The Spawnies is an annual awards show for recognizing the video games that got us through another year, the people who make them unique, and the diverse community that converges around this pastime we love.
The Spawnies is a unique awards show, honoring the flavor and spice of the gaming industry. You’re a part of that flavor, and you can help us reach all corners of Brookago.
The tastiest award of them all.
This year's best display of diversity in gaming.
Awarded to the year's most fascinating game from an independent studio.
Our award for those who nuck and buck.
Everyone has hoop dreams. This award is for our sports fanatics.
For the game that took us on the greatest journey all year.
For the game that tugged on our heart strings the most all year.
Winners of this award dance on 2 & 4.
Our ANTI-DEAD game award!
Virtual Reality is what we're living in.
We all love surprises, and this award celebrates them.
The Spawnies allows game developers and artists to talk about the process of making these pieces of art – both new faces and creators you’ve loved for years. Our show also brings world premieres to surprise + delight new fans. We bring culture that is often pushed to the side to take center stage.
Watch the awards show live from Twitch on Monday, January 31 at 6pm PT, and hear what’s been cooking in Brookago on our weekly podcast.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Kahlief Adams is an avid technophile and lover of all things video games. He set his career path in the direction of a life making games until he found out his archnemesis, Math, had other plans in store.
So instead he created an award-winning gaming podcast called Spawn On Me – from which The Spawnies gets its name.
Riana has seen many sides of the gaming industry first-hand, including localization, production, and marketing on beloved IP's such as Halo, Ori, and Tell Me Why. She has also combined her Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education with her passion for games on shows like What's Good Games, Kinda Funny, and Inside Gaming. Today, Riana brings her talents to the team at G4.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, who've helped make our show possible.
We've had the pleasure of working with dozens of incredible people and brands in and adjacent to the gaming industry. Join them to support the show, reach our audience, and get your hands on a stunning custom Xbox controller (designed by PopeArt for The Spawnies winners & biggest supporters).
Spawn On Me is the internet’s definitive video game podcast featuring and spotlighting gamers of color. Brought to you directly from Brookago, host Kahlief Adams brings you gaming news & interviews while spotlighting people of color in the gaming industry.
Thank you to the folks behind the scenes who are helping bring The Spawnies to you.
Want to get in touch about The Spawnies, interview us, or generally be a part of the most inclusive video game awards show on the planet?
