is the exception! I nonetheless cannot consider we have made it! — Sergey EGetting to animate so many cool sequences and creatures by means of artistic storylines has been such an ideal expertise. What an incredible challenge and proficient crew to work with. Onwards to the following journey! — Paul NHi Jojo, Alexander, and Harriet! I've had a good time engaged on BG3 with this wonderful crew! Can't look forward to our subsequent recreation… — Dave FI hope a closely collaborative recreation like BG3 profitable GOTY when stacked towards different unbelievable video games proves to this trade that inserting belief and worth in your builders goes an extended way–it'd be good for subsequent 12 months to be nice for each video games and the those that make them. — Martin DBaldur's Gate 3 has reignited my ardour for video games after years of numbness–I really feel once more actually proud to be a part of this trade, and with so many astounding creators round me! — Alessio GCLittle Steph operating round along with her sword, capturing imaginary dragons can be so happy with us; rattling, massive Steph is! We made it to GOTY, and each second was price it. Kings and Queens of our personal making. To each single crew member, you are unbelievable, we did it. — Steph FHere's to everybody who discovered some pleasure, motivation, and moments of calm in an ever-busy world by means of BG3; the crew labored extremely exhausting to convey the sport to life and assist realise the constructive influence artwork can have on the world. — Logan PSo happy with all people who labored on BG3, each award and nomination is so nicely deserved! Hello Mum and Dad! — Daniel GI must be extraordinarily fortunate to be within the present timeline and I'm grateful for the Larian household for this wonderful alternative. — SriranjaniI by no means dared to dream about engaged on a recreation that will obtain Game of the Year, it all the time felt far too out of attain. I'm so happy with my associates at Larian, I am unable to look forward to the world to play extra of our adventures <3 — Abigail FYou are my sunshine. My solely sunshine. You make me completely satisfied. When skies are grey. You'll by no means know, pricey. How a lot I really like you. Please do not take, My sunshine away. — Andrea AAnimating that bear scene will ceaselessly be a defining second in my profession, so thanks Larian… I feel? I'm unbelievably proud to have labored with such a devoted and loving crew on this unbelievable title. For Jim! ♥ — Adam B SWorking on BG3 has been a delight as Larian actually, actually cares about what gamers are saying. Also, I'm tremendous fortunate to work with such a passionate and proficient neighborhood. Keep all of your artwork, cosplay, headcanons, and detailed meta posts coming! All of it! — Salomé M GDad all the time mentioned gaming was a one-way ticket to Nowheresville. Guess who simply upgraded to First Class on the Success Express with Larian Studios and a shiny Game of the Year award — Hans DThis recreation is proof that chasing the enjoyable is one of the best ways to make video games. Thank you Swen and because of our unbelievable scripting nerd household. Stay foolish! — Mathieu VWhile I'm nonetheless not fully certain all of that is actual, one factor is for certain: this crew of insanely passionate individuals who gave their tears, sweat, and blood for thus lengthy deserved a win. This is the right reward for his or her efforts. — Thomas DMWhat an unbelievably wild experience it has been. If this can be a dream, do not wake me up but! — Boris MI'm nonetheless attempting to know the enormity of our accomplishment. Working on this large recreation is a dream come true, and I'm extremely proud to be a part of this studio—extra like a household! — Tim CBaldur's Gate 3 made me as soon as once more bear in mind why I fell in love with video games and the rationale I made a decision to develop into a VGM composer 22 years in the past. Keep the eagerness alive, guys! — Borislav SIt nonetheless feels surreal to be a part of one thing so near my coronary heart and be surrounded by such passionate folks. I'm completely satisfied BG3 helped so many really feel seen and a part of a loving neighborhood. Thank you for all the assist! — Stimona MIt feels fairly surreal. Going from dreaming of creating superior video video games as a child to making a Game of the Year! Absolute privilege to be a part of such an superior crew and neighborhood. — Bryan NFor years we labored very exhausting, in good occasions and fewer good occasions, to maintain going, with a really small (!) Larian crew to start with. Proud to have been there from the beginning and to maintain the groups going and the workplace wheels turning! Best crew ever! — Lynn VI bear in mind like yesterday enjoying Baldur's Gate 1 and a couple of with my brother as youngsters. What an unbelievable feeling to have labored on quantity 3, writing characters new and previous. — Jan VDJoining a crew whose work you all the time admired after which discovering that its status actually is constructed on real ardour for video games as a substitute of blood, sweat, and piles of burned out corpses? Sweet. I knew BG3 can be one thing particular since EA. Still didn't predict the size of its triumph! — Jan SI don't have any phrases or possibly too many, however most of all I'm simply very grateful. Thank you household, associates, passionate colleagues, and gamers. Thank you for seeing us, the love and assist will all the time stick to me–onto the following journey collectively! — Luna WWorking on a recreation that my teenager self would have genuinely loved enjoying for days on finish after which