Picks open November 16, 2026
Game of the Year Picks 2026
Pick the winner in every category. Picks open when the nominees are announced, expected Monday, November 16, and lock when the show starts on Thursday, December 10.
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Game of the Year
3 ptsNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Game Direction
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Narrative
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Art Direction
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Score and Music
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Audio Design
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Performance
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Innovation in Accessibility
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Games for Impact
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Ongoing Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Community Support
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Independent Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Debut Indie Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Mobile Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best VR/AR Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Action Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Action/Adventure Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best RPG
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Fighting Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Family Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Sim/Strategy Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Sports/Racing Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Multiplayer
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Best Adaptation
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
Most Anticipated Game
1 ptNominees land when they are announced, expected November 16.
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