After breaking The Game Awards' record for the most nominated game of all time, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has shattered yet another record, officially becoming the most award-winning game in the award show's 12-year history. After securing 13 nominations, the debut title from Sandfall Interactive took home nine awards, including Game of the Year. Expedition 33 also received awards for Best Narrative, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Performance (Jennifer English), and Best RPG.

Prior to Expedition 33, The Last of Us: Part II held the record for the most The Game Awards wins in one night. Naughty Dog's revenge-fueled, action-adventure game took home seven during 2020's The Game Awards, as well as the award for Most Anticipated Game back in 2017. Other big The Game Awards winners include God of War: Ragnarok and Baldur's Gate 3 with five wins each, and Overwatch and Astro Bot, both of which secured four in their respective release years.

Of course Expedition 33 wasn't the only winner at 2025's The Game Awards--though it certainly felt close. Other winners include Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Donkey Kong: Bananza, Battlefield 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and No Man's Sky.

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Upcoming gacha-RPG game Arknights: Endfield will release on January 22, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile, as revealed in a music-video trailer at The Game Awards 2025. The Arknights spin-off features action-RPG gameplay in a semi-open world, mixed with elements of factory simulation like Satisfactory--and, of course, plenty of anime girls for its gacha system.

The release date was dropped at the end of a trailer, which also doubled as a music video, revealing Endfield's title track Give Me Something for the very first time. The track is performed by American band OneRepublic, who also appeared in the trailer alongside Endfield's cast of launch characters.

Endfield is a spin-off from tower defense game Arknights, moving away from the franchise's origins with more traditional action-RPG mechanics. Setting it apart from the many other anime-style gacha RPGs that spawned from Genshin Impact's success, Endfield also includes elements of strategic management, with factory-simulation mechanics similar to Factorio or Satisfactory.

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At The Game Awards, developer S-Game has released a new trailer for its upcoming action game, Phantom Blade Zero, confirming a release date of September 9, 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5.

The trailer was pretty epic, starting with some CGI of a martial artist crossing swords with some thugs while carrying a baby in some Death Stranding kind of way. We then cut to some actual gameplay of our protagonist, the elite assassin Soul, as he travels around various environments, enters various cutscenes, and engages in various battles. It's not quite a souls-like, but based on combat encounters and enemy designs, you'd think it was one. Actually, it looks like a cool mix between Where Winds Meet, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

First announced back in 2023, Phantom Blade Zero is one of several high-profile games inspired by '80s and '90s Chinese Wuxia action movies. Phantom Blade Zero features a seamless map with interconnected regions for players to explore. This aspect of the game was inspired by classic Dark Souls, while combat revolves around fast-paced offense and even quicker blocks against your usual cannon-fodder enemies and tougher bosses.

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At The Game Awards, Disney and Lucasfilm announced a new Star Wars game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer. It is one of many upcoming Star Wars games in the works, but this one is all about speeding past Star Wars environments at several hundred kilometers per hour.

Galactic Racer certainly seems to pay homage to Episode 1: Racer, but that game was all about podracers, while Galactic Racer's trailer focused more on more types of vehicles, like speeders and speederbikes. The brief trailer showed lots of new models of vehicles we haven't seen before, but with a distinct Star Wars style.

The trailer also made use of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, showing a racetrack on Jakku in the shadow of the AT-AT graveyard, from Episode IX. It left off with a tease for Sebulba, the infamous racer who was rivals Anakin Skywalker in Episode 1. That's so wizard.

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Warframe has been hanging around in perpetual beta for well over a decade now. Even the developers joked about it at The Game Awards this year. The game may not be finished, but it still holds a whole world of mythology to dive into. And who better to reintroduce players to Warframe than documentarian and occasional actor, Werner Herzog. Although Herzog didn't appear in person, he left quite an impression in the trailer below.

In terms of backstory and mythology, Warframe is a little convoluted. The short version is that players control Tenno, warriors who were asleep in suspended animation for centuries before being awakened in the middle of an intergalactic war. There have been 13 years of story expansions, and it's a little too much to take in all at once. And yet Herzog's delivery goes a long way toward making it sound very compelling.

