RoundupThe Game Awards 20262026-09-22

Game Awards 2026: All Game of the Year Front-Runners and Predictions

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Oli Welsh Polygon
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Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem
2026 ·185 writers · 920 pieces
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Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower
2026 ·81 writers · 111 pieces
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Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert
2026 ·139 writers · 654 pieces
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Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia
2026 ·99 writers · 351 pieces
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Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6
2026 ·119 writers · 422 pieces
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007 First Light
007 First Light
2026 ·145 writers · 524 pieces
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