Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 acquire extra DICE Awards nominations than Baldur's Gate three



What just took place? The nominations for some other sport awards display were announced, but this time Baldur's Gate three isn't the maximum-nominated name. The RPG doesn't even have the second one-maximum variety of nominations. Leading the way on the DICE (Design Innovate Communicate Entertain) awards is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with 9 nominations, followed by using Alan Wake 2, that's up for 8 awards. Baldur's Gate three, meanwhile, has seven nominations.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has introduced the nominations for the twenty seventh annual DICE awards – you can see the total list at the bottom of this web page. There had been 56 video games nominated throughout 23 classes, with the coveted Game of the Year conflict taking location between Baldur's Gate three, Alan Wake 2, Cocoon, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

We're used to seeing Baldur's Gate three smooth up at game awards ceremonies like the Golden Joysticks and Game Awards. While the seven nominations it obtained for the DICE Awards is lots, it is still fewer than Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2. Cocoon turned into subsequent at the list with six nominations, observed with the aid of Legend of Zelda with five.

It may not have the maximum nominations, but it'll still be a surprise if Baldur's Gate 3 fails to win GOTY – though actor Timothée Chalamet's private preference is Spider-Man 2.

There will in all likelihood be a few controversy over the divisive Starfield being nominated in two classes: Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction and Role-Playing Game of the Year. Starfield did win the Most Innovative Gameplay category within the current Steam Awards, however that turned into possibly trolling on the part of voters; the DICE Awards are peer-juried.

Expect Alan Wake 2 to win the Original Music Composition award; fanatics of the insanely catchy Herald of Darkness will likely agree. The game is possibly to be a favorite inside the Achievement in Story category, too.

Elsewhere, Baldur's Gate 3 seems a reality for RPG of the yr, and it might be a surprise if Street Fighter 6 isn't voted the quality combating recreation.

The twenty seventh DICE Awards show can be livestreamed on Thursday, February 15 from the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.

Full list of classes and nominations:

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

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

• Final Fantasy sixteen
• 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 three – Astarion
• Baldur's Gate three – 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 three
• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Diablo IV
• Final Fantasy sixteen
• 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