Los Angeles, December 29, 2025 – Amazon Prime Video made history with its first-ever live stream of The Game Awards 2025, contributing to the event's record-breaking success as it drew an estimated 171 million global livestreams (excluding Prime Video views).
Hosted by Geoff Keighley at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on December 11, the nearly three-and-a-half-hour show aired live starting at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT across platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X, Steam, and Prime Video – available at no extra cost to Prime members.
Prime members enjoyed exclusive real-time flash deals during the broadcast, with discounts up to 50% on nominated titles like Split Fiction and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, plus hardware offers.
Many deals extended post-event on Amazon.
The night was dominated by the French indie Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive, which won a record nine awards, including Game of the Year – making it the first debut title to claim the top prize.
It also took Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Performance (Jennifer English as Maelle), Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Role-Playing Game.
Other highlights included Hades II winning Best Action Game,
Hollow Knight: Silksong
for Best Action/Adventure, and
Donkey Kong Bananza for Best Family Game. The show featured world premieres like
Tomb Raider: Catalyst,
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, and
Total War: Warhammer 40,000, alongside orchestral performances and celebrity appearances.
Missed it? The full show remains available on demand with an Amazon Prime subscription ($14.99/month or $139/year in the US; discounts available), or for free in 4K on The Game Awards' official YouTube channel.
As gaming continues to reach mainstream audiences, Prime Video's partnership marks a significant step in elevating The Game Awards to new heights.
Sources and Links:
- Watch on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/THE-GAME-AWARDS-2025/0ONOZB2U9QI48JKQLBL0293UGB
- Full 4K Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-BDeU3R5ic
- Official The Game Awards Site: https://thegameawards.com
- Viewership Details (Variety): https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/game-awards-2025-viewing-record-livestreams-worldwide-1236611146/
- Winners Coverage (IGN): https://www.ign.com/articles/clair-obscur-expedition-33-storms-the-game-awards-2025-wins-coveted-game-of-the-year
- Amazon Deals Info: https://thegameawards.com/news/the-game-awards-adds-prime-video