For the first time in history, a live Game Awards broadcast will be broadcast on Prime Video on December 11, in parallel with the annual broadcast on Twitch. It all boils down to the fact that the strategic partnership expands the availability of the highest quality graphic game premium for millions from all over the world.
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What is The Game Awards: the history and mission of the main Game Awards
The Game Awards is an annual awards ceremony established by Jeff Kiely in 2014 following the conclusion of the Spike Video Game Awards. The goal of the project is to recognize creative and technical achievements in video games, raise the status of the gaming industry, and create a festive platform for gamers, developers, and industry professionals. Over the years, TGA has evolved from a small, financially unfunded webcast to a worldwide show, broadcast on dozens of platforms and collecting more than 150 million views. Keighley, with many years of experience in gaming journalism, turned the ceremony into the Main Event of the year, where award ceremonies, world premieres of new games and bright performances are combined.
Stream the award ceremony on Amazon Prime Video
The 2025 show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles from 17:00 to 20:00 Pacific Time (from 20:00 to 23:00 Eastern time). The program will include world premieres, new product announcements and live performances by famous artists. The program will include awards for the best esports players and teams, demonstrating the growing importance of the competitive component of the gaming industry.
“We are thrilled to introduce our worldwide video game celebration to even more viewers with the arrival of Prime Video,” Geoff Keighley, founder and CEO of The Game Awards, said in a statement.
Keighley added that with the release of the second season of Fallout and other game adaptations, “Prime Video is a natural home for our show.” Amazon’s streaming platform has demonstrated dedication to gaming content through successful TV series and documentary projects.
Technical capabilities of online broadcasting
For the first time, the broadcast will take place on Twitch in 2K (1440p) format, providing viewers with improved video quality. Thousands of authors will be able to watch the broadcast with their audience. Last year, more than 11,000 creators reposted the live stream, creating a unique interactive experience for millions of fans.
Viewers who watch the online show for 30 minutes or more will receive Twitch Drops rewards, including exclusive game items and a limited edition TGA chat badge. Detailed information about specific awards will be confirmed closer to the exhibition, which creates an additional incentive to view the full award ceremony.
Nominations and winners of the 2025 Gaming Award
Amazon will relaunch its specialty store with discounts on games, gaming equipment and accessories, which will be valid until December 31. During the live broadcast, exclusive, limited-time Prime offers related to nominated projects, new products, and peripherals will be announced. The offer will be valid for up to 24 hours, as long as there are supplies.
Video Game Award Categories
The ceremony covers a full range of nominations, from the traditional “Game of the Year” and “Best Graphics” to innovative categories recognizing achievements in the fields of soundtracks, level design and storytelling. The jury consists of reputable gaming journalists and critics from all over the world.
Esports at The Game Awards: Recognition of competitive excellence
In addition to partnering with esports organizations such as NODWIN Gaming, the Game Awards include three categories of esports games: Best Esports Athlete, Best Esports Team, and Best Esports Game.
In 2024, League of Legends won in the “Best Esports Game” category, Lee “Faker” Sang Hyuk won in the “Best Esports Athlete” category, and T1 won in the “Best Esports Team” category. Other nominees last year included Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and VALORANT, as well as professionals such as Chong “Chovy” Ji-hoon, Mathieu “ZywOo” Erbo and Zheng “ZmjjKk” Yongkang.
Expanded geography of the award distribution
The expanded distribution geography – Prime Video and joint broadcasts on Twitch – is likely to increase the popularity of these categories among a wide audience and gaming enthusiasts. Information about esports events at the event was not disclosed in the press release, after all, the high-quality broadcast on Twitch and the Drops campaign should increase interest in competitive awards.
Thanks to the international fan base of T1 and Faker and their recent victory at the 2025 World Cup, they have once again become serious contenders for the 2025 awards. The award nominees represent the highest level of excellence in competitive disciplines.
Statistical analysis of the audience of game awards
According to the Game Awards 2024, the number of live broadcasts on various platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and Chinese services, exceeded 154 million views. It only shows big ambitious plans for the global gaming community.
Amazon’s streaming service provides additional accessibility for regions where traditional platforms may have limitations. A subscription to Prime Video gives viewers the opportunity to enjoy the ceremony in the highest quality, with the option to watch at a convenient time.
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Date: December 11, 2025
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Time: 17:00-20:00 PST (20:00-23:00 EST)
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Location: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
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Broadcast platforms: Prime Video, Twitch, YouTube and others
