The official TGA account sparked a lively discussion in the gaming community by directly asking players: "Who delivered the best performance in a video game in 2026?" The post quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of views and replies, but based on the voting results, there is no suspense left.
The vast majority of users agreed that Angela Santalbano stands head and shoulders above the rest for her role as Grace Ashcroft in the horror game Resident Evil: Requiem. Fans flocked to the comments section, posting clips from the game and highlighting two key scenes: the heart-wrenching sequence of Grace's mother's death, and the actress's incredibly vivid facial expressions during moments of panic and inner turmoil.
Users were lavish in their praise, calling Angela Santalbano's performance "unbeatable" and perfectly balanced (combining vulnerability with iron will). The most enthusiastic commenters insisted that "no one else even comes close" and urged the organizers to "stop waiting until December and give her the trophy now."
Other noteworthy names also emerged in the discussion. Among the frequently mentioned candidates were: Anna Dimitriou, who played Sophia in A Plague Tale: Requiem; Patrick Gibson, who portrayed a young James Bond in 007 First Light; and Nick Apostolides, who played Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil: Requiem.
However, compared to the wave of universal adoration stirred up by Angela Santalbano, these star candidates can hardly be considered competitors. This discussion has become one of the hottest topics on social media platforms, with players continuing to debate and share their favorite moments.