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

This event is not just about the awards. Get ready for exciting world premieres and release date announcements for the most anticipated games.

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Game of the Year (GOTY) Nominees and Highlights

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

• 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.

Expect Major Surprises

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

• New Gameplay Trailers: Never-before-seen footage from top studios' upcoming projects.

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

• Twitch Drops: Exclusive in-game rewards for viewers on Twitch (look out for special drops for games like Path of Exile 2 this year).