Game Awards

Highguard's finale slot at The Game Awards is confirmed to be unpaid, sparking debate about its promotion. Meanwhile, discussions around Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's dominance and the absence of Half-Life [--] continue.

About Game Awards

The Game Awards is an annual event celebrating achievements in the video game industry.

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1-Year High: 100% on 2025-03-09
1-Year Low: 57% on 2026-01-17

Most Supportive Themes:

Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] Dominance: (30%) Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] received numerous awards, including Game of the Year, and was widely celebrated across social media.
Divinity's Grand Reveal: (20%) Larian Studios announced Divinity, their 'biggest game ever,' generating significant excitement due to their previous success with Baldur's Gate [--].

Most Critical Themes:

Half-Life [--] Speculation and Disappointment: (15%) Fans expressed disappointment and created memes due to the continued absence of Half-Life [--] announcements at The Game Awards.
Game Awards Pricing and Exclusivity: (10%) Discussions arose regarding the high cost of trailer placements and whether games like Highguard paid for their slots, indicating a critical view of the event's financial aspects.

Top Game Awards News

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"Highguard Did Not Pay For Its Infamous Game Awards Finale Slot Going against what seemed like an obvious assumption it's actually the case that Highguard did not need to pay for its high-profile finale spot at The Game Awards"
News Link @Forbes 2026-01-17T20:00Z 20.3M followers, 773K engagements