NYX Game Awards

Entry Information

The NYX Game Awards offers a streamlined online submission process designed for game developers, studios, creative teams, publishers, and agencies worldwide.

From AAA productions to indie titles, NYX provides a global platform recognizing excellence in game development, storytelling, design, innovation, and interactive experiences across the gaming industry. With a fully digital entry system, creators from around the world can easily submit games, campaigns, and creative work for international recognition.

Eligibility

The competition is open to game developers, indie studios, AAA studios, creative and marketing agencies, publishers, organizations and institutions, as well as individual creators and teams. Eligible entries include games, campaigns, and gaming-related creative work produced for either internal or external audiences.

Eligible Release Period

To qualify, submitted work must have been created, released, or launched after January 1, 2024. Entries may originate from any country worldwide.

Published Games

Games officially released on console, PC, mobile, or online platforms after January 1, 2024 are eligible for submission.

Unpublished Games

Games currently in development are also eligible, provided they may be published after submission.

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Online Submission Process

The NYX Game Awards submission process is designed to be simple, accessible, and efficient for creators worldwide.

Step 1

Online Registration

Create your account and select the categories most relevant to your game, campaign, or creative work.

Step 2

Online Submission

Upload supporting materials such as gameplay footage, visuals, trailers, presentations, and documentation that clearly showcase the creativity, design, functionality, and impact of the work.

Step 3

Entry Evaluation

All submissions are reviewed by an international panel of industry professionals through a blind judging process.

Step 4

Winners Selection

Winning entries are selected based on scoring excellence across creativity, execution, innovation, and overall impact.

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Levels of Achievement

The NYX Game Awards recognizes outstanding work across multiple levels of excellence.

NYX Game of the Year (Highest scoring entry within the game categories.)

NYX Grand (85-100 points)

NYX Gold (70-84 points)

NYX Silver (50-69 points)

Entries scoring below 50 points will not receive an award.

Award distinctions are determined by:
•   category competitiveness
•   scoring range
•   submission volume
•   tie scores where applicable

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Judging & Evaluation

Entries are evaluated by an international jury panel of senior-level industry professionals, creative experts, and gaming specialists. To ensure fairness and integrity, all submissions are judged blindly, with entrant information removed prior to evaluation, and scored independently on a 100-point scale.

Evaluation criteria include:

Creativity & Concept
Originality, vision, and strength of the core idea.

Execution & Gameplay
Quality of implementation, gameplay experience, and technical execution.

Visual Design
Art direction, interface design, animation, and overall presentation.

Innovation & Functionality
Innovation in mechanics, technology, interaction, or user experience.

Overall Impression
Impact, memorability, engagement, and overall excellence.

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Submission Requirements

Entry Brief

Each entry should include a concise synopsis of approximately 350 words outlining the concept, creative direction, gameplay or technical innovation, execution, and overall impact of the work. Non-English entries must include an English translation or adaptation.

Console, PC & Mobile Games

Entries must be submitted via direct URL and remain accessible throughout judging. Supported platforms include PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC, and mobile devices.

For unpublished or mobile games, entrants may also submit gameplay demonstrations, trailers, downloadable builds, or feature showcase videos.

Audio / Video Submission

Entries containing audio or video components must include a direct URL linking judges directly to the work. Supported platforms include Vimeo, YouTube, and Youku.

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Eligible Release Period

To qualify, submitted work must have been created, released, or launched after January 1, 2024. Entries may originate from any country worldwide.

Published Games

Games officially released on console, PC, mobile, or online platforms after January 1, 2024 are eligible for submission.

Unpublished Games

Games currently in development are also eligible, provided they may be published after submission.

Enter NYX Game Awards

The NYX Game Awards submission process is designed to be simple, accessible, and efficient for creators worldwide.

Step 1

Online Registration

Create your account and select the categories most relevant to your game, campaign, or creative work.

Step 2

Online Submission

Upload supporting materials such as gameplay footage, visuals, trailers, presentations, and documentation that clearly showcase the creativity, design, functionality, and impact of the work.

