FAQs:
Q - When does voting close?
A – Preliminary Voting closes on Monday, December 22.
Q - Can I change my vote/edit my voting form after submitting it?
A - Yes, you can edit your voting form up until we close voting.
Q - Do I have to select a game for every award?
A - Nope. Select your favourite for as many or as few categories as you wish.
Q - Why is game XXXXXXXX only listed for one of its genres and not the others?
A - Our past experiment where we allowed games to be nominated for all their various genres didn't work out well in practice. Everyone just voted for their favourite game in all its genres. Because each game could ultimately only be picked for its most popular genre, this resulted in many wasted votes (over half in some genres), and also meant some games made the Shortlists with just a handful of votes. In order to avoid that, each game will only be listed for one genre.
Q – But you picked the wrong genre!
A – Let us know if a game should be listed under a different genre (ideally with a link to back it up, such as the game's own website or a storefront listing) and we’ll correct it.
Q - You forgot game XXXXXXX, you idiots.
A - Hundreds of games release every year and, while we try to catch all of the best ones when compiling the Game of the Year lists for voting, we invariably miss some. If a game you wish to vote for is missing then post in this thread and we'll add it as soon as possible. Do note that games must have released in the west for the very first time in 2025 though. Remasters and Ports (enhanced or otherwise) also aren't eligible for any awards besides Best Remaster and Most Disappointing.
Q - Where's The Elder Scrolls VI/Fate of the Old Republic/XXXX for Most Anticipated?
A - For the Most Anticipated of Award, only games that have firm release date/window for next year have been included. That is why the likes of The Elder Scrolls VI aren't on the list. If you think a major game is missing from this list despite having a release date for next year then provide a good source announcing a solid 2026 release and we'll add it.
Q - When and how will the Winners be announced?
A - Winners will be announced in a series of articles (as well as in a thread I'll post) that we'll start publishing in early January. But remember, this is only the Preliminary Voting stage – be sure to come back in a week or so to take part in Final Voting and help determine the winners!
