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Malmö, Sweden / Vienna, Austria – November 3rd, 2026: Ten. That’s how many nominations REANIMAL received for The Horror Game Awards 2026, and we’re still a little speechless. Tarsier Studios’ horror…
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Okawari! Studio's gloriously cute and chaotic, physics-based feed-em-up – One More Plate! – has won Indie Area Best Gameplay at the Thailand Game Awards…
Gang of Dragon developer Nagoshi Studio has officially closed its doors. The studio announced its debut project less than a year ago at December 2025's TGAs. The post Nagoshi Studio Has Shut Down…
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Nagoshi Studio, established by former Yakuza series director Toshiro Nagoshi, has closed down without releasing a single title.
The team's debut project Gang of Dragon was revealed at the Game Awards 2025 before funding was cancelled by NetEase over an estimated budget shortfall of seven billion yen.
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The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 29 to November 1, has concluded. Among the awards announced during the event, Capcom's Pragmata won, while…
Josh Deane has also provided some hints about what the Destiny team has been working on and how long the process will take.
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Bungie has announced that fans should not expect any major franchise announcements regarding Destiny during the upcoming The Game Awards ceremony. The studio is currently in the pre-production phase for its long-term content unvaulting initiative.
Head of product Josh Deane explained that the development team is focusing on bringing back classic campaigns, strikes, and raids. Additional long-term goals include the return of the Menagerie and various player-versus-player map updates.
Resident Evil, Saros, Star Wars, Fire Emblem, Control: Resonant, Lego Batman actors come together ahead of the 2026 Game Awards nominations.
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Voice actors from prominent video game franchises gathered for a special roundtable discussion ahead of the 2026 Game Awards nominations. The panel features performers from titles such as Resident Evil, Saros, Star Wars, Fire Emblem, Control: Resonant, and Lego Batman.
This initiative aims to give digital performance artists the same platform for year-end reflection typically reserved for Hollywood actors.
Destiny's future lies in its past, as Bungie is working to bring content from the infamous Destiny vault back to the game. Big plans are in place to rework fan-favorite campaigns like the Red War…
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Bungie announced that Destiny 3 will not be teased or revealed at The Game Awards as the studio focuses on past content.
The team is actively working to restore legacy campaigns like Red War and Forsaken to Destiny 2 with external studio assistance.
The #SaveMassEffect campaign is rallying to be heard in places EA can’t avoid
The organizers of #SaveMassEffect have advertised the initiative on the screens of Times Square in New York and announced other in-person activities. The fan-organized campaign to motivate…
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Priced at 99 dollars, the device features a USB-C cable connection for external power banks to keep the ears illuminated during public events.
Fans continue to rally around the 'Save Mass Effect' movement, this time with a billboard at Times Square and more initiatives planned throughout the rest of the year. Read more
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Fans of BioWare's role-playing game series are rallying behind the "Save Mass Effect" movement with a prominent advertisement in Times Square.
Additional high-visibility marketing initiatives and community campaigns are planned to take place throughout the remainder of the year to support the franchise.
Forza Horizon 6 faces a stiff challenge in the Sports/Racing category from Star Wars: Galactic Racer
On October 23, 2026, the award ceremony for „CEEGA 2026”, targeting games from Central and Eastern Europe, took place in Poznań, Poland. We introduce the winning and nominated works across all eight…
The New York Game Awards is officially returning for its 16th show at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan on January 19, 2027, and IGN will be streaming the whole thing on our website and YouTube channels.
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The New York Video Game Critics Circle has announced that The New York Game Awards will return for its 16th annual show on January 19, 2027, at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan. IGN will provide a live stream of the entire ceremony across its website and YouTube channels.
Content creator Lara Lunardi and television personality Arda Ocal will host the event, joined by notable figures including Harold Goldberg, Reggie Fils-Aimé, and Ryan O'Callaghan. Tickets are available through Humanitix for $85, while a limited allocation of $100 VIP tickets grants preferred seating and access to an after-party presented by New Blood Interactive.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially eligible for consideration at the upcoming Game Awards ceremony. Rockstar's open-world adventure is considered a strong contender across multiple categories by industry observers.
