The nominations for The Game Awards 2025 were announced this week, ramping up excitement ahead of the December 11 ceremony in Los Angeles. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an indie fantasy RPG from Sandfall Interactive, stole the spotlight with a record-breaking 12 nominations, including top honors like Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction.
While indie games made headlines, AAA titles maintained a strong presence. Sony Interactive Entertainment led all publishers with 19 nominations across its portfolio, and popular titles such as Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yōtei earned seven nods each. Hades II secured six nominations, and Hollow Knight: Silksong also impressed the judges.
Now in its 12th year, The Game Awards celebrate the best achievements in gameplay, narrative, art, music, and performance. This year’s nominations promise a mix of crowd-pleasing favorites and bold new titles from emerging studios.
With gamers around the world eagerly counting down to December 11, anticipation is high for surprises, triumphs, and a showcase of the year’s finest in gaming. Analysts see the results as a reflection of the evolving gaming landscape.
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