Different styles. Different voices. One standard. The Creator of the Year 2026 is building serious momentum. Creators doing things their own way are pushing the scene forward. If someone’s been on your radar, back them and nominate them now! Details below!

From indie roots to Remedy Entertainment, Juhani Jokinen brings nearly two decades of game world design to The PMAs 2026 judging panel. As Associate Art Director behind worlds like Alan Wake 2, seeing virtual photographers capture his work is his greatest reward.

Join us in welcoming Kim Bender, Senior Community Manager at Bethesda APAC, to the #ThePMAs 2025 judging panel! Kim has worked on major franchises like Fallout, DOOM, and Elder Scrolls Online, and is inspired by virtual photographers who creatively bring game worlds to life.

Our collection of indie games keeps expanding, now featuring over 60 titles with built-in photography features (photo mode or community mod)! Have a recommendation to share with the community? Drop it in the comments below!

Please welcome Dan McKim to the 2025 The PMAs judging panel! With 13 years at Santa Monica Studio and now Art Director, Dan’s worked on God of War Ragnarök, standout indie titles, and film—bringing a rich, creative perspective to this year’s awards.

Claudia Ciardi, Senior Social & Community Manager at NVIDIA GeForce Brazil, joins the Photo Mode Awards 2026 judging panel. Inspired by Nintendo and Blizzard, she brings a sharp creative eye. You’ve seen her “Real or NVIDIA Photo Mode?” challenge… now she’s judging the best.

We're excited to have Andre Revolution join the judging panel for the 2026 PMAs! Featured by NVIDIA for work that “blurs the lines between gaming and real life", Andre brings a fantastic eye for cinematic virtual photography, and we’re thrilled to have him onboard this year!

Sword of the Sea by @GiantSquidology has a breathtaking art style, and the devs have hinted at a photo mode! What features would you love to see?

The wait is over — Stellar Blade's Photo Mode has arrived! Share your stunning shots with us! #VirtualPhotography

Joining The PMAs judging panel for 2026 is Con Tsompanis, PR Manager at Bandai Namco AU. 15 years behind some of ANZ's biggest launches — Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 & FF7. A lifelong gamer whose passion started with Alex Kidd on the Master System.

The technique on this is simply outrageous 😍 #astonvillafc #astonvilla #avfc #uel #europaleague #football #footballnews #footballskills #footballculture #fyp #bluesky #sport #sports

BTS will line up with Madonna and Shakira for the first ever halftime show of the FIFA World cup (Can't believe i wrote this 😭😭)

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @transalt.org @foodcoop.bsky.social @socialists.nyc #Zohran please rein in #FDNY #parking on the sidewalk in front of #ParkSlope Food Co-op this has been going on for a year and my council member can't stop the problem #brooklyn #suvs #climate

Tyson, Rachel Foulger, Rob and Amber, Vecepia, Tina, Erika, and Rachel LaMont in the finale audience #Survivor50 (source: Davie)

May, a good time to visit York City. York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England, renowned for its Roman roots, Viking heritage and medieval architecture. Located halfway between London and Edinburgh, it serves as a major cultural and tourist hub, easily accessible by train. #travels

A Monday morning sunrise…

"SHIFTERS 01: Survival is not Optional." by Kal Fulsom books2read.com/SHIFTERS-01 A thrilling, disturbing, thought-provoking, witty, and innovative first installment of this controversial and mind-boggling series.

By detecting biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s, new blood tests may help identify the disease earlier, expand access to diagnosis, and support timely treatment decisions. 🔗 Learn more: www.parsemus.org/2026/03/new-... #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Dementia #CognitiveHealth

Today is Rosa Parks Birthday and Transit Equity Day. Following New Castle County Council Resolution last night, we ask again Delaware's Gov. Meyer to reopen SEPTA Ticket office at Joseph R. Biden Jr Amtrak station as soon as possible. TRANSIT EQUITY. The Hard Talk with Jakim SHOW

❗Arne Slot's Injury Excuse? Does It Hold Up? @davidlynchlfc & @DaveD0106 on Media Matters podcasts

7 years ago today, Mox made his AEW debut at the inaugural DoN instantly targeting Chris Jericho and kicking off his epic feud with Kenny Omega 🔥 #AEW

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No forests = no caribou. Southern mountain #caribou are being pushed toward extinction as logging continues in their core #habitat — and the chainsaws are already running. #oldgrowth Tell B.C. to stop logging caribou habitat now 👉 WildernessCommittee.org/Caribou

When in doubt, jab.

I’ve never appreciated fútbol (soccer) as much as watching Brandon Aubrey nail a field goal like a man who used to bend corners past keepers for fun. He tied today’s game with a 64‑yard FG at the end of regulation, then iced it in OT with a 46‑yard game‑winner. 🔥 #NYGvsDAL

TRUMP'S OWN WORDS: "I don't think about Americans' financial situation."

