Fast Facts
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The Game Awards 2025, set for December 11 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will feature video game trailers, announcements, and awards, including a highly competitive Game of the Year category.
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Nominees for Game of the Year include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, with Clair Obscur leading with a record 12 nominations.
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Notable games like Arc Raiders, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Elden Ring: Nightreign missed main award nominations but received recognition in other categories, while fan voting has begun and accounts for 10% of the final vote.
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The ceremony will be streamed across multiple platforms, including Prime Video, and fan engagement initiatives will include the announcement of Players’ Voice nominees on December 1.
Excitement Builds for The Game Awards 2025 Nominees
The Game Awards 2025 announced its nominees, generating buzz among gaming enthusiasts. Taking place on December 11, the ceremony will unfold at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Among the contenders for Game of the Year are standout titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Hades II.
Clair Obscur leads the pack with an impressive 12 nominations. This marks the highest number of nods in the event’s 12-year history. Additionally, it competes for Best Independent Game, alongside Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II. Clearly, the competition is intense this year.
While high-profile games like Mario Kart World and Elden Ring: Nightreign missed the main award nominations, they still received recognition in other categories. Interestingly, Marvel’s Deadpool VR, which hasn’t yet launched, also earned a nomination.
Fan voting has begun and will determine 10 percent of the final outcome. This year, the public can weigh in via the TGA website, with additional nominees for the Players’ Voice Award announced on December 1. Meanwhile, the awards ceremony will stream on Prime Video for the first time, making it more accessible to fans.
With thrilling trailers and announcements on the horizon, anticipation continues to build. Stay tuned for updates as the gaming world comes together to celebrate creativity and innovation.
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