Known as the Oscars of video games, The Game Awards have found a new home. Today they confirmed on their X account, the social network formerly known as Twitter, that it’ll be available to watch on Disney+. This will join the other platforms where fans have traditionally watched the show, which have included both its official YouTube channel and Twitch. This expands the platforms where you can watch it.
An event in search of prestige
While this move will take away numbers from specific platforms, it will also give the event greater visibility. Since by appearing among the live events on a major streaming platform it will not only reach more people who may be more less plugged into gaming, but it will also acquire an added sense of prestige. Something Geoff Keighley, its organizer and host, has been trying to achieve since its creation in 2014.
The Game Awards is a gala where awards are given to the best games of the year across different categories, but where the award for best game of the year stands out. Also known as the GOTY. Although in other years this award is contested and open to debate, this year there seems to be little doubt. With Grand Theft Auto VI less than a week away from its release, it seems doubtful that the award will go to any game other than this one. Especially when nominations close immediately afterward: November 20.
The 2026 The Game Awards gala will be held next December 10 at 4:30 p.m. PT, 1:30 AM on December 11 in Spain. So in Europe it’ll mean staying up late for those who want to watch a gala where, besides seeing who wins the GOTY, many new games are expected to be announced. Even if, for now, no information about it has yet leaked.
