Geoff Keighley has announced via his Twitter that the illustrious award show, The Game Awards, is throwing a concert in Los Angeles honoring several video games and their music.
The Game Awards have been known for several years now as the premiere awards show for the video game industry. Included in those shows are several musical guests and performances that are always top-notch, but this year, a 10-Year Concert is being thrown to honor several of the biggest video games of the last decade or so on June 25th, 2023 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.
The full list of titles and franchises making the cut for this year’s concert can be found below:
- Arcane
- Diablo
- Elden Ring
- Final Fantasy XVI
- God of War
- Hades
- Hogwarts Legacy
- League of Legends
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Starfield
- Star Wars Jedi
- The Last of Us
While there hasn’t been any specific announcement as to how each of these games will be honored or what songs will be played, each should make an appearance with Gustavo Dudamel directing the show and Lorne Balfe conducting. The event is partnered with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and utilizes the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for this special live concert.
“Every year, our orchestra performances are a highlight of The Game Awards, so we are beyond thrilled to partner with the brilliant team at the LA Phil to create this cross-industry musical showcase at one of the world’s most iconic music venues,” said Geoff Keighley, creator of The Game Awards. “We will celebrate the incredible past, present, and future of video game music with a full-scale concert event under the Los Angeles stars and of course have a few surprises in the works as well.”
The description for the event states: “This special live concert event celebrates the unforgettable role music plays in video games. Lorne Balfe leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in music selections and suites from Arcane, Diablo, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy® XVI, God of War, Hades, Hogwarts Legacy, League of Legends, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Starfield, Star Wars Jedi, and The Last of Us.“
Tickets are available now at the Hollywood Bowl ticket website, where costs are between $20-145 depending on how close to the orchestra you’d like to be seated.
