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What is the premise?

A young James Bond enters MI6 training in a reimagined origin story. IO Interactive's adventure combines espionage, action and the formation of the agent's identity.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

This nomination belongs to Most Anticipated Game in 2025 and records expectation. To interpret the premise, notice how improvisation and discretion relate to the franchise's spectacle. An origin story's appeal is following decisions that lack the established character's assurance.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For espionage and narrative-adventure fans. This is an original story rather than a presumed recreation of a film. Check the official page for current release status and platforms.

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007 First Light — visual reference page

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• Most Anticipated Game — 007 First Light · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Characters from the League of Legends universe enter a tag-team fighting game. Switches and assists connect two champions' abilities into a shared combat strategy.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The meaningful choice is the partnership, not only a favorite character. One fighter may cover a range where the other struggles or prepare their entry. Notice how attacking, defending and switching compete for attention; the appeal is building a plan for the pair while responding to the opponent's.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy fighting games and character combinations. Systems and balance change with updates; this introduction explains the premise rather than prescribing a patch's strongest pairing.

Where can I find the official artwork?

2XKO — visual reference page

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• Best Fighting Game — 2XKO · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Four people cross a portal into the Overworld, a block-based world where creativity has concrete consequences. The adventure turns Minecraft elements into comedy and action situations.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The adaptation needs to give direction to a game known for freedom. Notice what the film does with building, experimenting and recognizing rules beyond visual references. For nonplayers, those elements can still work as discovery fantasy; familiarity is not the only selection criterion.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For viewers seeking humorous adventure who know or are curious about Minecraft. Check rating and regional availability for the 2025 film; it is not a game tutorial.

Where can I find the official artwork?

A Minecraft Movie — visual reference page

Where can I look for streaming?

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• Best Adaptation — A Minecraft Movie · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Outcast heroes confront a ruler who controls magic in Talamh. Absolum combines side-scrolling brawling with a roguelite structure built around repeated runs and changing combinations.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The combination changes what repetition means: alongside executing attacks more effectively, you seek a setup that transforms the next attempt. It suits players who learn through combat and enjoy testing synergies; those wanting uninterrupted story progression should consider the repeated journeys.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of beat ’em ups and experimentation. Official combat footage helps judge the pace and how clearly attacks can be read.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Absolum — visual reference page

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• Best Independent Game — Absolum · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Zula Hendricks investigates a xenomorph-infested facility in a virtual-reality action-horror adventure. Exploring, handling equipment and responding to threats place the player's body inside Alien's visual language.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in spatial vulnerability: watching a corridor does not settle what might be behind or above you. Sound and equipment placement become part of the attention required. It is a more physical and intense proposition than watching the same universe on a screen.

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Who might enjoy this work?

This nomination concerns the VR experience. Check headset and platform compatibility; distinguish it from the flat-screen Evolved Edition. The referenced product identifies its story as Part One.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Alien: Rogue Incursion — visual reference page

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• Best VR/AR Game — Alien: Rogue Incursion · Nominee

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What is the premise?

On an Earth threatened by machines, Raiders venture to the surface for resources and try to return with them. Other players can bring help, competition or danger in this multiplayer extraction adventure.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The central decision is how much to risk before leaving. Valuable loot changes the significance of every sound and encounter: further exploration might increase the reward or prevent a return. It appeals to players who enjoy tension and risk decisions more than a guaranteed sequence of victories.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players comfortable with losses and unpredictable online matches. Going solo does not turn it into an offline campaign; check connection and service requirements.

Where can I find the official artwork?

ARC Raiders — visual reference page

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• Best Multiplayer — ARC Raiders · Winner

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What is the premise?

A virtual-reality adventure takes you into the Bio-Chasm, a fantasy world threatened by corruption. Swords, firearms, climbing and physical interactions shape exploration.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Its distinctive appeal is turning distance and movement into bodily actions. Reaching a handhold or preparing a strike can matter as much as choosing equipment. The premise suits players seeking physical involvement with a world; it differs from directing a character through buttons in front of a television.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players considering VR. Check headset, controller and play-space compatibility; computer requirements still matter even when the headset is supported.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Arken Age — visual reference page

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• Best VR/AR Game — Arken Age · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Naoe and Yasuke cross conflicts in feudal Japan with different strengths: a shinobi's stealth and a samurai's force. The adventure invites players to observe locations and choose approaches to obstacles.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The protagonists' contrast is a useful selection criterion. Enjoying patrol routes and shadows differs from preferring direct confrontation. Notice how information, cover and distance change an approach; switching characters offers a different relationship with the same space without making their abilities equivalent.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of historical action and exploration. The fiction combines real references with dramatization; learning about the period can enrich the experience without treating the game as a historical document.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows — visual reference page

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• Innovation in Accessibility — Assassin’s Creed Shadows · Nominee

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What is the premise?

