Looks like there's no firm favourite for 2026's GOTY just yet, though there are two standouts
As 2026 progresses, the race for Game of the Year is still wide open, with no clear frontrunner among players. Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert are currently the top two contenders based on a reader poll, though many participants felt none of the provided options were their definitive choice. The article highlights various other games receiving votes, including 007 First Light, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon.
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- Game of the Year
- Pearl Abyss
- 07 First Light
- Crimson Desert
- Mixtape
- Slay the Spire 2
- World of Warcraft: Midnight
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Video Game Industry
- Bungie
- LEGO Batman
- Reader Poll
- Grace Ashcroft
- Forza Horizon 5
- Pragmata
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