Geoff Keighley’s yearly event is nearly upon us!
- by Liam Doolan
- Yesterday, 8pm
We have now reached the conclusion of the year, and you understand what that signifies, correct? It’s time to prepare for The Game Awards.
The yearly event, organized by creator Geoff Keighley, is set for 10th December 2026, and will reveal the nominees for each category “live” on the following week, 17th November 2026.
Even though the much-anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 isn’t scheduled until 19th November 2026, it will still qualify for nomination. This indicates that the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, which currently boasts a critic score of 96/100 on Metacritic, can also be in the running.
Here’s the summary concerning the eligibility for nomination via The Game Awards FAQ and regulations pages:
What is the Deadline for Eligibility?
Games must be commercially accessible to consumers on or before Friday, November 20, 2026, at 9 p.m. PT. For the Players’ Voice category, games need to release on or before November 30, 2026.
While GTA 6 and Zelda are bound to capture at least a portion of the attention, numerous other remarkable games have been launched this year. Capcom has excelled with Resident Evil Requiem along with titles like Pragmata & Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Additionally, Pokémon astonished us with the laid-back life simulator Pokopia.
Once again, The Game Awards will be streamed live on 10th December 2026 from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. As usual, you’ll be able to watch on YouTube and various other streaming platforms. For the first time, the event will also be broadcast within the video game Roblox.
When the nominees for each category are announced, we will provide a notification. What are your favorite games of 2026 up to this point? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Liam is a journalist and reviewer for Nintendo Life.