A British quarantine zone holds a mystery where survival and investigation meet. Atomfall places clues, inhabitants and dangers in a setting inspired by a nuclear disaster, with freedom to pursue answers.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise appeals to players who enjoy navigating incomplete information. Separate what someone claims from what you have observed: a statement can suggest a route without resolving whom to trust. That attention makes investigation more interesting than simply following the next destination marker.

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• news.xbox.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of mystery, exploration and action. Historical inspiration does not make fictional events an account of the real accident; access offers mentioned at launch may have changed.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Atomfall — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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• Innovation in Accessibility — Atomfall · Nominee

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What is the premise?

An envoy reaches the Living Lands to investigate a plague in a fantasy world. Exploration, conversations, companions and combat with varied weapons and powers shape Avowed's adventure.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in experimenting with ways to act and recognizing that a mission also involves interpreting needs and interests. When choosing equipment, consider the problem it solves rather than only its damage number. The setting shared with Pillars of Eternity offers additional context without demanding an encyclopedia before starting.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking an action RPG with exploration and narrative decisions. Check accessibility features and the intended version on the official page.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Avowed — visual reference page

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• Best Role-Playing Game — Avowed · Nominee

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What is the premise?

A party marked by mysterious parasites seeks survival in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Conversations, choices and turn-based battles offer different ways to handle people and obstacles.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal is building a solution from the party's capabilities. Position, environment and action order can change an encounter more than an isolated attack. The story also responds to decisions; hunting for perfect answers in guides can remove the surprise of living with your own choice.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy reading, role-playing and planning. Group play benefits from agreeing on how to decide and explore; check the local and online modes supported by your platform.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Baldur’s Gate 3 — visual reference page

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• Best Community Support — Baldur’s Gate 3 · Winner

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What is the premise?

Projectiles ricochet through creature hordes in a mixture of brick-breaking, roguelite play and base building. Each run offers opportunities to combine effects and develop the community outside the pit.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The pleasure lies in seeing a chain reaction emerge from small choices. Instead of only asking which ball deals more damage, notice which effect prepares another. The base layer extends progression between attempts; that may suit players who enjoy unlocks and tire those preferring wholly independent sessions.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of arcade action and synergies. The official listing distinguishes the full game, demo and additional content; a 2025 nomination does not automatically include later expansions.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Ball x Pit — visual reference page

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• Best Independent Game — Ball x Pit · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Infantry and vehicles contest objectives in battles where classes have complementary roles. Battlefield 6 combines gunfights, squad support and environments that destruction can reshape.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The collective appeal emerges when contribution extends beyond eliminating opponents: reviving an ally, repairing a vehicle or revealing a position also changes a fight. A useful lens is to ask what prevents the squad from advancing and which role addresses it. Playing only for individual scores may obscure this design.

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• www.ea.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy military team action. Modes, equipment and balance change; consult current official information for access rather than treating this entry as a meta guide.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Battlefield 6 — visual reference page

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• Best Audio Design — Battlefield 6 · Winner

• Best Action Game — Battlefield 6 · Nominee

• Best Multiplayer — Battlefield 6 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

A mansion changes its layout, and you help choose which rooms appear behind its doors. Searching for a mysterious room combines exploration, planning and puzzles. Each new floor plan changes the possible routes.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise is especially appealing to players who enjoy forming hypotheses. Record a concrete observation before explaining it: a symbol, location and the conditions under which it appeared. An external guide can then answer a narrow question without removing the pleasure of connecting clues yourself.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy spatial mysteries and puzzles. Avoid complete maps and advance solutions; discovering the rules is itself part of the experience.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Blue Prince — visual reference page

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• Best Independent Game — Blue Prince · Nominee

• Best Debut Indie Game — Blue Prince · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Eight fighting games from Capcom's catalog return in a collection featuring SNK crossovers and arena combat such as Power Stone. The selection brings together different ways of structuring a match.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

