GAM3 Awards 2025 Finalists Announced: The Ultimate Web3 Gaming Showdown Begins
The gaming revolution hits its peak as the GAM3 Awards 2025 reveals its final shortlist—setting the stage for the most anticipated blockchain gaming celebration of the year.
The Contenders Emerge
After months of intense competition and community voting, the finalists across all categories have been locked in. These titles represent the bleeding edge of Web3 innovation—where gameplay meets true digital ownership.
From breakout indie darlings to established studios pushing boundaries, the shortlist showcases why blockchain gaming continues to disrupt traditional models. No more paying for pixels you'll never truly own.
Community vs Critics
The real battle begins now—public voting opens alongside expert jury deliberations. Watch as Twitter campaigns explode and Discord servers overflow with last-minute lobbying. Because nothing says 'decentralized gaming' like coordinated voting blocs and influencer endorsements.
The Future Plays Here
Forget the speculative NFT nonsense of years past—these games actually deliver fun first, blockchain second. They're proving that player-owned assets can enhance rather than hinder the experience. Even traditional gamers are starting to notice.
Mark your calendars for the main event, where winners will be crowned and the industry's direction for 2026 gets set. Because in crypto gaming, the only thing more volatile than token prices is which project will capture the community's heart next.
This year’s event will feature 21 award categories, including the addition of Best Sound, reflecting the growing diversity of web3 gaming experiences. The fan-favorite Game of the Year award returns, alongside People’s Choice, Best Content Creator, and Games’ Choice – ensuring players, developers, and creators all have a voice in the process.
The jury panel has grown to include over 80+ industry leaders from across traditional and web3 gaming – with representation from gaming industry giants such as Jamie King who co-founded Rockstar Games (creators of GTA) and executives from Krafton, Konami, Sony, Epic Games, Ubisoft, Google, Samsung, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Ronin, Immutable, and Avalanche, as well as leading media outlets such as GamesBeat, Decrypt, and Cointelegraph.
Similar to previous years, the awards jury votes will account for 90% of final results, with community voting determining the remaining 10% for most categories. People’s Choice and Best Content Creator remain 100% community-driven, while Games’ Choice lets shortlisted studios vote for their favorite peers.
The 2025 GAM3 Awards boasts a record-breaking $7+ Million prize pool – including grants, marketing support, infrastructure services, and blockchain resources from partners such as Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, AD Gaming, and many more – dedicated to accelerating the growth of promising titles and studios across the ecosystem.
showcasing the remarkable range of creativity and gameplay in web3 titles today. In total, overblockchain networks are represented among nominees, withleading the pack in diversity and innovation.
Final voting opens October 20th and runs until November 17th, exclusively on the GAM3S.GG platform via the dedicated. The live ceremony will be held on November 21st, 2025, as part of the YGG Play Summit in Manila, and will be broadcast globally across all major streaming platforms.
Attendees can expect exclusive world premieres, gameplay reveals, and special performances throughout the ceremony, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of web3 gaming. From live entertainment to first-look announcements from top studios, the event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for gamers, creators, and industry professionals alike.
The GAM3 Awards 2025 once again cements its place as the premier event in web3 gaming, bringing together the biggest names, boldest innovations, and most passionate communities in one place. Whether you’re attending in-person in Manila or tuning in online, this year’s celebration is one you won’t want to miss!
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The YGG Play Summit is the largest player-focused web3 gaming event in the world. It returns to the Philippines on November 18-22, 2025, transforming Manila into a pop-up metropolis called the “City of Play.” The event comprises four unique districts – The Arena, Skill District, Player District, and Degen District – for visitors to explore, connect, learn, and play in different ways.
The Summit’s extensive content lineup features talks with founders, C-level executives, and industry leaders from top-tier organizations across the web3 gaming ecosystem, including game studios, blockchains, guilds, VCs, and more. The competitive heart of the event is The Arena, hosting major esports tournaments for games like Vibes TCG and Parallel TCG, with a combined $120,000 prize pool. Other activities include upskilling workshops led by YGG’s educational arm, Metaversity; a highly anticipated cosplay competition; and the return of the GAM3 Awards by GAM3S.GG, the biggest annual web3 gaming awards show. The Summit will culminate with an unforgettable concert finale.
