The Game Awards have become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the gaming calendar. Created and hosted by Geoff Keighley, the ceremony hands out honors to the top video games of the year across numerous categories, including the prestigious GOTY (Game of the Year), but also best achievement, best narrative, art direction, or the performances of developers and actors in the industry. Over the years, the event has also established itself as a must-see platform for new game announcements, fresh trailers, and surprise reveals.
The 2026 edition is set for December 10 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. As with every year, the ceremony will be streamed live for free across multiple platforms, including YouTube and Twitch, letting gamers worldwide follow the awards and announcements in real time. Geoff Keighley has confirmed that more information on tickets, nominations, and the lineup will be unveiled in the coming months.
At this point, the list of nominated games has yet to be revealed. As in previous editions, nominations are expected to be announced in the fall, a few weeks before the ceremony. The Game Awards 2026 are once again poised to mix awards, world premieres, gameplay showcases, and announcements of highly anticipated projects, cementing the event as one of the year’s biggest year-end moments for video game fans.
As we await the nominees for this new edition, here are the 2025 nominees:
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And for the Game of the Year (GOTY) awards:
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While waiting for the ceremony, we're happily diving back into all the nominated games. Time to grab your controllers!
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Game Awards 2025: Meet the winners of this year's top video game honors
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