"Gaming's biggest night of the year is here once again, and while everyone assumes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will sweep the Game Awards 2025, it's much less clear what new games and trailers will get revealed in-between the winners' speeches. Will we see a new Star Wars game? Will Nintendo announce DLC for Mario Kart World? Will Hollow Knight: Silksong win any awards? Here's a quick guide for how to watch and what to expect."
"The pre-show contains some awards and game reveals, but the big ones don't start until the show proper at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Game Awards usually runs about three to four hours, with the "Best Game" category announced at the end around 11:00 p.m. ET. And you can of course always catch the VOD the day after if that's past your bedtime."
"While a jury of media members selected from across the world have the most impact on what ends up winning, player voting online is also factored in. The "Player's Choice" category also highlights the best game according to viewers. And although Clair Obscur is expected to clinch most of the categories it's up for, Death Stranding 2 and Silksong are also strong contenders across things like direction, music, and sound design."
The Game Awards 2025 takes place December 11 with a pre-show at 7:30 p.m. ET and the main show at 8:00 p.m. ET, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. The ceremony typically runs three to four hours, with the Best Game announced around 11:00 p.m. ET and a VOD available the following day. A jury of international media members and online player voting both influence winners, including a Player's Choice award. Clair Obscur leads predictions, while Death Stranding 2 and Silksong are notable contenders. Confirmed showcase appearances include Saros, 007 First Light, and a teased Tomb Raider, with other reveals and trailers expected.
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