Unique Awards for Video Games

The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers honors highly specialized creative talent for video game development, including more than 10 categories for new IP.  

57+ Names

The Academy has a strict policy that names of actual individuals who did the work are engraved on all 57 awards.

Elden Ring wins Game of the Year

God of War Ragnarök wins record 17 awards

Indie Spirit

Create your path among the giants.  Emerging talent is recognized for Original Games, separate from the well-known franchises in a tremendously sequel-driven industry.

1,200 Media Voters

Our mission as a media group is to share and celebrate the limitless artistry that can come from this interactive medium. Video games are an art form, and our unique award categories reflect just how far that art has come.

Art of Immersion

Developers deserve recognition. Excellence should be rewarded. You are an artist.

Celebrating the Industry

Dedicated members of the industry and members of the press are stepping forward to recognize the video game achievements that you don’t hear about on the evening news’ entertainment report. 

Nominees January 30, 2024

Winners February 27, 2024

Elden Ring wins Game of the Year

God of War Ragnarök wins record 17 awards

Nominated Music

Four categories are dedicated to scores.

Indie Spirit

Create your path among the giants.  

1,200 Media Voters

Our mission as a media group is to celebrate video games as an art form.

Art of Immersion

Developers deserve recognition. Excellence should be rewarded. You are an artist.

57+ Names

The Academy has a strict policy that names of actual individuals who did the work are engraved on all 57 awards.

Nominees and Winners

Check the archives of press releases and tallies.

Search NAVGTR Awards History

Look up nominees, winners, developers, publishers, credits, and franchises.

We Recognize Creators

The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers honors highly specialized creative talent for video game development, including more than 10 categories for new IP.  

57+ Names

The Academy has a strict policy that names of actual individuals who did the work are engraved on all 57 awards.

Indie Spirit

Create your path among the giants.  Emerging talent is recognized for Original Games, separate from the well-known franchises in a tremendously sequel-driven industry.

Art of Immersion

Developers deserve recognition. Excellence should be rewarded. You are an artist.

Celebrating the Industry

Dedicated members of the industry and members of the press are stepping forward to recognize the video game achievements that you don’t hear about on the evening news’ entertainment report. 

1,200 Media Voters

Our mission as a media group is to share and celebrate the limitless artistry that can come from this interactive medium. Video games are an art form, and our unique award categories reflect just how far that art has come.

Celebrating the Industry

Dedicated members of the industry and members of the press are stepping forward to recognize the video game achievements that you don’t hear about on the evening news’ entertainment report. 

1,200 Media Voters

Our mission as a media group is to share and celebrate the limitless artistry that can come from this interactive medium. Video games are an art form, and our unique award categories reflect just how far that art has come.