We all know that The Game Awards’ primary focus is supposed to be celebrating the best games released throughout the year, culminating in special prizes and also the coveted "Game of the Year" title (or GOTY for short).
However, it is also no secret that the majority of viewers tune in live because the ceremony serves as one of the main stages for spectacular trailer reveals and major new game announcements – and we got many of them in The Game Awards 2025.
Now, the community has just discovered that, in terms of screen time, it appears that the awards themselves didn't receive much attention at all in this year’s edition.
Only 17 Minutes Of Trophies In A 3.5 Hour Show
According to an analysis made on ResetEra by the user SplashWaver, The Game Awards 2025’s ceremony lasted approximately three hours and 35 minutes, and only 17 minutes were actually dedicated to the award presentations.
This number represents only about 8% of the total runtime, a statistic that has caused surprise and debate across the community.
It is important to highlight that the number ended up quite short because many of the awards were quickly revealed without giving the winners...
