PUBG, Cuphead, and Horizon: Zero Dawn Were Recognized
Nintendo witnessed a big night at this year’s DICE Awards. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences deemed Zelda: Breath of the Wild worthy of the most accolades, including Game of the Year. But there were more great names involved, so here’s the rundown of names recognized at this year’s prestigious event.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, released for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch, took the top spot but was also recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, Adventure Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction. Furthermore, Genyo Takeda, Nintendo’s veteran executive and designer, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Continuing off Nintendo success, we have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe which won Racing Game of the Year. Metroid: Samus Returns won Handheld Game of the Year while; Fire Emblem Heroes won Mobile Game of the Year; meanwhile, Super Mario Odyssey won Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design.
Understandably, Cuphead entered the fray and received several accolades. The indie title published by Microsoft picked up awards for its amazing art style, animation, and original music. Another great title recognized at this year’s DICE event was Horizon: Zero Dawn. The new IP from Guerrilla Games was recognized for its strides in the realms of technical achievement and story.
You can find the full list of DICE Awards winners below:
- Game of the Year:Â The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction:Â The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Design:Â The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Immersive Reality Technical Achievement:Â Lone Echo/Echo Arena
- Immersive Reality Game of the Year:Â Lone Echo/Echo Arena
- Mobile Game of the Year: Fire Emblem Heroes
- Handheld Game of the Year:Â Metroid: Samus Returns
- D.I.C.E. Sprite Award:Â Snipperclips
- Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Sports Game of the Year:Â FIFA 18
- Role-Playing Game of the Year:Â Nier: Automata
- Racing Game of the Year: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Fighting Game of the Year:Â Injustice 2
- Family Game of the Year:Â Snipperclips
- Adventure Game of the Year:Â The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Action Game of the Year: Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds
- Outstanding Technical Achievement:Â Horizon Zero Dawn
- Outstanding Achievement in Story:Â Horizon Zero Dawn
- Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design: Super Mario Odyssey
- Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition:Â Cuphead
- Outstanding Achievement in Character: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Senua
- Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction:Â Cuphead
- Outstanding Achievement in Animation:Â Cuphead