Steam users can now vote their favorite games to become nominees for the first edition of the Steam Awards. The voting period coincides with the Steam Autumn Sale which is running from November 23 to Nov. 29.
Anyone with a steam account, new or old, can now cast their vote for whatever game they want for the eight different available final categories of the Steam Awards. Steam has decided that poke a bit of fun at awards in general. In an attempt to replace prestige and honor with humor, Steam has some of the most unique categories, drastically different from what you can expect from a standard award show for video games.
One of the most mediatized awards show is the Game Awards, which takes place in December. It features conventional categories like action-adventure, first-person shooter, and other. In order to avoid become another run of the mill awards show, Steam has decided on the following categories: Test of Time, which awards game based on how well they survived the test of time. The nominees should be games that players return to even though they’re old and new games are constantly released.
Another category is the “I’m Not Crying, There’s Something in My Eye” which recognizes the games that made players cry the most. The “ Just 5 More Minutes” category will feature games considered to be the most compelling and even addictive as they bring players to neglecting their other real life responsibilities.
Other quirky and unique awards include the “Whoooaaaa, dude!” which acknowledges games that are likely to blow a player’s mind. The “Game Within a Game” category will include games which feature the best mini-games inside the main title. “I Thought This Game Was Cool Before It Won an Award” recognizes the best games that aren’t widely known, such as indie games.
One of the strangest categories among the already unconventional ones must be the “Best Use of a Farm Animal” which is quite self-explanatory. Finally, Steam also implemented a “We Didn’t Think of Everything” award where gamers can come up with their own category.
To nominate a game for a specific category, you have to search the game and press the “Nominate this game for an award button.” The final winners from each category will be revealed in December.
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