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The award for "Outstanding Innovation in Gaming" was recategorized as a Special Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Rules and Procedures |url=http://www.interactive.org/images/pdfs/19th-Annual-DICE-Awards-Rules-and-Procedures-Final.pdf |website=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |access-date=21 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223180452/http://www.interactive.org/images/pdfs/19th-Annual-DICE-Awards-Rules-and-Procedures-Final.pdf |archive-date=December 23, 2015}}</ref>
The award for "Outstanding Innovation in Gaming" was recategorized as a Special Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Rules and Procedures |url=http://www.interactive.org/images/pdfs/19th-Annual-DICE-Awards-Rules-and-Procedures-Final.pdf |website=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |access-date=21 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223180452/http://www.interactive.org/images/pdfs/19th-Annual-DICE-Awards-Rules-and-Procedures-Final.pdf |archive-date=December 23, 2015}}</ref>


''[[Fallout 4]]'' won "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Game of the Year|Game of the Year]]", and tied with ''[[Ori and the Blind Forest]]'', ''[[Rocket League]]'', and ''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]]'' for winning the most awards of the ceremony. In addition, the spin-off, ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'', also won "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Mobile Game of the Year|Mobile Game of the Year]]". ''[[Rise of the Tomb Raider]]'' received the most nominations. [[Microsoft Studios]] and [[Square Enix]] tied for having the most nominations as publishers while [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] had the most nominated games. [[Microsoft Studios]] was the most award-winning publisher and had the most award-winning games.
''[[Fallout 4]]'' won "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Game of the Year|Game of the Year]]", and tied with ''[[Ori and the Blind Forest]]'', ''[[Rocket League]]'', and ''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]]'' for winning the most awards of the ceremony. In addition, the spin-off, ''[[Fallout Shelter]]'', also won "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Mobile Game of the Year|Mobile Game of the Year]]". ''[[Rise of the Tomb Raider]]'' received the most nominations. [[Microsoft Studios]] and [[Square Enix]] tied for having the most nominations as publishers, while [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] had the most nominated games. [[Microsoft Studios]] was the most award-winning publisher and had the most award-winning games.


[[Hideo Kojima]], known for the ''[[Metal Gear]]'' franchise, was inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame. [[Satoru Iwata]], the late former CEO of Nintendo, posthumously received the "Lifetime Achievement Award". The original [[Visual Basic (classic)|Visual Basic]] received the "Technical Impact Award".<ref>{{cite web |title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Special Awards |url=https://www.interactive.org/special_awards/index.asp |website=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |access-date=11 June 2022}}</ref>
[[Hideo Kojima]], known for the ''[[Metal Gear]]'' franchise, was inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame. [[Satoru Iwata]], the late former CEO of Nintendo, posthumously received the "Lifetime Achievement Award". The original [[Visual Basic (classic)|Visual Basic]] received the "Technical Impact Award".<ref>{{cite web |title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Special Awards |url=https://www.interactive.org/special_awards/index.asp |website=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |access-date=11 June 2022}}</ref>

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19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
DateFebruary 18, 2016 (2016-02-18)
VenueMandalay Bay Convention Center
CountryParadise, Nevada, USA
Hosted byPete Holmes
Highlights
Most awards
Most nominationsRise of the Tomb Raider (9)
Game of the YearFallout 4
Hall of FameHideo Kojima
Lifetime AchievementSatoru Iwata
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The 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards was the 19th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards, an annual awards event that honored the best games in the video game industry during 2015. The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and were held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Paradise, Nevada on February 18, 2016 (2016-02-18). It was also held as part of the Academy's 2016 D.I.C.E. Summit, and was hosted by stand-up comedian Pete Holmes.[1]

The award for "Outstanding Innovation in Gaming" was recategorized as a Special Award.[2]

Fallout 4 won "Game of the Year", and tied with Ori and the Blind Forest, Rocket League, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for winning the most awards of the ceremony. In addition, the spin-off, Fallout Shelter, also won "Mobile Game of the Year". Rise of the Tomb Raider received the most nominations. Microsoft Studios and Square Enix tied for having the most nominations as publishers, while Sony Computer Entertainment had the most nominated games. Microsoft Studios was the most award-winning publisher and had the most award-winning games.

Hideo Kojima, known for the Metal Gear franchise, was inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame. Satoru Iwata, the late former CEO of Nintendo, posthumously received the "Lifetime Achievement Award". The original Visual Basic received the "Technical Impact Award".[3]

Winners and Nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[4][5][6][7]

Game of the Year Awards

Craft Awards

Genre Awards

Special Awards

Hall of Fame

Lifetime Achievement

Technical Impact

Multiple nominations and awards

Multiple Nominations

Multiple awards

Awards by company
Awards Games Company
5 3 Microsoft Studios
4 2 Bethesda Game Studios
3 1 CD Projekt Red
Moon Studios
Psyonix
2 DICE
Electronic Arts

References

  1. ^ "19th DICE Awards Winners Release FINAL 2-18-16" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  2. ^ "19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Rules and Procedures" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 23, 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Special Awards". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  4. ^ "19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Finalists" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Academy Membership Honors 19th D.I.C.E. Award Winners" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  6. ^ Bertz, Matt. "Fallout 4 Takes Top Honors At 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards". Game Informer. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  7. ^ "19th Annual DICE Awards Reveal 2016 Nominees; The Witcher 3 and Rise of the Tomb Raider Lead with 8 Nominations". DualShockers. 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2022-07-10.