A collection's strength lies in comparison: spacing, defense and team composition do not work identically across titles. Try one game at a time to understand its logic before importing habits from another. It also offers an entry into design history through play itself.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of fighting games and classic preservation. Check included games, training options and multiplayer conditions; owning the collection does not guarantee an equally active community for every title.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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• Best Fighting Game — Capcom Fighting Collection 2 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

An expedition tries to break the death cycle imposed by the Paintress, who inscribes a number associated with her victims' age each year. The RPG combines turn-based planning with timed dodges, parries and attacks.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The combination appeals to players who enjoy designing strategies while actively participating in defense. Notice how equipment and skills create an intention for the party, while enemy patterns demand attention during execution. Avoiding explanations of later twists preserves discovery of the world and its characters.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking a narrative RPG with active combat. A preference for turns without reflex demands may affect the fit; check difficulty and access options in your chosen version.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — visual reference page

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9 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Game of the Year — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Game Direction — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Narrative — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Art Direction — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Score & Music — Lorien Testard - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Audio Design — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Nominee

• Best Performance — Ben Starr as Verso - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Nominee

• Best Performance — Charlie Cox as Gustave - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Nominee

• Best Performance — Jennifer English as Maelle - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Independent Game — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Debut Indie Game — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Best Role-Playing Game — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Winner

• Player's Voice — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Jenny navigates her final school year while balancing studies, relationships and expectations about her body. This semi-autobiographical game turns those pressures into time decisions and small puzzles.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Its rules convey the conflict between optimizing life and having limited resources. Notice what a reward demands sacrificing: efficiency inside the system may itself be the target of criticism. The colorful presentation does not make the subject light or turn its mechanics into health advice.

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• store.steampowered.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking personal storytelling and uncomfortable humor. The creators' content notice includes disordered eating and fatphobia; consider those themes before playing.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Consume Me — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Games For Impact — Consume Me · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Teams contest tactical shooting rounds in which positioning, information and resources matter alongside accuracy. Counter-Strike 2 continues a competitive tradition built around maps, objectives and coordination.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in turning partial information into a shared decision. A grenade can open a route, conceal an action or provoke a response; skill appears in why and when it is used. Watching through this lens helps explain why retreating may be better than chasing a risky elimination.

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• www.counter-strike.net — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy precision and ongoing learning. An esports nomination recognizes a competitive context; consult official updates for current maps, rules and balance.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Counter-Strike 2 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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• Best Esports Game — Counter-Strike 2 · Winner

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What is the premise?

Sam returns to a journey where transporting cargo and connecting people matter in a world shaped by isolation. Movement is itself a problem to solve: route, equipment and environmental conditions influence reaching a destination.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise may appeal to players who enjoy the journey rather than only combat or final rewards. Notice how route planning changes the experience of the same place. As a sequel, it carries earlier characters and concepts; knowing the first game helps preserve context without spoiler-heavy summaries.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy exploration, logistics and distinctive science fiction. Check requirements and platforms on the official page; a 2025 nomination does not permanently fix which versions are available.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — visual reference page

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• Game of the Year — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Game Direction — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Narrative — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Art Direction — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Score & Music — Woodkid & Ludvig Forssell - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Audio Design — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

• Best Action/Adventure Game — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Childhood in Quito in 2001 takes shape through conversations and a soccer ball. Despelote uses the sport as a way to cross the city and notice everyday life during a moment of collective excitement in Ecuador.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise stands out by moving soccer from championships into everyday memory. Listen to the surroundings and notice what matters to a child while adult concerns pass in the background. The appeal lies in presence and perspective rather than assembling an unbeatable team.

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• store.steampowered.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy personal narratives and observational experiences. Local voices and context are part of the work's identity; check subtitles in your chosen version.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Despelote — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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• Best Debut Indie Game — Despelote · Nominee

• Games For Impact — Despelote · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Destiny gains a mobile shooter RPG set in an alternate timeline. This entry introduces another story of Lightbearers rather than reproducing the earlier games' campaign.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise may appeal to players who enjoy the universe and want combat adapted to a phone. Selection involves more than the franchise name: controls, progression and session length need to fit your use. Compare what can be tried for free with what depends on purchases or services.

