DICE Awards 2024: A Celebration of the Best Games and Creators in the Industry

The DICE Awards, an annual event hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), is a celebration of the best games and creators in the video game industry. This year, the 27th DICE Awards will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8pm PT/11pm ET, and IGN is the official media partner. In this article, we will discuss how to watch the DICE Awards 2024, what to expect, and the full list of nominees.

How to Watch the DICE Awards 2024
If you’re interested in watching the DICE Awards 2024, we will be hosting it across various platforms, including IGN.com (homepage), IGN’s Twitch Channel, IGN’s Youtube Channel, IGN’s iOS App, and IGN’s Android App. This means that no matter where you are or what device you’re using, you’ll be able to tune in and witness the celebration of the best games and creators of the year.

What to Expect From the DICE Awards 2024
Unlike other awards shows, the DICE Awards are voted on strictly by a panel of game developers. This means that the awards are a true celebration of the games by those who make them. The show will be hosted by IGN’s Stella Chung and Kinda Funny CEO and IGN alum Greg Miller. The 27th DICE Awards will take place at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.

The DICE Awards 2024 will honor legendary Nintendo composer and sound director Koji Kondo by inducting him into the DICE Hall of Fame. Kondo is responsible for some of the most iconic songs in entertainment from games like the original Super Mario Bros., the original The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and much, much more.

The DICE Awards 2024 will feature the presentation of awards in various categories, including Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, and Outstanding Achievement in Character. The full list of nominees for each category is as follows:

Outstanding Achievement in Animation
– Final Fantasy XVI
– Hi-Fi RUSH
– Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
– Mortal Kombat 1
– Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
– Alan Wake 2
– Hogwarts Legacy
– Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
– Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
– Starfield

Outstanding Achievement in Character
– Alan Wake 2 – Saga Anderson
– Baldur’s Gate III – Gideon

The Game of the Year category will feature Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate III, Cocoon, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom competing for the top honor.

While there aren’t usually many announcements at the DICE Awards, there’s always a chance for surprises. Last year, we saw the announcement of the next installment in the Mass Effect series, Mass Effect: The Legendary Edition.

The DICE Awards 2024 is a celebration of the best games and creators in the industry, and it’s a must-watch event for anyone who loves video games. So mark your calendars, tune in to IGN or any of the other platforms listed above, and get ready to witness the best of the best in the world of video games.