see that recreation be topped Game of The Year, feels so true to myself I do not even have phrases for it 😌 — Stijn DWhat a pleasure it has been! — Francois FStick to your weapons. Never give up. For years, we constructed this street to unfold our distinctive philosophy. Now lastly the lots are converts. And it ain't over but. — David WI'm so grateful that I received to affix this wonderful firm as my first job–I actually would not wish to work anyplace else. Great crew, nice recreation, actual people attempting to craft memorable experiences to make folks's lives just a bit extra nice. — Tom RGetting the chance to work with a crew like this, on a challenge like this, is really a childhood dream come true. — Boris BNever would I've guessed that the Larian crew I joined 13 years in the past would develop this massive, or that we would have the honour of engaged on BG3. Winning GOTY now and seeing that associates and folks all all over the world love what we made feels really wonderful! Proud! — Wannes V25-year-old me enjoying the unique Baldur's Gate on a Pentium II would by no means have imagined he'd be shifting internationally and making this unbelievable recreation all these years later. — Kevin VI used to assume I used to be a moderately naive child, desirous to make video games for a residing. Now, seeing how a lot my associates get pleasure from a recreation I labored on, my dad and mom proudly sharing articles with me, and folks on-line typically going loopy… I do not remorse it one bit. Let's proceed this. — Rick v MA recreation for followers made by followers. — Rick van d BWorking on a recreation that has dragons and the place you possibly can speak to cats is my childhood dream come true. It appears like profitable the lottery working for this wonderful studio! — An-Sofie TGot into RPGs due to Divine Divinity and needed to work in video games ever since. Worked Towards that objective. Was in a position to be part of Larian and work on DOS2. I'm extremely grateful for the possibility to work at Larian along with a variety of enjoyable and proficient folks, to be a part of BG3 after which for the sport to win GOTY. Dreams do come true. — Michel BTo all the chums we made alongside the way in which, and to all which have left us. — David KActually profitable was extremely fulfilling, given the context of getting been a part of this journey with its ups and downs over the various years. Especially seeing any such recreation develop past its core viewers into what it's immediately. [It] makes me extraordinarily proud to be a part of what a brand new era of avid gamers will now look again on, identical to I did after I was experiencing them for the primary time. — Octaaf FMy teenage Baldur's-Gate-aholic self would by no means have believed he'd develop as much as reside within the timeline that has him engaged on BG3 and having it pronounced GOTY by Muad'Dib. But right here we are–surrounded by all this unbelievable expertise and one of the best neighborhood on the market! — Thomas PThis nicely and really surpasses my expectations of what my profession in recreation dev would seem like. I'm extraordinarily grateful and proud to be a part of such an exquisite and passionate crew. All the reward, love, and assist Baldur's Gate 3 has received–and seeing the reactions of associates, household, and our community–just warms my coronary heart. <3 — Zino VA childhood dream was to see my title in a recreation's credit. That folks love mentioned recreation sufficient to be GOTY is difficult to wrap my head round. — Nikos V BI've come a good distance from the tiny toddler on my brother's lap urgent spacebar to shoot some demons in DOOM. Hell, that is the primary recreation I've labored on that, that very same brother wound up liking. Original Sin did not fairly cross that divide, however the coronary heart was already rising there. — Joyka D. R.We've spent years attempting to make one of the best video games doable, it is good to lastly get some recognition from the followers and the trade. We get pleasure from bringing you what we like a lot! My mother Sue, uncle Faramarz, Diana, Spike, Diba, and Michelle would've been so proud to see this! — Farhang NLarian does not simply worth their video games, in addition they deeply care in regards to the people crafting it. — Jerome DWe will need to have a celebration earlier than venturing forth! — Stijn VThis recreation proves that it is price taking the lengthy street, as a result of to find new horizons, one should stroll undiscovered paths and by no means quit on persevering. Hopefully this recreation serves as a small mild for everybody that is likely to be dealing with darkness of their life. — Vasilena DFUCKING FINALLY BABY!!!! — Artem TIncredibly grateful to the gamers for all the eagerness, assist, and suggestions all through all these years–without you, this recreation wouldn't have been made. On a private notice, an enormous thanks to my entire household, who've all the time supported, helped, and beloved me unconditionally. — Apostol DCouldn't have wished to reside in additional fascinating occasions! — Ryan JIt was a tough street, however we received there. It's really a dream come true and I could not be prouder! — Edward VSeeing the corporate develop over the previous 12 years has been a rollercoaster, however what a experience and achievement! Here's to many extra! — Bastian DBeing in a position to say I labored on a giant recreation like this and be GOTY has all the time been a dream to me, and it lastly got here true 🎉🎉🎉 — Benjamin GFren maek gud gaem. Gud gaem a lot play. Much play gud recreation completely satisfied. — Milan WIt has all the time been my