Millions of gamers are expected to tune in toThe Game Awards2022 tonight. While there are many platforms to watch the broadcast, The Game Awards has announced that viewers who tune in viaTwitchwill receive special rewards.The Game Awards will take place at 4:30 PT. In the weeks leading up to The Game Awards, many exciting announcements have been made to amp up excitement for the ceremony and the games it will showcase. Winners across 30 categories will be proclaimed, and more details may be revealed for upcoming titles, likeTekken 8andDeath Stranding 2. The ceremony has also confirmed a live performance by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier of God of War Ragnarok’sBlood Upon the Snow.RELATED:Stop The Game Awards! The Best Games Of 2022 Are Yet To ComeIn order to participate, viewers must first log in to their Twitch account. The, viewers can choose from a number of participating Twitch channels that will broadcast the ceremony. The Game Awards has provided a list of theeligible Twitch channels. Once the event live stream hits 60 minutes, viewers can gain access to the rewards, which will be sent directly to their Twitch inbox.
Codes will grant the following rewards for six games:
While many gamers may be excited to take advantage of Twitch rewards, the rewards will be given out “first come first served, while supplies last,” according to The Game Awards. The reward codes can be redeemed for two days after the ceremony, expiring on December 10 at 12 pm PT. The Game Awards also notes that viewers tuning prior to the official 4:30 pm PT start time of The Game Awards will not have those minutes count towards the required hour for the rewards.
Last week, The Game Awards announced a collaboration with Valve togive away one Steam Deck every minuteof the broadcast. Gamers worldwide will have to choose between the Steam Deck Drop or the Twitch rewards. While the redeemable codes are essentially a guaranteed freebie once 60 minutes are logged, PC gaming enthusiasts may find the prospect of receiving a free 512GB Steam Deck more enticing.
