Oli Welsh

Oli Welsh, a senior editor and games journalist known for his insights on awards coverage, dives into the provocative history of The Game Awards. He reveals the transformation from the cringeworthy Spike VGAs to the present-day format, blending E3 reveals with awards. The discussion explores the ethical blur between advertisements and jury-voted awards, as well as the challenges of categorizing diverse game genres. Oli also predicts potential winners for 2025 and emphasizes the need for a broader jury perspective to elevate underrepresented games.