dream to create lovely, fantasy worlds for others to get pleasure from. The love from so many gamers all around the world in the direction of our Larian household has been an incredible and humbling expertise. It nonetheless feels surreal that we received GOTY. Thank you all! — Darko IInsanely grateful for the Larian household to take me in, and for the chance to be part of one thing this wonderful. GG EZ. — Jef SThe authentic Baldur's Gates have been what received me into PC gaming within the first place and finally fascinated by being within the video games trade. After so a few years, to get my first GOTY award with each BG3 and Larian is really an honor and dream come true. Thank you to all of the followers for the love and assist; it actually did drive us to be and do higher. Until subsequent time! — Bruce SBeing a member of the Larian Family for over 20 years now, seeing the place we got here from, this recognition is just unbelievable. Like Swen mentioned, it's not possible with no nice crew, however we're much more than that–we are the Larian Family! — Alex V OHey, 17 12 months previous me. Look at what you helped make. I imply certain, it ain't Vagrant Story however it's, to lots of people, what Vagrant Story is to you and certainly, 17 12 months previous me, that is gotta rely for one thing. Patience, perseverance; dedication, humility. You did good, kid–you did good. — Edouard IAye, nae dangerous. — Ross SIt feels unreal to see my title within the credit of Baldur's Gate 3, the Game of the Year 2023. Larian Studios made a lifelong dream come true and I'm past proud and really honored to have been a small a part of the crew. — Adil Okay KI was a fan of Baldur's Gate ever since I discovered Evermemory as a child. I'm past grateful that Larian let me expertise the identical pleasure when enjoying BG3 and even let me contribute to among the best video games ever created. — Nikolas AWorking on Baldur's Gate 3 is past something my child-self might have imagined for her future. It's simply loopy that I'm even a teeny tiny a part of it. — Louisa GWhen I first performed DOS, I assumed: rattling it might be extraordinarily cool to work in such a crew. I used to be 100% proper. — Maxim BI really feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such proficient devs making a superb fucking recreation. So happy with each single one in every of us! — Hayley OkayStill feels unreal; do not assume my youthful self would consider me if I informed them that that is the place we would be. — Megat DEven the wildest of goals do come true! I'm deeply proud and honoured to be a part of such an incredible and phenomenal crew! — Elissa DDOS 1 made me fall in love with CRPGs and with BG3's success I really feel like I get to share that love with extra folks. — Amir ABack after I watched my brother play BG2 over his shoulder, I by no means dreamed I might get to work on a sequel he would have beloved to sink his tooth into. Missing you all the time, Along. — Khairil AYears in the past, my youthful self gave up on his dream of working in recreation dev. [Yet] that child's dream got here true 4 years in the past and I'm so happy with it being BG3. — Jeremy QI am nonetheless in disbelief with the reception–all the enjoyable and nice moments the gamers have makes me proud. I'm lucky to have the ability to contribute to this. — Tan J SAt a degree of my darkest and lowest, a CRPG has given me mild and strength–I'm immensely grateful that I used to be in a position to give again the identical means by means of Baldur's Gate 3. — Kyle GHave all the time needed to make video video games, however by no means thought it doable till the crew at Larian and BG3 allowed me that chance. Ever-grateful to my spouse for pushing me to pursue this dream — Eu-Vin TI might solely dream about being concerned in telling such an attractive story. And then, sooner or later, it grew to become actuality — Roman MLife is sort of a 1d20 die however rattling profitable GOTY is certainly a important success — Joshua Okay AWorking on this recreation has reignited my childhood ardour and dream–it's reminding me of why I needed to pursue the artistic path within the first place. — Wisnu ITo my late mom, Joan Foo, that is for you, who all the time supported me. Never in my wildest dream or thought that I might work on a recreation and to not point out to win GOTY !!! What an honour!! CHEERS!!! T.t.t.t.t.TEAM!!!! — Arthur T H MIf BG3 has million variety of followers, I'm one in every of them. If BG3 has ten followers, I'm one in every of them. If BG3 have just one fan and that's me. If BG3 has no followers which means I'm no extra on the Earth. If the world is towards the BG3, I'm towards the world. I really like BG3 until my final breath…. Diehard fan of BG3. — Shauqi SKeep on slaying, Kings and Queens 💁♂️ 💁♀️ !!!! — Masaki#blessed #EZClap #W rizz #nerizzler — Jason A"2019 me: ""Only Larian can make a D&D game work!""2023 me: ""Welp, guess I rolled a Nat20. From Larian fan to GOTY contributor!"" — Sam LWell done, Divas. Y'all are frickin' rock stars! ⭐⭐⭐ — Azimah MNTo my loving parents, thank you for being so supportive of me and my love for games. I wish you were both here to see what we've achieved. Miss you both — Bee Yen C.This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, a big thank you to everyone of our amazing team and the incredible players and the community that cheered us every step of the way. — Wayne CI am glad that I took the chance to work on one of most amazing RPG game ever and thanks to my family for supporting me — TeenaAs a QA, customer experience and feedback is important to us. It always puts a smile on my face learning about the