The In Memoriam segment of the 2026 Oscars has generated controversy for not including several prominent figures in cinema, despite its 15-minute duration and paying tribute to numerous personalities who passed away in recent months. Among the most notable absences is that of IMAX pioneer David Keighley, who left a significant legacy in the film industry. An unforgivable oversight Geoff Keighley, son of David Keighley and creator of The Game Awards, expressed his deep disappointment through social media, stating: “I am incredibly disappointed and heartbroken that […]
The In Memoriam segment of the 2026 Oscars has generated controversy for not including several prominent figures from the film industry, despite its 15-minute duration and paying tribute to numerous personalities who passed away in recent months. Among the most notable absences is that of IMAX pioneer, David Keighley, who left a significant legacy in the film industry.
An unforgivable oversight
Geoff Keighley, son of David Keighley and creator of The Game Awards, expressed his deep disappointment through social media, stating: “I am incredibly disappointed and heartbroken that the Academy has overlooked my father’s name.” This statement has resonated among industry professionals, who share the sentiment that the omission does not do justice to David’s contributions to feature film.
During his 15 years as quality director at IMAX, Keighley was an essential reference in overseeing the post-production of more than 500 films, ensuring that the brand’s image and sound standards remained intact. Renowned directors like Christopher Nolan and James Cameron have highlighted the importance of his work, stating that “no director could shoot or project film in any format today if it weren’t for David Keighley”, Nolan previously commented.
For his part, Cameron recalled the collaboration he had with Keighley and his dedication to creating the ultimate cinematic experience. “He was a great ally and a staunch advocate,” said the director of Avatar, highlighting his lasting legacy in the world of cinema. These comments reinforce the perception that David Keighley’s exclusion from the Oscars ceremony is a mistake that many consider regrettable in light of his immense impact on the industry.
The launch of Apex Legends in 2019 surprised the gaming world by taking place without any prior marketing campaign. This strategy, although risky, proved successful, as it allowed the game to speak for itself, avoiding the anxiety that often accompanies the expectations of a launch. The developer Respawn Entertainment was able to bypass the usual resistance caused by excessive promotion, which ultimately favored the reception of the title. Geoff Keighley offered them his spot for free for nothing On the other hand, the recent announcement of Highguard has been received quite negatively. With 2,400 dislikes on YouTube […]
The launch of Apex Legends in 2019 surprised the gaming world by taking place without any prior marketing campaign. This strategy, although risky, proved successful, as it allowed the game to speak for itself, avoiding the anxiety that often accompanies the expectations of a launch. The developer Respawn Entertainment was able to bypass the usual resistance caused by excessive promotion, which ultimately favored the reception of the title.
Geoff Keighley offered them his position for free for nothing
On the other hand, the recent announcement of Highguard has been received quite negatively. With 2,400 dislikes on YouTube compared to just 500 likes, many viewers have expressed their frustration, comparing the game to previous failures like Concord. This reaction has been exacerbated by the high expectations generated by other impactful announcements, such as that of Monster Hunter Wilds. The similarities between Highguard and Concord have fueled the criticism, and some have suggested that the studio behind Highguard had paid for the showcase time at the event, which turned out to be untrue.
According to reports, showrunner Geoff Keighley decided to highlight Highguard due to his personal appreciation for the game, without any financial exchange for the space at the event. Although Highguard is not considered a bad game, it is perceived as common and uninnovative, contributing to its negative criticism. The lack of a distinctive aspect puts it in a complicated position, as players seem to be looking for fresher and more exciting experiences, thus reinforcing the overall sense of disappointment.
Highguard’s initial strategy to take advantage of a prominent promotional space may have been an advantage, but it now faces the challenge of earning the trust of an audience that feels let down. Meanwhile, the industry watches its development closely, considering whether the success of titles that were initially presented without prior commercial pressure will be repeated.
The event The Game Awards 2025 has marked a milestone in the history of award ceremonies for the video game industry, reaching 171 million global views, which represents an 11% increase compared to the 154 million recorded in 2024. Geoff Keighley, the host and organizer, highlighted that this year has become the most viewed to date, underscoring the growing interest in the event. Even surpassing the Super Bowl The conversations about The Game Awards on platform X also showed a significant growth of 12%, indicating that the […]
The event The Game Awards 2025 has marked a milestone in the history of award ceremonies for the video game industry, reaching 171 million global views, which represents an 11% increase compared to the 154 million recorded in 2024. Geoff Keighley, the host and organizer, highlighted that this year has become the most viewed to date, underscoring the growing interest in the event.
Surpassing even the Super Bowl
Conversations about The Game Awards on platform X also showed a significant growth of 12%, indicating that the audience is becoming increasingly engaged with the event. Additionally, there were 23,000 co-streams on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, representing a 50% increase compared to the previous year. Although this year’s Super Bowl reached 127.7 million viewers, comparisons between the two events are limited due to differences in their nature and focus.
