Celebrating the Best of Video Games in 2023: The DICE Awards Winners
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The 27th D.I.C.E. Awards, put on by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), took place at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas on February 15, 2024. The show, which celebrates the best of the best in the world of video games from 2023, featured 23 categories and 56 games that were nominated and voted on by game developers.
Going into the show, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 led the way with nine nominations, Alan Wake 2 was close behind with eight, and Baldur’s Gate 3 was at seven. However, anything can happen when D.I.C.E. begins, and all games had a chance to take home the ultimate prizes.
The awards began with the Outstanding Achievement in Animation category, which was won by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The game’s stunning visuals and fluid animations were praised by the judges. In the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction category, Alan Wake 2 took home the award for its atmospheric and immersive world design.
In the Outstanding Achievement in Character category, Miles Morales from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was the winner. His compelling performance and development throughout the game were highlighted by the judges. In the Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition category, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also won, with its haunting and memorable score earning high praise.
In the Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design category, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 once again triumphed, with its immersive and dynamic sound design being recognized by the judges. In the Outstanding Achievement in Story category, Baldur’s Gate 3 took home the award for its rich and engaging narrative.
The Technical Achievement award went to Alan Wake 2 for its impressive graphics and performance. In the Action Game of the Year category, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was the winner, with its seamless gameplay and engaging story earning high praise from the judges.
In the Adventure Game of the Year category, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the winner, with its innovative gameplay and captivating world design being recognized by the judges. In the Family Game of the Year category, What the Car? took home the award for its fun and accessible gameplay.
In the Fighting Game of the Year category, Street Fighter 6 was the winner, with its deep combat system and engaging multiplayer modes earning high praise from the judges. In the Racing Game of the Year category, Forza Motorsport was the winner, with its realistic driving physics and stunning visuals being recognized by the judges.
In the Role-Playing Game of the Year category, Baldur’s Gate 3 was the winner, with its rich and engaging narrative, deep character development, and immersive world design earning high praise from the judges. In the Sports Game of the Year category, MLB The Show™ 23 was the winner, with its realistic gameplay and engaging presentation earning high praise from the judges.
In the Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year category, Dune: Spice Wars was the winner, with its deep strategy and engaging gameplay earning high praise from the judges. In the Immersive Reality Technical Achievement category, Horizon: Call of the Mountain was the winner, with its impressive graphics and immersive gameplay earning high praise from the judges.
In the Immersive Reality Game of the Year category, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR was the winner, with its engaging story and immersive gameplay earning high praise from the judges. In the Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game category, Cocoon was the winner, with its innovative gameplay and compelling narrative earning high praise from the judges.
In the Mobile Game of the Year category, What the Car? – Turbocharged was the winner, with its fun and accessible gameplay earning high praise from the judges. In the Online Game of the Year category, Diablo IV was the winner, with its engaging gameplay and rich world design earning high praise from the judges.
In the Outstanding Achievement in Game Design category, Baldur’s Gate 3 was the winner, with its innovative gameplay and engaging narrative earning high praise from the judges. In the Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction category, Baldur’s Gate 3 also won, with its rich and engaging world design and compelling narrative earning high praise from the judges.
In the Game of the Year category, Alan Wake 2 was the winner, with its atmospheric and immersive world design, compelling narrative, and innovative gameplay earning high praise from the judges. The game’s unique blend of horror and adventure earned it the ultimate prize at the D.I.C.E. Awards.
In conclusion, the D.I.C.E. Awards 2024 were a celebration of the best of the best in the world of video games from 2023. With 23 categories and 56 games nominated and voted on by game developers, the awards showcased the incredible innovation and creativity in the industry. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake 2 were among the big winners of the night, with each game earning multiple awards for their outstanding achievements in various categories. The D.I.C.E. Awards 2024 were a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of game developers and the industry as a whole.
