The DICE Awards has revealed the nominations for its 26th annual event – with Nintendo titles nominated in a number of categories.
PlatinumGames’ title Bayonetta 3 is in the running for ‘action game of the year’. It is taken Grounded
Kirby’s Dream Buffet and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope are both in the family ‘game of the year’ category. Their competitors include Disney Dreamlight Valley, Lost in Play and trombone champion.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is up against FromSoftware in the RPG of the Year category An older ring and a list of other titles including Citizen Sleeper, Weird West and new World of Warcraft the Dragonflight expansion.
And Mario Strikers: Battle League is nominated in the ‘sports game of the year’ category – up against FIFA 23, MLB The Show 22, NBA 2K23
Last, but certainly not least, is the Game of the Year category. The lineup here includes the Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, Stray and the indie hit Vampire Survivors. You can find a complete overview of all nominees and categories on the official website. The winners will be announced on February 23.
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