The event not only stood out for its record numbers but also for the exciting announcements made. Among the most anticipated titles, Divinity from Larian and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic were presented, as well as a new shooter titled Highguard. During the awards night, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned Game of the Year, accumulating a total of nine awards and setting a new record at The Game Awards.
Geoff Keighley has already confirmed that he will return with The Game Awards in December 2026, and that his next event, Summer Game Fest, will take place in June of the same year. The continuous growth in views and participation underscores the importance of these events in contemporary popular culture and their ability to unite the gaming community worldwide.
Last night was the Game Awards, a gala that aspires to be the Oscars of video games. And among all the announcements made, of which we have highlighted the most important of the night, they also gave out a few awards. Giving them different weight and importance, it still isn’t the Oscars, but it has become the big gala of video games. And it is also an awards show where it is easy to attend to discover what is being cooked up in the industry at all levels. Before diving into the big winners and losers of each category, it is important […]
Last night was the Game Awards, a gala that aims to be the Oscars of video games. Among all the announcements made, of which we have highlighted the most important of the night, several awards were also given. Giving them different weight and importance, it still isn’t the Oscars, but it has become the major gala of video games. And it is also an awards ceremony where it is easy to attend to discover what is being cooked in the industry at all levels.
Before diving into the big winners and losers of each category, it’s important to provide a brief summary. Knowing how many nominations each of the involved parties had is essential.
The big favorite of the night was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With 13 nominations, the French game had a hard time not leaving as the big winner of the gala, especially when no one had received so many nominations in the history of the Games Awards. Following closely were Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Ghost of Yotei, with 7 nominations, and Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong, with 6 respectively. Among the surprises were Split Fiction, which only had 4 nominations, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Silent Hill f, which only managed 3.
How did it turn out for everyone? With few surprises, to be honest. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the biggest winner with 9 statuettes out of the 13 that could be won, leaving no room for anyone else. In that sense, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Ghost of Yotei are the big losers of the night, as they went home empty-handed despite all their nominations. A big disappointment for Sony.
Creators, players, and online
Among the most unique categories are those of esports and creators. Here, Counter-Strike 2 stood out particularly. Winning both the award for best esports and having a Counter-Strike 2 team, Team Vitality, win the award for best esports team, Valve has been the big winner in this category. Although there were no surprises, Jung “Chovy” Ji-hoon took home the title of best esports athlete for League of Legends after an excellent Worlds.
For his part, MoistCr1TiKaL has won the award for best content creator of the year. With tough competition from Kai Cenat, it is quite likely that being a much more likable figure in public outside of the streaming fandom itself has had an impact.
Among the awards separated from the rest of the categories, Wuthering Waves won the Players’ Voices largely due to the rewards offered by Kuro Games for players to vote for their game. In the most anticipated game category, GTAVI won, much to absolutely no one’s surprise, and for best adaptation, the second season of The Last of Us took home the big prize. Similarly, Doom: The Dark Ages achieved its only award by winning innovation in accessibility for its numerous difficulty options.
A game that has eclipsed all others
Entering the major categories, it is evident that there is a clear winner above all others. That does not take away from the fact that there have been some quite interesting awards. Mario Kart World won best sports game, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles won best strategy game, and Donkey Kong Bananza won best family game.
In the field of action-focused games, Hades 2 won best action game and Hollow Knight: Silksong won best action-adventure game. The highly questionable Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves won best fighting game, not without controversy.
As no surprise to anyone, ARC Raiders won the award for best multiplayer game. And its main competitor, Battlefield 6, won best sound design, rightly taking the award from Expedition 33. In the impact games category, the interesting South of Midnight won, and No Man’s Sky won for best support. Additionally, The Midnight Walk won best VR game and Umamusume: Pretty Derby won best mobile game, resulting in a well-distributed set of secondary awards.
But at the end of the day, there was only one big winner. A game that took it all. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the awards for best role-playing game, best indie game, best indie debut, best soundtrack and music, best art direction, best narrative, best direction, and game of the year. Accumulating all the technical awards, except one, and all the big awards, becoming the grand prize of the year according to the Game Awards. Even if there has been some controversy over whether it should be considered an indie game or not.
With this, the Game Awards concluded, much less distributed than usual, although with great announcements and a clear winner. Something that gives us a clear perspective on the situation of the mainstream video game industry.