Step 3

Entry Evaluation

All submissions are reviewed by an international panel of industry professionals through a blind judging process.

Step 4

Winners Selection

Winning entries are selected based on scoring excellence across creativity, execution, innovation, and overall impact.

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Each entry should include a concise written synopsis of approximately 350 words.

The brief should help judges understand :

•   the concept and objectives
•   creative direction
•   gameplay or technical innovation
•   execution and functionality
•   overall impact of the work

A strong entry brief enhances the evaluation process and strengthens the overall submission. Non-English entries must include an English translation or adaptation.

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Entries containing audio or video components must include a direct URL linking judges directly to the work.

Supported hosting platforms include :

•   Vimeo
•   YouTube
•   Youku

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The NYX Game Awards recognizes outstanding work across multiple levels of excellence.

NYX Game of the Year (Highest scoring entry within the game categories.)

NYX Grand (85-100 points)

NYX Gold (70-84 points)

NYX Silver (50-69 points)

Entries scoring below 50 points will not receive an award.

Award distinctions are determined by:
•   category competitiveness
•   scoring range
•   submission volume
•   tie scores where applicable

Enter NYX Game Awards

Evaluation criteria include:

Creativity & Concept
Originality, vision, and strength of the core idea.

Execution & Gameplay
Quality of implementation, gameplay experience, and technical execution.

Visual Design
Art direction, interface design, animation, and overall presentation.

Innovation & Functionality
Innovation in mechanics, technology, interaction, or user experience.

Overall Impression
Impact, memorability, engagement, and overall excellence.

Nominate A Juror

Entry Brief

Console, PC & Mobile Games

Entries must be submitted via direct URL and remain accessible throughout judging. Supported platforms include PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC, and mobile devices.

For unpublished or mobile games, entrants may also submit gameplay demonstrations, trailers, downloadable builds, or feature showcase videos.

Audio / Video Submission

Entries containing audio or video components must include a direct URL linking judges directly to the work. Supported platforms include Vimeo, YouTube, and Youku.

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Game Category

General Mobile Game

MG26001 Action

MG26002 Adventure

MG26003 Advergame

MG26004 Arcade

MG26005 Battle Royale

MG26006 Casual

MG26007 City-Building

MG26008 Cozy (NEW)

MG26009 Defense

MG26010 Educational

MG26011 Esports

MG26012 Exergame

MG26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

MG26014 Evolving Game

MG26015 Family

MG26016 Fighting

MG26017 First Person View

MG26018 Horror

MG26019 Idle

MG26020 Indie

MG26021 Match 3

MG26022 Metaverse Game

MG26023 Multiplayer

MG26024 Ongoing Game

MG26025 Open World

MG26026 Platformer

MG26027 Programming Game

MG26028 Puzzle

MG26029 Racing

MG26030 Real-Time 3D

MG26031 Remaster

MG26032 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

MG26033 Rhythm/Music

MG26034 Simulation

MG26035 Shooting

MG26036 Social

MG26037 Sports

MG26038 Stealth Action

MG26039 Strategy

MG26040 Student

MG26041 Survival

MG26042 Tower Defense

MG26043 Wargame

MG26044 Web-Based (NEW)

MG26045 VR/AR

MG26000 New Category

Mobile Game Features

MF26001 Best Animation

MF26002 Best Art Direction

MF26003 Best Audio Design

MF26004 Best Character Design

MF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

MF26006 Best Experience

MF26007 Best Game Design

MF26008 Best Game Direction

MF26009 Best Gameplay

MF26010 Best Innovation

MF26011 Best Music

MF26012 Best Narrative

MF26013 Best Performance

MF26014 Best Storytelling

MF26015 Best Technology

MF26016 Best Visual Art

General PC Game

PC26001 Action

PC26002 Adventure

PC26003 Advergame

PC26004 Arcade

PC26005 Battle Royale

PC26006 Casual

PC26007 City-Building

PC26008 Cozy (NEW)

