Awards shows aren't usually relevant. They're just opinions. However, I have nothing against the VGAs, as they are probably a source of pride to those who are nominated. Recognition for quality work is never a bad thing.
This year's show, to me, was one of the best yet. It had some fantastic music, which was nice. I hope the orchestral performances remain. Most importantly, it was a breakthrough show for downloadable games. It ripped through the bias against them pretty well and showed that the VGAs don't necessarily have to be all about sequels to "blockbuster" shooter franchises. I thought that aspect was awesome.
For the people watching, yeah, it's mostly about the game reveals. It was good this year, with TLOU and "The Phantom Pain" being the highlights, though it wasn't great, as some of the other reveals weren't all that special.
Still, I have no idea why people get upset about it. It's just an awards show, even if it's the biggest one. Other places will crown other games as winners. I think it's a good thing that we can have several different titles win "GOTY"; gaming is, after all, about personal preferences.
