The countdown to the big night in video games is already underway, and all eyes are on the GOTY 2025Before the gala, the organization will detail who is competing for each statuette, with special attention to Game of the Year, the most high-profile award of the season.
In Spain, the time for the reveal of candidates has been set and they have been confirmed. new features in the broadcast, including his arrival at Prime VideoFurthermore, the format with multiple categories and the combination of jury and public voting is maintained.
When are the nominees announced?
The organization has set the announcement date for full list of nominees for Monday, November 17th at 18:00 PM Spanish Peninsular Time, with a live broadcast that will review all categories.
The streaming will be available to watch openly via YouTube and Twitchas well as other official event networks. The broadcast coincides with 9:00 AM on the US West Coast and 17:00 PM in the UK.
Date, venue and where to watch the gala
The Game Awards ceremony takes place on December 11 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with a production that blends awards and revelations.
This year, in addition to the usual channels, the gala can also be seen on Prime Video, expanding the reach in Europe and the rest of the world at no additional cost to subscribers.
The exact schedule for Europe will be confirmed closer to the date, but, following the pattern of previous editions, the show usually starts around 01:30 PM in mainland Spain, with the traditional difference of one hour less in the Canary Islands.
What will be announced and the event format
During the nominees' broadcast, all the details will be explained. categories foreseen And after the broadcast, voting will open on the official website. The December gala will once again combine awards, trailers, and performances.
The current edition maintains a maximum of six candidates per category and around 29 categories, including Game of the Year, Best Director, Best Independent, Best Performance and Best Adaptation.
How voting works
The voting system is mixed: the professional jury contributes the 90%. 10% of the weight and the public, with the exception of Players Voice, which depends entirely on users.
Following the announcement of nominees on the 17th, the voting process will open on The Game Awards website. The deadline It closes on December 10 at 18:00 PM PTIn Spain, the deadline falls in the early hours of the 10th to the 11th, around 03:00.
Which games are rumored to be in the running for GOTY?
The competition for GOTY 2025 is especially tight, with shot put Among them are independent productions and major sequels.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Hades II
- Split Fiction
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Ghost of Yotei
- blue prince
- Silent Hill
Given this scenario, we can expect very close lists in several categories, which is to be expected in a year with mid-level high and a notable presence of AA projects alongside blockbusters.
What to expect from the show
As has been the norm since 2014, with Geoff Keighley at the helm, The Game Awards will alternate the awards ceremony with ads and trailers of upcoming releases, as well as live performances.
The broadcast will feature a pre-show and a main block lasting several hours, which will include: unpublished revelations and appearances by developers and industry talent.
The collaboration with Prime Video adds another distribution window, and, as the organization has announced, will be activated special actions linked to the event through the Amazon ecosystem.
Indicative times in Europe
For those who will be following the gala from Spain and neighboring countries, although official confirmation is still pending, these are the options being considered. usual sections based on previous editions.
- Peninsular Spain and the Balearic Islands: 01: 30
- Canary Islands: 00: 30
- Portugal and the United Kingdom: 00: 30
If the organization communicates a different time for Europe, the reference will be updated to facilitate the live tracking no surprises.
With a date set for the nominees, a defined voting window, and a gala that adds new broadcasting options, the road to GOTY 2025 begins with all the necessary ingredients for a followed edition very closely in Spain and the rest of Europe.