great lengths members of the community would go to explore the limits of our game. We read reddits and steam forums too 🙂 — AmerzWho would have thought the kid who always daydreams would have landed in Larian, and winning the GOTY is surreal! Big shout out to the team, my family and my soon to be wife, Nina for being there always. — Harith AWorking on BG3 was like getting married with your crush, winning GOTY is like having a babe with her. — Tarik SReally appreciate that I get to work on this amazing game but never would have thought that we will win GOTY, T-T-T-TEAM! — Wilson LThank you from the bottom from my heart to my family and friends who supported me throughout this project. This wouldn't happen without all your love and support from you guys. — Shi PThank you to the fans and friends who have played the game , your reactions to our hard work will always put a tear in my eye — Sivanesh STo Jim, the best lead that one could ever have. To the team, the best that one could ever work with, and to the fans and players, the best community one could ever be a part of. — Gwen LI am grateful to fate and the team that I was able to take part in such a unique and large project, it is incredible! — Sergey KI've never worked with a team as passionate as Larian. Helping on BG3 has been a once-in-a-career experience, especially the crypt part. — Valerie NBaldur's Gate 3 is an amazing game and has earned every ounce of praise it received. Remarkably passionate and creative people worked on this game and It's mindblowing that I got to be a part of it. I also officially vow to beat Honour mode and get that Golden Dice. — Tony RCan't overstate how insanely fucking proud I am to count myself among this incredibly talented bunch of weirdos. — Tom BMy heart is so full seeing that one-of-a-kind team getting recognition for the hard work they put in one of the greatest games of the decade. I'm more than proud to have been an itsy-bitsy part of it. — Melissa GSincerely proud and honored to have been part of this journey with such an incredible team! It was a truly unique experience and I will treasure these memories forever! — Anaïs RI feel honoured and proud to have been part of this launch of BG3. Seeing this game be the GOTY is so deserved, and I really want to thank the whole team for this amazing game. Bravooooo à tous ! — Alida LCreating tools for the Larian team has been my dream since DOS1. 4 years ago it came true. I couldn't be happier! Tools are nothing without an amazing team using them! Thank you all! — Dawid NReally proud of this accomplishment. Great team, great game! — Lukasz ZA thank you to the love and support from my wife and the Choosss family. I won't be here if it weren't for you guys. You know who you are! Also, big thank you to the Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park for that spark of inspiration down this imaginative road. — Jason CIt's one of those amazing moments where reality feels suspiciously perfect — Felipe HI never imagined that we'll win GOTY. And that's the "secret sauce" of Larian. We don't think about awards or number of sales. We care that the player has the best experience possible. This was a passion project made by passionate fans and I don't think there is a better way to define this game and this company. — RicardoAHHHHHHHH! It's unbelievable, and also perfectly believable. So grateful and proud to work alongside all these wonderful, weird people. — Anna PAs a hardcore fan of RPG myself. I'm super proud of the game made by the TEAM. BG3 is also, personally, my game of the year. And I've worked on it! — JP RI wouldn't change a thing about this journey and I'd do it all over again without hesitation. So proud to work with such an amazing team. The BG3 post-launch period is both exciting and terrifying, because we'll have to go beyond the efforts we've made and bring something new and better to the community. — Maxime HI was ill when I decided to join Larian and the challenge was great, but it was the team and the project that gave me the motivation to carry on and go further. Seeing all the success the game has had couldn't make me prouder of the work I've done. — Patrice P CBaldur's Gate 3 is my first ever experience as first-party QA and what a wild ride it was to make the jump to Larian for this project. Grateful to be part of this wonderful team for this ambitious project! — Audrey DWe just wanted to create a game we would play honestly. And with this amazing team, so many of you decided that BG3 is 2023's GOTY… thank you all. So glad that we impacted so many people and brought you all together, by keeping the D&D spirit that brings people together to live impactful stories. Support to the other game devs, for a better industry. — Benoit BThank you to my parents, who were always super supportive! It was an amazing adventure to get this game out and I already feel nostalgic about it. I'm so proud of everyone around me and I hope we made Jim proud <3 GOTY!!!!!! — Amélie LI couldn't be prouder to work with such talented and amazing people. My teams are the best! — PaulineDrove and moved my life across the country mid pandemic to work on some fantasy game called Baldur's Gate 3. Had no idea what was in store. 