Astro Bot Triumphs: Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards!
Dive into the thrilling world of Tekken 8 and Metaphor: ReFantazio, where epic battles and captivating stories await!
D.I.C.E. Awards 2025: Celebrating the Best in Interactive Entertainment
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the winners of the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in the gaming industry. This year's ceremony highlighted some remarkable titles, with Astro Bot taking home the coveted Game of the Year award.
Major Winners
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Game of the Year: Astro Bot
- Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Outstanding Technical Achievement
- Family Game of the Year
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
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Fighting Game of the Year: Tekken 8
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Role-Playing Game of the Year: Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Notable Nominations
While Metaphor: ReFantazio was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Story, it did not win. Similarly, Astro Bot was also nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition but fell short.
Other Nominated Titles
Several other Japanese games received nominations this year:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Nominations: Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Achievement in Character, Role-Playing Game of the Year
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Nomination: Adventure Game of the Year
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Nomination: Family Game of the Year
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Nomination: Fighting Game of the Year
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Nomination: Role-Playing Game of the Year
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Nomination: Role-Playing Game of the Year
For a complete list of winners, check out IGN's full list.
About the AIAS
The AIAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing achievements and advancements in the interactive arts. Last year, Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won Adventure Game of the Year, while Street Fighter 6 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder took home awards for Fighting Game of the Year and Family Game of the Year, respectively. The ceremony also saw the induction of Koji Kondo, Nintendo's renowned composer, into the Hall of Fame.