What's the best gig you've ever seen? Tell us for $5!

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For me, it's every single Rush gig I have been to. Just amazing every time.

Standouts though have to be Nirvana in 1990 at the Edinburgh Calton Studios. It was memorable because they were gaining fame and also memorable because I stage dived and threw up mid-flight. I was not popular. The set was a little short for my liking at only 40 minutes but with L7 in support, it was a truly great night. I felt pretty rough the next day.

Another that I have to mention was Faith No More at the Venue in Edinburgh in 89. It was their first tour with Mike Patton for The Real Thing album and he was on fire. So much energy it was complete madness, probably the most energetic I have ever seen a singer. At one point he was hanging from the support beams above the crowd without missing a note. A truly great vocalist who does a lot of voiceover work, even in videogames. Remember The Darkness?

A band I never missed which sadly didn't last long but I need to mention was The Beyond. What a great sound and every gig was a complete delight. I just wish they had continued and kept the same sound as their Crawl Album which is still one of my favourite albums.

Who is your favourite game developer? Tell us who and why for $5!

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This is a really tough question but if I think about the games I have spent the most time in over the years it would have to be Blizzard for Diablo and the now gone Westwood Studios for the C&C franchise.

Both developers nailed it when it came to creating a complete experience around the games whether it was story, audio, gameplay moments, or even multiplayer. With that in mind, you have to tip the hat to the likes of David Brevik. Eric Schaefer, and Louis Castle. There are probably too many to name in each of the teams that made these franchises timeless.

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Predict a Game Awards announcement and get $4 if you're right!

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While it may not be a sexy award for a developer, I think Diablo 4 will pick up an award for accessibility. It's been praised for all the options to make the game accessible and if a blind player can take out Lilith, they have done something right when it comes to making the game as accessible as possible.

Cyberpunk 2077 for community support, The way they have turned the game around and held on to the fanbase is outstanding. Idris Elba could also be in the running for performance.

GOTY should go to Baldur's Gate 3.