On Thursday, downtown Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater was the venue for the Game Awards, drawing a large crowd of gaming enthusiasts and Hollywood celebrities. This annual event, often referred to as the “Oscars of gaming,” celebrates the top achievements in the video game industry.
Unlike the Academy Awards, the Game Awards is a lively affair, bringing together industry leaders and passionate fans who trade their gaming gear for formal wear.
The event also attracted major Hollywood figures, reflecting the growing intersection of technology and entertainment, with adaptations like “The Last of Us” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
The cast of Paramount’s upcoming “Street Fighter” movie, one of the highest-grossing game franchises, appeared to excite the audience.
Noah Centineo, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, and Jason Momoa received enthusiastic applause as they previewed their roles in the action-packed 2026 film.
Momoa, a self-proclaimed “Street Fighter” fan, humorously claimed he insisted on being cast as Blanka, a character known for his green skin.
Later, Gemma Chan introduced Lenny Kravitz as the antagonist in her upcoming game, “007: First Light.”
Kravitz, dressed as his character Bawma, described him as a “wild, unpredictable ruler” of a major black market hub.
David Harbour, known for “Stranger Things,” expressed his enthusiasm for tabletop gaming while introducing a new “Total War” game.
Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet, charmed the audience with her appearances alongside host Geoff Keighley, including a musical performance.
Other notable attendees included Jeffrey Wright, Rahul Kohli, J.J. Abrams, Mila Jovovich, and Evanescence, who performed “Afterlife.”
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” led by Charlie Cox, dominated with 13 nominations and won nine awards, including Game of the Year.
Here are the winners from The Game Awards:
Game of the Year
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Game Direction
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Adaptation
The Last of Us: Season 2
Best Narrative
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Art Direction
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Score and Music
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Audio Design
Battlefield 6
Best Performance
Jennifer English (Expedition 33)
Innovation In Accessibility
Doom: The Dark Ages
Games for Impact
South of Midnight
Best Ongoing Game
No Man’s Sky
Best Community Support
Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Independent Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Debut Indie Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Mobile Game
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Best VR/AR Game
The Midnight Walk
Best Action Game
Hades II
Best Action/Adventure Game
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Fighting Game
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Best Family Game
Donkey Kong Bananza
Best Sim/Strategy Game
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles
Best Sports/Racing
Mario Kart World
Best Multiplayer
Arc Raiders
Most Anticipated Game
Grand Theft Auto VI
Content Creator of the Year
MoistCr1TiKaL
Best Esports Game
Counter-Strike 2
Best Esports Athlete
Chovy
Best Esports Team
Team Vitality – Counter-Strike 2
Players’ Voice
Wuthering Waves
