2017 DICE Awards Nominees Announced (Topic)

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has unveiled a list of nominees for its annual DICE Awards, considered one of the most prestigious in the gaming industry. The adventure game "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" became the absolute leader in the number of mentions, which will be able to claim 10 awards at once. The following contenders were in the main categories:

Best Game of the Year

1. "Battlefield 1"

2. "Inside"

3. "Overwatch"

4. "Pokemon GO"

5. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

"Best Strategy or Simulator"

1. "The Banner Saga 2"

2. "Deus Ex Go"

3. "Fire Emblem: Fates"

4. "Civilization VI"

5. "XCom 2"

Best Director

1. "1979 Revolution" (Black Friday)

2. "Battlefield 1"

3. "Inside"

4. "The Last Guardian"

5. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Adventure Game

1. "Firewatch"

2. "Inside"

3. "King`s Quest" (The Complete Collection)

4. "The Last Guardian"

5. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Best Action Game

1. "Battlefield 1"

2. "Doom"

3. "Gears of War 4"

4. "Overwatch"

5. "Titanfall 2"

Best Fighting Game

1. "EA Sports UFC 2"

2. "Guilty Gear Xrd - Revelator"

3. "Killer Instinct Season 3"

4. "Pokken Tournament"

5. "Street Fighter V"

Best Mobile Game

1. "Clash Royale"

2. "Crashlands"

3. "Gardenscapes - New Acres"

4. "Pokemon GO"

5. "Reigns"

Best Sports Game

1. "FIFA 17"

2. Madden NFL 17

3. "MLB The Show 16"

4. "NBA 2K17"

5. "Steep"

The awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on February 23, 2016.

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Author: Jake Pinkman