Baldur’s Gate 3 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 emerged as the standout champions at the prestigious DICE Awards held last night in Las Vegas.
In a night filled with recognition and celebration, Insomniac Games claimed a staggering six awards, showcasing their prowess across multiple categories.
Among their accolades were honors for outstanding achievements in animation, character design, original music, audio design, and technical achievement, along with the coveted title of Action Game of the Year.
However, the spotlight ultimately shone on Larian Studios’ celebrated RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, which clinched the highest honor of Game of the Year. In addition to this prestigious title, Baldur’s Gate 3 secured four other awards, including recognition for its role-playing excellence and outstanding achievements in storytelling, game direction, and game design.
The DICE Awards, organized by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and voted on by the esteemed members of the organization, serve as a benchmark for excellence in the gaming industry.
In a heartfelt tribute, the ceremony also honored the illustrious career of veteran Nintendo composer Koji Kondo, inducting him into the AIAS Hall of Fame. The award was presented by composer Brian Tyler, known for his work on The Super Mario Bros Movie score, underscoring the profound impact of Kondo’s contributions to gaming history.
Here is the full list of winners:
- Outstanding achievement in animation: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Outstanding achievement in art direction: Alan Wake 2
- Outstanding achievement in character: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Miles Morales
- Outstanding achievement in original music composition: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Outstanding achievement in audio design: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Outstanding achievement in story: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Outstanding technical achievement: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Action game of the year: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Adventure game of the year: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Family game of the year: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Fighting game of the year: Street Fighter 6
- Racing game of the year: Forza Motorsport
- Role-playing game of the year: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Sports game of the year: MLB The Show 23
- Strategy/simulation game of the year: Dune: Spice Wars
- Online game of the year: Diablo IV
- Immersive reality technical achievement: Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Immersive reality game of the year: Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Outstanding achievement for an independent game: Cocoon
- Mobile game of the year: What The Car?
- Outstanding achievement in game design: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Outstanding achievement in game direction: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Game of the year: Baldur’s Gate 3
