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Game Awards 2025: Six Contenders, Expedition 33 Dominates

11/22/2025

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Summary

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The Game Awards 2025 announced six Game of the Year contenders.
The contenders are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations.
Blue Prince was not nominated for Game of the Year but earned nominations for Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game, with the ceremony on December 11, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Game Awards, established in 2014, celebrated the video game industry's growth, with the 2015 ceremony highlighting The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as Game of the Year. In 2015, the industry generated over $23 billion in revenue, driven by major players like Sony and Microsoft. The 2025 nominations continue this trend, showcasing diverse genres and the rising prominence of independent developers.

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Story summary

The Game Awards 2025 announced six Game of the Year contenders.
The contenders are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations.
Blue Prince was not nominated for Game of the Year but earned nominations for Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game, with the ceremony on December 11, 2025.

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