Voted on by over 100 media and influencer outlets, The Game Awards 2025 honors dozens of blockbuster hits and beloved indies across platforms. Stream the ceremony live on YouTube at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT on Thursday, December 11.

Quick take: The Game Awards’ 29 categories span classic game genres while also rewarding behind-the-scenes craftsmanship in areas like Art Direction and Audio Design. The mobile nominees this year include Destiny: Rising, Sonic Rumble, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Wuthering Waves, and Persona 5: The Phantom X. Not sure who to root for? Try them yourself: