The Game Awards 2026 Already Has 1 Winner Basically Locked In (& It’s Not GTA 6)

Published Nov 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST Jared is a writer, editor, and Communications Studies graduate who loves popular nerd culture (almost anything to do with Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or The Lord of the Rings) and the interactive storytelling medium. Jared's first console was the PS1, wherein he fell for Spider-Man, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot. The Game Awards is only a month away from the annual ceremony’s latest celebrations and announcements. With GTA 6 being a GOTY contender this year, it may already seem as if Grand Theft Auto 6 will run away with landslide victories over the competitors in any category it slots itself into, even though Rockstar’s blockbuster epic is barely sneaking into contention before the eligibility cutoff. As such, it’s blindly expected that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not only be a fantastic game, but also this year’s Game of the Year. That’s not to discount any of the phenomenal games that launched earlier this year, though, and the recently released Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has a high likelihood of giving Grand Theft Auto 6 a genuine run for its money. Likewise, there’s another terrific 2026 game that deserves its flowers, and it may have a guaranteed Game Awards win in its near future due to how popular one of its supporting cast characters has been lately. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Actor Is A TGA 2026 Shoo-In The Game Awards 2026 has plenty of actors who could be considered for Best Performance, and it probably won’t be much longer before we hear who the official nominees are later this month. However, if any dark horse has emerged to secure a surprise nomination, it’ll surely be Richard Summers-Calvert, who portrays Biddy Blas in the roguelike game Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Fans have already voiced their desire for Biddy/Summers-Calvert to be nominated, and it’s no surprise why. Many performances in Star Wars: Galactic Racer are fantastic, but fans have taken to Biddy’s performance, in particular. This has endeared players to the character’s magnetic energy, which wouldn’t be nearly as captivating as it is if not for how magnificently Summers-Calvert commits to the role. Biddy Blas Has Taken A Galaxy Far, Far Away By Storm The performance sells the character as an abrasive, obnoxious character, and yet it’s doubly hilarious when Biddy’s shrill shrieking is coming from a Crocin with such an iconic and distinguished aesthetic. Thus, it’s no hyperbole to say that Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas has been the game’s belligerent and hilarious star. The character rose to fame with fans quickly adopting Summers-Calvert’s line deliveries, namely from the lines, “Biddy Blas—Scrib doon!” and “Ding dong, pookie!” As antagonistic as the character can be in-game, it’s easy to fall for Biddy as Star Wars’ newest Glup Shitto. Indeed, it’s been something of a trend for brand-new Star Wars characters (usually aliens or droids) to fit a niche of being adorable and unique, let alone the comedic relief of the project they debut in. Biddy is the most boisterous character of all the racers players compete against in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and he stands out for all the right reasons while players are betting against him or taking him down mid-race. Hearing him say “Scrib doon” for the first time is a magical experience as a result, regardless of how many times you might’ve heard it across social media in the last month. It’s tough to imagine what the character might’ve been like if he was not voiced by Summers-Calvert, who effectively makes Biddy as lovable as he is. Now, it seems as if it’ll only be a matter of time until we see Biddy make an appearance in other future Star Wars media that takes place during or after the original trilogy of movies, and it won’t be the least bit surprising if Summers-Calvert wins Best Performance at The Game Awards this year for his role as Biddy in Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Systems Released October 6, 2026 Developer(s) Fuse Games Publisher(s) Secret Mode Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play Full Franchise Star Wars Number of Players Single-player A high-octane Star Wars racing adventure kicks off after the fall of the Empire as eager pilots compete in a galaxy-spanning circuit built on speed, skill and fierce rivalries. Steam Deck Compatibility Unknown PC Release Date October 6, 2026 Xbox Series X|S Release Date October 6, 2026 PS5 Release Date October 6, 2026 Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC Genre(s) Racing, Adventure, Action X|S Optimized Yes Story 8 / 10 Gameplay 9 / 10 Visuals 9 / 10 Audio 8 / 10