PC26009 Defense

PC26010 Educational

PC26011 Esports

PC26012 Exergame

PC26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

PC26014 Evolving Game

PC26015 Family

PC26016 Fighting

PC26017 First Person View

PC26018 Horror

PC26019 Idle

PC26020 Indie

PC26021 Metaverse Game

PC26022 Multiplayer

PC26023 Ongoing Game

PC26024 Open World

PC26025 Platformer

PC26026 Programming Game

PC26027 Puzzle

PC26028 Racing

PC26029 Real-Time 3D

PC26030 Remaster

PC26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

PC26032 Rhythm/Music

PC26033 Simulation

PC26034 Shooting

PC26035 Social

PC26036 Sports

PC26037 Stealth Action

PC26038 Strategy

PC26039 Student

PC26040 Survival

PC26041 Tower Defense

PC26042 Wargame

PC26043 Web-Based (NEW)

PC26044 VR/AR

PC26000 New Category

PC Game Features

PF25001 Best Animation

PF25002 Best Art Direction

PF25003 Best Audio Design

PF25004 Best Character Design

PF25005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

PF25006 Best Experience

PF25007 Best Game Design

PF25008 Best Game Direction

PF25009 Best Gameplay

PF25010 Best Innovation

PF25011 Best Music

PF25012 Best Narrative

PF25013 Best Performance

PF25014 Best Storytelling

PF25015 Best Technology

PF25016 Best Visual Art

PF25017 Game Beyond Entertainment

General Nintendo Switch Game

SW26001 Action

SW26002 Adventure

SW26003 Battle Royale

SW26004 Casual

SW26005 Cozy (NEW)

SW26006 Defense

SW26007 Educational

SW26008 Esports

SW26009 Exergame

SW26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

SW26011 Evolving Game

SW26012 Family

SW26013 Fighting

SW26014 First Person View

SW26015 Horror

SW26016 Metaverse Game

SW26017 Multiplayer

SW26018 Ongoing

SW26019 Open World

SW26020 Platformer

SW26021 Puzzle

SW26022 Racing

SW26023 Remaster

SW26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

SW26025 Rhythm/Music

SW26026 Simulation

SW26027 Shooting

SW26028 Social

SW26029 Sports

SW26030 Stealth Action

SW26031 Strategy

SW26032 Student

SW26033 Survivor

SW26034 Tower Defense

SW26035 Wargame

SW26036 VR/AR

SW26000 New Category

Nintendo Switch Game Features

SF26001 Best Animation

SF26002 Best Art Direction

SF26003 Best Audio Design

SF26004 Best Character Design

SF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

SF26006 Best Experience

SF26007 Best Game Design

SF26008 Best Game Direction

SF26009 Best Gameplay

SF26010 Best Innovation

SF26011 Best Music

SF26012 Best Narrative

SF26013 Best Performance

SF26014 Best Storytelling

SF26015 Best Technology

SF26016 Best Visual Art

SF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

General Microsoft Xbox Game

XB26001 Action

XB26002 Adventure

XB26003 Battle Royale

XB26004 Casual

XB26005 Cozy (NEW)

XB26006 Defense

XB26007 Educational

XB26008 Esports

XB26009 Exergame

XB26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

XB26011 Evolving Game

XB26012 Family

XB26013 Fighting

XB26014 First Person View

XB26015 Horror

XB26016 Metaverse Game

XB26017 Multiplayer

XB26018 Ongoing

XB26019 Open World

XB26020 Platformer

XB26021 Puzzle

XB26022 Racing

XB26023 Remaster

XB26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

XB26025 Rhythm/Music

XB26026 Simulation

XB26027 Shooting

XB26028 Social

XB26029 Sports

XB26030 Stealth Action

XB26031 Strategy

XB26032 Student

XB26033 Survival

XB26034 Tower Defense

XB26035 Wargame

XB26036 VR/AR

XB26000 New Category

Microsoft Xbox Game Features

XF26001 Best Animation

XF26002 Best Art Direction

XF26003 Best Audio Design

XF26004 Best Character Design

XF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

XF26006 Best Experience

XF26007 Best Game Design

XF26008 Best Game Direction

XF26009 Best Gameplay

XF26010 Best Innovation

XF26011 Best Music

XF26012 Best Narrative

XF26013 Best Performance

XF26014 Best Storytelling

XF26015 Best Technology

XF26016 Best Visual Art

XF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

General Sony PlayStation Game

PS26001 Action

PS26002 Adventure

PS26003 Battle Royale

PS26004 Casual

PS26005 Cozy (NEW)

