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The Game Awards: Game of the Year

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The Game Awards: Game of the Year

007 First Light 49%

Resident Evil Requiem 43%

Control Resonant 43%

Esoteric Ebb 43%

Polymarket
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007 First Light 49%

Resident Evil Requiem 43%

Control Resonant 43%

Esoteric Ebb 43%

Polymarket
NEW

007 First Light

$0 Vol.

49%

Resident Evil Requiem

$0 Vol.

43%

Control Resonant

$0 Vol.

43%

Esoteric Ebb

$0 Vol.

43%

Gears of War: E-Day

$0 Vol.

43%

Reanimal

$0 Vol.

43%

Exodus

$0 Vol.

43%

Fable

$0 Vol.

43%

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

$0 Vol.

43%

Saros

$0 Vol.

43%

Stranger Than Heaven

$0 Vol.

43%

Cairn

$0 Vol.

43%

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

$0 Vol.

43%

Crimson Desert

$0 Vol.

43%

The Duskbloods

$0 Vol.

43%

Pragmata

$0 Vol.

43%

Half-Life 3

$0 Vol.

43%

Marvel's Wolverine

$0 Vol.

43%

Slay the Spire 2

$0 Vol.

43%

Marathon

$0 Vol.

43%

Phantom Blade Zero

$0 Vol.

43%

Nioh 3

$0 Vol.

43%

Forza Horizon 6

$0 Vol.

43%

Grand Theft Auto VI

$40 Vol.

41%

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Game Awards 2026 Game of the Year market reflects a wide-open race in August, with numerous titles clustered at similar implied probabilities amid limited precursor results and early critical buzz. Strong critical reception and innovative gameplay for releases like Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light have kept them competitive, while high-anticipation titles such as Grand Theft Auto VI face eligibility risks tied to potential late-year delays. Industry voters often reward fresh franchises and polished experiences over sequels, but no single narrative has yet consolidated support from guilds or critics' circles. Momentum could shift quickly with fall releases, major review scores, and The Game Awards eligibility cutoff in December.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$40
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 4, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Game Awards 2026 Game of the Year market reflects a wide-open race in August, with numerous titles clustered at similar implied probabilities amid limited precursor results and early critical buzz. Strong critical reception and innovative gameplay for releases like Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light have kept them competitive, while high-anticipation titles such as Grand Theft Auto VI face eligibility risks tied to potential late-year delays. Industry voters often reward fresh franchises and polished experiences over sequels, but no single narrative has yet consolidated support from guilds or critics' circles. Momentum could shift quickly with fall releases, major review scores, and The Game Awards eligibility cutoff in December.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$40
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 4, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"The Game Awards: Game of the Year" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 24 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "007 First Light" at 49%, followed by "Resident Evil Requiem" at 44%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 49¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 49% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"The Game Awards: Game of the Year" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 4, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "The Game Awards: Game of the Year," browse the 24 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "The Game Awards: Game of the Year" is "007 First Light" at 49%, meaning the market assigns a 49% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Resident Evil Requiem" at 44%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "The Game Awards: Game of the Year" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.