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International Game Awards

NYX Game Awards

Honoring AAA, Indie Games, Creators & Studios Worldwide

A global recognition platform celebrating excellence across game development, design, storytelling, technology, marketing and interactive entertainment.

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A Global Stage

Recognition built for the games industry.

NYX brings together established studios, independent developers and creative teams through merit-based recognition across the full gaming ecosystem.

50+Countries represented
AAA +Indie studios recognized
200+International judges
100K+IAA entries worldwide
2025 NYX GAME OF THE YEAR
Flagship Recognition

The highest recognition in gaming excellence.

Honoring exceptional titles that demonstrate outstanding achievement across gameplay, storytelling, visual design, innovation and overall player experience.

Indie Game of the Year
Best Action Game
Best Adventure Game
Best Visual Design
Discover Game of the Year
AAA × Indie

Different journeys.
One standard of excellence.

Every entry is evaluated on creativity, execution and impact—not budget, team size or market reach.

AAA Excellence

Scale meets craft.

Recognizing ambitious productions that demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical achievement, artistic excellence and global impact.

Indie Innovation

Originality leads.

Celebrating independent creators whose bold ideas, distinct voices and inventive experiences continue to redefine gaming.

One platform · Equal recognition
Why Enter

Recognition that moves your work forward.

Gain international exposure, strengthen industry credibility, and celebrate gaming excellence with the NYX Game Awards — where outstanding games, studios, and creative talent earn global recognition.

Global Recognition

Showcase your game alongside award-winning titles, studios, and creators from around the world.

Industry Credibility

Build trust with players, publishers, and industry professionals through international recognition of your work.

Marketing Value

Amplify your achievement across websites, social media, campaigns, and promotional materials to increase visibility.

Creative Achievement

Celebrate exceptional game development, innovation, storytelling, and the creative teams behind every success.

Award Categories

Recognizing every aspect of game creation.

With a comprehensive category structure, NYX ensures every aspect of game creation is recognized.

Games

Games

PC, console, mobile, online and emerging gaming platforms.

Design & Experience

Design & Experience

Gameplay, UI/UX, art direction, animation and player experience.

Narrative & Creativity

Narrative & Creativity

Writing, characters, audio, music and cinematic storytelling.

Innovation & Marketing

Innovation & Marketing

Technology, campaigns, branding, community and communications.

THE NYX GAME AWARDS GRAND JURY

Judged by leaders shaping the global games industry.

Meet the game industry professionals behind the NYX Game Awards, bringing expertise from leading studios and acclaimed AAA and indie titles worldwide.

NYX Game Awards Jury - Magali Stretton

Magali Stretton

Principal Level Designer
Respawn Entertainment · United States

NYX Game Awards Jury - James H. Dargie

James H. Dargie

Senior Creative Director
Qiddiya · Saudi Arabia

NYX Game Awards Jury - Maximiliano Gonzalez

Maximiliano Gonzalez

Producer
Naughty Dog · United States

NYX Game Awards Jury - Linda Tiger

Linda Tiger

Chief Operating Officer
Arrowhead Game Studios · Sweden

NYX Game Awards Jury - Emily Black

Emily Black

Software Engineer & Game Curator
Blizzard Entertainment · United States

NYX Game Awards Jury - Ryan Sim

Ryan Sim

Technical Audio Supervisor
Warner Bros · United Kingdom

NYX Game Awards Jury - Lena Machul

Lena Machul

Senior Producer
Insomniac Games · United States

NYX Game Awards Jury - Sai Krishna Chaitanya Chigili

Sai Krishna Chaitanya Chigili

Game Data Engineer
Amazon Games · United States

What Winners Say
Beyond the Trophy

Recognition designed to keep working.

  • Industry exposure
  • Official winner assets
  • Dedicated winner features
  • Marketing and PR tools
  • Packaging and promotional rights
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The NYX Statuette

A symbol of gaming excellence.

Inspired by the Goddess of Night, the NYX Statuette represents creativity, innovation and vision across game development, design, storytelling and interactive entertainment.

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Every great game begins with an idea.

The next award-winning title could be yours. Join AAA studios, independent developers, publishers, agencies and creative teams worldwide.