However, analysts believe it will face a tough challenge if it attempts to match Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record-breaking nine-win sweep from the previous year. Potential categories for the title include Game of the Year, narrative, direction, and technical achievements. The game is slated to launch just one day prior to the submission deadline.
Award season is here.We're getting closer to that time of year when a lot of game awards are announced and it seems Nintendo is already up for some nominations.The 44th annual Golden JoyStick Awards…
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Pokémon Pokopia and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave have been shortlisted for the Console Game of the Year award at the upcoming 44th annual Golden JoyStick Awards. Voting for all 21 categories has officially opened as the annual gaming award season begins.
Nintendo has secured early recognition with multiple titles featured in this year's selection. The event highlights the major releases competing for industry honors in 2026.
Known as the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros. He has contributed to the industry in various ways, such as founding the Japan Game Awards and serving as head judge.
The TGA jury that decides GOTY has fewer U.S. outlets on it than ever, which may have an impact
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The 2026 jury composition for The Game Awards features a record low representation of U.S. media outlets. This significant shift within the voting body that determines the GOTY winner could potentially influence future outcomes.
Event organizers also confirmed the official eligibility cutoff date during the reveal. This specific deadline ensures that Grand Theft Auto 6 successfully qualifies just in time for consideration.
This generation's mega-game, Grand Theft Auto 6, will be eligible for The Game Awards 2026 by a matter of one day. Read more
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The blockbuster Grand Theft Auto VI will qualify for The Game Awards 2026 by a margin of just one day.
The title is scheduled to arrive on November 19, whereas the eligibility cut-off date falls on November 20.
La página oficial de The Game Awards ha confirmado que en la edición de este año podrán participar todos los juegos que se lancen antes del 20 de noviembre. La organización de The Game Awards, el…
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The official website for The Game Awards has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be eligible for nomination at the 2026 ceremony. Rules state that any title released prior to November 20 can qualify for the event.
With Rockstar's game scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, it stands as a strong candidate for this year's awards.
Good luck to everyone else who released a game this year
Getting in just before the deadline
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GTA 6 will officially be eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2026. The eligibility cutoff date is set for Friday, November 20, just one day after the game launches on November 19.
This timing allows Rockstar's latest release to squeeze into the competition before the nomination window closes.
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Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.
As we inch ever closer to the tidal wave that is Grand Theft Auto VI approaching over the horizon, some minds are turning to awards season and how many awards Rockstar's next epic will catch in its…
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The upcoming release date for Grand Theft Auto VI ensures the title remains eligible for consideration at the annual The Game Awards ceremony. Official guidelines published on the event website set the nomination cutoff date for November 20, 2026. Because Rockstar Games scheduled the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026, the epic adventure qualifies just in time.
Observers previously questioned whether this precise scheduling was intentionally arranged to accommodate the blockbuster release. The convergence of the launch window and Geoff Keighley's December showcase generates considerable industry anticipation.
Imagine if it didn't.The Game Awards will of course take place again this year, and now that we're creeping towards the big event, details on the voting process have started to emerge.As you may…
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Details regarding the voting process and eligibility criteria for Game of the Year at The Game Awards have emerged.
Nominees are chosen by an international jury consisting of media outlets and industry influencers.
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GTA 6 is officially in with a chance of winning the 2026 Game of the Year award at this year’s The Game Awards, after the show confirmed the cutoff date for eligibility.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 has officially qualified for consideration at The Game Awards 2026 by meeting the strict eligibility cutoff date by a single day. According to official guidelines on the event website, participating games must be released on or before Friday, November 20, 2026, while the Players' Voice category extends the shipment deadline to November 30, 2026.
With Grand Theft Auto 6 scheduled to arrive on November 19, 2026, the blockbuster is positioned to secure nominations across multiple categories despite official nominee announcements remaining pending.
Andrew Schulz explained the viral moment when he called out the cast of the Mortal Kombat II movie, saying he was hoping for a 'Barbenheimer' moment and a possible collaboration between the two…
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Actor and comedian Andrew Schulz generated viral attention at the 2025 Game Awards by humorously calling out the cast of the upcoming Mortal Kombat II film.
Promoting his role as Dan Hibiki in the Street Fighter movie, Schulz jokingly welcomed the rival cast before clarifying they were not in attendance. The comedian later stated that he hoped to spark a competitive cinematic rivalry similar to past box office phenomena.
