Shadow of Erdtree shouldn't be eligible for Game of Year

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree shouldn't be eligible for Game of the Year
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Gaming Fans Divided As Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Gets Unprecedented GOTY Nomination
Following the announcement of 2024's GOTY nominees, the inclusion of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has proven to be a controversial decision.
‘Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree’ Should Not Win, Or Be Nominated For, GOTY 2024
This year, it was prominently broadcast that DLC and expansions would be eligible for all categories. So the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, was nominated multiple times.
Vast Majority of Gamers Say Elden Ring DLC Should Never Have Been Nominated for Game of the Year
Rightfully so its getting flak. Elden Ring was considered at last year’s awards and won. DLC is not and should never be considered for GOTY. You cannot play it without first owning the base game and that base game will have been considered. Pretty ridiculous decision and it cheapens these awards even further.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Game Awards Nomination Sparks Renewed Debate Among Fans
The Game Awards has made it clear that Shadow of the Erdtree falls within its official selection criteria. Its website includes a statement issued today reading: "The Game Awards
'Elden Ring' DLC 'Shadow Of The Erdtree' Is Eligible For Game Of The Year, Causing Intense Controversy Among Gamers
The Game Awards updated its rules to allow remakes and expansions to be eligible for its "Game of the Year," and people have _opinions_.
The Game Awards rule change puts Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in GOTY race
Compared to 2023 when we saw the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Marvel's Spider
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Still Has a Lingering FromSoftware Problem
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a testament to the pride, ambition, and bold creative vision of FromSoftware as a studio—for better and for worse. By examining Shadow of the Erdtree, one is able to gain valuable insight into the design ideals of not just Elden Ring, but FromSoftware’s broader portfolio of work.
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