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Baldur’s Gate 3 took Game of the Year at the prestigious Dice Awards, the academy-voted game event in Las Vegas today.
Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3, already a recipient of numerous accolades, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards, was honored with the top prize at the 27th annual Dice Awards.
Elsewhere at the event, Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was also a big winner, claiming six awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Character for Miles Morales.
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), with over 30,000 industry experts as members, determined the winners based on their accomplishments in 23 diverse categories, spanning technology, art, animation, story, and audio.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac Games was recognized in multiple categories, including Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Character, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, and for winning the title of Action Game of the Year.
Belgian game developer Larian Studios also received accolades for Baldur’s Gate 3, with outstanding achievement awards across Story, Game Direction, and Game Design, and the prestigious Game of the Year, in addition to the Role-Playing Game of the Year award.
Other winners at the awards included Nintendo, Remedy Entertainment, as well as legendary Japanese music composer, pianist, and sound director, Koji Kondo, who received the esteemed Hall of Fame award from composer Brian Tyler.
Touching upon the significance of the event, Meggan Scavio, President of the AIAS, expressed her gratitude to the outstanding nominees and winners, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to the world of gaming.
The 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony, streamed live by media partner IGN and hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung, gathered game developers and industry professionals from around the world on February 15 at the Aria Las Vegas for an evening of celebration.
The 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
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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
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