Taipei Game Show has announced the next-round lineup for Indie Game Award 2027, its international awards program for indie games. This year’s competition is being held in collaboration with…
Star Wars: Zero Company and Galactic Racer have real heat and are loved by critics, but The Game Awards might ignore them anyway
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Star Wars: Zero Company and Galactic Racer have both received critical acclaim and were released at an optimal time to be considered for awards at The Game Awards event in December.
BECROWNED Debuts New Look During The Horror Game Awards, Confirming PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 Along With PC Release Top Hat Studios, Inc. and 13th Street Studio brought BECROWNED’s…
Demos, Reveals, and More to Start the Spooky Season Off Right Kraków, Poland (Oct 7, 2026) – The horror specialists at Black Lantern Collective have teamed up with The Horror Game Awards to…
AdHoc's episodic superhero game was eligible and nominated for TGA 2025, but has been confirmed eligible for the 2026 awards by Geoff Keighley
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AdHoc's episodic superhero game Dispatch has achieved eligibility for the Game Awards for a second consecutive year.
Geoff Keighley confirmed that the title remains eligible for the 2026 awards following its previous consideration in 2025. The developer AdHoc has officially verified that the game is actively in contention for this year's ceremony.
Crowned best multiplayer game at The Game Awards 2025 ceremony, Arc Raiders is currently benefiting from a 50% discount on Steam, dropping its price to $19.99. This...
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The game Arc Raiders is currently available on Steam with a 50 percent discount, lowering its price to 19.99 €.
The title was previously awarded best multiplayer game during the Game Awards 2025 ceremony. Players are placed in a hostile futuristic setting where they must fight lethal machines.
This year has seen a ton of blockbuster video games hovering around 85 on Metacritic, like Control Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day.
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The final nomination race for the 2026 game of the year award features a competitive landscape filled with critically respected blockbuster titles. This group includes prominent releases like Control Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day, which achieved solid scores around 85 on Metacritic. Positioned slightly below these frontrunners are other notable productions such as Resident Evil Requiem and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
The field comprises numerous impressive and satisfying experiences that avoided the critical pitfalls faced by misfires like Marvel's Wolverine and Crimson Desert. This wide assortment of games represents a strong tier of releases distinct from both generational outliers like Grand Theft Auto 6 and less successful market projects.
Remarks made during a broadcast by a former journalist who served as a TGA judge have been picked up.
Alanah Pearce, former writer at Santa Monica Studio, believes GTA 6 might miss out on The Game Awards 2026 GOTY due to its late release date. Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the...
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Grand Theft Auto VI might miss out on Game of the Year nominations at The Game Awards 2026 due to its November 19 release date.
Former Santa Monica Studio writer Alanah Pearce explains that the late launch could arrive too late for the jury's voting preparation window. She references industry precedents from previous years to illustrate how release timing impacts award eligibility.
GTA 6 may not even be eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year.
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Alanah Pearce has raised questions regarding whether GTA 6 will be eligible for Game of the Year consideration at The Game Awards due to its late release timing. During a live stream, the writer and actress noted that historical cutoff dates for nominations align closely with the scheduled launch of Rockstar's upcoming title.
Although some point out that last year's deadline was November 21, just days after the game's release, critics wonder if the jury could feasibly finish the experience in time. Such circumstances could introduce ethical dilemmas into the voting process, though potential adjustments might still bolster the publisher's chances for recognition.
Over 8 million copies sold worldwide, a GOTY award at The Game Awards, and above all, a nice 9 on Gamekult that went around the world (not at all): we aren't going to look back...
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This strong cinematic performance clearly demonstrates significant public anticipation surrounding the upcoming continuation of the superhero franchise.
Fortunately for eager fans worldwide, Avengers: Doomsday is officially scheduled to release in theaters this coming December.
Remedy Entertainment has a good chance of a Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards thanks to its underdog status
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Remedy Entertainment stands a strong chance of securing a Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards thanks to its favourable underdog positioning. Back in 2019, the original Control achieved an impressive eight nominations, including the ultimate category, despite holding a modest Metacritic score of 82.
That title eventually walked away with the award for Best Art Direction. Subsequently, Alan Wake 2 converted three out of its eight nominations into major wins during the 2023 ceremony, specifically triumphing in the game direction and narrative fields. These past achievements establish a solid foundation for the studio's upcoming recognition in the industry.
