Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards 2026

Production Background & Approach

Hosted by the Game Developers Association of Turkey (TOGED) and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the **Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards 2026** took place on the main arena stage of the Halic Congress Center as part of Turkey Innovation Week 2026. Uniting game developers, independent studios, and industry leaders, 130 domestic games competed across 13 categories, featuring 30 finalist games, 33 curated showcase titles, and world-premiere game trailers. The energetic gala was hosted by Anil Can Basaran and Beril Sergun. ### Key Roles Led by Harutyun Arto Davulciyan: - **Live Broadcast Direction & Technical Coordination:** Multi-camera vision mixing, stage LED screen visuals, lighting-audio synchronicity, and global high-bitrate YouTube live streaming were spearheaded and directed by **Harutyun Arto Davulciyan** and the WE24 Agency production crew. - **Award Presenter – Best Sound Design [22:59]:** Taking the main arena stage, **Harutyun Arto Davulciyan** personally presented the prestigious *Best Sound Design* award to Fubu Games for *Night Swarm*. ### Award Winners & Category Highlights: - **Game of the Year:** Anomaly President – Phew Phew Games - **Best Game Design:** Night Swarm – Fubu Games - **Best Narrative:** Celestial Return – Metaphor Games - **Best Sound Design:** Night Swarm – Fubu Games *(Presented by **Harutyun Arto Davulciyan** [22:59])* - **Best Original Music:** Anomaly President – Phew Phew Games - **Best Visual Art Direction:** Celestial Return – Metaphor Games - **Best Debut Game:** Iron Blight – Ronesans Interactive - **Best Mobile Game:** Harvest King – Semruk Games - **Best Action / Adventure:** Anomaly President – Phew Phew Games - **Best RPG:** Celestial Return – Metaphor Games - **Best Puzzle Game:** Lost in Art: a Miniature Realm – Archaic Game Studio - **Best Sim / Strategy:** Pawnbroker Simulator – Nextsky Games - **Best Multiplayer:** BOMBANANA! – Lefto Studio ### Production & Event Credits: - **Broadcast & Technical Director:** **Harutyun Arto Davulciyan** - **Award Presenter (Best Sound Design):** **Harutyun Arto Davulciyan** - **Event Production:** WE24 Agency & NITRO Gaming Agency - **Hosts:** Anil Can Basaran & Beril Sergun - **Stage Animations:** Lighthouse VFX - **Hosts & Organizers:** TOGED, TIM, Setimedia & Games from Turkey - **Sponsors & Partners:** Tripo, Demir Games, WRM Consulting, MSI, ITOPYA, Turkish Creative Industries Council