"The Game Awards is a special night, and it's inspiring to see different industries come together to celebrate the craft of game making," Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford said in a statement. "That's exactly why our partnership with Werner Herzog was so perfect for this trailer. He brought a totally fresh perspective to Warframe, embracing its strange beauty and human core. This collaboration allowed us to see our own world we created through different eyes, and we have never been more sure of Warframe's future for 2026 and beyond. Thank you to everyone who helped us survive for more than 12 years. We look forward to continuing to be weird and doing things our own way to serve our communities across every medium we can."

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A short but sweet new preorder trailer for Housemarque's highly anticipated third-person shooter Saros appeared during The Game Awards on December 11.

The trailer didn't tell us much we haven't learned from the previous trailer: there's still an eclipse, actor Rahul Kohli being handsome and angsty, and a whole lot of projectiles and tentacles. What's definitely new, however, is where it ended: on a new release date of April 30, 2026, pushed back from the original date of March 20.

At first glance, Saros looks like a pretty straightforward follow-up to Returnal, but it features a number of gameplay differences that pull it further away from roguelite territory. Resources and progression are not lost upon death in Saros, though the world will still be altered, providing a unique experience each run. It stars Kohli, known for Midnight Mass, The Electric State, and more.

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Neon Giant’s debut project, The Ascent, dropped players into an isometric action game hosted by a neon world of crime and conspiracy. Today at The Game Awards, the Sweden-based studio announced its next adventure, No Law, a gritty first-person shooter that centers on one man’s quest for vengeance.

No Law follows Grey Harker, a retired military veteran living in another neon-soaked metropolis called Port Desire. He leaves active service for a life of peace, but one day he is attacked in his home, and he sets out to learn the truth behind the encounter.

Harker’s quest can be approached through a direct approach with guns blazing, or with a careful touch via stealth tactics. In an interview with GameSpot prior to the TGA reveal, Neon Giant co-founders Tor Frick and Arcade Berg spoke at length about how player choices are key to No Law--especially in how Port Desire reacts to those choices.

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Sometimes you get caught on camera at something like a baseball game, and your face is forever immortalized with whatever cheese or grimace you made. Ben Starr understood that as, when the camera cut to him during a The Game Awards segment, the prolific voice actor gave a wry smile and two thumbs up. And honestly, it might just be the perfect meme to encapsulate this whole year.

Digital Extremes' community director Megan Everett and creative director Rebecca Ford took to the stage to talk about the free-to-play shooter-RPG Warframe. While discussing how they're not there to announce that the game is out of open beta after 12 years of development, Ford shot directly at Starr because the only thing they learned in 12 years is that he'll "do anything for money."

Cue to Starr, cascaded in a red hue as he gives a slight smile and a double thumbs-up in what could easily be a Call of Duty or Fortnite emote. And he held the pose for a while, too; in fact, he sat there for about four seconds. That doesn't sound that long, but when you've got millions of eyes on you at once, it can feel like an eternity.

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In a surprise announcement at The Game Awards, indie horror studio Endnight Games has revealed Forest 3, a follow-up to The Forest and Sons of the Forest. In a major departure from the series' usual mutant-infested islands, Forest 3 seems to be taking the protagonist to another planet, with its trailer showing a malfunctioning spaceship crash-landing on an unknown (but still mutant-infested) world.

Now for a completely unexpected world premiere. Here’s Forest 3! #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/kKiF7b4rAS

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The trailer starts with a cozy spaceship interior, setting a scene you would never guess was related to The Forest or its follow-up, Sons of the Forest. The spaceship soon malfunctions and crashes into a swamp on an unknown planet, slowly building up the horror of its setting as the trailer progresses.

While Sons of the Forest hinted at an alien origin to its central mystery, it's still a surprise that the next game in the series will take players to a different planet. There are still very few details about Forest 3 available, including where or even when the game is set. While Sons of the Forest took place a few years after the original game, it's unclear if Forest 3 will also be within a similar timeline, or set in the far future.

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Following a leak for 007: First Light, it's now been confirmed that the game's villain, Bawma, will be played by Lenny Kravitz. This was confirmed tonight at The Game Awards.

Kravitz is best known for his success in music, but he does have acting experience as well, appearing in The Hunger Games movies as Cinna. He also acts in his many music videos.

Lenny Kravitz will star in the new James Bond game.

Actor Patrick Gibson plays a young James Bond in First Light, which tells a new, original story of how Bond became 007. The game's cast also includes No Time To Die actor Priyanga Burford as M, The Walking Dead's Lennie James as Greenway, Death in Paradise's Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, and Andor actor Alastair Mackenzie as Q.

