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The Game Awards 2025 are right around the corner, and once again, esports has earned its share of the spotlight. Each year, the ceremony celebrates the biggest achievements in gaming, and competitive titles naturally play a major role in that conversation. This year’s nominations cover the top games, standout players, and the strongest teams across multiple regions and genres.
The Game Awards 2025: Full List Of Esports Nominees
Best Esports Game
This category highlights titles that continue to deliver strong competitive play and global tournaments.
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Valorant
Many fans were surprised to see Mobile Legends included, but the game dominates the esports scene in Asia and constantly delivers massive viewership.
Best Esports Athlete
These players stood out through consistent results, championship moments, and high-level performance.
- Brock “brawk” Somerhalder
- Jeong “Chovy” Ji Hoon
- Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto
- Kakeru “Kakeru” Watanabe
- Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena Segundo
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
The list sparked plenty of debates. Some fans were shocked that Faker didn’t make the cut, while others argued for Call of Duty stars like Shotzzy and Mercules.
Best Esports Team
These teams dominated their respective scenes with big tournament wins and consistent results.
- Gen.G – League of Legends
- NRG – Valorant
- Team Falcons – Dota 2
- Team Liquid PH – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Team Vitality – Counter-Strike 2
As always, there’s no shortage of discussion here. Vitality and Falcons are both heavy favorites, but each team listed has a strong case.
Community Reactions
As expected, the nominations triggered plenty of conversations online. LoL fans stood behind Chovy’s selection, while others questioned a few omissions. In the Best Game category, CS2 is seen as a strong contender, but nothing is certain.
The Game Awards have always balanced mainstream gaming and competitive play. Not everyone’s favorite can make the list, but the selection reflects the biggest games and performers of the year.
Also Read: Full List Of Winners From The Esports Awards 2025
