The gaming industry’s grandest annual event, The Game Awards, takes place December 11 evening (December 12 morning Taiwan time) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s show, beyond awarding Game of the Year honors, confirms first-time reveals of multiple blockbuster titles including new Tomb Raider series chapter, terrifying new Resident Evil Requiem footage, and Total War new title world premiere trailer.
Event Timing and Livestream Information
The Game Awards 2025 begins at the following times:
- Taiwan Time: December 12, 8:30 AM
- US Eastern Time: December 11, 7:30 PM
- US Pacific Time: December 11, 4:30 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time: December 12, 12:30 AM
The event will simultaneously livestream across YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and multiple platforms, with global audiences able to watch for free.
Tomb Raider New Title Official Unveiling
Crystal Dynamics officially confirms the next Tomb Raider series chapter will formally debut during The Game Awards.
This marks the series’ first new title announcement since 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider release. Years of new title rumors have circulated, but Crystal Dynamics maintained silence until now, finally choosing this globally watched stage to lift the veil.
Player Anticipation Focus
- Lara’s New Adventure: Where will the new title take Lara Croft?
- Game Style: Continue reboot trilogy’s realistic style or return to classic adventure-puzzle focus?
- Technical Advancements: Will it adopt Unreal Engine 5 or other next-gen technologies?
- Release Platforms and Timeline: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC launch plans?
Since debuting in 1996, Tomb Raider has become one of action-adventure gaming’s most iconic IPs. The new title reveal is undoubtedly one of this year’s Game Awards’ most anticipated moments.
Resident Evil Requiem: Terrifying New Perspective
Capcom will showcase Resident Evil Requiem’s “terrifying new look” at the event.
This sequel continues the Resident Evil series’ classic survival horror style, reportedly introducing fresh narrative angles and gameplay mechanics.
Series Latest Developments
The Resident Evil series has consistently delivered high-quality titles in recent years:
- Resident Evil 7 and Village adopted first-person perspective, receiving extremely high praise
- Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes demonstrated Capcom’s classic remake prowess
- Series global cumulative sales have surpassed 150 million copies
As a new chapter, Requiem carries fans’ expectations for continued series innovation. The Game Awards showcase will first let players glimpse this title’s horror atmosphere and visual presentation.
Total War New Title World Premiere
Creative Assembly confirms the next Total War game’s world premiere trailer will air at The Game Awards.
The Total War series is renowned for grand real-time strategy and turn-based campaigns, spanning historical themes to fantasy worlds.
Possible Theme Directions
Community hotly discusses potential new title themes:
- Medieval Europe: Total War: Medieval 3 demands remain high
- Asian Battlefields: Warring States period or Three Kingdoms sequel
- Fantasy Continuation: New Warhammer series chapter
- Fresh Themes: Unexplored historical periods or civilizations
Regardless of direction chosen, Total War’s player community holds high expectations for new titles.
Phantom Blade Zero Release Date Reveal
Chinese studio S-GAME’s action RPG Phantom Blade Zero will announce its long-awaited release date at the event.
This game has attracted global player attention with exquisite martial arts-style visuals and fluid action combat, viewed as demonstrating Chinese gaming industry technical prowess.
Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game showcases console-grade visual effects and physics. The release date confirmation will finally let waiting players plan their gameplay schedules.
Exodus and Other Major Trailers
The sci-fi RPG Exodus, created by a studio founded by former BioWare developers, will showcase a fresh trailer ahead of its 2026 release.
This game bills itself as the spiritual successor to Mass Effect, emphasizing choice-and-consequence narrative systems.
Other confirmed appearances include:
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New LEGO Batman title
- Saros: Mysterious new work
- Wildflower Interactive’s debut game: New studio’s maiden work
- Marvel Rivals update: Popular multiplayer game new content
Mojave Desert Mysterious Statue Reveal
Late November, a mysterious statue appeared in the Mojave Desert with clues pointing to The Game Awards.
This marketing campaign sparked wild player speculation:
- Related to Fallout series?
- Open-world game trailer?
- Brand new IP’s first appearance?
Answers will be revealed tonight, adding extra suspense and talking points to the event.
Epic Games Store Mystery Free Game
Coinciding with The Game Awards, Epic Games Store will launch a mystery free game 30 minutes after the event begins (Taiwan time December 12, 9:00 AM).
Free Game Clues
Epic officially hints this game:
- Is an “award-winning title”
- Has official cooperation with The Game Awards
- Marks Epic’s first official tie-in with Geoff Keighley’s event
Leak Rumors
Online speculation suggests possible games include:
- Lords of the Fallen: Souls-like action RPG
- Hitman series title: Stealth assassination classic
Whichever game it is, this is an unmissable free claiming opportunity for PC players.
Game of the Year Competition Fierce
Beyond new title reveals, The Game Awards’ core remains honoring the year’s best game creations.
2025’s Game of the Year (GOTY) competition is exceptionally fierce, with nominees spanning multiple genres:
- Open-world adventures
- Narrative-driven experiences
- Innovative indie games
- Multiplayer competitive blockbusters
Winning titles will gain massive boosts in game sales and player recognition, holding significant meaning for developers and publishers.
Industry Dynamics and Trend Observations
The Game Awards serves not just as an awards ceremony and new title reveal stage, but also as a window for observing gaming industry trends.
2025 Gaming Industry Keywords
AI Integration: More games adopt AI technology to optimize development workflows and gaming experiences. According to market research, 2025 saw significant upticks in AI-driven game development tool adoption.
Cross-Platform Gaming: Game engine market projected to grow from $3 billion in 2024 to $7.7 billion by 2030, with cross-platform development tool demand driving growth.
Multimodal AI Games: In 2025, multimodal technology (combining voice, gestures, emotional recognition) became standard game equipment rather than novelty features.
AI-Native Games: Games like 1001 Nights and Dead Meat, built around generative AI as core gameplay, are expected to release in 2025.
Investment Environment Challenges
Notably, 2025 gaming startup funding hit decade lows, with only $627 million raised in H1. Large late-stage rounds virtually disappeared, with the biggest 2025 raise topping out at $70 million.
However, this isn’t entirely bad news: AI-assisted workflows reduced game development costs, allowing small teams to create high-quality titles.
How to Watch The Game Awards
Audiences can watch livestreams for free across multiple platforms:
- YouTube: The Game Awards official channel
- Twitch: TheGameAwards channel
- Steam: Built-in Steam platform livestream
- Social Media: Simultaneous Twitter, Facebook broadcasts
Recommend logging into platforms early; pre-show red carpet warm-up programs will air before the event begins.
Event Highlights Summary
The Game Awards 2025 promises to be one of recent years’ most spectacular editions:
✅ Tomb Raider new title first reveal ✅ Resident Evil Requiem terrifying new footage ✅ Total War new title world premiere ✅ Phantom Blade Zero release date confirmation ✅ Mojave Desert mystery unveiling ✅ Epic free game surprise claiming ✅ Game of the Year award reveal
Regardless of what gaming genres you enjoy, tonight’s The Game Awards is worth watching live to witness this annual gaming industry celebration.
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