2025 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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Today, the full list of nominees were announced for the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers.
Nintendo itself doesn’t have any nominees this time around, but there are a number of Switch titles here. Animal Well is one such title having earned five nominations. Balatro is also up for Game of the Year.
Any video game that was released and made publicly available throughout 2024 is eligible for free nomination for the 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards. All nominees and winners are chosen by the Game Developers Choice Awards-specific International Choice Awards Network (ICAN), an invitation-only organization, composed of leading game creators from all parts of the industry.
In addition to the categories listed below, the Audience Award welcomes the GDC audience to cast their vote for their favorite game of the year from all 18 of this year’s GDCA finalists. The public can cast their vote from the Audience Award ballot here.
Below is the complete list of nominees for each category of the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, including honorable mentions:
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Retro fantasy idle game Tap Wizard 2 out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Ultimate Games has picked up Tap Wizard 2 for publishing on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. It’s due out very soon – specifically January 30, 2025.
Tap Wizard 2, an idle game with action RPG and shooter elements, was made by TopCog. The title has an extensive spell and skill system.
More: Tap Wizard 2, TopCog, Ultimate Games
Pokemon Home start Shiny Manaphy, Shiny Enamorus distributions
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If you’re a Pokemon Home user, you might be interested to know that Shiny Manaphy and Shiny Enamorus are now up for grabs.
The tasks for both are pretty simple to complete, though they’ll take some effort. There’s no end date for the distributions, so thankfully you won’t have to rush. By finishing up for Sinnoh Pokedex for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, that’s how you’ll get Shiny Manaphy in Pokemon Home. The same goes for wrapping up the Hisui Pokedex for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, netting players Shiny Enamorus.
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Co-op puzzler Parallel Experiment heading to Nintendo Switch
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Today, Eleven Puzzles shared plans to bring Parallel Experiment to Nintendo Switch. The game launches later in 2025.
Parallel Experiment is a co-op puzzle title in which players need to work together and escape the Cryptic Killer’s deadly experiment. Cross-play will be supported across all platforms.
Dance of Cards gameplay
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Following up on the recently-released Dance of Cars, we’ve got gameplay. Footage gives us a closer look at the tactical gambling RPG.
If you’re interested in learning more about the title, read the following overview:
More: Dance of Cards, Pineapple Works
Nintendo kicks off Supercharge Sale on the Switch eShop
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Nintendo just started up a new Supercharge Sale on the North American Switch eShop.
Both first-party and third-party games are included here. Some of the highlights include New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Kirby Star Allies, Another Code: Recollection, and Clubhouse Games.
The full list is as follows:
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Achilles: Legends Untold gameplay
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The action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold just recently came to Nintendo Switch, and gameplay for this version of the title is available. A half hour of footage has been released in a newly-published video.
Get the lowdown on what to expect in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – 20XX, Another Crab’s Treasure, SteamWorld Quest, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for 20XX, Another Crab’s Treasure, SteamWorld Quest, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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The Tale of Bistun gameplay
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If you’re interested is getting a closer look at The Tale of Bistun, you can do so with new gameplay. A half hour of footage has now been released.
For an overview of what the title has to offer, read the following description:
Nintendo Switch file sizes – The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2, Citizen Sleeper 2, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2, Citizen Sleeper 2, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