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Diablo 4 players don't have to wait until next year's Lord of Hatred expansion to play one of its new classes, as the fan-favorite Paladin is playable right now.

As announced at The Game Awards, Diablo 4's second expansion, Lord of Hatred, will release on April 28, 2026, but the Paladin will be playable immediately for those who preorder Lord of Hatred. Those who preorder will also instantly unlock an additional stash tab, two more character slots, and three World of Warcraft housing decor items.

The Paladin last appeared in Diablo 2, with Diablo 3 and the mobile spin-off Diablo Immortal instead featuring the Crusader. In a press release, Blizzard said the Paladin will use melee weapons and divine powers to strike down enemies with "unwavering faith and overwhelming force."

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The end of Diablo 4's Age of Hatred saga is nigh. Blizzard has officially announced the game's second expansion, Lord of Hatred, is coming April 28, 2026. The expansion marks the end of Diablo 4's ongoing story, culminating in an epic battle against the MMO-ARPG's biggest antagonist: Mephisto.

Revealed as part of 2025's The Game Awards, Lord of Hatred sees players team up with an unlikely ally in an attempt to put an end to the Lord of Hatred's uprising. The expansion takes players to the fabled isles of Skovos, a region that was meant to appear in Diablo 3 before ultimately being cut, and serves as the former home of both Lilith and Inarius. In addition to finally taking us to these long-anticipated islands, Lord of Hatred also brings with it two new classes. While Blizzard has yet to reveal what one of these classes might be, the studio confirmed the fan-favorite Paladin is finally making their return. Those who preorder Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred will gain immediate access to the class, just in time for Season 11. Below are images offering a look at the Paladin, as well as some of its different builds.

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"The Paladin rises as the realm darkens, wielding hammer, shield, and Holy Light to smite Mephisto’s demon army with righteous fury," Blizzard wrote in its press release. "Through melee combat and divine abilities, the Paladin empowers players to strike with both unwavering faith and overwhelming force."

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The Tomb Raider franchise is one of the most prolific and longest-running in all of gaming, and we got a tease of what's next for protagonist Lara Croft during The Game Awards on December 11.

Surprisingly, there isn't just one game in production, but two. The new entry in the franchise is Tomb Raider: Catalyst, coming in 2027, while a total remake of the first title in the series arrives next year with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst sees Lara heading to Northern India, where a mythical cataclysm has taken place. This draws the attention of all sorts of treasure hunters, and Lara must figure out who's friend and foe. Developer Crystal Dynamics is behind the all-new entry in the franchise, which is planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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The very first trailer for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie was shown at The Game Awards, which gives us our first proper look at the roster in action. And honestly? It kinda rules.

The film, directed by Eric Andre Show and Twisted Metal alum Kitao Sakurai, appears to be far more colorful, stylized, and dialed into the wild side of this series than anyone expected. Suddenly, that wild, eclectic cast, which includes the likes of Cody Rhodes as Guile, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, doesn't seem as out-of-pocket as it sounded on paper. Everyone just looks right, and the colors flying all around the place wouldn't feel out of place as a cutscene in Street Fighter 6.

You can check it out yourself below.

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The Dark Knight returns next year with a new Lego Batman game, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and at The Game Awards, we got a fresh look at the next Caped Crusader adventure, along with a May 29, 2026 release date. The Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed, coming out sometime later in 2026.

The new trailer also showcases not only more of the caped crusader in all of his Lego glory, but a glimpse at some of the other heroes lending him their talents, like Catwoman, Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing. These characters also have special abilities based on their skills, such as Catwoman calling in a cat to take out a goon. There are also plenty of iconic Batmobiles and various other Bat-vehicles shown off, like the Batpod from The Dark Knight.

The first solo Lego Batman since 2014's Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, this new adventure plays like a highlight reel of Dark Knight movies with a toyetic spin. The game also borrows from Rocksteady's Arkham series, as Batman utilizes stealth and timing-based combat to keep Gotham safe. While the system is designed to be approachable with expanded windows of opportunity to block attacks, experienced players can dial up the difficulty to experience a challenge worthy of the world's greatest detective.

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In June, Skybound Entertainment and its new development studio Quarter Up announced Invincible Vs., a 3v3 tag-based fighting game starring the cast of the popular superhero series. Today at The Game Awards, the two companies revealed that Invincible Vs. will launch on April 30, 2026, and its roster will include an all-new original superhero--designed by the series's co-creators--named Ella Mental.