Excitement is building as one of the most important nights on the gaming calendar approaches: The Game Awards 2025. This event, which will take place on December 12 at 1:30 AM Spanish time, will be broadcast globally, providing a platform to celebrate achievements in the video game industry. A voting process among specialized media and players Only video games released between November 22, 2024, and November 21, 2025, will be eligible for recognition. This includes anticipated titles such as the Indiana Jones DLC and the Great Circle. […]
Excitement is building as one of the most important nights on the gaming calendar approaches: The Game Awards 2025. This event, which will take place on December 12 at 1:30 AM Spanish time, will be broadcast globally, providing a platform to celebrate achievements in the video game industry.
A vote among specialized media and players
Only video games released between November 22, 2024, and November 21, 2025, will be eligible for recognition. This includes anticipated titles such as the Indiana Jones DLC and the Great Circle. However, there are exceptions, allowing games in constant evolution to compete in categories such as Best Ongoing Game, recognizing the ongoing impact of games like Fortnite.
The selection of nominees is made by a jury composed of more than 100 media outlets worldwide.Each outlet votes confidentially, selecting their five favorites in each category before the nominees are revealed weeks before the event. Players also have a say in the ‘Player’s Voice’ category, which represents 10% of the vote for Game of the Year.
Despite the high cost of advertising, which can reach up to $450,000 for a one-minute trailer, studios do not have to pay to be nominated. This allows indie developers the opportunity to be recognized for their work without the need for large budgets. However, the event also serves as a showcase for big productions, which has led to a notable interest in revealing new titles during the gala.
The Game Awards are scheduled to begin on December 11 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, 1:30 AM from Thursday to Friday in mainland Spain, with a 30-minute pre-show that promises to include announcements, minor awards, and trailers for the most anticipated video games. The main event will last two and a half hours, totaling at least three hours of presentation. Fans will be able to follow it on various streaming platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, TikTok Live, and IGN, among others. International coverage is also expected, […]
The Game Awards are scheduled to begin on December 11 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, 1:30 AM from Thursday to Friday in mainland Spain, with a 30-minute pre-show that promises to include announcements, minor awards, and trailers for the most anticipated video games. The main event will last two and a half hours, totaling at least three hours of presentation. Fans will be able to follow it on various streaming platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, TikTok Live, and IGN, among others. Extensive international coverage is also expected, with options for different regions such as Bilibili and Douyin in China.
An event that promises a lot
Among the surprises that could be announced during the ceremony, rumors suggest that Valve might reveal the long-awaited Half-Life 3, while new trailers for titles like Blade, Wolverine, and Silent Hill: Townfall are also anticipated. Additionally, Evanescence will perform live, singing their song Afterlife from the Netflix adaptation of Devil May Cry. These announcements and performances are part of what makes The Game Awards one of the most anticipated events in the video game industry.
Regarding the nominations, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out as one of the favorites to take home multiple awards. However, the ceremony has also left some fans disappointed, as critically acclaimed titles like Deltarune and Keeper did not receive any nominations. This kind of “snubs” often generates debate among followers and players, adding more excitement to the awards presentation.
As the date approaches, players and gaming enthusiasts are preparing for an event full of excitement and surprises that, in addition to rewarding the best in the industry, will serve as a platform for revelations that could change the landscape of video games in the coming year.
Amazon is moving forward with the development of a television series based on the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider, after several failed attempts in the past. This new production will be carried out by Story Kitchen in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics, who are also serving as executive producers of the project. The series will feature Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, in the lead role. Sigourney Weaver adding a touch of distinction Recently, rumors have emerged about the possibility of the legendary actress Sigourney Weaver joining the cast. According to reports […]
Amazon is moving forward with the development of a television series based on the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider, after several failed attempts in the past. This new production will be carried out by Story Kitchen in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics, who also serve as executive producers of the project. The series will feature Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, in the lead role.
Sigourney Weaver adding a touch of distinction
Recently, rumors have emerged about the possibility of the legendary actress Sigourney Weaver joining the cast. According to information from Deadline, Weaver is considering a role in the television adaptation, although no agreement has been finalized yet and the nature of her character remains a mystery.
The series will be written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her acclaimed creation Fleabag. This team, which includes Story Kitchen, which has also worked on an animated Tomb Raider series for Netflix, suggests a revitalized and conceptually solid approach to the franchise.
In addition to Turner, British actor Martin Bobb-Semple is also linked to the project as a regular in the series, although his role in the plot has not yet been confirmed. The variety of talents involved in this project promises to offer a unique experience that could attract both fans of the video game series and new viewers.
Tomb Raider fans should also keep an eye on The Game Awards, which will take place on December 11, where an announcement related to the franchise is anticipated, which will offer “a look at the future of one of the most iconic franchises in the world of video games,” according to Geoff Keighley. This presentation could provide more details about the direction the series will take.
