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BetaBeacon

November 18, 2025

Here are 2025’s official Game of the Year nominees

The nominees for the 2025 Game of the Year at The Game Awards have been revealed, including titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Hades II, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Death Stranding 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. The event also announced nominees for other categories such as Best Community Support, Best Ongoing Game, and Best RPG. Voting for the awards will be coming up soon.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

PC Gamer’s Game of the Year Awards 2024

PC Gamer will host its Game of the Year awards for 2024, culminating in the announcement of the official Game of the Year on December 30. The editorial team, consisting of over 30 members, nominated up to six games released in 2024, leading to a shortlist of 14 games selected through discussions and tiebreaker votes. Each game will be assigned to specific award categories, which will be revealed on various dates from December 19 to December 30. The upcoming award reveals include categories such as Creative Achievement, Best Survival, Best Tactics, and others. Chris Livingston's personal pick is "The Rise of the Golden Idol."