The Gayming Awards 2025 Nominations Have Been Announced, With Some Surprising Picks

The Gayming Awards 2025 has announced its list of nominations across ten categories, and two more will be revealed in June. The Game of the Year nominations have generated some controversy, with two remasters making the cut and a popular game being snubbed entirely. A Look at the Game of the Year Nominations

Game Title	Nominee
Dragon Age: The Veilguard	BioWare / EA
Dragon’s Dogma 2	Capcom
Life is Strange: Double Exposure	Deck Nine / Square Enix
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door	Intelligent Systems / Nintendo
The Last of Us Part II Remastered	Naughty Dog / PlayStation

The Game of the Year nominations include a mix of AAA games and indie titles. The Gayming Magazine and Awards Founder, Robin Gray, believes that the nominees represent a diverse range of experiences that “celebrate the achievements within the global gaming culture that represent and champion the LGBTQ+ experience.”
A Controversial Nomination

Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Dragon’s Dogma 2

Life is Strange: Double Exposure has received a mixed response from fans, while Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a fan favorite among gamers. The two games have been nominated for Game of the Year, which has sparked controversy among fans. The other nominees, including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and The Last of Us Part II Remastered, have been widely praised by critics and fans alike. A Far Better-Received Game Snubbed

“Astro Bot” was a major winner for many outlets, including The Game Awards, but has been snubbed entirely. This snub may be due to the Awards wanting to “celebrate the achievements within the global gaming culture that represent and champion the LGBTQ+ experience,” according to the company.

A Look at the Other Categories

Industry Diversity Award

Company	Nominee
Blizzard Entertainment	(no specific nominee listed)
Code Coven	(no specific nominee listed)
Limit Break	(no specific nominee listed)
Rare	(no specific nominee listed)

The other categories, including the Gayming Magazine Readers’ Award, Best LGBTQ+ Character Award, Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game Award, and more, have been announced. The nominees for the Best LGBTQ+ Character Award include Bazz – Concord – Firewalk Studios / PlayStation, Micah-10 – Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Bungie / PlayStation, and Michelle – Sorry We’re Closed – à la mode games / Akupara Games. A Message from the Founder
“We have an amazingly diverse roster of nominees for this year’s Gayming Awards,” said Gayming Magazine and Awards Founder Robin Gray. “From AAA games to impactful LGBTQ+ indie games, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

The Gayming Awards will be streaming live on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, through WOW Presents Plus. Content will also be shared through the awards’ official social media channels. Voting for the remaining categories will begin soon. We will keep you updated on the winners and the ceremony. Voting for the Gayming Magazine Readers’ Award, Best LGBTQ+ Character and LGBTQ+ Geek Entertainment of the Year can now be done on the Gayming Magazine website. The other categories, including the Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game Award, LGBTQ+ Voice Actor of the Year Award, and more, will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more information on the winners and the ceremony.