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• www.playdestinyrising.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking mobile science-fiction action. Check region, device and current conditions in official stores; a free download does not describe every possible cost.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Destiny: Rising — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Mobile Game — Destiny: Rising · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Demon hunter Dante takes center stage in an animated adaptation of the Devil May Cry universe. The series combines supernatural threats, stylized action and the character's irreverent attitude.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The adaptation question is how to translate combat style when viewers do not control the action. Notice editing, movement design and music as ways of creating that energy. Familiarity with the games offers comparisons without establishing that events will follow precisely the same continuity.

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• Netflix — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of animated action and dark fantasy. This entry concerns the season presented in 2025; current pages may reveal later seasons. Check rating and audio in your regional catalog.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Devil May Cry — visual reference page

Where can I look for streaming?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Reference: Netflix. Check your country, this checklist's exact version, audio, subtitles and access type. Regional availability still needs confirmation; an announcement does not guarantee a streaming offer.

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Awards and nominations

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• Best Adaptation — Devil May Cry · Nominee

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What is the premise?

After losing his combat suit, Robert Robertson takes a job at a center dispatching superheroes to emergencies. He coordinates a team of former villains in a workplace comedy shaped by decisions and personal relationships.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The reversal provides the appeal: the problem becomes choosing who can handle a situation rather than simply defeating someone. Notice ability, availability and trust as different criteria. The story may suit players who prefer narrative decisions to directly controlling every superhero punch.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking character comedy and choices. Check what the chosen edition includes; an episodic structure should not be confused with automatic ownership of separate packages.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Dispatch — visual reference page

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External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Debut Indie Game — Dispatch · Nominee

• Player's Voice — Dispatch · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Donkey Kong leads a 3D platforming adventure in which breaking the environment is part of exploration. His strength opens routes and reveals discoveries in spaces that can be transformed.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The distinctive premise asks what can be dug through, crossed or dismantled rather than treating every obstacle as a fixed wall. Notice when destruction helps explain the space and when it simply removes a useful landmark. The play encourages curiosity and experimentation with the environment.

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• www.nintendo.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy 3D platforming and physically exploring scenery. The referenced product is for Nintendo Switch 2; do not confuse it with a game for the original Switch.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Donkey Kong Bananza — visual reference page

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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1 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Game of the Year — Donkey Kong Bananza · Nominee

• Best Family Game — Donkey Kong Bananza · Winner

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

The Doom Slayer fights a medieval war against Hell in a prequel to the modern games. Heavy weapons and a Shield Saw combine shooting, blocking and charging in a violent action fantasy.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The shield changes the combat question: alongside where to shoot, it matters when to hold position, parry or advance. The premise can appeal to players who enjoy reading projectiles and turning defense into opportunity. Its medieval world is technological and demonic fantasy rather than historical reconstruction.

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• doom.bethesda.net — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking first-person action and graphic violence. Check computer requirements, difficulty options and edition contents; expansions are identified separately on the official page.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Doom: The Dark Ages — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Action Game — Doom: The Dark Ages · Nominee

• Innovation in Accessibility — Doom: The Dark Ages · Winner

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What is the premise?

Two teams of five choose heroes with different abilities to contest territory, resources and the opposing base. Dota 2 combines real-time action with an extensive layer of team strategy.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Its variety makes every combination pose different problems: initiating a fight, protecting someone and gaining information are distinct contributions. When watching a match, ask what each team needs before committing to battle. A large roster does not mean learning everyone simultaneously; relationships and roles give abilities context.

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• www.dota2.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy deep systems and team competition. This introduces the nominated game rather than its current meta: heroes, items and strategies require a specific version reference.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Dota 2 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Esports Game — Dota 2 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Virtual football lets you contest matches, assemble squads and follow careers. FC 25 includes the smaller-team Rush format alongside modes that organize the sport at different scales.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Your choice of mode changes the experience: managing a career, playing a match and developing a squad require different kinds of involvement. Compare what you want to do before choosing by sheer content volume. Preserve the FC 25 identity in this selection: its nomination does not automatically belong to later editions.

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• www.ea.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For football fans who enjoy adapting decisions during matches. Check accessibility features, controls and platform services; a nomination does not establish that every individual need is met.

Where can I find the official artwork?