PS26006 Defense

PS26007 Educational

PS26008 Esports

PS26009 Exergame

PS26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

PS26011 Evolving Game

PS26012 Family

PS26013 Fighting

PS26014 First Person View

PS26015 Horror

PS26016 Metaverse Game

PS26017 Multiplayer

PS26018 Ongoing

PS26019 Open World

PS26020 Platformer

PS26021 Puzzle

PS26022 Racing

PS26023 Remaster

PS26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

PS26025 Rhythm/Music

PS26026 Simulation

PS26027 Shooting

PS26028 Social

PS26029 Sports

PS26030 Stealth Action

PS26031 Strategy

PS26032 Student

PS26033 Survival

PS26034 Tower Defense

PS26035 Wargame

PS26036 VR/AR

PS26000 New Category

Sony PlayStation Game Features

SS26001 Best Animation

SS26002 Best Art Direction

SS26003 Best Audio Design

SS26004 Best Character Design

SS26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

SS26006 Best Experience

SS26007 Best Game Design

SS26008 Best Game Direction

SS26009 Best Gameplay

SS26010 Best Innovation

SS26011 Best Music

SS26012 Best Narrative

SS26013 Best Performance

SS26014 Best Storytelling

SS26015 Best Technology

SS26016 Best Visual Art

SS26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

General Meta Quest VR Game

VR26001 Action

VR26002 Adventure

VR26003 Advergame

VR26004 Arcade

VR26005 Battle Royale

VR26006 Casual

VR26007 Cozy (NEW)

VR26008 Defense

VR26009 Educational

VR26010 Escape Room

VR26011 Esports

VR26012 Exergame

VR26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

VR26014 Evolving Game

VR26015 Family

VR26016 Fighting

VR26017 First Person View

VR26018 Horror

VR26019 Idle

VR26020 Indie

VR26021 Metaverse Game

VR26022 Multiplayer

VR26023 Ongoing Game

VR26024 Open World

VR26025 Platformer

VR26026 Programming Game

VR26027 Puzzle

VR26028 Racing

VR26029 Real-Time 3D

VR26030 Remaster

VR26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

VR26032 Rhythm/Music

VR26033 Simulation

VR26034 Shooting

VR26035 Social

VR26036 Sports

VR26037 Stealth Action

VR26038 Strategy

VR26039 Student

VR26040 Survival

VR26041 Tower Defense

VR26042 Wargame

VR26000 New Category

Meta Quest VR Game Features

VF26001 Best Animation

VF26002 Best Art Direction

VF26003 Best Audio Design

VF26004 Best Character Design

VF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

VF26006 Best Experience

VF26007 Best Game Design

VF26008 Best Game Direction

VF26009 Best Gameplay

VF26010 Best Innovation

VF26011 Best Music

VF26012 Best Narrative

VF26013 Best Performance

VF26014 Best Storytelling

VF26015 Best Technology

VF26016 Best Visual Art

VF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

General BEST Game

BB26001 Best Debut

BB26002 Rising Star

BB26003 Best Analytics/Data Tool

BB26004 Best Developer

BB26005 Best Game Engine

BB26006 Best Independent Game

BB26007 Best Indie Developer

BB26008 Best Innovation

BB26009 Best Marketing Team

BB26010 Best Metaverse Game

BB26011 Best Publisher

BB26012 Best Solo-Development (NEW)

