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16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards

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16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
DateFebruary 7, 2013 (2013-02-07)
VenueRed Rock Casino, Resort & Spa
CountryLas Vegas, Nevada, USA
Hosted byChris Hardwick
Highlights
Most awardsJourney (8)
Most nominationsJourney (11)
Game of the YearJourney
Hall of FameGabe Newell
PioneerMarc Blank & Dave Lebling
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The 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards was the 16th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards, an annual awards event that honored the best games in the video game industry during 2012. The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), and were held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 7, 2013 (2013-02-07). It was also held as part of the Academy's 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit, and was hosted by stand-up comedian Chris Hardwick.[1]

The award for "Web Based Game of the Year" was offered as a "Game of the Year" award. The "Social Networking Game of the Year" award would no longer be offered.[2][3]

Journey received the most nominations and won the most awards, including "Game of the Year". Sony Computer Entertainment was the most nominated and award-winning publisher, with Thatgamecompany as the top developer.[4] Microsoft Studios had the most nominated games and Electronic Arts had the most award-winning games.

Gabe Newell, founder of Valve Corporation and lead developer of the digital storefront Steam, was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. Infocom co-founders Marc Blank and Dave Lebling both received the "Pioneer Award".[5]

Winners and Nominees

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Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[6][7][8][9][10]

Game of the Year Awards

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Outstanding Innovation in Gaming

Craft Awards

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Genre Awards

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Special Awards

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Hall of Fame

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Pioneer

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Multiple nominations and awards

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Multiple Nominations

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Multiple awards

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Games that received multiple awards
Awards Game
8 Journey
4 The Walking Dead
2 Halo 4
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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References

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  1. ^ "16th DICE Award Winners FINAL 2-7-13" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  2. ^ "16th Annual DICE Awards Rules & Procedures" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ "15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Rules and Procedures" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 24, 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. ^ Bryant, Paul (2013-02-08). "Journey takes top honors including Game of the Year at 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards". Gaming Age. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  5. ^ "Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Special Awards". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  6. ^ "16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Finalists" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Journey Reaches the Top with Eight Awards, Including Game of the Year, at 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  8. ^ Haley, Sebastian (February 7, 2013). "Journey dominates the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards (full winner list)". VentureBeat. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  9. ^ Arts, Electronic (2013-02-07). "EA Wins Four D.I.C.E. Awards". Electronic Arts Inc. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  10. ^ Khan, Calvin (2013-02-08). "16th Annual D.I.C.E Awards Winners List". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved 2022-07-10.