The GOTY Debate: Who Earned It… and Who Got Robbed - Gaming Podcast

Video Gamers Podcast

Leisure, Video Games, Games

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are breaking down the biggest Game of the Year snubs and dubs in one of the most heated debates the gaming world sees every year. Which fan-favorites were unfairly left off the list, which surprise contenders actually earned their spot, and which so-called masterpieces weren’t nearly as flawless as the hype suggested? We’re taking a deep dive into how these decisions shape the future of video games, what the industry got right, and where the selection panel completely missed the mark. From overlooked indies to blockbuster giants, this episode covers it all—plus how this year’s picks reflect major shifts happening across the gaming landscape. If you love video games and live for the annual award-season chaos, this is one can’t-miss discussion from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S. Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠ Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠ Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.1	The game of the year nominees have been made official,
1:08.4	and while we'll be having our own game award show later this year,
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