BB26013 Best Tool Provider

BB26014 Best Production Team

BB26015 Best Visual Art & Design Team

BB26016 Best Music Composer

Mobile Game

General Mobile Game Categories

MG26001 Action

MG26002 Adventure

MG26003 Advergame

MG26004 Arcade

MG26005 Battle Royale

MG26006 Casual

MG26007 City-Building

MG26008 Cozy (NEW)

MG26009 Defense

MG26010 Educational

MG26011 Esports

MG26012 Exergame

MG26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

MG26014 Evolving Game

MG26015 Family

MG26016 Fighting

MG26017 First Person View

MG26018 Horror

MG26019 Idle

MG26020 Indie

MG26021 Match 3

MG26022 Metaverse Game

MG26023 Multiplayer

MG26024 Ongoing Game

MG26025 Open World

MG26026 Platformer

MG26027 Programming Game

MG26028 Puzzle

MG26029 Racing

MG26030 Real-Time 3D

MG26031 Remaster

MG26032 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

MG26033 Rhythm/Music

MG26034 Simulation

MG26035 Shooting

MG26036 Social

MG26037 Sports

MG26038 Stealth Action

MG26039 Strategy

MG26040 Student

MG26041 Survival

MG26042 Tower Defense

MG26043 Wargame

MG26044 Web-Based (NEW)

MG26045 VR/AR

MG26000 New Category

Mobile Game Features

MF26001 Best Animation

MF26002 Best Art Direction

MF26003 Best Audio Design

MF26004 Best Character Design

MF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

MF26006 Best Experience

MF26007 Best Game Design

MF26008 Best Game Direction

MF26009 Best Gameplay

MF26010 Best Innovation

MF26011 Best Music

MF26012 Best Narrative

MF26013 Best Performance

MF26014 Best Storytelling

MF26015 Best Technology

MF26016 Best Visual Art

PC Game

General PC Game Categories

PC26001 Action

PC26002 Adventure

PC26003 Advergame

PC26004 Arcade

PC26005 Battle Royale

PC26006 Casual

PC26007 City-Building

PC26008 Cozy (NEW)

PC26009 Defense

PC26010 Educational

PC26011 Esports

PC26012 Exergame

PC26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

PC26014 Evolving Game

PC26015 Family

PC26016 Fighting

PC26017 First Person View

PC26018 Horror

PC26019 Idle

PC26020 Indie

PC26021 Metaverse Game

PC26022 Multiplayer

PC26023 Ongoing Game

PC26024 Open World

PC26025 Platformer

PC26026 Programming Game

PC26027 Puzzle

PC26028 Racing

PC26029 Real-Time 3D

PC26030 Remaster

PC26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

PC26032 Rhythm/Music

PC26033 Simulation

PC26034 Shooting

PC26035 Social

PC26036 Sports

PC26037 Stealth Action

PC26038 Strategy

PC26039 Student

PC26040 Survival

PC26041 Tower Defense

PC26042 Wargame

PC26043 Web-Based (NEW)

PC26044 VR/AR

PC26000 New Category

PC Game Features

PF25001 Best Animation

PF25002 Best Art Direction

PF25003 Best Audio Design

PF25004 Best Character Design

PF25005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

PF25006 Best Experience

PF25007 Best Game Design

PF25008 Best Game Direction

PF25009 Best Gameplay

PF25010 Best Innovation

PF25011 Best Music

PF25012 Best Narrative

PF25013 Best Performance

PF25014 Best Storytelling

PF25015 Best Technology

PF25016 Best Visual Art

PF25017 Game Beyond Entertainment

Nintendo Switch Game

General Nintendo Switch Game Categories

SW26001 Action

SW26002 Adventure

SW26003 Battle Royale

SW26004 Casual

SW26005 Cozy (NEW)

