The Game Awards 2025 Prioritizes Trailers Over Awards, Sparking Community Debate

While the ceremony is intended to honor the best games of the year, it has become notorious for its trailer reveals and new game announcements. This year’s edition was no exception, with numerous big-name reveals captivating the audience. However, a closer look at the event’s runtime has revealed a striking imbalance.

According to an analysis by ResetEra user SplashWaver, the three-hour and 35-minute ceremony dedicated a mere 17 minutes to the award presentations, a paltry 8% of the total runtime. This statistic has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many expressing surprise and debate. The brief award announcements were a result of many winners being quickly revealed without taking the stage, a departure from previous years where winners were given more time to accept their awards.

Fortunately, this year’s ceremony avoided the infamous “please, wrap it up” moment, where winners were interrupted mid-speech. The Game Awards 2025 did feature musical performances, including a Muppets sketch, and an abundance of trailers and announcements. According to DualShockers, the awards themselves took a backseat to these attractions, raising questions about the event’s priorities.