Canadian Game Awards

The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) return in 2023 to celebrate the Canadian Video Game Industry!

Canada proudly supports Canadian-owned and operating creators on the world stage. CGA is designed “by the industry and for the industry” with a commitment in engaging public and fan participation.

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CGA are founded and produced by Northern Arena Productions and supported by the National Advisory Board of Developers, comprised of leaders in the Canadian digital entertainment industry.

Requirements

To be eligible as a 2023 CGA nominee:

  • Must have Canadian citizenship or permanent residence
  • Developer has to be Canadian or at least have > 51% of the game developed in Canada or a publisher or studio spearheading the project is based in Canada
  • Game was released between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022
  • Ports are not eligible unless it’s a new version with extra content developed by the Canadian studio in the year of 2022
  • Early access games are only eligible if the game is available to the general public
  • Audio studios, composers, actors, etc. are able to submit their work for consideration (ie. A Canadian actor playing in a game made in the US can apply)
  • DLC and all extra content are eligible as long as it was released in 2022

Nomination Categories

DEVELOPERS

Best Art Direction
Winner:
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Best Audio Design
Winner:
Tunic
Best Game Design
Winner:
Tunic
Best Narrative
Winner:
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Best Performance
Winner:
Gotham Knights - Kari Wahlgren - Harley Quinn
Best Score / Soundtrack
Winner:
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

CONTENT CREATORS

Best Content Creator/Show
Winner:
Linus Tech Tips
Best Streamer
Winner:
Stephanie "missharvey" Harvey

ESPORTS

Best Esports Coach
Winner:
Rob "rob-wiz" Kennedy VALORANT
Best Esports Event
Winner:
Overwatch League Summer Showdown 2022
Best Esports Player
Winner:
JKnaps - Rocket League
Best Gaming Talent
Winner:
Camille “Camco” Salazar-Hadaway

YEAR ACCOLADE

Best Console Game
Winner:
Tunic
Best Mobile Game
Winner:
Disney Mirrorverse
Best PC Game
Winner:
Tunic
Best VR/AR Game
Winner:
Broken Edge
Community Awards
Winner:
Kurston Timothy - Mynno
Game of the Year
Winner:
Tunic
Studio of the Year
Winner:
TUNIC Team

April 21st at 8PM EDT

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