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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has released its list of nominees for the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards. The nominations include several major releases that have appeared in the rosters of previous award shows, including The Game Awards and the New York Game Awards. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has netted the highest number of nominations (nine), followed by Alan Wake (eight) and Baldur’s Gate 3 (seven).
According to the AIAS, the awards feature a total of 56 games as finalists, with the winners being voted on by the members of the organization. The D.I.C.E. Awards are the culminating event of the D.I.C.E. Summit, which will be held in February. The award show itself will be hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung, and airs on February 15.
Game of the Year
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Outstanding Achievement in Story
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Online Game of the Year
Mobile Game of the Year
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 Game of the Year
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Character
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
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