The Game Awards is an annual event celebrating excellence in the video game industry. The ceremony includes multiple categories, including the Game of the Year Award, which is given to the year's most outstanding release.
Winners are selected through a mix of public votes and the opinions of a panel composed of industry experts and media representatives.
This year, video game fanatics can trade on which video game will be crowned as the Game of the Year by predicting the winner on Kalshi.
Video Game of the Year Contenders
Several video games have had major success both in terms of sales and overall player engagement:
- Resident Evil: Requiem
- NBA 2K26
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Roblox
- Minecraft
This information is based on reports, previews, and early 2026 sales data as of April 2026.
You can trade on these games by signing up at Kalshi, and by doing so, you'll have the opportunity to Trade $10, Get $10!
Top Video Games According to Kalshi Users
- Grand Theft Auto VI – 47%
- Resident Evil Requiem – 14%
- Pragmata – 9
- Fable – 6%
- Half-Life 3 – 5%
Last year's winner was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG won for its artistic design and world-building.
Market Resolution
This market will resolve to Yes if Grand Theft Auto VI is officially announced as the "Game of the Year" at the 2026 Game Awards. Resolution will be based on the official results published by The Game Awards.
