Dice Awards 2023 Nominations Revealed, PlayStation Studios Games Are Dominant

As the gaming industry gears up for yet another night of glitz and glamour, the anticipation for the DICE Awards 2023 has reached a fever pitch. 

The recent announcements of the winners of The Game Awards 2022 and Golden Joystick Awards 2022 have left gamers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting to find out who will take home the coveted prize at the upcoming DICE Awards.

The full list of nominees for the DICE Awards 2023 has been recently revealed, and it seems that Sony games may reign supreme at the event. Leading the pack with an impressive 12 nominations, God of War: Ragnarok stands as a strong contender for the top prize. 

But it’s not just Sony Santa Monica’s production that has caught the attention of the judges, as Horizon Forbidden West from Guerrilla Games also racks up 8 nominations. Rounding out the podium is the highly-anticipated Elden Ring from From Software, with 7 nominations.

As we approach the DICE Awards 2023, one thing is certain – the competition is fierce and the stakes are high. Gamers around the world eagerly await to see which game will rise above the rest and take home the coveted prize at the prestigious event. With so many amazing titles vying for victory, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night in the gaming world.

As the year draws to a close, the gaming industry gears up for one of the most hotly contested battles of the year: the race for the coveted title of “Game of the Year.” The above-mentioned productions will undoubtedly be fierce competitors, vying for the top spot and the chance to take home the most prestigious statuette at the DICE Awards 2023.

But they’re not the only ones in the running. Stray and Vampire Survivors are also emerging as dark horses in the race, with many industry experts predicting that they may surprise us all and come out on top.

The tension is palpable as we count down the days until the winners of the DICE Awards 2023 are announced on February 24, 2022. Will it be a tried and true favorite or a newcomer that takes the crown? Only time will tell. 

But one thing is for certain, the full list of nominations promises to be a thrilling and diverse showcase of the best the gaming industry has to offer.

DICE Awards 2023 – list of nominations:

 

Outstanding Achievements in Animation:

• Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course
• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Moss: Book II

Outstanding achievements in the field of art direction:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Stray
• The Callisto Protocol

Outstanding Character Achievements:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Alejandro Vargas)
• God of War: Ragnarok (Atreus)
• God of War: Ragnarok (Kratos)
• Horizon Forbidden West (Aloy)
• Return to Monkey Island (Guybrush Threepwood)

Outstanding achievements in the field of original music composition:

• A Plague Tale: Requiem
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Metal: Hellsinger
• Moss: Book II

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design:

• A Plague Tale: Requiem
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Gotham Knights
• Sommerville

Outstanding Achievements in History:

• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• I Was A Teenage Exocolonist
• Immortality
• Norco

Outstanding technical achievements:

• A Plague Tale: Requiem
• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Teardown

Best Action Game:

• Bayonetta 3
• Grounded
• Neon White
• Sifu
• Vampire Survivors

Best Adventure Game:

• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Norco
• Stray
• Tunic

Best Family Game:

• Disney Dreamlight Valley
• Kirby’s Dream Buffet
• Lost in Play
• Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
• Trombone Champ

Best Fighting Game:

• JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
• MultiVersus
• Rumbleverse
• SpiderHeck
• The King of Fighters XV

Best Racing Game:

• F1 22
• Gran Turismo 7
• Need for Speed Unbound

Best RPG:

• Citizen Sleeper
• Elden Ring
• Weird West
• World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Best Sports Game:

• FIFA 23
• Mario Strikers: Battle League
• MLB The Show 22
• NBA 2K23
• OlliOlli World

Best Strategy/Simulation Game:

• Dwarf Fortress
• IXION
• Marvel’s Midnight Suns
• Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
• Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters

Technical achievements in the field of immersive reality:

• Among Us VR
• Cosmonius High
• Moss: Book II
• Red Matter 2
• The Last Clockwinder

Best Immersive Game (VR/AR):

• Cosmonius High
• Moss: Book II
• Red Matter 2
• tentacle
• The Last Clockwinder

Outstanding Achievements for an Indie Game:

• Immortality
• Neon White
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
• Tunic
• Vampire Survivors

Best Mobile Game:

• Diablo Immortal
• Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
• Immortality
• Marvel Snap
• Poinpy

Best Online Game:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• FIFA 23
• Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
• Marvel Snap
• Rumbleverse

Outstanding Achievements in Game Design:

• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Marvel Snap
• Tunic
• Vampire Survivors

Outstanding Achievements in Directing:

• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Immortality
• Tunic

Gra roku (Game of the Year):

• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Stray
• Vampire Survivors