Cologne, Germany — As the highly anticipated gamescom 2025 event approaches, the nominees for this year’s prestigious awards were unveiled today. The gaming conference is set to kick off on August 19, featuring the Opening Night Live at the Koelnmesse exhibition center, running through August 24.
With standout titles leading the nominations, including “Resident Evil Requiem,” “Borderlands 4,” “Crimson Desert,” “Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree,” “Donkey Kong Bananza,” and “Hela,” this year’s event promises to showcase innovation and creativity in the industry. Enthusiasts are encouraged to engage in the voting process for various global categories online or on-site.
An international panel of esteemed gaming journalists and content creators selected the nominees from a vast array of submissions. Notably, “Resident Evil Requiem” from Capcom has made a significant impact, earning nods in multiple categories such as Best Visuals, Best Audio, Best Gameplay, and Most Epic.
In the PLATFORM category, titles like “Borderlands 4,” developed by Gearbox Software and 2K, as well as “Crimson Desert” by Pearl Abyss and “Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree” by Brownies Inc. and Bandai Namco, will vie for recognition.
This year, the GLOBAL categories have expanded, introducing new jury awards such as Best Lineup, Best Booth (Jury Award), and Best Business Booth. The consumer categories will also see community-selected awards for Best Trailer/Announcement, Best Merch, and Best Booth (Consumer Award).
Voting will be open from August 20 to August 21 at 2:00 PM CEST for fans to choose their favorites in several categories, including ARTS, PLATFORM, and more. Participants can cast their votes online at www.gamescom.global, or through QR codes found at the event.
Key nominees in the Best Visuals category include “Borderlands 4,” “Resident Evil Requiem,” and “Crimson Desert,” while the Best Audio category features works from titles such as “Little Nightmares 3” and “Phantom Blade Zero.” For Best Gameplay, popular picks include “Donkey Kong Bananza,” “Hela,” and “Mario Kart World.”
The nominations also recognize diverse categories, including Most Wholesome and Games for Impact, highlighting games that aim to deliver deep emotional resonance or social awareness.
Exhibitors will compete for several prestigious jury awards, including Best Booth (Jury Award) and Best Business Booth (Jury Award), which honor exceptional creativity and innovation in event presentations. The HEART OF GAMING Award will spotlight exceptional contributions and ideas within the gaming community.
As excitement builds for gamescom 2025, community engagement through voting is encouraged, making this an inclusive event for fans and industry professionals alike.
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