These games got zero Game Awards nominations. They deserved a spot

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The Game Awards nominations are always a hot topic among the video game industry and its fans. Everybody has an opinion on what was nominated, what deserves to win, and which games were snubbed. Some games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Dragon’s Dogma 2 got a nomination or two but not in major categories, while other critically acclaimed, popular games didn’t get nominations at all.

We know that getting The Game Awards recognition isn’t the be-all end-all of whether a game is “good” or not, and many of these games were recognized at the inaugural Indie Game Awards and will likely get nominations at other shows. Whether they fell under the radar or were in niche genres, there were many potential entries (many of which Digital Trends submitted as our nominations) that need to be celebrated despite — and we can’t stress this enough — getting zero nominations.

EA Sports College Football 25

Snubbed: Best Sports/Racing Game

Fans waited over a decade for EA Sports College Football 25, and by all accounts, it was worth the wait. Sports and racing games are a dime a dozen, but we called it “the best EA Sports game that [we’ve] played in years” for a reason. Unlike other EA Sports titles, College Football 25 actually made big strides to improve upon the typical gameplay and make it its own. It’s more fast-paced than professional football, and includes two new modes. Dynasty has you build a team, while Road to Glory tasks you with keeping your player as the starter. It also just looks incredible, with great visual contrast and lighting. It’s not going to redefine the sports game scene, but it signals a way the EA Sports brand can break its reputation for incremental upgrades for each yearly release.

1000xResist

Snubbed: Best Independent Game, Best Narrative, Games for Impact

1000xResist seemed to come out of nowhere. At