Known as the "Oscars" of the gaming world, The Game Awards 2025 will take place in a spectacular ceremony hosted by Geoff Keighley at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

This event is not just about awards. Expect world premieres of highly anticipated titles and major release date announcements throughout the night.

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Game of the Year (GOTY) Nominees and Highlights

Leading this year's nominations is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with 12 nominations. The competition for Game of the Year is incredibly fierce:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

• Donkey Kong Bananza

• Hades II

• Hollow Knight: Silksong

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Other Hot Categories

• Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), Marvel's Wolverine, The Witcher IV, and Resident Evil Requiem.

• Best Narrative: Silent Hill f, Death Stranding 2, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

• Best Indie Game: Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Biggest Surprises Await

The Game Awards is famous for delivering the biggest and most unexpected announcements in the gaming industry. Besides the awards, viewers can look forward to:

• New Gameplay Trailers: Fresh looks at upcoming projects from major studios.

• Release Date Reveals: Confirmed launch dates for long-awaited games.

• Twitch Drops: Exclusive in-game rewards for those watching via Twitch (special drops expected for games like Path of Exile 2 this year).