Indie game event Day of the Devs has started accepting game submissions for Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase 2026, scheduled to stream on December 9, 2026.
The year 2026 is still far from delivering all its verdicts, but a first contender has just won a major award. Facing Resident Evil Requiem, Death Stranding 2, or...
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A peaceful game has been named the best video game of 2026 by Japanese developers and received a score of 18 out of 20. Standing out against major competitors like Resident Evil Requiem, Death Stranding 2, and Ghost of Yōtei, the title managed to unite opinions in Japan.
This early recognition positions the game as a potential contender for Game of the Year at the upcoming Game Awards. The community now awaits whether this peaceful experience will claim the ultimate trophy.
From Pokémon's slow life to text adventures and the latest Resident Evil, come witness the supreme divine games that conquered the summit of their era.
The Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is one of the strongest contenders for Game of the Year at the 2026 Game Awards.
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The Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave emerges as a prominent contender for Game of the Year at the 2026 Game Awards.
Industry observers note that this nomination marks a major milestone for the franchise.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced the 10 winning works for the Japan Game Awards 2026 Future Division on September 20, 2026.
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The winners of the Future Division at the Japan Game Awards 2026 were announced on September 20, 2026, during the Tokyo Game Show 2026. A total of ten unreleased titles received this distinction, including Final Fantasy VII Liberation, Super Danganronpa 2x2, and Maho Shoujo no Inshumura.
This category specifically honors upcoming games showcased at the exhibition based on votes cast by users. The Tokyo Game Show 2026 takes place from September 17 to 20 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The first two days of the event, held on September 17 and 18, served as designated business days for industry professionals.
All unreleased works announced and exhibited at TGS2026 are eligible. Selected after user voting followed by a screening committee review.
Less than a year after its announcement at The Game Awards 2025, Control Resonant has truly arrived on our platforms to wrap up this packed month, without a single delay and without fear of...
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The ten-episode animated series Over the Garden Wall was released on Blu-ray on April 7 for $17.95 or £14.99 via Amazon to solve previous availability issues.
Imagineer announced today (September 17, 2026) that "Fit Boxing 3 -Your Personal Trainer-" won the "Software Category Grand Prize" at the "4th Health Game Awards" hosted by the Japan Activity…
6 years in conception, over 200 staff and cast members involved, and roughly 200,000 still photos shot. The highly anticipated Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division winner is finally released.
"We always need new discoveries".Game developer Masahiro Sakurai has announced that The Game Designer award for the Japan Game Awards has been discontinued, as he has been unable to find a successor…
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Masahiro Sakurai has discontinued The Game Designer award for the Japan Game Awards.
He established the prize in 2010 to reward creativity and originality. The independent studio Team9 received the final award for their game Word Game.
A sale is also being held offering 30% off "FILE38 Ise Ningyo Monogatari", which won the Award for Excellence at the Japan Game Awards 2026, and 50% off the previous game, "FILE23 Honjo…
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The horror mystery franchise « Paranormasight » is partnering with the creator group « Dai Ni Kyokai » to produce a new alternate reality game titled « Paranormasight FILE444 Awai no Shinrei Camera ». Specific details regarding the launch schedule and implementation of this collaborative project will be disclosed at a later date.
Alongside this announcement, promotional discounts are currently being offered on previous titles within the portfolio. The game « FILE38 Ise Ningyo Monogatari », which received an excellence award at the Japan Game Awards 2026, is available at a thirty percent discount. Meanwhile, the predecessor « FILE23 Honjo Nanashigi » receives a fifty percent price reduction for interested players.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced on September 15, 2026, that "Poko Poko Pokémon" has won the Grand Award at the Japan Game Awards 2026, honoring the standout titles…
Masahiro Sakurai revealed that the Game Designers Award won’t return to the Japan Game Awards, as he has failed to find an adequate replacement to take up his mantle.
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Game creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that the Game Designers Award will not return to the Japan Game Awards because he could not find a successor. Established in 2010 by the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., the accolade honored titles featuring unique creativity and innovative concepts.
