The Game Awards' Enhanced Security Measures for this Year

Not the collaboration with RoboCop: Rogue City that we were expecting.

"We can't discuss certain things publicly due to security reasons," Keighley stated (via VGC). "We're committed to ensuring our safety, as well as the safety of the audience, participants, and everyone watching the show. Rest assured, we take it seriously. At the same time, we aim to showcase and celebrate these games while honoring our love for video games. Striking a balance is key. We appreciate the concern." At last year's Game Awards, an unexpected attendee joined the stage with Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki and other From Software staff during the Game of the Year award presentation. This took an odd turn when the individual took the microphone and made peculiar remarks about former US President Bill Clinton. Similarly, a few months ago at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Keighley faced another interruption from an individual demanding information about GTA 6, claiming that Bill Clinton wanted to play the game, before being escorted offstage by security.

The stage invasions raised concerns about the safety of those attending The Game Awards and the developers receiving their awards or discussing upcoming games. The slow security response also sparked questions. Keighley's new security measures for the event are top secret, and fans will have to wait until December 7 to see if anyone will attempt to disrupt the event. This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards, with the top prize of Game Of The Year being contested by Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about the enhanced security measures at this year's Game Awards. On the one hand, I understand the need for increased security after the stage invasion incidents last year. It's important to ensure the safety of the attendees, participants, and everyone watching the show. On the other hand, I'm concerned that the enhanced security measures might make the event feel less accessible and less fun. I hope that the organizers can strike a balance between security and accessibility, so that everyone can enjoy the show without feeling like they're in a police state.

I'm also curious to see how the organizers will handle any potential stage invasions this year. Will they be more aggressive in removing intruders? Will they try to prevent them from getting on stage in the first place? I think it will be interesting to see how they handle this issue, and I hope that they can do so in a way that doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the show.