The New Trailer Waves That Took Over The Game Awards

Every year, the Game Awards drops a bunch of shiny trailers, and every year gamers gather like detectives trying to figure out what’s real hype and what’s just marketing smoke.

This year wasn’t any different. We got a mix of sequels, new worlds, reboots, and surprise reveals that made the internet cook. Twitter, Reddit, Twitch everywhere you looked, gamers had opinions.

Strong ones. What stood out most was how each trailer tried to sell us the next “big thing,” while the community dug in trying to see what was actually worth the buzz.

Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Is Back and Fans Lost It

The new Resident Evil Requiem trailer shows Leon Kennedy doing what he does best walking into a disaster like the universe personally hates him.

The gameplay reveal mixes close-quarters combat, darker horror pacing, and a mood that feels closer to RE2 Remake than the more action-heavy RE6 era.

Fans on Reddit instantly said this looks like “Capcom listening for once,” while others joked that “Leon needs therapy, not another bio-weapon crisis.”

Capcom hasn’t dropped a final release date yet, but based on patterns, players expect it around late 2026. Leon being the lead again is a safe move, but honestly? Nobody’s complaining.

The trailer was detailed enough to show environmental destruction, new enemy types, and what looks like a more grounded tone. If Capcom sticks to what they showed and doesn’t cut corners, this might be the most loved RE entry since Village.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst: Lara Returns With a Different Energy

The Tomb Raider: Catalyst teaser didn’t show much, but it was enough for players to argue for hours. Some said Lara looks older and calmer.

Others think this will finally merge the classic badass Lara with the emotional reboot version. The studio behind it, likely Crystal Dynamics, is known for clean visuals and grounded storytelling, which is exactly what the teaser leans into.

Fans noticed how the tone looked more survival-focused darker caves, ancient tech, and that classic lonely-explorer vibe.

Even with no fixed release date, most predictions guess 2026 or later, especially with Crystal Dynamics juggling multiple projects. Instagram commenters loved the teaser, calling it “finally a version of Lara that feels like Lara again.”

No Law : The Wild Card That Blew Up Social Media

The announcement trailer for No Law came out swinging with neon chaos, strange powers, and a world where shocker there is no law.

The internet compared it to Cyberpunk, Infamous, Saints Row, and even Control. The style is loud, edgy, and clearly wants gamers who are tired of safe AAA formulas.

People on X said the game “looks cooked in the best way,” while Twitch reactions lit up at the idea of an open world that doesn’t pretend to be realistic.

This one is probably from a mid-sized studio trying to punch above its weight and gamers love that. The hype is real, but the fear is also real: the last time a neon open-world game promised too much, it didn’t end well. Still, this looks like pure fun if the devs don’t drop the ball.

Phantom Blade Zero: Finally a Release Window, and People Are Hyped

After years of teasers, Phantom Blade Zero finally gives a release date window. The trailer continues the same fast, stylish sword combat the game became known for, with animations smoother than half the AAA industry combined.

The studio, S-Game, has been juggling expectations for a while, especially after people compared its animations to Sekiro and Devil May Cry.

Reddit thinks this could be the game that surprises everyone or the one that collapses under pressure. The trailer, however, looked sharp, clean, and far better than earlier builds. If the release date sticks, this might be one of the most watched games of 2026.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic: A Dream Trailer for Lore Fans

The Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic trailer felt like a gift to players who never stopped talking about the old KOTOR era.

Fans went wild because this isn’t another Jedi-survivor-type story. This one reaches back into the mythic era the one fans believe deserves more spotlight.

The trailer showed new planets, Sith Lords, and a tone that looks more like classic dark Star Wars storytelling. No official release date yet, but fans estimate 2026–2027 given how big Star Wars titles usually are.

The reactions were emotional YouTube comments calling it “the Star Wars game we’ve been begging for,” while others wondered whether Disney will let it stay dark or try to “corporate-safe” the story.

Everything Announced at TGA: Bigger Trailers, Smaller Trust

The “Everything Announced” reel showed one clear thing: studios still want to sell the dream, while gamers want something that actually works at launch.

A lot of these games look incredible in trailers, but the community has been burned enough times to know that gameplay chunks aren’t always the final product.

Still, this lineup had one thing going for it everything looked different. Not another battle royale, not another farming sim, not another remake of a remake.

Gamers said this showcase felt like the industry trying new things again. Even with all the spicy takes, memes, jokes, and doubts, the overall reaction was better than last year. People are tired, but not enough to give up on gaming.