3 years later and zero regrets. Was an honor to work with amazing people and to be given a space to not be held back creatively and contribute to this massive passion project. — Frank MI hope we made the world a little better in our own way, I'll remember this time forever. — Diarmuid NFor me the greatest reward is people enjoying our game. It's hearing all the crazy stories, reading posts about mind-blowing shenanigans, and just seeing you, the players, smile. — Andrey SWhat a blast this has been! This half-naked goblin is so very grateful to have had the chance to be part of this adventure and so humbled by all the love from the community! Thank you Swen for the absolute leadership and all of you weirdos in my Larian family, I love you! We did it baby… GOTY ❤! — Alexandre BI feel like I rolled a natural 20 at life. I am so thankful for this crazy team and for the amazing people I met along the way. To everyone who played the game : THANK YOU!! But you can bet your ass, we are just getting warmed up! — David GIn a span of 4 years, I went from thinking nobody wanted me a part of their studio to working on GOTY. I can't begin to put to words just what this game, studio and its people mean to me. — Steven KMy dream to work on games started from creating my own trading cards as a child, then struggling to learn and make my own games on the side while working full time to now contributing to a game up there amongst the industry greats that I idolize. It's been a wild experience and I'm proud of everyone who worked on this amazing game and can't wait to create more with them <3 — Michael GIt was a mind boggling journey but we did it as a team and I am very proud to be part of that journey. — Johannes TIt is what it is my dudes. — Oli SThe development of this game coincided with some really important things in my life and helped me realize who I actually am. Seeing something that gave that much to me being so recognized means more than words can convey. — Lyra S.It's truly gratifying to have made such a deep experience for others to enjoy, and even more humbling to be told you've been the best at it (this year). This is also vindication for all the times my parents told me I should be a Doctor instead of playing video games, look who has no degrees but won all the awards now mom and dad. — PetroThrilled to be a part of BG3 team! Huge shoutout to my awesome colleagues and everyone involved! — Olya RiIt's wild to me that somehow me typing at a keyboard and having meetings turned into an experience that has made a profound impact on so many, but I'm deeply grateful to be even a small part of the process. Grateful for my spouse, family, and friends for supporting me in my journey to be a part of this. — Matthew RI would like to give a special shoutout to my parents for supporting my gaming hobbies and now career with almost a blind faith – hey Mom, I am a part of this amazing crew that made THE Game of the Year 😀 — Anthony T HBaldur's Gate 3 is the culmination of three years of grinding away at job applications and putting my life on hold to just get someone to give me the time of day and say, "Come make video games that may contact the lives of hundreds with us." Someone finally let me in and now I get to work daily with some of the most passionate, incredible people on games that touch the lives of millions. — Eben STo everyone that has played our game – thank you, we made it for YOU! To everyone at Larian, I am proud to call myself one of you. You're an incredible bunch of nerds (affectionately). — Micha N20 years after begging my mom to buy BG1 from Radio Shack, I can say that the only greater honour than working on the sequel of one of my favorite games ever is to do it with a team of such incredible people! — Matt HBG3 is the result of 6 years of hard work from a passionate and talented team. As a Level Artist, I put my whole heart into it, and now I'm really proud to have contributed to this global success, letting my art transcend borders! — Elise RI struggled a lot to find out what I would really enjoy to do for the rest of my life, and having to take a decision at a young age that determines what you'll do for a living, is a challenge. Thankfully, I had friends and a family that knew me better than myself and suggested me to try the video games industry. When I joined Larian, I really didn't expect it to have such an impact on my life or my happiness. Now I'm happier than ever and don't see myself in another place.People at Larian are awesome and they welcome us with open arms. To win that award means so much and am very thankful for it. — Karen St-PThese past 16 years have been an incredible journey, with an exceptional, passionate team always aiming higher. Thank god there's 4 numbers left after reaching Metacritic 96, means we can still aim higher! — Edgard De SIt has been unreal to watch an idea become a fleshed out concept to then become a system our players now enjoy and love. Thank you all for your love and support to our work, we couldn't have made it without our amazing community. — Haley VFrom daydreaming about knights and dragons for as far as I can remember, to rolling my first d20 over 15 years ago, to now having worked on one of the best RPGs of all time, it's been a surreal experience. May there be many more adventures like this! — Alexandre CSo much heart and talent at Larian and I'm humbled to call myself a member of this TEAM. But, in all honesty, I hope ya'll are ready for what comes next, cus we just gettin' started! — Dominic WAs a lifelong gamer, I'm so proud of being part of such a passionate and dedicated company that puts the players and the team first and of course, proud of this GAME OF THE YEAR! First of many! — Jean-P GIt has been a whirlwind of 6 years since I joined the company and one thing I can say is that this couldn't have been done without such an amazing team. — Nicholas ZA great year for games and a terrible year for those who make them. BG3 is a glowing example of what happens when you treat your people well. — Alexander BI'd like to thank Kate Bush — Emily GHaving contributed to what I believe is the greatest game of all time, I