December 4, 2022
The Sport Awards is upon us in a matter of days and occasion creator Geoff Keighley has revealed a bit extra on how lengthy we are able to anticipate to take a seat and watch the present. This yr, he plans on the occasion being shorter than the previous few years attributable to viewer suggestions.
In line with Keighley himself over on Twitter Areas (through VGC), the hopes to provide a shorter present, however received’t say an excessive amount of till after their rehearsals.
“One factor we’re doing this yr is we’re making an attempt to make the present slightly bit shorter. I received’t say something formally till we’re by our rehearsals, however we expect it’s going to be a considerably shorter present this yr.”
The previous couple of years have been over three hours and whereas that may be attention-grabbing for a long-term viewing, it’s additionally laborious to actually sit down and look ahead to some individuals who simply don’t have the eye span. Keighley’s trying suggestions and can streamline The Sport Awards this yr as a way to keep away from viewer fatigue, he’s even chopping again on issues that may seem on the present, together with huge releases.
“We expect there’s been slightly little bit of fatigue about how lengthy the present has been, there are many video games and plenty of issues that wish to be part of it, however we’re chopping again on these issues to hopefully have a bit extra of a streamlined present.”
The Sport Awards begins December 8 at 4:30 PT.