EA Sports FC 25 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Innovation in Accessibility — EA Sports FC 25 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

FC 26 presents football across several modes and distinguishes Competitive and Authentic gameplay approaches. The stated intention is to tailor the match experience to its context.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

That distinction offers a better question than simply asking whether the game is realistic: do you want competitive responsiveness, career development or a simulation with a different pace? Read what changes in your chosen mode. Updates to an annual sports game can alter behavior described in launch coverage.

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• www.ea.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For football followers comparing match styles. Check edition, mode, in-game purchases and online service requirements; FC 25 and FC 26 remain separate entries in these awards.

Where can I find the official artwork?

EA Sports FC 26 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Sports/Racing Game — EA Sports FC 26 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

A standalone adventure in the Elden Ring universe organizes exploration and combat into three-day-and-night cycles. Characters with distinct abilities must gather strength to confront each expedition's dangers.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Time pressure changes the pleasure of exploration: choosing a destination also means giving up another route. The appeal involves collective preparation and repetition that improves route decisions. Enjoying free exploration in the original does not guarantee the same fit with this run-based pace.

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• www.bandainamcoent.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy demanding action and coordination. It is a standalone game rather than an expansion requiring Elden Ring; check supported modes and team sizes in the current version.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Elden Ring Nightreign — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Multiplayer — Elden Ring Nightreign · Nominee

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What is the premise?

The 2025 Formula 1 series entry combines driving with career modes. In My Team, running a team adds development, contract and resource decisions to performance on track.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal involves choosing the scale of involvement: improving one corner differs from sustaining a team across a season. Players who enjoy both can notice how off-track decisions change race conditions. Assists and difficulty also shape driving; compare configurations before comparing results.

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• www.ea.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For motorsport and sports-management fans. This checklist records F1 25; later season packs and additional content need to be checked in the purchased edition.

Where can I find the official artwork?

F1 25 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Sports/Racing Game — F1 25 · Nominee

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What is the premise?

Fatal Fury returns to one-on-one combat with fighters of distinct styles and the REV system. Powerful offensive and defensive options share a gauge that can overheat.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

That tension provides an immediate lens: applying more pressure now may reduce later options. The appeal goes beyond executing a combo to recognizing when to persist and when to recover room for action. The graphics may attract first, but spacing, risk and reading the opponent sustain the competitive premise.

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Who might enjoy this work?

For fighting-game fans. Arcade and Smart controls offer different entry routes; also check which characters belong to the edition or additional content.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

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• Best Fighting Game — Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves · Winner

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What is the premise?

Power struggles in Ivalice accompany tactical battles where positioning and character specialization matter. This edition includes an enhanced experience and a classic option for the RPG.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal is assembling a party that can answer different situations through jobs and abilities. During battle, think about the following turn: a position enabling an attack now may leave someone exposed later. Outside combat, tracking who wants what helps explain the political narrative without anticipating revelations.

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• gb.store.square-enix-games.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy turn-based planning and political stories. Check Enhanced versus Classic differences and supported languages; this guide's language does not establish the game's localization.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

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• Best Sim/Strategy Game — Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles · Winner

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What is the premise?

An online fantasy RPG combines a long story with shared activities. The adventure supports different specializations, and parts of the narrative journey offer help from computer-controlled companions.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Its appeal lies in the relationship between a personal journey and a shared world. Follow characters and conflicts at the story's pace without treating the latest content as a mandatory entry point. To judge your fit, try the alternation between reading, travel and combat before focusing on the total number of expansions.

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• freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players seeking extensive storytelling and community activities. The trial has its own conditions; compare its restrictions with the full game, expansions and subscription.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Final Fantasy XIV — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Ongoing Game — Final Fantasy XIV · Nominee

• Best Community Support — Final Fantasy XIV · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Fortnite brings competitive and creative experiences into one environment. Battle Royale combines survival with a last-player-standing contest, while Zero Build removes building from that formula and other islands offer their own activities.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The platform's name alone does not describe a session. Choose the experience first: building under pressure, contesting position without construction or exploring somebody else's creation. This distinction helps explain why two players may enjoy Fortnite for entirely different reasons.