On December 11, during The Game Awards ceremony, an announcement related to one of the most iconic video game franchises will be confirmed: Tomb Raider. Geoff Keighley, host and organizer of the event, stated that “Lara Croft returns to The Game Awards” and teased a look at “the future of the franchise” that fans won’t want to miss. An unexpected remake It has been reported that Crystal Dynamics is working on a remake of the original Tomb Raider game, released in 1996. This remake could be part of the announcement that will be made at the event. […]
On December 11, during The Game Awards ceremony, an announcement related to one of the most iconic video game franchises will be confirmed: Tomb Raider. Geoff Keighley, host and organizer of the event, stated that “Lara Croft returns to The Game Awards” and teased a look at “the future of the franchise” that fans won’t want to miss.
A most unexpected remake
It has been reported that Crystal Dynamics is working on a remake of the original Tomb Raider game, released in 1996. This remake could be part of the announcement that will be made at the event. Additionally, the studio is developing a new Tomb Raider title that will be published by Amazon, which represents a significant step for the series, which has evolved considerably since its debut.
At the same time, Amazon is also producing a live-action series of Tomb Raider for Prime Video, in which actress Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, will take on the role of Lara Croft. This suggests that the franchise aims to expand its presence not only in the world of video games but also in the television entertainment sector.
Apart from the Tomb Raider announcement, The Game Awards will also reveal a new game in the Total War series and present a trailer for Resident Evil Requiem. The event will start at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET and will make history, as the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received 12 nominations, including a recognition for Game of the Year, setting a new record in the history of the event.
With so much at stake, both fans and critics are eager to find out what the future holds for Tomb Raider and other major titles at The Game Awards.
In one of the most surprising news stories leading up to the Game Awards, the indie game Megabonk is in the spotlight due to its controversial nomination in the Player’s Voice category. Its creator, an anonymous developer, previously requested that their game be withdrawn from the nomination for “best indie debut,” arguing that they had already released other titles under different pseudonyms. This request was accepted and marked the first time a nominee disappeared from the list of potential awardees in the event’s history, an exercise in honesty that was very well received by the community. Nominated […]
In one of the most surprising news stories leading up to the Game Awards, the indie game Megabonk is in the spotlight for its controversial nomination in the Player’s Voice category. Its creator, an anonymous developer, previously requested that their game be withdrawn from the nomination for “best indie debut,” arguing that they had already released other titles under different pseudonyms. This request was accepted and marked the first time a nominee disappeared from the list of potential awardees in the history of the event, an exercise in honesty that was very well received by the community.
Nominated in another category at the Game Awards
However, the story doesn’t end there. Megabonk has been reinstated as a candidate for the prestigious Player’s Voice award, where players have the opportunity to vote for their favorite game of the year. Despite facing tough competition that includes renowned titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Battlefield 6, the developer’s passion and the community’s support could help the small indie work achieve a prominent position in this category.
The development budget of Megabonk is considerably lower than that of its larger competitors, which further highlights the surprising nomination. The game’s creator has expressed his enthusiasm through social media, asking players to vote in support of his title: “We are back in full swing. Please vote,” he stated.
Fans who wish to participate in the voting can do so through the official Game Awards page. They will need to register, but the process is simple. It is important to mention that the voting will take place in three different phases and is not limited to games released this year, which broadens the range of options for voters.
With less than a month until its celebration, the Game Awards 2025 have revealed their list of nominees, determined by a panel of critics, journalists, and prominent figures in the industry. This year stands out for being one of the most representative editions of French culture in terms of nominations, where the most nominated game is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive. With a total of ten nominations, including Game of the Year, it surpasses titles like Death Stranding 2. Clair Obscur has taken all the spotlight of the event Despite its multiple nominations, Clair Obscur […]
With less than a month until the celebration, the Game Awards 2025 have revealed their list of nominees, determined by a panel of critics, journalists, and prominent figures in the industry. This year stands out as one of the most representative editions of French culture in terms of nominations, where the most nominated game is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive. With a total of ten nominations, including Game of the Year, it surpasses titles like Death Stranding 2.
Clair Obscur has taken all the spotlight at the event
Despite its multiple nominations, Clair Obscur will have to face strong competitors like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and the acclaimed sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. These games highlight the diversity and quality present in the video game industry this year. The competition is intense, especially considering the fervor that Hollow Knight fans usually show on social media and online platforms.
Fans have the opportunity to participate in the selection process through the official page of The Game Awards, where they can cast their votes before the ceremony scheduled for December 11. This adds an element of interaction that allows followers to feel they have a voice in the final decisions, which can shape the public perception of the winners.
The competition categories include Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Innovation in Accessibility, among others. Members of the gaming community will be able to reflect on issues such as the differences between Game of the Year and Best Game Direction, as well as who deserves the award for Best Performance, given that Clair Obscur has multiple nominated actors who require special consideration. Fans can expect a night full of surprises and recognition of outstanding achievements in the world of video games.
