TheCanadian Game Awardsis here to celebrate not only some of the best video recording secret plan releases we ’ve come across in the last few calendar month , but also the developers , content creators , and esports pros who help make Canada ’s growing play manufacture what it is today . occupy office on February 15 , viaTwitchand in - person at the TIFF Lightbox , you could check out all the campaigner and winners who ’ve help shaped gaming below .
TheCanadian Game Awardsis design “ by the industriousness , for the industry , ” and this year the observance has an exciting line of work - up of campaigner from all sphere of gaming . The event is embracing both AAA and indie studio , as well as the mental object Jehovah and professional playersthat have introduced gaming to countless fans across the globe . 2025 ’s nominee for various awards include BioWare , wholaunchedDragon years : The Veilguardin October 2024 , as well as LocalThunk for its groundbreaking indie muffin , Balatro . The full list of candidate - and winners - below will be update throughout the event .
Best Art Direction: Nominees & Winner
Visual Design With Meaning
Nominees:
Best Game Design: Nominees & Winner
Unparalleled Game Design
Best Score/Soundtrack: Nominees & Winner
Music To Move You
Best Narrative: Nominees & Winner
Unforgettable Storytelling
Best Performance: Nominees & Winner
Performances That Stayed With Players
Canadian Game Awards founder Carl - Edwin Michel discusses how the event has evolve , host Naomi Kyle , and what fans can wait from the bountiful Nox .
Best Audio Design: Nominees & Winner
Sounds That Stick With You
Best Technology/Innovation: Nominees & Winner
The Most Unique Games
Best Debut Indie Game: Nominees & Winner
New Indie Games Well Worth Playing
Best Debut Studio: Nominees & Winner
New Studios Making An Impact
Most Innovative Studio: Nominees & Winner
The Studios Bucking The Trend
Esports Player: Nominees & Winner
The Best Esports Player Of The Year
Esports Org: Nominees & Winner
The Canadian Esports Orgs Worth Watching
Esports Event: Nominees & Winner
The Crowning Esports Event
Content Creator/Show: Nominees & Winner
The Best Content, From The Players For The Players
Studio Of The Year: Nominees & Winner
The Best Studio, Crowned By The Canadian Game Awards 2025
Game Of The Year: Nominees & Winner
The Best Game, Crowned By The Canadian Game Awards 2025
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