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• store.epicgames.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For groups interested in varied modes. Check each experience's rating, creator and rules, along with in-game purchases; a 2025 nomination does not freeze the catalog or current balance.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Fortnite — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

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Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Ongoing Game — Fortnite · Nominee

• Best Community Support — Fortnite · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

A journey through Teyvat connects exploration, characters and combat using elemental powers. This action RPG organizes discoveries within an open fantasy world that receives new content.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in recognizing relationships: the environment may suggest an interaction, while combining abilities changes how an obstacle can be approached. Start by noticing those connections rather than judging every character solely through a strength ranking. Exploring and following the story differ from optimizing a team.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy large worlds and character combinations. In-game purchases and character acquisition systems exist; review their conditions and your spending limits before using them.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Genshin Impact — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Player's Voice — Genshin Impact · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Atsu crosses northern Japan on a revenge journey set in the early seventeenth century. Combat and exploration follow a protagonist making her way through territory associated with Mount Yōtei.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise appeals through the meeting of personal pursuit and freedom to explore. Notice when a discovery deepens the journey's purpose and when it functions as a side activity. The setting offers historical action fiction; every scene need not be treated as a documentary reconstruction of the period.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy melee combat and open-world adventures. The official page helps distinguish the base game, editions and additional content before purchase.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Ghost of Yōtei — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Game Direction — Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Narrative — Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Art Direction — Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Score & Music — Toma Otowa - Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Audio Design — Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Performance — Erika Ishii as Atsu - Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

• Best Action/Adventure Game — Ghost of Yōtei · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

A supernatural investigation adventure in virtual reality from the creators of The Room. Objects, spaces and puzzles guide a single-player experience built around interacting with the environment.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise becomes interesting when looking and manipulating form part of the reasoning. Before seeking a puzzle solution, notice what the environment makes visible, reachable or unusual. This lens helps assess what VR contributes beyond the initial impact of standing inside a space.

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• www.fireproofgames.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy mystery and tactile puzzles. This is a VR game: check headset, controllers, comfort and version compatibility. A supernatural theme alone does not establish the experience's intensity.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Ghost Town — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

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• Best VR/AR Game — Ghost Town · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Jason and Lucia lead a crime story in the fictional state of Leonida, including Vice City. The official presentation connects their relationship to a world of opportunities, pressures and excess.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

This edition recognizes anticipation rather than an assessment of the finished product. When viewing the presentation, separate atmosphere, characters and promised systems from what is actually demonstrated. A useful reading compares what the material shows with what you would like to do in that world.

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• www.rockstargames.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For series followers and fans of adult crime stories. Consult the official page for current release status, platforms and rating; this card preserves the context of the 2025 awards.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Grand Theft Auto VI — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

1 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Most Anticipated Game — Grand Theft Auto VI · Winner

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

The sequel to Hades sends a new protagonist against the Titan of Time, combining action combat and witchcraft. Its run-based structure lets players return to the challenge with different combinations and new information.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

A roguelite's appeal involves separating two kinds of progress: what the character gains and what you learn. A run can teach range, timing or synergy without reaching the destination. Experimenters may enjoy this; repeated routes can tire players seeking a campaign with few restarts.

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• www.supergiantgames.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy action, mythology and ability combinations. The official page and FAQ help verify platforms and the available version without relying on the early-access situation in 2025.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Hades II — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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1 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Game of the Year — Hades II · Nominee

• Best Game Direction — Hades II · Nominee

• Best Art Direction — Hades II · Nominee

• Best Score & Music — Darren Korb - Hades II · Nominee

• Best Independent Game — Hades II · Nominee

• Best Action Game — Hades II · Winner

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Squads face alien threats in a cooperative third-person shooter. Its war campaign is presented through Super Earth's exaggerated propaganda, combining action with military satire.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Cooperation becomes interesting when power and danger travel together: heavy support needs positioning and communication to help the squad. Observe how a group coordinates objectives, retreats and resources beyond counting eliminations. The propaganda's humor also invites critical distance from what the fictional world celebrates.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy intense cooperative action and improvised situations. Check online access, platform and regional conditions; updates can change enemies, equipment and missions.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Helldivers 2 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Ongoing Game — Helldivers 2 · Nominee

• Best Community Support — Helldivers 2 · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Hornet is taken to an unfamiliar kingdom and must cross it in a 2D action and exploration adventure. Connected routes, enemies and new abilities make the environment itself part of the challenge.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The premise combines precise movement with curiosity. Notice the difference between a route requiring a future ability and an obstacle manageable with current tools. Personal discovery is part of the appeal; boss guides and complete maps may reveal encounters better met while playing.

