The gaming industry recently held its version of the Oscars with the 12th edition of The Game Awards. As expected, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the night’s big winner. While labeling something as being the best is inherently subjective,

The annual video game awards ceremony is happening on Dec. 11. Here's all about the special presentation, including what time it starts and how to watch.

The Game Awards’ Game of the Year nominees are out: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Expedition 33 got 12 nominations, the most “in TGA history.“ The show takes place on December 11th.

So, let’s go through the biggest AAA and indie news drops of the night and see how they will shape gaming in 2026 and beyond. The big tease leading up to The Game Awards was a big statue seen in the middle of the desert,