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 TimeThe 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 2024If 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:What to Expect From the DICE Awards 2024The 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.Best Reviewed Games of 2023The DICE Awards 2024 NomineesOutstanding Achievement in AnimationFinal Fantasy XVIHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Mortal Kombat 1Super Mario Bros. WonderOutstanding Achievement in Art DirectionAlan Wake 2Hogwarts LegacyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorStarfieldOutstanding Achievement in CharacterAlan 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 CompositionAlan Wake 2Diablo IVMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Planet of LanaStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorOutstanding Achievement in Audio DesignAlan Wake 2COCOONHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorOutstanding Achievement in StoryAlan Wake 2Baldur’s Gate 3DAVE THE DIVERThirsty SuitorsVenbaOutstanding Technical AchievementAlan Wake 2Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Hogwarts LegacyTHE FINALSThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomAction Game of the YearARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICONDead SpaceHi-Fi RUSHMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Remnant IIAdventure Game of the YearAlan Wake 2COCOONDAVE THE DIVERStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomFamily Game of the YearDisney Illusion IslandFae FarmHello Kitty Island AdventureMidnight GirlSuper Mario Bros. WonderFighting Game of the YearGranblue Fantasy Versus: RisingMortal Kombat 1Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Pocket BraveryStreet Fighter 6Racing Game of the YearF-ZERO 99Forza MotorsportHot Wheels Unleashed 2 – TurbochargedLEGO 2K DriveRole-Playing Game of the YearBaldur’s Gate 3Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyDiablo IVFinal Fantasy XVIStarfieldSports Game of the YearEA SPORTS FC 24MLB The Show™ 23WWE 2K23Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearAgainst the StormCobalt CoreDune: Spice WarsThe Last SpellWartalesImmersive Reality Technical AchievementAsgard’s Wrath 2Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRHorizon: Call of the MountainVertigo 2We Are OneImmersive Reality Game of the YearAsgard’s Wrath 2Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRHorizon: Call of the MountainVampire: The Masquerade – JusticeVertigo 2Outstanding Achievement for an Independent GameCOCOONDREDGEEl Paso, ElsewhereThirsty SuitorsVenbaMobile Game of the YearGubbinsHello Kitty Island AdventureHonkai: Star RailTerra NilWHAT THE CAR?Online Game of the YearCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIDiablo IVOmega StrikersStreet Fighter 6THE FINALSOutstanding Achievement in Game DesignBaldur’s Gate 3COCOONDAVE THE DIVERSuper Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomOutstanding Achievement in Game DirectionBaldur’s Gate 3COCOONMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Super Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomGame of the YearAlan Wake 2Baldur’s Gate 3COCOONMarvel’s Spider-Man 2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomAdam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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