now feel ready to leave it all behind and pursue a simpler life, making spoons in the woods. In all seriousness, I consider myself fortunate to have collaborated on this game with a team of passionate people who prioritize the players', as we are also players ourselves. — JackIn the post-microtransaction wasteland we find ourselves in the privilege of working on a game and for a studio that promised big and actually delivered will remain a feat I will be forever proud of contributing to. Winning GOTY is the icing on the cake! — Ronan FI knew it's gonna be the great game since I joined Larian. It was a love at first sight and each new day it proved to be even better than I ever expected. So many cool, passionate and dedicated people were working on it and they fully deserved to see their creation to be named GOTY! — Elena SHappy to share the joy of first seeing our game come to life followed by becoming Game Of The Year with all the amazing friends that we made along the way! — Bert VBG3 is my first project in gamedev and it happens to be one of the best games of all time. It took us more than five years to get there, but I'm proud of what we achieved. — Andrey FThanks to my other half who supported me joining Larian, even when it meant temporarily living apart from each other. Thanks to all my amazing colleagues who make Larian what it is, it has been amazing. — James V der PI still don't believe this is real. It's truly an honour to work with such incredible people. I love you all <3 — Jack GThese 20 years in the Larian family have truly been an incredible joyride! Here's to 20 more! Thank you for the support Sophie, Vicki and Liv. Congrats to my awesome colleagues and last but not least to Swen, our knight in shining armour! — Cliff LBaldur's Gate 2 was my favorite game when I grew up, even though I still don't understand the ruleset. That we managed to make a sequel that people enjoy this much is something that warms my icy spiky heart. Thanks for letting me watch you play BG2, Diederik and thank you my wonderful colleagues. — Reinaert DMaking games was my dream since I got my first computer like 100 years ago, but I never imagined something like this. Incredibly proud of what we all accomplished with BG3. — Javier CI entered the world of the video game industry driven by a simple dream: to create things that move people. Baldur's Gate 3 is one of those games. — Sarah MIt's been quite a ride and I'm so happy I tagged along. Absolutely phenomenal player response, makes me very proud! Awesome team and awesome people. — Wiktoria KSince first game I made, The Western Job in early teens, all the way to working on the Game of the freaking YEAR, 20 years later I have been living THE dream. That all thanks to YOU the passionate players and amazing people at Larian. — Martin SRaw talent packaged in charmful looks with a sheen of goofiness, can't say how honored I am to work with such a passionate and talented team! For me, this is the culmination of nearly 2 decades of sweat and learning. Pure adrenaline. I dedicate this to my late mother, family, friends and of course YOU amazing players! — Wai Y LWe made our game with love. Of course, I'm proud to be part of our team. Thanks to everyone who appreciated our game. We had to sell our souls to Raphael to win the main award! — Nikolai CAlways been daydreaming about working in game art, and BG3 is an insane kickstart to that journey! So much talent and love at Larian made this happen. — Andrew MEver wonder why mom's cookies always taste better than store bought? Because they're made with love! So much love and passion was poured into BG3 and I'm incredibly proud to count myself as part of this amazing team. GOTY! — AnonOnce upon a time, in a hotel bar, I asked Swen, "Which is most essential: People, Process, or Product?" He leaned back in his chair, sipped his old-fashioned, smirked, and said, "Players." — Chris VIt has been an honour to work on a game that has reached so many people, made by a talented team driven to produce an experience like no other. I would like to thank my family and friends for the support they gave me and their obsession with the game! — Jordi VHappy to be part of such an excellent and passionate group of people that do their best to bring a unique experience to players. Special thanks to everyone that was part of this long process and also those that stood by us or are no longer with us, I am sure they would be proud. Shoutout to the QA and TempQA teams that diligently kept on trucking through — Lorean VThe little gamer in me still can't believe it. Thank you to our fantastic community, to our friends and loved ones who supported us, and to all of you out there who spent hours in the Character Creator… I see you over there! Thank you! — Emilie LA journey from avidly reading about video games in video game magazines to this moment – feels surreal. Thank you to all the amazing people who made it happen. — Nikita A.Thank you emak and ayah for always believing in me and to my dear husband, thank you so much for always having my back. I am grateful and truly proud to have taken this path! — Husniyah A.This is truly a highlight of our career! Thank you Larian for giving me the opportunity to work on such an amazing game, and I dedicate this win to my family who's been supporting me the entire journey. — Johnny LIt has been an incredible journey, from setting up the studio in Malaysia with our amazing team to getting Game of the Year! It still feels surreal, but already looking forward to working more with Team Larian to bring more fun to our fans around the world. — Tomoko CIt was a long ride… And here we are! Born to be kings! We're the princes of the universe! