The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived, celebrating the pinnacle of video gaming achievements from 2024. The event highlighted winners across 23 categories, with Astro Bot stealing the spotlight by clinching the coveted Game of the Year award, alongside accolades for Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design. This sweeping victory underscores Astro Bot's excellence in multiple facets of game development and design.
Not far behind, Helldivers 2 secured an impressive four wins, earning recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Both Balatro and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also shone brightly, each taking home three awards, showcasing their significant impact in their respective categories.
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In addition to celebrating the year's top games, the D.I.C.E. Awards also honored two industry luminaries for their significant contributions. The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Nintendo of America, recognizing his long tenure with the company and his dedication to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Meanwhile, Insomniac Games' founder and president, Ted Price, who recently announced his retirement, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his pioneering work in game development and his advocacy for video game creators' First Amendment rights.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 28th D.I.C.E. Awards:
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Character
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Outstanding Achievement in Story
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Action Game of the Year
Adventure Game of the Year
Family Game of the Year
Fighting Game of the Year
Racing Game of the Year
Role-Playing Game of the Year
Sports Game of the Year
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Mobile Game of the Year
Online Game of the Year
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Game of the Year