Why it issues: We all know Elden Ring is likely one of the best and best-reviewed video games in years, which is why FromSoftware’s title usually dominates awards exhibits. But that might not be the case on the upcoming DICE Awards, the place God of War Ragnarök leads the best way with 12 nominations, virtually double the seven classes for which Elden Ring competed.
The twenty sixth annual DICE (Design Innovate Communicate Entertain) Awards had been held on February 23 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Nominees had been chosen by the business specialists and builders who make up the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, with God of War main Ragnarök with 12 awards, adopted by Horizon Forbidden West (eight) and Elden Ring (seven indivual).
Competing for these three video games within the Game of the Year class are the cat-based post-apocalyptic journey sport Stray and the vastly in style roguelike shooter Vampire Survivor. 2018’s God of War reboot took high honors on the 2019 DICE Awards, and it would not be a shock if its sequel takes dwelling a GOTY in 2023.
Vampire Survivor was considered one of a number of video games nominated in 4 classes; Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Tunic and Immortal additionally had 4 nominations.
A look on the nominees exhibits that the “Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year” class is hard. Dwarf Fortress might be the most well-liked sport, although this author thinks the superb Marvel Team Midnight Sun (PC Gamer’s GOTY runner-up) ought to win. It’s nice to see the pleasant Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Demon Hunter additionally getting a nomination.
At final month’s The Game Awards, Elden Ring took dwelling 4 awards, together with Game of the Year, whereas God of War took dwelling seven.
This yr’s DICE Awards shall be co-hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller and Stella Chung from IGN; the publication is the occasion’s official media associate and can broadcast the complete present dwell.
Full List of Nominees and Categories
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Cupheads – a scrumptious remaining course
- Ring of Eldon
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Moss: Book 2
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- stray
- Callisto Protocol
excellent character achievement
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – Alejandro Vargas
- God of War Ragnarok – Atreus
- God of War Ragnarok – Kratos
- Horizon Forbidden West – Aloy
- Return to Monkey Island – Guybrush Threepwood
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Metal: Hellsinger
- Moss: Book 2
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- god of warfare ragnarok
- gotham knights
- somerville
excellent story achievement
- Ring of Elden
- god of warfare ragnarok
- i am a teenage outlander
- immortal
- NORCO
Outstanding Technical Achievements
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Ring of Elden
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- tear down
motion sport of the yr
- Bayonetta 3
- grounding
- neon white
- Four blessings
- vampire survivor
journey sport of the yr
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- NORCO
- stray
- coat
household sport of the yr
- Disney Dream Valley
- Kirby’s Dream Buffet
- misplaced within the sport
- Mario + Rabbit Spark of Hope
- trombone champion
preventing sport of the yr
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Stars Battle R
- multiplayer
- Rumble
- spiderman
- King of Fighters XV
racing sport of the yr
- F1 22
- Gran Turismo 7
- Need for Speed Unbounded
RPG of the Year
- citizen sleeper
- Ring of Elden
- bizarre west
- World of Warcraft: Dragon Legion
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Sports Game of the Year
- EA Sports FIFA 23
- Mario Striker: Battle League
- MLB 22
- NBA 2K23
- Oreo World
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
- dwarven fortress
- ision
- Marvel’s Midnight Sun
- Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Demon Hunter
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
- cosmic excessive
- Moss: Book 2
- pink matter 2
- Tough
- final wind up
Independent Game Outstanding Achievement Award
- immortal
- neon white
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Revenge of the Shredder
- coat
- vampire survivor
Mobile Game of the Year
- Diablo Immortal
- Gibbons: Beyond the Trees
- immortal
- marvel snapshot
- Poppy
on-line sport of the yr
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- EA Sports FIFA 23
- Final Fantasy XIV: Doom Walker
- marvel snapshot
- Rumble
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
- Ring of Eldon
- god of warfare ragnarok
- marvel snapshot
- coat
- vampire survivor
Outstanding Achievement in Game Directing
- Ring of Elden
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- immortal
- coat
sport of the yr
- Ring of Elden
- god of warfare ragnarok
- Horizon Forbidden West
- stray
- vampire survivor
