Shroud sparked a wave of discussion across the gaming community after reacting to The Game Awards 2025 nominees live on stream, where he accused the show of being unfair toward Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders.
The former Counter-Strike professional had been vocal about his support for the sci-fi shooter in the days leading up to the announcement, encouraging viewers to rally behind it and praising its ambitious use of AI technology. When the list appeared on Nov. 16 without ARC Raiders in the Game of the Year category, his disappointment was immediate and unfiltered.