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ง✧ — Vitalii CThanks mom and dad for supporting me throughout my journey, I would not be where I am today without you both. — Kylar C.Thank you to all my peers for this critical success! Would not have gotten this far without the massive support of everyone <3 Special thanks to my families and to you, Anne. This success is for you — ZacharyQA truly special win, for a truly special game and a truly special team. I must have rolled a Nat20 to be part of this historical moment! — Jo Anne TWorking with a group of talented and passionate people is wonderful, but also having a tremendously supportive community with us throughout the journey is what takes it to a whole other level! Thank you everyone for having me on this ride! — Aznan FCompletely overwhelmed with gratitude, having to win spectacularly and be in this journey with such a talented group of people. We couldn't have done it without the support from everyone and our community. And, oh pickles. — Cindy DCRITICAL SUCCESS! Congrats Team! I would never imagine I'd be the part of this very passionate team mate . :'). Congrats to all of us! — Levinna AHi Mom! — Martin PI'd like to thank my cat for always standing and meowing by my side, making sure I never lost sight of the important things in life: her. Jokes aside, I'm actually at a loss for words for team and players. I feel immensely blessed and grateful for this journey. Thank you. — Kevin VNWhen I started in the industry I never dreamt of being part of such a great game, even less so one worthy of GOTY. Thanks everyone for all the support and also to the Larian team for such a great opportunity! — Oscar S GProud to be part of such an amazing team, huge thanks to my family and friends for support over the years. This is a high point, but people will see Larian ascend to even higher peaks in the years to come. — Blake MIt's surreal to see all the love and appreciation for BG3. I'm happy to be involved in the creation of something that affected so many people's lives. Thanks for all the support. — Sebastiaan SAmazing to be among the talents to deliver this masterpiece to the players, but also amazing to be that player myself. — Roman PLiving in a dream dimension over here. Huge shoutout to my team and players for never ceasing to dream. All I can do now is pay it forward. — Paul D LI'm so grateful to my friends, family, and amazing girlfriend for their support in the last six years, tremendously proud of the team that has given their all for the entire project, and glad we've given the players that have always inspired us to do better, a game they do, apparently, think is better. — Ilya VIt's amazing to witness the love poured into this game, both by the teams for its creation and the community at large. I'm grateful to be a part of this. Thank you for all the support! — JokeI'm immensely proud to consider these 500+ Larianites my teammates #TeamLarian — CJIt's been a truly wild ride. Seeing so many people connect with the game already felt like a great end to the story, but winning Game of the Year is… yeah it's pretty nice — River SThank you to my parents for all the support over the years. It's a privilege to get to work with a group of people this talented and passionate about games. Seeing Baldur's Gate 3 win GOTY is truly a surreal moment and I couldn't be more proud of the whole team. — Brian CMaking a game like BG3 is living my childhood dream! But last couple of years was a real roller coaster. I'm very grateful for the support of my partner, friends and of course Larian family! — Maria BSo happy I got the opportunity to be a part of this, and to see how this game was able to bring so many different people together. — Fanny MI'm glad that players enjoy the game as much as I enjoy making it! — Aleksei DI'll forever treasure the memories I've made here at Larian working on BG3, it's been a wild ride so far and I can't thank everyone enough. My colleagues, the community, you all are amazing. — Jack SSometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you. — Arthur MI admire the team and everyone involved in making this wonderful game. It's just an incredible result. — Alexander GI am what I do. It turned out OK. — Viacheslav KWhat an incredible adventure to have been on the past 4 years with the Larian Family. To the players, please never stop creating such phenomenal artwork and sharing your passions with us, you really keep us going! To Jim, I miss you, thank you for taking the chance on me. — Leah CSo proud to have been a part of the team ❤ — Quinn SStarted out 26 years ago with a Frogger remake, now graduated to Space Frog in Ghaik Land. It's been a great journey shared with many people, and I'm looking forward to continuing the trek! — Jonas MI wasn't even planning to work in the video-game industry at first, but Larian convinced me to join them on their wild adventure. I'm amazed by the success of BG3, but I'm also not all that surprised when I see the passion our teams have for their work. Thanks everybody! — Gabriel BWorking at Larian is fucking wild — Matt DBG1 and 2 were my favorite games back in the day and I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to work on this project. — Alex BocaThank you to all the fur-/feather- & scale-babies who kept us supplied with a steady dose of fluffy feels & happiness — Elke TI've always dreamed about having a job in the gaming industry! and now that the first game that I have worked on gets the Game of the Year award…. Amazing guys <3, thank you all so much for supporting us. — Martijn P"Mister Chim goes to Hollywood!" I'm actually proud to signify the complete Larian Studios crew on stage at The Game Awards 2023! This win was solely doable with the love and exhausting work from everybody concerned. Our video games are all about freedom and participant selection, the participant could be who he desires to be, in command of their very own future. That's precisely the world I wish to be a part of! 