Ah, the annual spectacle of The Game Awards is here again, a glittering event where the best games of the year vie for glory, while the audience squints eagerly at their screens to catch a glimpse of what video game magic awaits in 2026. Cue the drumroll for yet another round of over-the-top award speeches and maybe a few confetti explosions.
Record-Breaking Nominations and Other Talented Contenders
This time around, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has set a precedent that no one asked for by racking up a whopping 13 nominations. That’s right, 13! This breaks the record for the most nominations in the entire history of the show. But let’s not get too carried away; it remains to be seen just how many shiny trophies will be awkwardly handed over on stage. Can it shatter the record of seven wins set by The Game That Must Not Be Named, which triumphed in 2020? Place bets now, folks.
Countdown to Chaos: When and Where
Mark calendars with big red circles, as The Game Awards 2025 will be available for viewing at these times, because who doesn’t love a good late-night gaming event?
- US (Pacific) – 4:30 PM on Thursday, November 11
- US (Eastern) – 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 11
- UK (GMT) – 12:30 AM on Friday, November 12
- Japan – 9:30 AM on Friday, November 12
- Australia – 11:30 AM on Friday, November 12
For those wondering where to witness this parade of pixels and pageantry, fear not! The live stream sits splendidly atop this very page, or can be found lounging on the official YouTube channel, soaking up the digital sunlight.
Speculation Station: What to Expect
The Game Awards is a veritable cornucopia of surprises and staggering expectations, but here’s what has been confirmed so far. Fans can brace themselves for the shining future of Tomb Raider. Lara Croft, armed and dangerously charismatic, is bound to make an appearance with a brand-new game—or maybe a new streaming series on Prime Video. Only time will tell! Either way, the intrigue is real.
PlayStation has graciously promised players a “new look” at Saros, the prospective action adventure from Housemarque, the geniuses behind Returnal, which is slated to unleash its fury in February. Expect fireworks—literal and digital.
Meanwhile, in a fanfare of curiosity, Wildflower Interactive will unveil their debut endeavor to a world that may or may not be prepared, given that the studio was founded by co-director Bruce Staley, known for his work on Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us. No pressure!
And if that wasn’t enough to set hearts racing, Capcom has graced the lineup with a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem. Watch in sheer horror—or delight—as a second playable character is likely to be revealed, though the PlayStation Store might have spilled the beans already. Whoopsie daisy.
Teasers of Potential Trailers
As for games that are still cloaked in secrecy but might pop up just to tease everyone, the PEGI ratings website recently listed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Crossing fingers that it finally sees the light of day! Meanwhile, upcoming trailers and updates will also spotlight titles such as The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive, Soulframe, Marvel Rivals, Phantom Blade Zero, and the delightful Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, adding to the unending excitement.
So tune in, pull up a metaphorical chair (or a real one), and prepare for a rollercoaster of epic proportions, filled with thrilling reveals and possibly bizarre acceptance speeches. It promises to be an unforgettable evening—just try not to cry into the snack bowl when your favorite game doesn’t win!