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• hollowknightsilksong.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy interconnected exploration, combat and movement mastery. Repeated attempts are part of this kind of experience; an award nomination does not establish a match for your tolerance of difficulty.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Hollow Knight: Silksong — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

1 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Game of the Year — Hollow Knight: Silksong · Nominee

• Best Art Direction — Hollow Knight: Silksong · Nominee

• Best Score & Music — Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight: Silksong · Nominee

• Best Independent Game — Hollow Knight: Silksong · Nominee

• Best Action/Adventure Game — Hollow Knight: Silksong · Winner

• Player's Voice — Hollow Knight: Silksong · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Indiana Jones investigates a mystery connecting distant locations in a first-person adventure. Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, the story combines exploration, puzzles and confrontations.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The most useful lens is the investigator's: observe a space, connect clues and choose how to cross it. This lets you follow the adventure beyond its action scenes. Its archaeology belongs to cinematic fantasy; artifacts and conspiracies should not be treated as historical explanations.

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• bethesda.net — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of adventure, exploration and the character. Check requirements and each edition's contents; The Order of Giants expansion is identified separately from the main campaign.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Performance — Troy Baker as Indiana Jones - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle · Nominee

• Best Action/Adventure Game — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Building and managing a dinosaur park involves caring for species, enclosures and visitors. The third game expands the premise with breeding, juvenile animals and additional construction options.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in the tension between an attractive park and a functioning system. An impressive enclosure must connect with circulation, care and operations; a change may improve one aspect while putting pressure on another. Notice these relationships when deciding whether your enjoyment of building includes managing consequences.

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• www.playstation.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players interested in simulation, spatial design and dinosaurs. Its representation follows Jurassic World fiction rather than providing a scientific model of animal care or paleontology.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Jurassic World Evolution 3 — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Sim/Strategy Game — Jurassic World Evolution 3 · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Henry moves through conflicts in medieval Europe in an open-world RPG set in the fifteenth century. Dialogue, exploration and combat form an adventure grounded in a historical setting rather than fantasy powers as its starting point.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The appeal lies in learning to inhabit a world with social and material rules. Notice how preparation for an encounter can matter as much as action within it. Historical surroundings can inspire research, while characters, dialogue and design choices remain interactive fiction.

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• store.steampowered.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy extensive RPGs, history and engagement with systems. The first adventure adds context; the Steam reference lists languages and requirements for the PC version.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Game of the Year — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II · Nominee

• Best Narrative — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II · Nominee

• Best Role-Playing Game — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

In the main mode, two teams of five champions contest the route to the enemy Nexus. Different roles connect individual development, map control and team fights.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The strategic appeal emerges between confrontations. Winning a fight creates lasting advantage when it enables an objective or denies resources. To begin understanding, follow one role and observe its movement decisions; that reveals more than attempting to memorize every champion at once.

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• www.leagueoflegends.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players who enjoy competition and skill development. This entry concerns League of Legends without treating Wild Rift or Teamfight Tactics as equivalent versions of the same experience.

Where can I find the official artwork?

League of Legends — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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• Best Esports Game — League of Legends · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Up to four participants compete in challenges and minigames across LEGO settings. Varied events turn a session into an alternation of rules, reflexes and small competitive opportunities.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Choosing for a group depends more on pace and understandable rules than the total minigame count. Notice whether everyone can join in and whether quick losses encourage another attempt. Frequent activity changes may suit gatherings where nobody wants to study a lengthy system.

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• legoparty.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For playing with friends or family. Check local and online modes, required controllers and cross-platform compatibility; owning the same title does not guarantee every device combination works.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Lego Party! — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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0 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Best Family Game — Lego Party! · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Two small LEGO bricks set out on a cooperative adventure to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Movement and puzzles place the relationship between the two participants at the center of play.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

The characters' simplicity leaves room to notice gestures and collaboration. The question is not only how to cross an obstacle, but how to help the other player cross too. This is an appealing premise for sharing discovery without turning every skill difference into competition.

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• annapurnainteractive.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For a pair interested in cooperation and visual expression. Check Friend's Pass conditions and supported modes on your chosen platform; plan the session around two people.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Lego Voyagers — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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0 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Best Family Game — Lego Voyagers · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Four teenagers form a friendship in the summer of 1995, and a reunion in 2022 gives their shared past renewed weight. The narrative adventure moves between periods to explore relationships and a still-unexplained event.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Follow the difference between what somebody experienced, remembers and can say aloud. This lens supports the mystery without anticipating its answer. Relationships matter alongside the central question; attending to silences and changing attitudes can enrich a reading that does not depend on guessing the ending.

