The 27th D.I.C.E. Awards are nearly here and are set to celebrate the best of the best in the world of video games. The show kicks off later this week in Las Vegas and will once again be hosted by IGN’s Stella Chung and Kinda Funny CEO and IGN’s Greg Miller.
IGN is also the official media partner of the show and this guide will let you know everything you need to know about this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards, including how you can watch it with us, what you can expect, and more.
DICE Awards 2024 Start Time
The D.I.C.E. Awards 2024 will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8pm PT/11pm ET. If you live in the GMT or AEST timzones, that translates to Friday, February 16, at 4am GMT/2pm AEST.
Where to Watch the DICE Awards 2024
If you’re interested in watching the D.I.C.E. Awards, we’ll be hosting it, as the official media sponsor, here and across our many channels on platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the show with us:
IGN.com (homepage)IGN’s Twitch ChannelIGN’s Youtube ChannelIGN’s iOS AppIGN’s Android App
What to Expect From the DICE Awards 2024
The 27th D.I.C.E. Awards is once again being put on by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and will take place at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. IGN’s Stella Chung and Kinda Funny CEO and IGN alum Greg Miller will be the hosts and will help celebrate the best games of 2024.
Unlike other awards shows, the D.I.C.E. Awards are voted on strictly by a panel of game developers, so in a sense it is an awards show that honors the games by those who make them. This year, there were 56 games nominated and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 led the way with nine nominations. Alan Wake 2 followed right behind with eight noms, Baldur’s Gate 3 earned seven, and Cocoon nabbed six.
As for Game of the Year, the games set to compete for the top honor are Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cocoon, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kindgom. You can check out the full list of nominees below.
There usually aren’t many annoucements at the D.I.C.E. Awards as it puts a heavy focus on the incredible creators behind our favorite experiences from the past year. However, never say never!
Lastly, the D.I.C.E. Awards will be honoring legendary Nintendo composer and sound director Koji Kondo by inducting him into the D.I.C.E. Hall of Fame. While you may not know his name, Kondo is responsible for some of the most iconic songs in entertainment from games like the original Super Mario Bros., the original The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and much, much more.
The DICE Awards 2024 Nominees
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Final Fantasy XVIHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Mortal Kombat 1Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Alan Wake 2Hogwarts LegacyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorStarfield
Outstanding Achievement in Character
Alan Wake 2 – Saga AndersonBaldur’s Gate 3 – AstarionBaldur’s Gate 3 – KarlachMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Miles MoralesThirsty Suitors – Jala
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Alan Wake 2Diablo IVMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Planet of LanaStar Wars Jedi: Survivor
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Alan Wake 2COCOONHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Outstanding Achievement in Story
Alan Wake 2Baldur’s Gate 3DAVE THE DIVERThirsty SuitorsVenba
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Alan Wake 2Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Hogwarts LegacyTHE FINALSThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Action Game of the Year
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICONDead SpaceHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Remnant II
Adventure Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2COCOONDAVE THE DIVERStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Family Game of the Year
Disney Illusion IslandFae FarmHello Kitty Island AdventureMidnight GirlSuper Mario Bros. Wonder
Fighting Game of the Year
Granblue Fantasy Versus: RisingMortal Kombat 1Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Pocket BraveryStreet Fighter 6
Racing Game of the Year
F-ZERO 99Forza MotorsportHot Wheels Unleashed 2 – TurbochargedLEGO 2K Drive
Role-Playing Game of the Year
Baldur’s Gate 3Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyDiablo IVFinal Fantasy XVIStarfield
Sports Game of the Year
EA SPORTS FC 24MLB The Show™ 23WWE 2K23
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Against the StormCobalt CoreDune: Spice WarsThe Last SpellWartales
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Asgard’s Wrath 2Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRHorizon: Call of the MountainVertigo 2We Are One
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Asgard’s Wrath 2Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRHorizon: Call of the MountainVampire: The Masquerade – JusticeVertigo 2
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
COCOONDREDGEEl Paso, ElsewhereThirsty SuitorsVenba
Mobile Game of the Year
GubbinsHello Kitty Island AdventureHonkai: Star RailTerra NilWHAT THE CAR?
Online Game of the Year
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIDiablo IVOmega StrikersStreet Fighter 6THE FINALS
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Baldur’s Gate 3COCOONDAVE THE DIVERSuper Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Baldur’s Gate 3COCOONMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Super Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2Baldur’s Gate 3COCOONMarvel’s Spider-Man 2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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