The European Game Sound Awards are an independent initiative dedicated to recognizing excellence in video game music and sound design. The focus is purely artistic and technical, not commercial or promotional.

The awards are organized by an independent team of audio professionals working in the video game and audiovisual industries. They are not affiliated with any publisher, studio, platform, or marketing organization.

No. Sponsors do not influence nominations, jury decisions, or results in any way.

No. There are no submission fees or nomination fees of any kind.

Eligible games are selected through an internal editorial process based on their audio quality and relevance during the eligibility period. Not all eligible games can be nominated.

Games are evaluated based on: • Musical quality and originality • Sound design and technical execution • Integration with gameplay and narrative • Artistic coherence and emotional impact Popularity, sales figures, and marketing presence are not considered.

The jury is composed of professionals from the fields of game audio, music, and sound design. Jurors are selected for their experience and independence.

Jurors do not vote on projects they have worked on or are directly associated with. This rule is strictly enforced to ensure impartiality.