The Japan Game Awards ceremony took place on September 14 to celebrate the best achievements in Japanese video game development. Eligibility rules required nominated software to introduce fresh ideas that expanded traditional gameplay possibilities. The award permanently leaves the event after sixteen years of recognizing originality in the industry.
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Pokémon Pokopia won the Game of the Year award at the Japan Game Awards 2026. Pragmata, Meccha Chameleon, and more also picked up awards.
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Pokémon Pokopia won the Game of the Year award at the Japan Game Awards on September 15, 2026.
The victory coincides with the thirty-year anniversary celebrations of the Pokémon franchise. Other titles such as Pragmata and Meccha Chameleon also received awards during the event.
Other winners include RE9, Magical Girl Witch Trials, and Pragmata.
The Movement Award is presented to works that left a memorable achievement in that year.
Recapping the results for the Japan Game Awards 2026 Annual Work Division and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Award!
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A full-scale gothic mystery that became a hot topic for its dark worldview, rigorous discussion and trial system, and fascinating character portrayal.…
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association will hold the Japan Game Awards 2026 "Year's Work Division" awards ceremony on September 15 at 6 PM. At this ceremony, awards will be presented…
Announced at The Game Awards 2025, Warlock intends to make waves with a promise as simple as it is ambitious: to become the "The Witcher 3 of Dungeons & Dragons". Developed by Invoke Studios...
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A brand-new open-world action RPG titled Warlock was officially announced during the Game Awards 2025 ceremony. Invoke Studios, the development team previously responsible for Dungeons & Dragons : Dark Alliance, is handling production on this ambitious project.
The creators have openly stated their intention to craft an experience that matches the depth and scope of The Witcher 3 within a fantasy setting. An initial trailer offered players a brief look at the gameplay systems and visual scope of the adventure.
On September 11, 2026, the Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026 Executive Committee announced the winners of the main project, "Japan Horror Game Awards 2026 Produced by Hyakushitsu," an event bringing…
We bring you coverage of the awards ceremony held on the first day of the horror content gathering event "Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026," featuring appearances by Gatchman and others, along with…
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The award ceremony for the Japan Horror Game Awards 2026 took place during the opening day of a dedicated genre convention in Tokyo. Silent Hill f claimed the top grand prize during the event held on September 11, 2026.
Attendees explored multiple horror exhibits, including interactive booths and demonstrations utilizing virtual photography tools alongside camera mechanics from Fatal Frame. Industry guests and creators participated in the proceedings to celebrate contemporary horror video games. The gathering showcased numerous upcoming and released titles within a unified space.
Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 looks unlikely to nab a GOTY nomination at the 2026 Game Awards, the first time for a PlayStation exclusive since 2014.
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Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 appears unlikely to secure a game of the year nomination at the 2026 Game Awards. This potential absence would break an eleven-year streak for PlayStation exclusives that began back in 2014. Reviews published this week indicate a lukewarm reception with the Insomniac Games title holding a middling score of 78 on Metacritic.
Reviewers noted that the relentless combat action tends to wear thin over time while remaining divided on the overall storytelling strength. Polygon notably described the project as the single biggest disappointment of the entire PS5 era.
Following the Swedish design award, story and direction were also praised in Japan.
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The Nova Games Foundation is a team-up between Cerny and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley
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PlayStation lead systems architect Mark Cerny has announced he is nearing the end of his career and is partnering with The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley to launch The Nova Games Foundation. The initiative aims to support the next generation of game developers by providing substantial grants to aspiring talent.
Cerny and Keighley plan to award $100,000 to twenty young game designers annually, with potential additional funding of up to $500,000 for the most promising projects over the coming decades. The foundation will connect developers with publishers and assist with marketing while taking no financial profit from its investments, leaving recipients free to choose their own publishers and target platforms.
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny says he's "nearing the end" of his career and wants to pay it forward before he steps away, so he's partnered with The Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley to announce…
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PlayStation architect Mark Cerny states that he is nearing the conclusion of his professional journey and has partnered with Geoff Keighley, the creator of The Game Awards, to establish a charitable initiative. This nonprofit organization, designated as The Nova Games Foundation, is designed to support recent graduates specializing in game design. The fellowship program intends to distribute twenty grants of 100 000 dollars annually to selected recipients without restrictive conditions.
