Canada's gaming industry wins big at Game Awards | CBC News
Two video games from Canada-based studios won major awards at this year's Game Awards in Los Angeles.
www.cbc.caHere’s the latest I can share about the Canadian Game Awards, based on recent reporting and official sources.
- The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) continue to recognize excellence across Canadian game development, with nominations and winners spanning AAA studios and indie teams. A CBC piece from February 2025 highlighted the 2024 Canadian-made titles in contention and the event’s move toward stronger production after a mixed online-run in earlier years [CBC News, 2025].[3]
- In early 2026, the CGA site and Canadian gaming press referenced the 2026 edition with a live event in Toronto and a public pre-show/expo component, signaling a return to a more formal in-person ceremony and an expanded slate of categories, including Game of the Year and Best PC Game, among others [Nominees page, 2026; CGAwards site, 2025-2026].[2][8]
- The event emphasizes Canada’s diverse development scene, with winners and nominees from both major studios (e.g., BioWare, EA’ Canadian studios) and indie studios (e.g., LocalThunk, Balatro) highlighted by coverage of past editions; this mix mirrors the CGA’s stated mission to celebrate all facets of Canadian gaming [ScreenRant recap of 2025 CGA winners; CBC 2025 article].[1][3]
What this means for you:
- If you’re tracking the latest winners, the 2026 edition’s list should be published on the CGA site around the event date (May 21, 2026 in Toronto, per the 2026 nominees page), so you’ll find the official Game of the Year and category winners there [Nominees page, 2026; Winners page, 2026].[7][2]
- For context on what kinds of games have been recognized recently, reports note a balance between big-budget Canadian titles (e.g., BioWare’s projects) and indie hits (e.g., Balatro), illustrating the award’s broad scope [CBC 2025; ScreenRant 2025].[1][3]
Would you like me to pull the exact 2026 winners and category list from the CGA site and summarize them in a quick table? I can also provide direct links to the official pages for the ceremony, nominees, and past winners. If you want the newest live updates, I can monitor and deliver as they’re announced.