The finalists of the 25th Annual Prize for Choice game developers have been revealed, with Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong tied with most of the nominations for seven each.
In the nine categories, the Asoobi team platform game and the game Science role -play game were nominated for the game of the year, in addition to the best design, the best technology and the best audio.
Two of the greatest successes of the Indies were also recognized, with animal well ensuring five nominations and balloon with four, including the game of the year.
The awards program will take place on March 19 during this year’s GDC at the Moscone Convention Center of San Francisco from March 17 to March 21.
Here is the complete list of nominations:
game of the year
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Balatro (Lochethunk, Playstack)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead game Studios, PlayStation Publishing)
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Atlus, Sega, Studio Zero)
Best Audio
- Animal Well (Billy Basso, Bigmode)
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (Ninja Theory, Xbox game Studios)
Better debut
- 1000xresist (Sunset visitor, travel companion)
- Animal Well (Billy Basso, Bigmode)
- Balatro (Lochethunk, Playstack)
- Pacific Drive (Ironwood Studios, Kepler Interactive)
- Clear little (jump light)
Best design
- Animal Well (Billy Basso, Bigmode)
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Balatro (Lochethunk, Playstack)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Lorelai and laser eyes (Simogo, Annapurna Interactive)
Innovation award
- Animal Well (Billy Basso, Bigmode)
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Balatro (Lochethunk, Playstack)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- UFO 50 (Mossmouth)
Best narrative
- 1000xresist (Sunset visitor, travel companion)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Goku Studio, SEGA)
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Atlus, Sega, Studio Zero)
- Boca washing (incorrect organ, critical reflection)
Social Impact Award
- 1000xresist (Sunset visitor, travel companion)
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Frostpunk 2 (11 -bit studies)
- Life is strange: double exposure (Mazo nine games, Square Enix)
- Neva (Nomada Studio, return digital)
Best technology
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead game Studios, PlayStation Publishing)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (Ninja Theory, Xbox game Studios)
- Clear little (jump light)
The best visual art
- Animal Well (Billy Basso, Bigmode)
- Astro Bot (Team Asoobi, Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Black myth: Wukong (game science)
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Atlus, Sega, Studio Zero)
- Neva (Nomada Studio, return digital)