The Game Awards will unveil its 2026 nominees during a live special next week just two days before Rockstar Games launches “Grand Theft Auto 6,” which is overwhelmingly considered to be the show’s top Game of the Year contender.
\n\nIn a live nomination special airing Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on YouTube and Twitch, The Game Awards host and executive producer Geoff Keighley will unveil the games, studios and creative talent nominated for this year’s honors, including Game of the Year.
\n\nFollowing the reveal, fans can visit TheGameAwards.com to explore the full list of nominees and cast their votes. The nominees are selected by a global jury of media publications and creator outlets from around the world, including Variety.
\n\nThe 2026 Game Awards will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Dec. 10. Led by Keighley, the show will follow its usual format of mixing the presentation of its video game industry awards with world premiere new game announcements and live musical performances.
\n\nWith the nominations not yet revealed, Keighley says he’s not yet sure how much Rockstar’s “GTA 6” will dominate the show, both in terms of accolades but also time spent talking…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/