The world’s largest game award ceremony, The Game Awards 2025, will be held on December 12, 2025, in Los Angeles, USA. To ensure fans in Japan can enjoy the show in real time, Dwango Co., Ltd. has announced that Niconico Live will stream the event with simultaneous Japanese interpretation.

A Globally Anticipated Celebration of Games

The Game Awards has been held annually since 2014 and is widely recognized as one of the world’s premier gaming award shows, honoring the most outstanding games released that year. The ceremony is led by executive producer and host Geoff Keighley, a prominent video game journalist. Known for its star-studded guest appearances, world-premiere announcements, and live orchestral performances, the show continues to grow each year—last year’s broadcast drew approximately 154 million viewers worldwide.

Standout Nominees and Award Categories

This year’s The Game Awards 2025 features a total of 29 categories. The most anticipated award, Game of the Year, includes notable Japanese contenders such as Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Donkey Kong: Bananza, drawing considerable attention from Japan’s gaming community. In the Best Performance category, Konatsu Kato has been nominated for her leading role in SILENT HILL f. In the Best Esports Athlete category, ZETA DIVISION player Kakeru (Sho) has earned a nomination. Meanwhile, hololive production VTuber Sakura Miko has been selected for Content Creator of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Watch and Comment Live on Niconico

Viewers on Niconico Live can enjoy the broadcast with simultaneous Japanese interpretation. The show is also designated as a “commentary-permitted program”, allowing users to quote parts of the official stream and host their own live commentary sessions. The official viewing link is available here.

Thoughts and Outlook

Anticipation is high once again for The Game Awards 2025, especially as numerous Japanese titles and creators have been nominated across major categories. As games continue to grow as a global cultural medium, seeing Japanese works and talent recognized on the international stage carries tremendous significance. The gaming industry is poised for further innovation and creativity, and this year’s awards highlight just how dynamic the future of gaming can be.

Source: PR TIMES