😀 — Joa CWorking on BG3 was a dream come true, all of the persons are so proficient and hardworking it's loopy! — Kat SDedicated to my dad and mom and my spouse for all of the assist through the years. Winning GOTY was fairly wonderful however engaged on it with essentially the most proficient & passionate bunch (shoutout Team Cinematics) although is an entire new stage of wonderful. Immensely grateful and honoured. I hope I've not used up all of my luck and luck allotted to me on this lifetime as a result of this was one thing else. Thank you to the avid gamers as nicely for the nice reception & love! — Faridz RWinning a GOTY is likely one of the finest experiences I've had throughout my profession. It is a bit overwhelming, particularly when you concentrate on what number of video games are launched yearly and what superior rivals we had this 12 months, so thanks, thanks very a lot on your assist and your acknowledgement. — Javier M NThanks crew! Thanks household! Thanks neighborhood, followers and gamers! Without all of you this is able to not have been doable nor as nice – Larian – BG3 f* yeah! — Lil'JeanOverwhelmed with tears of pleasure and excited like a small youngster is what I really feel when our crew retains on receiving recognition by the awards and so many heartwarming messages from gamers across the globe. It feels unreal how BG3 moved so many individuals. An enormous thanks to everybody who supported us all through this unbelievable journey! — Kathleen DWhat a experience it has been! I'm so extremely grateful for the infinite assist of my household and associates, in addition to the love from each the crew and the followers. We could not have finished it with out you! On to the following journey! — Luna De GSeeing BG3 win GOTY was so wonderful, so happy with the entire crew to obtain the popularity for all of the exhausting work! Working at Larian has been an incredible expertise, so thanks everybody! — Tiffany DA heartfelt thanks to every one in every of you for making our recreation the Best of the Year! I'm extremely proud to be a part of such a proficient and devoted crew. Your exhausting work and keenness shine by means of, and I am unable to look forward to extra successes collectively — Reza.AFor Jim, this was his Swan Song and what an unbelievable feat to have completed. Loved and adored by his household, associates and the crew he left behind, his legacy won't ever be forgotten. — Jim SSo proud to have labored with an unbelievable crew on a recreation performed and beloved by so many. A particular due to my household for all their assist! — SeanI could not be extra grateful for the chance to work on this recreation, however extra so the chance to work with my associates and colleagues right here! I by no means in my life would have regarded as this lucky. — Gab J20 years in the past I used to be drawing and inventing tales for my first D&D character ever. Little did I do know again then that future me can be a part of a crew that units a benchmark within the D&D and gaming neighborhood by delivering a GOTY profitable title in a universe I maintain up so dearly. Thank you to everybody who performs Baldur's Gate 3 and helps us in our endeavour! — ThierryIt's a heck of an achievement to win the GOTY, for the sport and for the studio, and I'm grateful for being part of this expertise. — Tatiana OWorking with one of the best crew on one of the best recreation alongside one of the best neighborhood was the honour of a lifetime. Thank you for letting us be a celebration stuffed with weirdos. — Molly COnly been right here for just a few months, however realized fairly rapidly how a lot effort truly received into this masterpiece of a recreation. Congratulations everyone! — Jonah WWorking on BG3 was one of the best expertise ever and I did not anticipate the GOTY so congratulations to Larian and the entire crew. I'm really grateful to Larian and the crew to offer me this chance to work on the best recreation ever! — Soham PNever been so happy with a crew, in an extended profession of 25 years, as immediately. I'm nonetheless so grateful that I might develop into a part of it early this 12 months. — Joris MI wish to dedicate this recreation to my late dad, if not for him I by no means would've gotten into video video games, to my household that saved pushing me, and to the wonderful crew at Larian, who make miracles actuality nearly every day. Thank you all for making this legendary recreation doable! — Alexis HAll I ever needed to do in my profession is to create superior interactive soundscapes… doing this on such an distinctive and excellent recreation, with such proficient and funky folks is simply fucking loopy! TEAM! — Stefan RBeyond proud to be a part of a crew, one massive household that labored so exhausting on this one. Making this recreation in its style and ending up profitable GOTY, is simply thoughts blowing. Looking ahead to see Larian burst to new heights. — Christophe DMThanks to everybody who voted for us as GOTY, my dad and mom and household are lastly beginning to get how massive of a recreation BG3 actually is. Thanks to my colleagues for the talks at my desk, throughout lunch and thru slack. Thanks to my colleagues for creating such an exquisite world with the instruments I helped develop. — Marjolein G
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