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The Video Game Awards are just a few weeks away, and being the hype merchant that he is, host Geoff Keighley has revealed which games have been nominated for which awards. Let's take a look at what we've got, shall we?

Note that all categories aside from Most Anticipated Game are selected by a jury.

Game of the Year

  • Doom
  • Inside
  • Overwatch
  • Titanfall 2
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Studio

  • Blizzard
  • DICE
  • ID Software
  • Naughty Dog
  • Respawn Entertainment

Best Narrative

  • Firewatch
  • Inside
  • Mafia III
  • Oxenfree
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Art Direction

  • ABZU
  • Firewatch
  • Inside
  • Overwatch
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Music and Sound

  • Battlefield 1
  • DOOM
  • Inside
  • Rez Infinite
  • Thumper

Best Performance

  • Alex Hernandez - Lincoln Clay, Mafia III
  • Cissy Jones - Delilah, Firewatch
  • Emily Rose - Elena Fisher, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
  • Nolan North - Nathan Drake, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
  • Rich Summer - Henry, Firewatch
  • Troy Baker - Sam Drake, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Independent Game

  • Firewatch
  • Hyper Light Drifter
  • Inside
  • Stardew Valley
  • The Witness

Best VR Game

  • Batman: Arkham VR
  • EVE Valkyrie
  • Job Simulator
  • Rez Infinite
  • Thumper

Best Action Game

  • Battlefield 1
  • DOOM
  • Gears of War 4
  • Overwatch
  • Titanfall 2

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Dishonored 2
  • Hitman
  • Hyper Light Drifter
  • Ratchet & Clank
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Role-Playing Game

  • Dark Souls III
  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine
  • World of Warcraft: Legion
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X

Best Fighting Game

  • Killer Instinct: Season 3
  • King of Fighters XIV
  • Pokken Tournament
  • Street Fighter V

Best Family Game

  • Dragon Quest Builders
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Pokemon GO
  • Ratchet & Clank
  • Skylanders: Imaginators

Best Strategy Game

  • Civilization VI
  • Fire Emblem Fates
  • The Banner Saga 2
  • Total War: Warhammer
  • XCOM 2

Best Sports/Racing Game

  • FIFA 17
  • Forza Horizon 3
  • MLB The Show 16
  • NBA 2K17
  • Pro Evolution Soccer 2017

Best Multiplayer Game

  • Battlefield 1
  • Gears of War
  • Overwatch
  • Titanfall 2
  • Overcooked
  • Rainbow Six Siege

Most Anticipated Game (fan vote)

  • God of War
  • Horizon: Zero Dawn
  • Mass Effect: Andromeda
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

As you'd expect, there are a lot of blockbuster titles spread out across just about every award category, and yes, there's a heck of a lot of Nathan Drake to go around. The likes of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Overwatch, and Titanfall 2 seem nailed on to win at least a few awards each, while it's nice to see incredibly well made indies like Inside and Hyper Light Drifter making the cut. Overall, we reckon these are some pretty solid nominations, if a little predictable.

But what do you think? What games would you like to see win? Will Naughty Dog have to buy a new trophy cabinet? Start taking bets in the comments section below.

[source thegameawards.com]