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The Gamescom Awards 2025 nominees have been revealed, with Resident Evil Requiem, Borderlands 4, and Crimson Desert leading the race.
The world’s largest video game event is just around the corner, and the nominees for the Gamescom Awards 2025 are out. Resident Evil Requiem leads the pack, but several other titles are making waves this year. Let’s check them out!
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An international jury of top games journalists and content creators has selected the most promising and creative titles of the year.Resident Evil Requiemleads with five nominations, followed byBorderlands 4and Crimson Desert, both with four nominations.
This year, the Global category expanded with three new jury awards, while the Consumer category introduced two new awards decided entirely by the community. Here is the list of all the Gamescom Awards 2025 nominees.
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Global category
Best Lineup (Jury Award)
The award for Best Lineup goes to the exhibitor with the most compelling overall portfolio of titles as determined by the jury.
Best Booth (Jury Award)
This category recognizes the booth that demonstrates outstanding originality, innovation, and attention to detail, with the winner standing out for its exceptional interplay of concept, design, and creative execution.
Best Business Booth (Jury Award)
This award honors the most outstanding booth in the business area, distinguished by its original, innovative design and well-executed concept. Key evaluation criteria include creativity, attention to detail, innovative elements, and a carefully crafted booth presentation.
HEART OF GAMING Award (Special Jury Award)
The special jury award is open to all gamescom highlights, including games, expansions, technologies, individuals, organizations, companies, concepts, and ideas.
Best Booth (Consumer Award)
The community selects the most striking booth at Gamescom for this award. The winner is a booth that attracts significant attention with its size, design, or fan engagement and leaves the best overall impression on visitors.
Best Merch (Consumer Award)
In this category, products are celebrated for their creative design, originality, and clear connection to the game or franchise. Award-worthy items include exclusive gamescom merchandise or innovative products that visitors love to use and present. You can cast your voteherefrom Aug. 20 to Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. CEST.
Best Trailer/Announcement (Consumer Award)
The gamescom community votes for the coolest game trailer or the best new game announcement presented at gamescom. All trailers and announcements featured during Gamescom Opening Night Live may be voted on. you may cast your voteherefrom Aug. 20 to Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. CEST.
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