It pulled in the most nominations
Here we go again. When the Game Developers Choice Awards recently listed its nominees, CJ wondered if The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had another win left. Well, it might actually have two!
The finalists for the 21st annual D.I.C.E. Awards are out and Breath of the Wild is contending with the likes of Cuphead, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and Super Mario Odyssey for top honors. That said, Horizon Zero Dawn leads overall with ten nominations compared to Zelda‘s six.
We’ll see how everything shakes out beginning February 22 at 8:00pm Pacific.
Nominees for the 21st annual D.I.C.E. Awards
Game of the YearCupheadHorizon Zero DawnPLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDSSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Outstanding Achievement in AnimationCupheadFor HonorHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon Zero DawnUncharted: The Lost Legacy
Outstanding Achievement in Art DirectionCupheadHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon Zero DawnLittle NightmaresThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Outstanding Achievement in CharacterAssassin’s Creed Origins – BayekHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – SenuaHorizon Zero Dawn – AloyStar Wars Battlefront II – Iden VersioUncharted: The Lost Legacy– Chloe Fraiser
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music CompositionCall of Duty: WWIICupheadHorizon Zero DawnRiMEWolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Outstanding Achievement in Sound DesignDestiny 2Injustice 2Star Wars Battlefront IISuper Mario OdysseyUncharted: The Lost Legacy
Outstanding Achievement in StoryHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon Zero DawnNight in the WoodsWhat Remains of Edith FinchWolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Outstanding Technical AchievementAssassin’s Creed OriginsHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon Zero DawnLone Echo/Echo ArenaThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Action Game of the YearCall of Duty: WWIICupheadDestiny 2PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDSWolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Adventure Game of the YearAssassin’s Creed OriginsHorizon Zero DawnSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildUncharted: The Lost Legacy
Family Game of the YearDropMixGNOGJust Dance 2018SingStar CelebrationSnipperclips
Fighting Game of the YearARMSInjustice 2Marvel vs. Capcom: InfiniteNidhogg 2Tekken 7
Racing Game of the YearDiRT 4Forza Motorsport 7Gran Turismo SportMario Kart 8 DeluxeProject CARS 2
Role-Playing Game of the YearDivinity: Original Sin 2Middle-earth: Shadow of WarNieR:AutomataPersona 5Torment: Tides of Numenera
Sports Game of the YearEverybody’s GolfFIFA 18Golf ClashMadden NFL 18MLB The Show 17
Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearEndless Space 2Halo Wars 2Mario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleTotal War: Warhammer IIXCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Immersive Reality Technical AchievementLone Echo/Echo ArenaRobo RecallStar Trek Bridge CrewThe Invisible HoursWilson’s Heart
Immersive Reality Game of the YearLone Echo/Echo ArenaPsychonauts in the Rhombus of RuinRobo RecallSpace Pirate TrainerWilson’s Heart
D.I.C.E. Sprite AwardEverythingGorogoaNight in the WoodsPyreSnipperclips
Handheld Game of the YearDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEtrian Odyssey V: Beyond the MythFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of ValentiaMetroid: Samus ReturnsMonster Hunter Stories
Mobile Game of the YearCat QuestFire Emblem HeroesGorogoaMonument Valley 2Splitter Critters
Outstanding Achievement in Online GameplayCall of Duty: WWIIDestiny 2FortnitePLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDSTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Outstanding Achievement in Game DesignGorogoaHorizon Zero DawnPLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDSSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Outstanding Achievement in Game DirectionGorogoaHorizon Zero DawnThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildUncharted: The Lost LegacyWhat Remains of Edith Finch
For reference, the last D.I.C.E. game of the year was Overwatch. Before that? Fallout 4.
Horizon Zero Dawn Leads with Ten Nominations for the 21st D.I.C.E. Awards [AIAS]