Gigaverse emerged as one of the standout successes of our GAM3 Awards 2025, taking home the prestigious Games’ Choice award. This recognition cements its position as a leading title in the rapidly evolving web3 gaming landscape, attracting both industry and community attention.
Celebrating Gigaverse’s Unique Appeal
Selected from over 900 nominated games and 62 finalists, Gigaverse distinguished itself through its immersive gameplay, innovative mechanics, and ability to resonate with players on a global scale. Its Games’ Choice win reflects broad community engagement and industry admiration, highlighting the growing appetite for interactive experiences that blend creativity with blockchain innovation.
Unlike other categories, the Games’ Choice Award gives game studios the opportunity to vote for their top game of the year, adding another layer of industry involvement. This approach balances expert opinions with community feedback, ensuring that standout achievements in web3 gaming are celebrated from both player and developer perspectives.
The accolade places Gigaverse among the most anticipated releases for 2026, buoyed by a dedicated fanbase and acknowledgment from a panel of gaming leaders spanning both traditional and web3 sectors.
A Landmark Year for Web3 Gaming
The announcement was made during our GAM3 Awards ceremony in Manila on November 21, 2025, which also streamed globally, celebrating the achievements of creators across the web3 ecosystem. Key highlights from the event include:
900+ nominated games
700+ nominated creators
62 finalists
80+ jury members
376K+ livestream viewers with 75K peak concurrent viewers
2M+ votes cast by 376K voters
80M+ global impressions
These metrics underscore the increasing visibility and engagement surrounding web3 titles, with Gigaverse emerging as a fan favorite and community-driven success story.
Rigorous Selection and Industry Recognition
The Games’ Choice award reflects a combination of community votes, expert evaluation, and now, studio-led voting, ensuring a well-rounded selection process. More than 80 jurors, including executives from Sony, Ubisoft, Konami, Krafton, Animoca Brands, Immutable, Google, Amazon, and Avalanche, contributed to the final decision. Jury input accounted for 90% of the evaluation, with community votes contributing 10%, demonstrating strong alignment between player enthusiasm and industry recognition.
In addition to Games’ Choice, the ceremony also featured our GAM3 Changer Award, which recognizes an outstanding individual working on a web3 game. Nominees for this award are put forward by their game studio’s team members, celebrating individual innovation and leadership in shaping the future of web3 gaming.
Joining a Prestigious Lineup
While other titles such as Off The Grid, Project O, and Pudgy Party captured genre-specific awards, Gigaverse’s Games’ Choice victory emphasizes its broad appeal and connection with players. Its recognition highlights the dynamic diversity of web3 gaming this year, blending narrative, gameplay, and innovative blockchain integration in ways that resonate widely.
Supported by Expanding Industry Investment
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards featured a record prize pool exceeding $7 million, supported by partners including Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, and AD Gaming, with major backing from OpenSea, Sui, Arbitrum, and Remix. This growing investment ecosystem ensures that standout titles like Gigaverse have access to the infrastructure, visibility, and stability needed to thrive.
Looking Ahead: The Road to Release
As Gigaverse continues its journey toward full release, the Games’ Choice award has elevated its profile, setting high expectations for 2026. Its momentum underscores the demand for games that deliver engaging gameplay, innovative blockchain features, and meaningful community interaction.
With the next GAM3 Awards scheduled for November 2026, Gigaverse’s evolution will remain a focal point for both players and developers eager to see how web3 gaming continues to push boundaries.
