"The Game Awards 2025 nominees have officially been announced and naturally, we have thoughts. First and foremost, however, is what a fantastic year for new releases. From Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Donkey Kong Bananza and Split Fiction, 2025 has seemingly had something exceptional for every type of player. Among the most celebrated of these games are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II,"
"On top of earning that coveted nomination, Expedition 33 made The Game Award history this year with a record-breaking 12 nominations. But while these games might have received the love and celebration they were due, we'd argue that there are a few games that were woefully overlooked. As such, we've rounded up a list of our favorite games from 2025 that we felt deserved a bigger presence at this year's The Game Awards."
2025 delivered a diverse slate of notable new releases, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Split Fiction, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Several of these titles received Game of the Year nominations, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieving a record-breaking 12 nominations. Despite the major nominations and celebrations, a number of strong games received comparatively limited recognition. A compiled list highlights favorite 2025 titles that arguably deserved wider presence at The Game Awards, with some games missing deserved category placements despite earning a few nominations.
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