Every year, the video game industry looks to The Game Awards to look back on the best of the year and acknowledge the teams who worked so hard to create the games we’ve all enjoyed. This year, The Game Awards will stream live and at the Peacock Theater on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The nominee announcement goes live on November 17.
The Game Awards Global Nominations
The Game Awards X account announced that founder Geoff Keighley will be hosting an online announcement special on November 17 at 9 a.m. PT on YouTube. The video link is currently live, and interested viewers can turn on notifications for viewing reminders now. Over 100 global media and influencer outlets select the nominees. Each outlet receives a ballot which they fill out on behalf of the entire editorial staff.
Some fans are curious about whether GTA 6 will make the list since its release is just after the announcements. The eligibility rules state that games must be made commercially available on or before Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9 p.m. PT, which would make GTA 6 technically eligible.
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