As of now, the official 2025 Academy Awards (Oscars) nominations have not yet been announced, so there is no public information about the 2025 Oscar nominations being "open." However, here's what you should know: The Academy Awards nominations are typically announced in late January 2025, so the exact date will be confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the coming weeks. The nomination submission period for films to qualify for the 2025 Oscars (for Best Picture, Best Director, etc.) officially closed in December 2024. The Oscars 2025 ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. So while you might have seen news or social media posts saying "2025 Oscars nominations open," this likely refers to the nomination process being finalized, not a new open call. ✅ What's true right now (as of early 2025): The Academy is reviewing qualifying films. Nominations will be announced in late January 2025. The full list of nominees will be revealed by the Academy during a press event. 🔔 Stay tuned to official sources like oscars.org, The Hollywood Reporter, or Variety for real-time updates. Let me know if you'd like a list of likely contenders for Best Picture or other major categories in 2025!

Absolutely — and thank you for highlighting the importance of the PG Mobile Games Awards and, especially, the PG People's Choice Award! It's fantastic to see that player voices are not just welcomed, but central to the recognition process.

The fact that you, as a mobile gamer, get to nominate your favorite mobile game from the past year — and ultimately vote in the final poll — is a powerful reminder of how much the community shapes the industry’s story. With 23 categories spanning development tools, studios, platforms, and innovation, it’s clear that the event celebrates not just the end product, but the entire ecosystem behind mobile gaming.

Here’s a quick summary for anyone who might be reading and wants to act:

🎯 Your Move: Nominate Your Favorite Game
👉 Deadline: Midnight, June 27th
📌 Where: PocketGamer.biz – PG Mobile Games Awards
🎮 What Counts: Any mobile game released between July 2023 and June 2024 — whether it’s a hit port, a genre-bending indie, a cross-platform blockbuster, or a mobile-original that redefined what’s possible.

🗳️ Voting Period: June 30 – July 31
🎉 Winners Announced: August 19th, Cologne (and livestreamed globally)

This isn’t just a fan award — it’s a celebration of the mobile gaming journey you’ve lived every time you’ve picked up your phone and played. So go ahead: nominate the game that inspired you, challenged you, or just made you smile. The industry is listening — and it’s your voice that matters most.

🎮 The best mobile game of the year might just be the one you love most.
Let’s make sure it gets the recognition it deserves.