It’s crazy how much video games have evolved since the cherished polygonal graphics of yesteryear. Ocarina of Time‘s visuals were pretty groundbreaking back then, but the 3DS remake added technological polish 1998 couldn’t possibly dream of. 1998 is also when the DICE Awards began. In 2018, we celebrate the 21st anniversary of the event, which recognises and celebrates the contributions individuals and development teams have made towards pushing the interactive entertainment medium forward. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild dominated with a total of four awards including Game of the Year, while StudioMDHR’s Cuphead swiped three. The full list of winners is publicly available via the AIAS (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences) website.
Game of the Year
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Lone Echo/Echo Arena
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Lone Echo/Echo Arena
Mobile Game of the Year
Fire Emblem Heroes
Handheld Game of the Year
Metroid: Samus Returns
D.I.C.E. Sprite Award
Snipperclips
Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay
Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Sports Game of the Year
FIFA 18
Role-Playing Game of the Year
NierR: Automata
Racing Game of the Year
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Fighting Game of the Year
Injustice 2
Family Game of the Year
Snipperclips
Adventure Game of the Year
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Action Game of the Year
Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Horizon Zero Dawn
Outstanding Achievement in Story
Horizon Zero Dawn
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
Super Mario Odyssey
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Cuphead
Outstanding Achievement in Character
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Senua
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Cuphead
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Cuphead
