The annual GamingonPhone Awards are here, and with the scale of this year’s event, it promises to be a major celebration of the mobile games industry. The 2025 edition of the GamingonPhone Awards will recognise the best in mobile gaming, and this time, it’s set to be bigger than ever.
The 5th edition will not only be an online event like the past four years but will also include an in-person ceremony for the first time, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand. This marks a significant step in bringing together the East and West of the gaming world under one roof. With nominations for the GamingonPhone Awards 2025 now officially open, it’s time to make your voice heard.
The GamingonPhone Awards are more than just accolades. They serve as a global celebration of innovation, creativity, and excellence in mobile gaming. Trusted by gamers and professionals across 150+ countries, the Awards reflect the trends and talent shaping the future of the industry.
The Online Edition of the GamingonPhone Awards 2024 was a Major Success
Before moving into the 2025 celebration, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the impact of last year’s edition. The 2024 GamingonPhone Awards set new benchmarks for reach, engagement, and industry involvement, with 15M+ impressions across platforms and having 550K+ votes from fans.
With 5307 nominations pouring in, 240 finalists competing across 30 categories, and the introduction of an expert Jury Panel comprising 42 industry leaders, the 2024 edition proved to be a massive leap forward.
Detailed Overview of the 2025 Edition of GamingonPhone Awards
The Awards will continue to honour excellence through both B2C and B2B categories, while retaining the established 3-way voting format comprising the Jury (50%), Public (30%), and GamingonPhone Editorial Team (20%).
For the first time, the Awards will be held in person, with Bangkok, Thailand, serving as the host city. In addition to the live ceremony, the event will feature dedicated spaces for curated networking and business matchmaking.
With access to top-tier professionals, exclusive networking opportunities, and curated business matchmaking, it’s where cross-border collaborations are sparked and deals that usually take months come to life over a single evening of premium experiences.
The 2025 Edition will feature four stages of the process.
Stage 1: Submission (July 15 – August 10, 2025)
Studios, publishers, service providers, and creators can submit their entries using the official nomination form.
Stage 2: Shortlisting (August 11 – August 20, 2025)
The GamingonPhone editorial team will evaluate the nominations and prepare a shortlist for each category.
Stage 3: Voting Process (August 21 – September 21, 2025)
From August 21st, the voting goes live, and the mobile gaming industry can submit their votes across the 30 categories.
Stage 4: Live Awards Night (October 17, 2025)
Winners will be revealed during an unforgettable live ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating the best of mobile gaming from across the globe.
The evening begins at 4:00 PM (Bangkok Time, GMT+7) with guest arrivals and seating. At 5:00 PM, the event will officially open with a welcome address and words from sponsors. A networking session with food and beverages will follow at 5:30 PM.
The Award Ceremony will commence at 7:00 PM, where winners across both B2C and B2B categories will be revealed. The night will conclude with an After Party till 10:00 PM. Additionally, a special VIP Dinner will be held the following day at 6:00 PM.
GamingonPhone Awards 2025 Categories
This year’s Awards feature a total of 30 categories, divided across B2C and B2B segments. Finalists will be shortlisted based on the volume and quality of nominations received. Winners will then be determined through a combined voting process involving the Jury, the Public, and the GamingonPhone Editorial Team.
Note: The year ‘2025’ in the context of the Awards refers to the timeline of November 01, 2024, to July 31, 2025. Explanations for each award category are given below, with nominations submissions doesn’t have any limits.
B2C Categories
- Game Of The Year: Best mobile game of the year launched in 2025.
- On-going Game Of The Year: Some games only get better with time. This award recognizes the best game that continues to evolve with regular updates and community support. The launch year is not considered.
- Indie Game Of The Year: GOTY, but for indie mobile games. Only the 2025 launch applies.
- Premium Game Of The Year: Launched in 2025, this is awarded to the best premium mobile game.
- Innovative Game Of The Year: This one’s for the most creative and original mobile game idea. The launch year needs to be 2025.
- Mobile Game Community Of The Year: This award honors the most passionate and active mobile gaming community, regardless of when the game launched.
- Apple Arcade Game Of The Year: Among the growing library of Apple Arcade, this award picks the best game released in 2025.
- Netflix Game Of The Year: This award is presented to the best title from the Netflix Games service. The 2025 launch criteria are a must.
- Visual Spectacle Of The Year: Mobile games are starting to look like console titles. In this category, the best-looking mobile game (considering the performance) will be awarded that was launched in 2025.
- Mobile Game Adaptation Of The Year: Whether it came from a movie, show, or another game, this award is for the most impressive mobile game adaptation released in 2025.
- Most Anticipated Game Of The Year: Upcoming games are a major part of the community hype. With this category, the award will recognize the game for which the mobile games community is most hyped.
- Players’ Choice Game Of The Year: This category is entirely based on public votes for the best game launched in 2025.
- Best Voice Acting in Mobile Game: This award honors the most outstanding voice acting performance in a mobile game in 2025.
- Mobile Game Update Of The Year: A good update can bring new life to a game. This award is for the most impactful content update that launched in 2025.
- Mobile Esports Game Of The Year: Esports play a major role in many long-running multiplayer games. This award recognizes the most impactful mobile esports game for 2025.
- Mobile Esports Team Of The Year: An award to the most impactful mobile esports team for 2025.
- Mobile Esports Player Of The Year: An award to the best performing mobile esports player for 2025.
- Mobile Game Video Creator Of The Year: This award celebrates the top mobile game content creator who has delivered quality videos related to mobile games in 2025.
B2B Categories
- Mobile Game Developer Of The Year: This award is presented to the best Mobile Game Developer.
- Mobile Game Publisher Of The Year: This award will acknowledge the best in mobile game publishing.
- Indie Mobile Game Studio Of The Year: This award acknowledges the best Indie mobile game studio.
- Best IP Crossover Of The Year: This award celebrates the innovative and memorable collaboration that happened in 2025.
- Advertising & UA Service Provider Of The Year: This award is given to the best service provider in user acquisition and advertising, helping mobile games grow and reach new heights.
- Mobile Analytics Tool Of The Year: Award for the analytics tool that has helped mobile game developers and publishers understand and improve their game performance.
- Payment Service Provider Of The Year: This award acknowledges the best payment service provider in the mobile gaming industry.
- Alternate App Store Of The Year: Highlighting the best alternative (of Google Play and Apple App Store) that is available to the mainstream app stores.
- Best QA & Localization Service Provider Of The Year: This award recognizes the best provider of Quality Assurance and Localization services in the mobile gaming industry.
- Best PR / Marketing Team Of The Year: This award is presented to the most impactful PR or marketing team, be it in-house or an agency.
- External Development Partner Of The Year: This award recognizes a partner whose expertise, innovation, and reliability have significantly elevated game development and delivery.
- Leader in Climate Action and Social Innovation: This award is presented to the mobile games company that has demonstrated leadership this year in climate action or social innovation.
GamingonPhone Awards 2025 Nominations are Now Open
Nominations are now open and can be submitted by game studios, publishers, or individuals. To enter, simply fill out the official nomination form and include a brief description (100–200 words) explaining why the game, service, or contribution deserves recognition.
You are encouraged to attach supporting materials such as trailers, screenshots, and media coverage to help the jury evaluate your submission effectively. Nominations are open now, and you can fill out your forms here.
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