For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Best Independent

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter

For the games developed by a handful of incredibly daring and talented people who challenge the mainstream in new inventive ways.

Blue Prince

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Read our review here)

Hades 2

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter (Read our review here)

Best Action Adventure

For the titles that take us to the most exotic and fantastical destinations without compromising on exploration and adventure.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Read our review here)

Ghost of Yotei

Ninja Gaiden 4

Split Fiction (Read our review here)

South of Midnight

Best Platformer

For the titles that kept us smashing jump and took us to greater heights.

Bionic Bay

Donkey Kong Bananza (Read our review here)

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (Read our review here)

Best RPG

For the games that allowed us to take up new identities, immerse in new worlds, and gave us freedom of expression.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digimon Story: Time Stranger 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Read our review here)

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter

Best Fighter/Beat ‘Em Up

For the strongest fighters out there that know how to pack a mean punch.

2XKO

Absolum

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Read our review here)

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Read our review here)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Read our review here)

Best Horror

For the titles that will make you scream, cry, and beg for someone human to hold you.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Read our review here)

Dying Light: The Beast

Out of Sight (Read our review here)

Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim

Silent Hill f

Outstanding Story and Narrative

For those titles that captivated us with exceptional storytelling, character development, and worldbuilding.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Split Fiction

The Drifter

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Outstanding Art Direction

For the games that feature stunning and inventive art styles that break the conventional.

Absolum

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Hollow Knight: Silksong

The Drifter

Outstanding Original Score and Music

For the titles that made us hum catchy tunes and compositions all day long.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ghost of Yotei

Skin Deep

Outstanding Technical Achievement

For the games that pushed audio-visual boundaries to deliver spectacular next-gen experiences.

Battlefield 6

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Doom: The Dark Ages

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Performance

For the actors and voice artists who bring virtual worlds to life through exceptional voice work, motion capture, and storytelling. The nominees straight out of the recording booth are:

Ben Starr (Verso) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Erika Ishii (Atsu) – Ghost of Yotei

Jennifer English (Maelle) – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Konatsu Kato (Hinako) – Silent Hill f

Troy Baker (Higgs) – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

The Might Not Suck Award

For the titles that make us most impatient about the coming year. Here are the games releasing in 2026 that we have high expectations for, but which one takes the top spot for the most highly anticipated?

007: First Light

Ananta

Bubsy 4D

Crimson Desert

Fable

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Forza Horizon 6

Gears of War: E-Day

Grand Theft Auto VI

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Mewgenics

Phantom Blade Zero

Pragmata

Resident Evil: Requiem

Romeo is a Dead Man

Super Meat Boy 3D

The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Smashy (Game of the Year)

For the titles that dazzled us with incredible production values, talent, and ingenuity across the board. These games deserve universal praise for being the best of the best.

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Split Fiction

The Drifter