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đź“…December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Game Awards 2025 dominated gaming news with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Game of the Year and multiple awards, alongside major reveals for upcoming titles.Source 1Source 3Source 8
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept 9 awards, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best RPG at The Game Awards 2025 held on December 12.Source 1Source 3Source 8 The turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive was a clear favorite, surprising no one with its dominance.Source 8 It beat nominees like Death Stranding 2 and Hades II.Source 3

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Major Reveals at The Game Awards: Resident Evil 9: Requiem Features Leon

The Game Awards showcased the first look at Leon in Resident Evil 9: Requiem, confirming Capcom's return to the series.Source 1Source 6 Capcom also revealed a new trailer and April 24, 2026 release date for Pragmata, with a Steam demo.Source 1 These announcements highlighted upcoming horror and action titles.Source 6

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Two New Tomb Raider Games Announced: Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis

Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios announced two new Tomb Raider games, Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis, returning to franchise roots.Source 1Source 12 The reveals came late in The Game Awards, exciting fans with classic vibes.Source 1Source 5 They promise action-adventure gameplay in familiar settings.Source 12

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Highguard Hero Shooter Revealed, Launching January 26, 2026

Highguard, a free-to-play hero shooter from former Apex Legends developers at Wildlight Entertainment, was the final reveal at The Game Awards.Source 1Source 6 It features first-person action and is set for early 2026 release.Source 6 The announcement capped a night of major premieres.Source 1

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Control: Resonant Trailer Debuts at The Game Awards

Remedy Entertainment unveiled a trailer for Control: Resonant, the sequel featuring playable character Dylan, generating buzz.Source 1Source 5 The sci-fi action game promises intense gameplay similar to its predecessor.Source 5 It was one of several late-show highlights.Source 1

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New Divinity Game and Larian Studios Tease at TGA

Larian Studios revealed a new Divinity game, tied to a mysterious statue, exciting RPG fans.Source 1Source 6 The announcement aligns with their success post-Baldur’s Gate 3.Source 3 It hints at continued narrative-driven adventures.Source 6

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Total War Warhammer 40,000 and Other Strategy Reveals

Creative Assembly announced Total War Warhammer 40,000, set in the franchise's distant future.Source 1 Additional reveals included Ace Combat: Wings of Theve and indie title Out of Words.Source 1 These expand strategy and flight sim genres.Source 1

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No Man’s Sky Wins Best Ongoing Game; Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Community Support

No Man’s Sky took Best Ongoing Game, while Baldur’s Gate 3 won Best Community Support at The Game Awards.Source 3 Final Fantasy XIV and others were nominated in these categories.Source 3 The awards recognize post-launch excellence.Source 3

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NFT Gaming Market Projected to Double by 2030

The NFT gaming market is valued at USD 0.54 trillion in 2025, expected to reach USD 1.08 trillion by 2030 at 14.84% CAGR.Source 4 Blockchain enables player-owned assets and secondary markets.Source 4 It transforms gaming economies despite cloud gaming competition.Source 4

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Wins Best Fighting Game

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves claimed Best Fighting Game, beating 2XKO and Capcom collections at TGA.Source 3 Mario Kart World won Best Sports/Racing.Source 3 Arc Raiders took Best Multiplayer.Source 3

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Phantom Blade Zero Release Date Set for September 2026

PlayStation’s Phantom Blade Zero received a release date trailer for September 2026 during The Game Awards.Source 1 The action title joins Nioh 3 and others in 2026 lineup.Source 1 It builds hype for souls-like combat.Source 1

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Order of the Sinking Star Revealed by Arc Games

Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. announced Order of the Sinking Star at The Game Awards 2025.Source 11 The premium live service game promises innovative gameplay.Source 11 It adds to the event's diverse reveals.Source 11