The Game Awards always arrives like a midnight thunderclap: half celebration, half marketing blitz, and completely irresistible. This year's show on December 11 already has a few confirmed beats — and enough rumor-fuel to keep late-night forums buzzing. Below is a compact guide to what we know, what insiders (and wishful fans) are predicting, and how to tune in anywhere in the world.
What’s already locked in
Geoff Keighley’s desert teaser — the demonic monolith with the words “regal.inspiring.thickness” — has dominated the conversation, and while that specific stunt is still shrouded in mystery, a handful of appearances and reveals are confirmed by publishers.
- Capcom will present a fresh look at Resident Evil Requiem. Expect a new trailer that deepens the Raccoon City mystery and may tease returning characters.
- Archetype Entertainment (formed by ex-BioWare talent) is bringing a gameplay trailer for Exodus. The studio’s Mass Effect pedigree makes this one a must-see.
- Creative Assembly will reveal a new, non-historical Total War entry.
- Musically, Evanescence will perform a track tied to the Netflix Devil May Cry adaptation.
- A closer look at Exodus and possibly a release window.
- More detail on Resident Evil Requiem — perhaps the inclusion of a classic franchise face.
- A new Total War reveal that shows gameplay and a setting.
- PlayStation could make a systems-level announcement: whispers of cross-buy between PS5 and PC have circulated all year, and recent datamines support the possibility. If Sony announces some kind of cross‑buy or PC parity plan, it would change how people buy games across devices; this ties into ongoing platform moves like PlayStation Portal and the broader push to blur device boundaries. See the datamine discussion here for context: Datamine reveals ‘Cross-Buy’ icon on PS5 — Is Sony Preparing PS5‑PC Ownership?.
- Nintendo watchers are convinced a Switch 2-era Mario tease is possible, especially as Switch 2 momentum climbs. Nintendo’s upward forecast for Switch 2 sales makes a small teaser (not a full trailer) plausible — a carrot for fans without spoiling a full reveal. Read more about Switch 2’s momentum in this roundup: Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Forecast as Console Sales Soar.
- Half‑Life 3 and Grand Revelations: these are the perennial moonshots. They’re fun to hope for but extremely unlikely. Still — never say never in a Geoff Keighley-crafted live event.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 / Reunion: Square Enix could use the stage to close the trilogy with a teaser.
- FromSoftware and The Duskbloods: Keighley and FromSoft have a cozy reveal history; expect at least a snippet if the studio has the bandwidth.
Those are the safe bets — the things we can reliably watch for. But The Game Awards is more fun when we speculate.
Predictions that feel likely (and a few that don’t)
Some guesses are small and sensible: a new trailer or release date for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 updates (the game leads the pack in nominations this year), a longer look at Exodus, another Resident Evil drop. Other predictions, hat-in-hand, lean toward “big reveal” territory.
The reasonable hopes
Platform and publisher plays
Nintendo and Nintendo-adjacent hopes
Big‑budget daydreams
Genre and franchise calls from the analysts
Game outlets are also pushing predictions for remakes, DLC and expansions: Diablo IV’s second expansion, a Max Payne remakes reveal (Remedy + Rockstar money), a gameplay look at Marvel’s Wolverine, and new content for big live-service titles. Those are smart guesses because they fit publisher schedules and marketing cycles.
Where and when to watch (global times and platforms)
The Opening Act begins at 4:30 p.m. PT on December 11, with the main ceremony following at 5:00 p.m. PT. The show usually runs three to four hours; plan snacks.
Streaming partners are broad: YouTube, Twitch and TikTok are primary streams, and the show will also be simulcast on platforms like Steam, Prime Video, X, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, GameSpot, IGN and regional services such as Jio Hotstar for India. If you want to attend in person, tickets are still available for the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
If you’re converting times, the Opening Act starts at 12:30 a.m. GMT (UK) and early-morning slots across Asia and Oceania — check local listings so you don’t miss the first announcements.
How to watch in style
For best picture and performance, a modern console or capable PC helps — and if you plan to stream on console, a robust setup is useful. If you’re upgrading your living-room viewing, consoles like the PS5 Pro Console give smoother visuals and faster frame rates for trailers and gameplay reveals.
What to follow after the show
Winners and trailers will ripple across social feeds immediately. If you care about the smaller teams behind big titles — like the contractors and support studios that helped Expedition 33 — keep an eye on post-show coverage; some of the best stories after TGA are the ones that dig into the people who made the games.
The Game Awards is equal parts awards show, trailer festival and pop-culture circus. Expect surprises, a little pandering to Hollywood, and one or two moments that genuinely stop you mid-scroll. Whether you tune in for Geoff’s shoes, the Muppet cameo jokes, or the next big game reveal, December 11 will be appointment viewing for anyone who loves the chaos of modern game launches.
Related reading: if you want more context about platform moves and Nintendo’s console momentum, check these features: Datamine reveals ‘Cross‑Buy’ icon on PS5 — Is Sony Preparing PS5‑PC Ownership? and Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Forecast as Console Sales Soar. For a taste of Switch‑era hype, the recent Metroid Prime 4 'Survive' trailer roundup is worth revisiting.