Bo Bichette has hit two-run home runs in consecutive plate appearances. It's his first multi-homer game with the Mets.

I knew I did. Just by what you were saying. Bc if you knew, you wouldn't be saying what you are about Reese.

Oba Femi responds to Brock Lesnar's attack: "It's personal now, you've done it! If Paul loved you, he'd have told you to stay at home. If Paul loved you, you wouldn't have done what you did. But it's too late now Brock, I'll see you in Italy." #WWERAW

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published its report on the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. The government must go further and faster to address the problems with leasehold. Read our report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...

Just awful stuff from the Cavs.

Tip: Take out enemies the Baraxium first to stay safe from heavy ranged attacks! 🔫 Wishlist Cardstronaut on Steam today. #indiegame #gamedev #TurnBasedThursday #rougelike #indiegamedev

ÚLTIMA HORA 🔴 La defensa de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero pide un aplazamiento de su declaración ante el juez, fijada para el 2 de junio.

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Discovered something about this box of cereal

Slow enrollment, limited diversity, rising regulatory pressure are slowing down the trial recruitment progress. Industry experts reveal how RWD & advanced tech are transforming every stage of clinical trial ops from feasibility to retention. ow.ly/R9ML50YpefB

Perfect group accommodation near Lausanne #Pully #privatestudio #studioPully #GrapePlace https://www.grape-place.com/grape-place-prieure/?utm_source=BlueSky&utm_medium=BlueSky&utm_campaign=BlueSky&utm_id=BlueSky&utm_content=BlueSky

OH NO! DISASTER! (Pirates)

Corporate Ordinance Delta Alpha... 🎶It's what we do🎶

Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 🟢 💚 Rest to Resist #healing #burdens

Watching- Xena Warrior Princess "The Debt II"

FINAL: Arizona Diamondbacks 6, Seattle Mariners 7. ▪️ Randy Arozarena walks it off in the 10th! 📺: #MLB on Mariners TV

Oh Saeed my love, you have broken my heart. We could have had something really special but you had to go and spoil it all by wearing socks with sandals. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 ALEXA!!! Play Roy Orbison “it’s over”

#TrailerTuesday Crafty Survivors is an action roguelite, with an unusual cast of characters! Heroes and adventurers are gone, and it's up to regular folk to pick up their tools and fight the creatures that threaten to destroy their world. #roguelite #pixelart #indiegame

In light of the Ofgem #pricecap, our senior energy policy officer, Dr Matthew spoke on BBC Radio Scotland about the continuing impact of high energy bills. Have a listen 👇

On this episode of Heart Valve Matters, Rick Nishimura and Michael Mack discuss the evolving role of surgery when treating patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Listen now: www.tctmd.com/audio/tricus...

I’m so proud to represent a community that has such a strong spirit of volunteerism. “Farmer Dave” was excited to join Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest Solutions Farm last week to help plant bell peppers.

Another #ScreenshotSaturday and another day of me getting my butt whooped in the Oware game mode #gamedev #indiedev

Re-edit of the Melania trailer

When you’re ready for your close up but the ferry photo bombs you… 📸:Vanessa Tippmann

It’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Every act of giving - time, leadership, or financial support - helps bring our #TechWithAConscience vision to life at Ontario Tech. Thank you to our donors, partners and volunteers. They are the spark behind innovation with purpose. giving.ontariotechu.ca

Trece agujeros. Dos pies de pared. Alguien buscaba el poste y falló cada vez. Heredas el desastre. Lo arreglas. Así es el oficio. BurtBakerBestEver.com

Nashville/Downtown Area- A truck problem on I-40 eastbound at Broadway 4pm CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

All day, EVERY day 🤩 my answer will always be Janelle Monáe!!! This is my video from a secret album listening party just before Age of Pleasure dropped. It was held in DC on the first day of Pride 2023. Absolutely *legendary* kickoff to the month when I found out I won a ticket 🫨

Geez... this home run by Ryan Vilade. 😲

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Car Medics is built around preparation, training, and care. Phil explains how our two NAPA AUTOPRO locations in the Kingston area help us stay ready for newer vehicles with modern equipment and ongoing training. 📍 Kingston 📍 Glenburnie Book now: https://aops.cc/Y1t3FZs Knowledge. Advice. Caring.

holding onto hope right now feels less like some cinematic act of bravery & more like trying to carry water in ur bare hands

Remember when tech felt like an open canvas, not demands? Daily, we're overwhelmed by info and alerts, feeling lost in a sea of identical laptops. That’s why visual storytelling is key. Your workspace should reflect your inner world.