“The Game Awards 2025: Your Guide to GOTY, Nominees & How to Watch”

Why It Matter Video games meet Hollywood: The Game Awards bring the biggest games of the year to the stage.

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Date & Venue Set your calendar: December 11 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Streaming for USA Audience This year: Amazon Prime Video + Twitch in 2K – huge move for accessibility.

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GOTY Nominee Meet the six contenders for Game of the Year.

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Leading Nominee Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with historic nomination count.

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Other Standout Death Stranding 2, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

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How Voting Work Jury + public vote = You can influence the outcome.

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What to Expect Trailers, world premieres, musical performances, industry guests.

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Why USA Gamers Should Care From indie gems to blockbuster titles — this ceremony defines gaming culture for 2026 and beyond