Ella Mental can control earth, fire, wind, and water, and she uses all four elements in her offense. She can summon boulders to block enemy attacks, shoot fiery projectiles, and even mix elements together--her Level 1 super creates a waterspout that launches the opponent into the air, then scores multiple hits. Ella Mental will be voiced by rapper and recording artist Tierra Whack.

Skybound and Quarter Up also confirmed that the initial roster for Invincible Vs. will include 18 characters. With the reveal of Ella Mental, 11 of those 18 have been announced:

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Amazon is running a flash sale for The Game Awards nominees and winners for Prime members, and it includes discounts on games that had never dropped below MSRP until tonight. Most of the deals will be available until Friday, December 12, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET--or until they sell out--but one of the most notable promotions ends tonight at 9 PM PT / 12 AM ET: the first discount on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The breakout hit from Sandfall Interactive is on sale for $40 (was $50) for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The turn-based RPG is nominated in multiple categories at The Game Awards and is one of the favorites to win Game of the Year. It's worth noting that Amazon just launched an exclusive edition of Clair Obscur that includes a steelbook case and art cards. Clair Obscur's Mirror Edition is available for $60 for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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Another 2025 game that is on sale for the first time is Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for Nintendo Switch and PS5. The Switch version is discounted to $40, and the PS5 edition is only $34. Amazon still has copies of its exclusive launch edition, so you'll find a double-sided poster in the box regardless of which platform you choose.

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Like any awards show, there's bound to be a moment or two that leaves you perplexed about what's going on. The Game Awards had one such moment just like this, and it came during the reveal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter film, which was quite chaotic and loud.

Moments after Geoff Keighley introduced the Street Fighter trailer, the film's main cast took to the stage. Andrew Koji (Ryu), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), Cody Rhodes (Guile), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Jason Momoa (Blanka), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Orville Peck (Vega), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli), Roman Reigns (Akuma), and Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim) all took the stage to yap about ... nothing much, really.

That's not entirely true, sort of. Liang confirmed that the cast wrapped up filming Street Fighter "a few weeks ago." Momoa--with a slight sway and a slight slur--cheekily argued with Koji over the pronunciation of "Ryu." Koji said the cast was there to present the Best Ongoing Game Award (which Hello Games' No Man's Sky won). Schulz really sought applause by asking the audience to "make some noise" if they ever played the game in their life. Schulz, for some reason, then reignited the longstanding rivalry between Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter by inviting "the whole cast of Mortal Kombat 2" onto the stage (which didn't happen).

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Gang of Dragon, a new game from former Yakuza/Like A Dragon visionary Toshihiro Nagoshi, made its world premiere at The Game Awards, and it looks extremely similar to the Sega's own gangster franchise.

The debut trailer shows a back-alley stabbing, a showdown in a bar, and plenty of action, with what appears to be South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok in the starring role. It all looked very reminiscent of the Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise (and even has dragon in its own name). Gang of Dragon is said to be "deep in development," but no release date was given.

Nagoshi was a 30-year veteran of Sega who became best known for his work on the Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise. He served as director of Yakuza/Like A Dragon studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios for a number of years before departing Sega in 2021. He then formed Nagoshi Studio in 2022, under the umbrella of Chinese publisher NetEase.

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At The Game Awards, Remedy shared more details on its upcoming Control sequel. The game is called Control Resonant, and it's set for release in 2026.

In this sequel, both the genre and playable character are different than they were when 2019's Control introduced this branch of the Remedy Connected Universe. As you can see in the reveal trailer, there's an emphasis on melee combat rather than gunplay like many of Remedy's past games. Also, players won't be playing as Jesse Faden again, but instead take control of her brother, Dylan, who was introduced in the previous game and has so far had a... let's call it "strained" relationship with his sister. Previously held captive by the Federal Bureau of Control, the bureau has now let Dylan loose as their special weapon in a time of grave danger.

Though the game isn't set in a fully open-world environment, Remedy describes the sequel as an action-RPG placed in Manhattan, which acts as an "expansive, reality-warping playground of choice." Additionally, Remedy continues to flesh out its connected story universe, but creative director Mikael Kasurinen said that newcomers need not feel left behind, reflecting an approach the team previously took with Alan Wake 2 and FBC: Firebreak. Control Resonant, Kasurinen believes, will be "easy to pick up and hard to put down."

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