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External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

• dont-nod.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For players drawn to friendship, memory and decisions. The work is divided into two parts; check the studio's content notices before choosing because it addresses sensitive themes.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

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Awards and nominations

0 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

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• Games For Impact — Lost Records: Bloom & Rage · Nominee

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• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
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What is the premise?

Mario and other characters race across interconnected courses in a world that also supports free exploration. Large fields of drivers and Knockout Tour extend the journey beyond laps around an isolated track.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

That organization changes what to notice: travel between locations also belongs to the race. Compare the concentration of competition with the curiosity of Free Roam. The combination may suit groups where some people want to compete while others prefer discovering environments and movement.

Initial curation with references, under review; not a review based on firsthand gameplay. Platforms, requirements and services may change.

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

• www.nintendo.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of approachable racing and group competition. This version is for Nintendo Switch 2; check controllers, player counts by mode and online requirements.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Mario Kart World — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

www.nintendo.com · BR / US / GB — confirmar / confirm · availability to be confirmed

Awards and nominations

1 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

The count includes categories for the work and associated professionals, characters or songs; it is not a quality score. Recipients are preserved as given in the edition sources.

• Best Family Game — Mario Kart World · Nominee

• Best Sports/Racing Game — Mario Kart World · Winner

Edition sources

External pages reveal results and may include other spoilers.

• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Marvel heroes and villains contest objectives in a competitive team shooter. Individual powers and Team-Up abilities turn familiar characters into complementary roles.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Curiosity may start with a favorite character, but the team appeal lies in combinations. Notice who creates space, who sustains the team and who can exploit an opening. A play can matter without ending in an elimination; this lens helps read visually busy matches.

Initial curation with references, under review; not a review based on firsthand gameplay. Platforms, requirements and services may change.

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

• www.marvelrivals.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For fans of team competition and Marvel. Heroes and combinations change with updates; check the patch before treating character rankings as guidance.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Marvel Rivals — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

www.marvelrivals.com · BR / US / GB — confirmar / confirm · availability to be confirmed

Awards and nominations

0 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

The count includes categories for the work and associated professionals, characters or songs; it is not a quality score. Recipients are preserved as given in the edition sources.

• Best Ongoing Game — Marvel Rivals · Nominee

Edition sources

External pages reveal results and may include other spoilers.

• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

Deadpool receives a virtual-reality action adventure that brings players close to combat and the character's irreverent humor. Its premise combines physical presence, exaggeration and comic-book violence.

Curatorial perspective: what should I look for?

Distinguish liking the character from enjoying VR interaction. Physical participation can make a simple action expressive, but also changes a session's comfort and effort. Notice how movement and jokes relate without expecting the film portrayal to determine this version exactly.

Initial curation with references, under review; not a review based on firsthand gameplay. Platforms, requirements and services may change.

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

• www.meta.com — may contain spoilers

Who might enjoy this work?

For adult Deadpool fans interested in VR action. Check compatible headsets, required space and comfort options; this card does not promise equivalence with a conventional screen-based game.

Where can I find the official artwork?

Marvel’s Deadpool VR — visual reference page

Where can I check platforms and access?

External destinations may contain spoilers, trailers and material from later chapters. Open them only if you want to leave this spoiler-free card.

Check the official page for platforms, requirements, languages, purchase model and online service requirements. An award nomination does not guarantee access on your device or describe the game's current state.

www.meta.com · BR / US / GB — confirmar / confirm · availability to be confirmed

Awards and nominations

0 award(s) associated with this work in this edition.

The count includes categories for the work and associated professionals, characters or songs; it is not a quality score. Recipients are preserved as given in the edition sources.

• Best VR/AR Game — Marvel’s Deadpool VR · Nominee

Edition sources

External pages reveal results and may include other spoilers.

• The Game Awards — seleção oficial / official selection · 2026-09-26
• Game Informer — lista completa / complete list · 2026-09-26

What is the premise?

An Insomniac action adventure places Wolverine at the center of an original story. His strength, claws and past shape a superhero premise with an adult tone.