Game Awards Showstoppers: Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country Lead the Charge with Exciting Confirmations
The Game Awards 2024: Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4 Confirmations Send Fans into a Frenzy
The countdown to The Game Awards 2024 has begun, and developers are stirring the pot with exciting updates. Just days before the main event, Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4 confirmations have set off a frenzy among fans.
Mafia: The Old Country
The gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily was announced earlier this year, and developer Hangar 13 has taken to social media with a simple yet intriguing message: "See you at The Game Awards!" This fourth series installment is scheduled to launch next year, making this the perfect opportunity for a deeper look at its initial teaser trailer.
Borderlands 4
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has been buzzing about the game since its unveiling in August, and he’s now padded out the excitement on social media. "It’s happening, you guys!" he wrote. "I’ll be at The Game Awards with a new trailer for Borderlands 4. I can’t wait!" Indeed, fans can expect to see gameplay in the trailer and a never-before-seen original cinematic sequence depicting a pivotal moment halfway between the end of Borderlands 3 and the beginning of Borderlands 4.
Palworld and Hideo Kojima’s Mysterious Appearance
Elsewhere, Palworld developer Pocket Pair has confirmed their Game Awards appearance, promising audiences, "You won’t want to miss it!" Meanwhile, the enigmatic Hideo Kojima is also set to make an appearance, likely alongside host Geoff Keighley. Speculation swirls around potential reveals, such as a Death Stranding 2 release date or more information about his intriguing Xbox horror game, OD.
The Game Awards 2024: What to Expect
The Game Awards 2024 airs this Friday, December 13th, at 1am in the UK for the early risers. Tune in half an hour earlier for the pre-show, or catch up on our comprehensive coverage later. The anticipation builds – will you be staying up all night to find out what’s in store?
[Image: Mafia: The Old Country teaser trailer]
