According to IGN, The Game Awards 2025 ceremony is currently underway, with winners being announced live. The show, hosted by Geoff Keighley, began with a pre-show at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET on December 11, 2025. Key categories to watch include Game of the Year, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a nominee, and Most Anticipated Game, where Grand Theft Auto 6 is the presumed frontrunner. The live musical act for the show is Evanescence. IGN is providing real-time updates on all winners across their platforms, including their YouTube, X, and Twitch channels, as well as through partners like Humble Bundle and VG247.
The Real Awards Show Behind The Ads
Here’s the thing about The Game Awards: it’s a weird beast. It’s part industry celebration, part massive E3-style marketing blitz. Most people tuning in are there for the “World Premiere” trailers and game reveals, not to see who wins Best Narrative. IGN’s live blog approach is basically the perfect way to experience it. You get the crucial info—who actually won—without having to sit through the endless ads disguised as content. Smart.
The Big Questions Answered
So, did a muppet show up? Probably. Does Geoff Keighley’s booking of Evanescence confirm long-held suspicions about his musical tastes? I mean, come on. That’s a deep-cut 2000s angst pick, and we love it. But the real drama is in those categories. GTA 6 for Most Anticipated is the safest bet in gaming history. But Game of the Year? That’s where it gets interesting. A win for something like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 over a known blockbuster would be a massive statement. It would signal that the voters—a mix of media and studios—are genuinely looking for something fresh.
Why The Winners Still Matter
Look, cynicism is easy. The show is too long, there are too many ads, and the speeches get played off. But for the developers who win, it’s a huge deal. That little statue can mean budget for their next project, job security for their team, and serious bragging rights. It’s validation. So while we’re all waiting for the next trailer drop, it’s worth remembering that for some people in that room, tonight is the pinnacle of years of work. And that’s kinda cool, isn’t it? Now, back to refreshing that live blog.
