The ceremony recognized the best games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, named "Best Game of the Year."
Accepting the award, the head of Microsoft Gaming thanked the Grand Game Awards and the Xbox team:
Thank you for the recognition. I am honored to share this with the team and the community that inspires us every day.
Spencer emphasized that Xbox strives to "provide games to as many people as possible in every possible way" and noted the team's progress in 2025.
The award sparked controversy, with many pointing to the current state of Xbox and problems in the console business.