Elden Ring & God of War Ragnarök Vie for Gaming Glory: The Game Awards Nominees Are In!

The Game Awards Nominees: "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" Leads the Pack

The nominations for the 2025 Game Awards are finally here, and already, the buzz is palpable. This year looks like a real slugfest. The nominees were announced earlier this week, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling ceremony on December 11th. And remember folks, the power is in *your* hands. Fan voting is officially open on The Game Awards' website, so head over and make your voice heard!

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Leading the charge with a staggering 12 nominations is "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33." This RPG has clearly resonated with the nominating committee, snagging nods in categories ranging from Game of the Year to Best Audio Design. What’s really impressive is the triple nomination in Best Performance for Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, and Jennifer English – a testament to the game's captivating characters and stellar voice acting. I haven't played it myself yet, but with that much buzz, it's definitely on my radar.

"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"

"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" and "Ghost of Yotei" are hot on its heels with seven nominations apiece, both vying for Game of the Year alongside the likes of "Hades 2," "Hollow Knight: Silksong," and even the surprisingly popular "Donkey Kong Bananza." It's a diverse GOTY lineup, to say the least. "Hades 2" is sitting pretty with six nominations, while the long-awaited "Hollow Knight: Silksong" landed five.

Indie games seem to have made a particularly strong showing this year. Besides "Hollow Knight" and "Hades 2" shining bright, there's "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2" grabbing a respectable three nominations. Speaking of which, even some bigger names didn’t fare quite as well. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," which launched late last year, only managed two nominations – one of them rightfully for Troy Baker's performance as the iconic Indy.

Now, let's not forget the underdogs. Over 60 titles received a single nomination, which is still an achievement worth celebrating. Every year it's interesting to see which sleeper hits will take home the glory.

For a detailed breakdown of all

For a detailed breakdown of all the multi-nominated games and their respective categories, GameSpot has put together a handy list. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking to make informed decisions when casting your votes.

Will "Clair Obscur" maintain its lead, or will another contender emerge victorious? We'll find out on December 11th! I, for one, can't wait to see how it all unfolds. And hey, don't forget to vote!