SW26006 Defense

SW26007 Educational

SW26008 Esports

SW26009 Exergame

SW26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

SW26011 Evolving Game

SW26012 Family

SW26013 Fighting

SW26014 First Person View

SW26015 Horror

SW26016 Metaverse Game

SW26017 Multiplayer

SW26018 Ongoing

SW26019 Open World

SW26020 Platformer

SW26021 Puzzle

SW26022 Racing

SW26023 Remaster

SW26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

SW26025 Rhythm/Music

SW26026 Simulation

SW26027 Shooting

SW26028 Social

SW26029 Sports

SW26030 Stealth Action

SW26031 Strategy

SW26032 Student

SW26033 Survivor

SW26034 Tower Defense

SW26035 Wargame

SW26036 VR/AR

SW26000 New Category

Nintendo Switch Game Features

SF26001 Best Animation

SF26002 Best Art Direction

SF26003 Best Audio Design

SF26004 Best Character Design

SF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

SF26006 Best Experience

SF26007 Best Game Design

SF26008 Best Game Direction

SF26009 Best Gameplay

SF26010 Best Innovation

SF26011 Best Music

SF26012 Best Narrative

SF26013 Best Performance

SF26014 Best Storytelling

SF26015 Best Technology

SF26016 Best Visual Art

SF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

Microsoft Xbox Game

General Microsoft Xbox Game Categories

XB26001 Action

XB26002 Adventure

XB26003 Battle Royale

XB26004 Casual

XB26005 Cozy (NEW)

XB26006 Defense

XB26007 Educational

XB26008 Esports

XB26009 Exergame

XB26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

XB26011 Evolving Game

XB26012 Family

XB26013 Fighting

XB26014 First Person View

XB26015 Horror

XB26016 Metaverse Game

XB26017 Multiplayer

XB26018 Ongoing

XB26019 Open World

XB26020 Platformer

XB26021 Puzzle

XB26022 Racing

XB26023 Remaster

XB26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

XB26025 Rhythm/Music

XB26026 Simulation

XB26027 Shooting

XB26028 Social

XB26029 Sports

XB26030 Stealth Action

XB26031 Strategy

XB26032 Student

XB26033 Survival

XB26034 Tower Defense

XB26035 Wargame

XB26036 VR/AR

XB26000 New Category

Microsoft Xbox Game Features

XF26001 Best Animation

XF26002 Best Art Direction

XF26003 Best Audio Design

XF26004 Best Character Design

XF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

XF26006 Best Experience

XF26007 Best Game Design

XF26008 Best Game Direction

XF26009 Best Gameplay

XF26010 Best Innovation

XF26011 Best Music

XF26012 Best Narrative

XF26013 Best Performance

XF26014 Best Storytelling

XF26015 Best Technology

XF26016 Best Visual Art

XF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

Sony PlayStation Game

General Sony PlayStation Game Categories

PS26001 Action

PS26002 Adventure

PS26003 Battle Royale

PS26004 Casual

PS26005 Cozy (NEW)

PS26006 Defense

PS26007 Educational

PS26008 Esports

PS26009 Exergame

PS26010 Extraction Game (NEW)

PS26011 Evolving Game

PS26012 Family

PS26013 Fighting

PS26014 First Person View

PS26015 Horror

PS26016 Metaverse Game

PS26017 Multiplayer

PS26018 Ongoing

PS26019 Open World

PS26020 Platformer

PS26021 Puzzle

PS26022 Racing

PS26023 Remaster

PS26024 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

PS26025 Rhythm/Music

PS26026 Simulation

PS26027 Shooting

PS26028 Social

PS26029 Sports

PS26030 Stealth Action

PS26031 Strategy

PS26032 Student

PS26033 Survival

PS26034 Tower Defense

PS26035 Wargame

PS26036 VR/AR

PS26000 New Category

Sony PlayStation Game Features

SS26001 Best Animation

SS26002 Best Art Direction

SS26003 Best Audio Design

SS26004 Best Character Design

SS26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

SS26006 Best Experience

SS26007 Best Game Design

SS26008 Best Game Direction

SS26009 Best Gameplay

SS26010 Best Innovation

SS26011 Best Music

SS26012 Best Narrative

SS26013 Best Performance

SS26014 Best Storytelling

SS26015 Best Technology

SS26016 Best Visual Art

SS26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

Meta Quest VR Game

General Meta Quest VR Game Categories

VR26001 Action

VR26002 Adventure

VR26003 Advergame

VR26004 Arcade

VR26005 Battle Royale

VR26006 Casual

VR26007 Cozy (NEW)

