As usual, most of the nominees on the Switch are multiplatform. Switch exclusives didn't have a very strong showing this year, in number of nominees or nominations, but what we got is still worth celebrating.
Game of the Year:
- Balatro
Best Game Direction:
- Balatro
Best Art Direction:
- Neva
Best Performance:
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Hannah Telle – Max Caulfield)
Games for Impact:
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Life is Strange: Double Exposure
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Neva
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Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best Independent Game:
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Animal Well
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Balatro
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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
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Neva
Best Debut Indie Game:
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Animal Well
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Balatro
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The Plucky Squire
Best Ongoing Game:
- Fortnite
Best Community Support:
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Fortnite
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No Man's Sky
Best Action/Adventure Game:
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Best Fighting Game:
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Best Family Game:
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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The Plucky Squire
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Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Super Mario Party Jamboree
Best Sim/Strategy Game:
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports/Racing Game:
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EA Sports FC 25
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NBA 2K25
Best Multiplayer:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Innovation in Accessibility:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Most Anticipated Game:
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Not a Switch game, but Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is also nominated for Best Mobile Game, as is Balatro.
Voting is live.
by tale-wind