Alongside these financial contributions, the beneficiaries will receive professional mentorship to guide their ongoing projects. Additional funding reaching up to 500 000 dollars may be unlocked for projects demonstrating exceptional progress based on specific developmental milestones. The creators intend for this philanthropic foundation to operate continuously over the course of many decades.
The lead PlayStation architect and the creator of The Game Awards have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a philanthropic initiative fully supporting young developers.
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The Nova Games Foundation is a new philanthropic initiative aimed at supporting the next generation of game makers
Closing a history that began in 2010. The final year's judging panel features a lavish 11-member lineup newly joined by Fumito Ueda ("ICO"), Goichi Suda ("Killer7"), and Shinji Mikami ("Resident…
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Players can also enjoy various limited-time in-game events, special rewards, and a promotional video available on the official YouTube channel.
CESA announced details for the "Japan Game Awards 2026" today. The "Game Designers Award", established in 2010, will be in its final run, with an 11-member panel including Masahiro Sakurai handling…
Geoff Keighley, presenter and producer of Gamescom Opening Night Live and The Game Awards, defends that there are paid and editorial spaces while giving hints on which trailers are advertising. The...
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The eighth edition of the Gamescom Opening Night Live will take place on August 25, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, hosted by Geoff Keighley. The producer defended the practice of charging publishers and developers nearly half a million euros for trailer placement during the opening showcase.
Last year's broadcast reached seventy-two million viewers worldwide, justifying the substantial promotional costs for major industry stakeholders. During a remote pre-event briefing attended by outlets such as Vandal, Keighley addressed journalist inquiries regarding the selection process for advertising versus editorial content.
We rank the contenders for GOTY 2026 at TGAs, including Resident Evil Requiem and Grand Theft Auto 6
At this point, we have a clear idea of what to expect from The Game Awards' voting body, which is composed of a wide range of international games media (Polygon included), with a 10% contribution from fan voting. There are a number of strong indicators for what will perform well in the Game of the Year category.
A high Metacritic rating (preferably over 90) is a must; role-playing games and action-adventures are strongly favored, as are games with strong narrative elements; indie and multiplayer games struggle harder for recognition than AAA single-player adventures. We used these metrics to correctly predict last year's winner, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the 2024 winner, Astro Bot. In 2025, we also predicted all six GOTY nominees and correctly called 20 other categories.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Studio Ortica ‚ the creators of Loan Shark, a 2026 Italian Video Game Awards finalist for Best Italian Debut Game‚comes a critically praised, post-apocalyptic…
Geoff Keighley announces the date for The Game Awards 2026: the ceremony will return on December 10 from Los Angeles, ready to offer awards, trailers, and new announcements in one of the most…
Crowned "Game of the Year" at The Game Awards, the French game by Sandfall Interactive won nine awards and surpassed 8 million sales. Born from a personal project, it became a phenomenon...
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Crowned Game of the Year at the Game Awards, the French title developed by Sandfall Interactive secured nine accolades and surpassed eight million sales worldwide. Born as a personal endeavor, the project evolved into a global phenomenon extending far beyond traditional entertainment.
Producer François Meurisse discusses this spectacular and unexpected milestone. This historic triumph firmly establishes the independent studio's expertise on the international stage.
At its launch in 2016, it received harsh reviews due to a lack of content. Through continuous improvements, it went on to win the Best Ongoing award at The Game Awards 2025.
"The countdown is officially on".Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom later this month, Geoff Keighley has officially announced the countdown to The Game Awards is on.Read the full article on…
Last year, "Expedition 33" won nine awards, including Game of the Year (GOTY), and attracted significant attention.
Held on September 15, 2026, at Hulic Hall Tokyo. Determining awards such as the "Grand Award" and "Excellence Award". Which title will shine with the grand prize this year? x.com/famitsu/stat...
French independent studio Sandfall Interactive won the GOTY (Game Of The Year) title at The Game Awards 2025 ceremony held in Los Angeles. To celebrate this...
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Le studio indépendant français Sandfall Interactive a remporté le titre de GOTY (Game Of The Year) à l'occasion de la cérémonie The Game Awards 2025, qui s'est tenue à Los Angeles.
Pour fêter cette incroyable consécration, et pour remercier sincèrement et chaleureusement l'incroyable communauté qui s'est ...