VR26008 Defense

VR26009 Educational

VR26010 Escape Room

VR26011 Esports

VR26012 Exergame

VR26013 Extraction Game (NEW)

VR26014 Evolving Game

VR26015 Family

VR26016 Fighting

VR26017 First Person View

VR26018 Horror

VR26019 Idle

VR26020 Indie

VR26021 Metaverse Game

VR26022 Multiplayer

VR26023 Ongoing Game

VR26024 Open World

VR26025 Platformer

VR26026 Programming Game

VR26027 Puzzle

VR26028 Racing

VR26029 Real-Time 3D

VR26030 Remaster

VR26031 Role-Playing Game (RPG)

VR26032 Rhythm/Music

VR26033 Simulation

VR26034 Shooting

VR26035 Social

VR26036 Sports

VR26037 Stealth Action

VR26038 Strategy

VR26039 Student

VR26040 Survival

VR26041 Tower Defense

VR26042 Wargame

VR26000 New Category

Meta Quest VR Game Features

VF26001 Best Animation

VF26002 Best Art Direction

VF26003 Best Audio Design

VF26004 Best Character Design

VF26005 Best Cozy Management (NEW)

VF26006 Best Experience

VF26007 Best Game Design

VF26008 Best Game Direction

VF26009 Best Gameplay

VF26010 Best Innovation

VF26011 Best Music

VF26012 Best Narrative

VF26013 Best Performance

VF26014 Best Storytelling

VF26015 Best Technology

VF26016 Best Visual Art

VF26017 Game Beyond Entertainment

BEST Game Categories

General BEST Game Categories

BB26001 Best Debut

BB26002 Rising Star

BB26003 Best Analytics/Data Tool

BB26004 Best Developer

BB26005 Best Game Engine

BB26006 Best Independent Game

BB26007 Best Indie Developer

BB26008 Best Innovation

BB26009 Best Marketing Team

BB26010 Best Metaverse Game

BB26011 Best Publisher

BB26012 Best Solo-Development (NEW)

BB26013 Best Tool Provider

BB26014 Best Production Team

BB26015 Best Visual Art & Design Team

BB26016 Best Music Composer

Creativity Category

General Game Advertising

GA26001 Advertisment (Single)

GA26002 Advertisment (Campaign)

GA26003 Banner / Sign

GA26004 Billboard

GA26005 Digital AD (Single)

GA26006 Digital AD (Campaign)

GA26007 Magazine

GA26008 Poster (Single)

GA26009 Poster (Campaign)

