Believe it or not, Starfield has just been nominated for a GOTY award

As previously mentioned, the inclusion of Starfield in the GOTY category has sparked intense discussion on the internet. While some players appreciate the game for its expansive open world and dynamic gameplay, featuring intense battles and space exploration, others critique its narrative and depth, especially when compared to the more story-driven and immersive experience of Baldur's Gate 3. The latter title has received praise for its narrative, character development, and immersive world-building.

Of course, while Starfield received a nomination, it probably won't win the award at all. Its only strengths are its scale and freedom of explore and it isn't exactly groundbreaking in either area.

Even if we were to say that Starfield had come out in another year, Starfield's weaknesses are too glaring to ignore. The best that can happen is for it to earn a nomination, although winning an award based on user votes isn't out of the question, such as what happened with The Steam Awards.

But, if we're talking about receiving critical acclaim, Starfield falls short, which is a shame - it's easily the Xbox's most significant game to date.

If it's any consolation, Starfield has been nothing short of a commercial success. With a massive update incoming and the support of the modding community, there's a chance that it could go through a Cyberpunk-like redemption story in a year or two. However, for now, the concensus is that Starfield isn't good enough to receive awards.

It remains to be seen if the New York Game Awards will buck the trend and crown Starfield. If it does happen, expect the internet to revolt.