The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has revealed the nominees for its 29th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, revealing that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei tied for the most nominations.
Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards may be the flashiest awards show for games, it's the D.I.C.E Awards that are the most prestigious. Unlike the previous show where a panel of media votes on the nominees and winners, the D.I.C.E. Awards panel is made up of fellow developers, programmers, artists, and publishers. The show takes place Thursday, February 12 at 8am PT and will be livestreamed by the show's official media partner, IGN.
The Clair Obscur, Ghost of Yotei Show
In total, 64 games released in 2025 were nominated for this year's show, but two games dominated the list of nominees. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has dominated awards season, and Ghost of Yotei topped the list with 8 nominations each, including Game of the Year. Arc Raiders and Dispatch follow behind with 6 nominations each. Finally, Blue Prince managed to nab 5 nominations, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach got 4. The Game of the Year contenders are: Arc Raiders, Blue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition...