GA26010 Promotional Items

GA26000 New Category

General Game Audio & Radio

GA26001 Channel

GA26002 Commercial

GA26003 Editing

GA26004 Podcasting

GA26005 Promotion / Contest

GA26006 On-air Talent

GA26007 Original Game Soundtrack

GA26008 Voice Experience

GA26009 Sound Design

GA26010 Tutorials

GA26011 Viral

GA26000 New Category

General Game Design

GD26001 Brand Identity

GD26002 Character Design

GD26003 Cover Design

GD26004 Creature Design

GD26005 Environment Design

GD26006 Illustration Art

GD26007 Key Art

GD26008 Packaging Design

GD26009 Storyline

GD26010 Weapon Design

GD26000 New Category

General Game Original Content

GC26001 Ad Copy

GC26002 Advertorial

GC26003 Brand Journalism

GC26004 Communication Plan

GC26005 Editorial

GC26006 Feature Article

GC26007 Magazine

GC26008 Marketing Material

GC26009 News Release

GC26000 New Cateogry

General Game Social Media

SM26001 Ad Campaign

SM26002 Branding Campaign

SM26003 Content / Post

SM26004 Co-Brand Collaborations

SM26005 Engagement

SM26006 Events & Live Streaming

SM26007 Educational

SM26008 Influencer Marketing

SM26009 News & Information

SM26010 Promotions & Contests

SM26011 Social Video Marketing

SM26012 Facebook Marketing

SM26013 LinkedIn Marketing

SM26014 TikTok Marketing

SM26015 Twitter Marketing

SM26016 Instagram Marketing

SM26017 Weibo Page

SM26000 New Category

General Game Strategic Campaign

SC26001 Branding Strategy Campaign

SC26002 Brand Partnerships Campaign

SC26003 Communication Campaign

SC26004 Digital Marketing Campaign

SC26005 Event Campaign

SC26006 Game Influencer Marketing

SC26007 Interactive Brand Experience

SC26008 Integrated Campaign

SC26009 Metaverse Campaign

SC26010 Mobile Campaign

SC26011 Outdoor Campaign

SC26012 PR Campaign

SC26013 Product Launch Campaign

SC26014 Video Marketing Campaign

SC26015 Virtual Event Campaign

SC26016 Viral Marketing Campaign

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Game Design

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Game Video

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Enter NYX Game Awards

2026 S2 Entry Period	Early Bird (May 8 - Jun 3, 2026)	Regular (Jun 4 - Jul 1, 2026)	Final (Jul 2 - Aug 5, 2026)	Final Extension (Aug 6 - Sep 9, 2026)
Game Category 1^st Entry	$250	$270	$290	$310
Game Category Additional Category*	$175	$185	$195	$205
Game Category Additional Entry	$250	$270	$290	$310
Game Creativity 1^st Entry	$125 (Single) $195 (Campaign)	$135 (Single) $205 (Campaign)	$155 (Single) $215 (Campaign)	$165 (Single) $225 (Campaign)
Additional Category*	$100 (Single) $140 (Campaign)	$110 (Single) $150 (Campaign)	$120 (Single) $160 (Campaign)	$130 (Single) $165 (Campaign)
Additional Entry	$125 (Single) $195 (Campaign)	$135 (Single) $205 (Campaign)	$155 (Single) $215 (Campaign)	$165 (Single) $225 (Campaign)
Results Announcement: October 30, 2026

Benefits / Winning Level	Grand Winner	Gold Winner	Silver Winner
Statuette	-	-	-
Appearance on Winner’s Highlight Page		-	-
Mentioned in Winner Press Release		-	-
Mentioned in e-Newsletter		-	-
Mentioned in Media Partner's Website: Muse.World			-
Dedicated Social Media Post			-
Winner’s Interview
Dedicated Winners’ Page
Eligible to Purchase Statuette
Physical Copy of Winner’s Certificate
Winner’s Badge
Press Release Template
Sharing of Winners’ Press Release on the Award’s Official Website Under the “News” Section Note: Winners to provide the press release link
Permission to Embed the NYX Game Awards Winner Logo for Online / Offline Promotional Efforts
Permission to Embed the NYX Game Awards Winner’s Logo Onto Your Electronic Signature
Permission to Embed the NYX Game Awards Winner’s Badge Onto Your Product Packaging

Winners

NYX Game Awards

Global Recognition for Games & Studios

KEY DATES

Early Bird Deadline

Regular Deadline

Final Deadline

Final Extension Deadline

Celebrating Global Winners

Entry Information

Game Category

Creativity Category

Deadlines & Entry Fees

What Winners Receive

Recognition Beyond the Award

Why Enter NYX Game Awards

Showcase Your Game on a Global Stage

Winners

NYX Game Awards

Global Recognition for Games & Studios

KEY DATES

Early Bird Deadline

Regular Deadline

Final Deadline

Final Extension Deadline

Celebrating Global Winners

Entry Information

Game Category

Creativity Category

Deadlines & Entry Fees

What Winners Receive

Recognition Beyond the Award

Why Enter NYX Game Awards

Showcase Your Game on a Global Stage

Awards Reminders