The 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards nominees were led by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake II, Baldur’s Gate III, and COCCON. Following the event, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 took home six awards, Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Achievement in Character, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Outstanding Technical Achievement as well as Action Game of the Year, the most out of any game this year. Followed close behind with five awards was Baldur’s Gate III, which is this year’s Game of The Year recipient, among other categories including Outstanding Achievement awards across Story, Game Direction, and Game Design, as well as Role-Playing Game of the Year.

The 27th Annual #DICEAwards Game of the Year goes to #BaldursGate3!
Congratulations to @larianstudios! pic.twitter.com/ilqGnotENw

— Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (@Official_AIAS) February 16, 2024

This year’s Hall of Fame award went to legendary Japanese Composer and Sound Director, Koji Kondo, for his contributions to Nintendo over his 40-year career including the iconic Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda video game series. “I think the power of music plays a big role in making gaming memories last a long time,” Kondo said.

Tonight at the #DICEAwards, we are pleased to honor legendary Nintendo composer and sound director, Koji Kondo, who will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame!
Check out his special awards biography on our website, provided by @kobunheat: https://t.co/OESiIFcRLV pic.twitter.com/MIRAvBophN

— Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (@Official_AIAS) February 15, 2024

Last year, Kondo made history as the Super Mario Bros. “Ground Theme” was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, the first and only piece of video game music in the registry as of now.

“The 27^th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards are a testament to the talent and creativity of the interactive entertainment industry, gathering to honor the visionaries whose dedication, innovation, and passion have set new standards and brought us unforgettable gaming experiences,” stated Meggan Scavio, President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. “From all of us at the Academy, and on behalf of your peers around the world, we extend our warmest congratulations to the outstanding 2023 nominees and winners for their remarkable contributions to the world of gaming.”

Here is the full list of winners:

Outstanding Achievement in Animation
FINAL FANTASY XVI
Hi-Fi RUSH
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Mortal Kombat 1
Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Alan Wake 2
Hogwarts Legacy
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Starfield

Outstanding Achievement in Character
Alan Wake 2 – Saga Anderson
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Astarion
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Karlach
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Miles Morales
Thirsty Suitors – Jala

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Alan Wake 2
Diablo IV
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Planet of Lana
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Alan Wake 2
COCOON
Hi-Fi RUSH
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Outstanding Achievement in Story
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
DAVE THE DIVER
Thirsty Suitors
Venba

Outstanding Technical Achievement
Alan Wake 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Hogwarts Legacy
THE FINALS
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Action Game of the Year
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Dead Space
Hi-Fi RUSH
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Remnant II

Adventure Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2
COCOON
DAVE THE DIVER
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Family Game of the Year
Disney Illusion Island
Fae Farm
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Midnight Girl
Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Fighting Game of the Year
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Mortal Kombat 1
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Pocket Bravery
Street Fighter 6

Racing Game of the Year
F-ZERO 99
Forza Motorsport
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged
LEGO 2K Drive

Role-Playing Game of the Year
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Diablo IV
FINAL FANTASY XVI
Starfield

Sports Game of the Year
EA SPORTS FC 24
MLB® The Show™ 23
WWE 2K23

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Against the Storm
Cobalt Core
Dune: Spice Wars
The Last Spell
Wartales

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
Vertigo 2
We Are One

Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice
Vertigo 2

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
COCOON
DREDGE
El Paso, Elsewhere
Thirsty Suitors
Venba

Mobile Game of the Year
Gubbins
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Honkai: Star Rail
Terra Nil
WHAT THE CAR?

Online Game of the Year
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Diablo IV
Omega Strikers
Street Fighter 6
THE FINALS

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Baldur’s Gate 3
COCOON
DAVE THE DIVER
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Baldur’s Gate 3
COCOON
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
COCOON
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom