Inside The Game Awards Ecosystem Where Leaks, Deals, And Power Collide
Every December, the video game industry gathers—physically, digitally, and psychologically—around one carefully choreographed spectacle: The Game Awards. To the millions watching online, it appears as a sleek awards ceremony punctuated by world-premiere trailers and orchestral flourishes. But for journalists, developers, executives, and platform holders, the real event rarely happens inside the theater itself. In 2025, that reality was clearer than ever. For many reporters, saying “I’m going to The Game Awards” is less about attending the show and more about positioning oneself near the gravitational center of the industry’s end-of-year power exchange. The Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles may … Read more