Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Nominated for Game of the Year at DICE Awards

The DICE Awards Nominations

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the critically-acclaimed open world superhero game from Insomniac, is nominated for yet another Game of the Year award. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has announced its nominees for the 27th Annual DICE Awards, honoring the best games that were released in 2023 in a variety of categories, with Spider-Man 2 finding itself nominated for the most awards at nine. The DICE Awards are considered some of the most prestigious in gaming.

Venom fighting Peter Parker and Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 key art

Spider-Man 2 has found itself nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards. Notably, Spider-Man 2 was nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023, but it ultimately lost to Baldur's Gate 3. Spider-Man 2 controversially didn't win in any of the categories it was nominated for at The Game Awards 2023, so it will be interesting to see if it has any better luck at the DICE Awards.

Spider-Man 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other heavy hitters like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Cocoon, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It seems most publications gave their Game of the Year nod to Baldur's Gate 3 or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, though Spider-Man 2 was voted Game of the Year by PlayStation Blog readers. Fans will find out on Thursday, February 15 which game ultimately takes home the top prize, and in the meantime, here are all the other categories and nominees.

DICE Awards Nominees

The nominees for the DICE Awards include a wide variety of categories, with games like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Cocoon, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom competing for the top honors. Spider-Man 2 has found itself nominated for multiple awards, including Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, and Outstanding Technical Achievement. The competition is fierce, with each game bringing its own unique strengths to the table.

Notably, Spider-Man 2 is also nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Game Design and Outstanding Technical Achievement, showcasing the game's excellence in these areas. With such strong competition, it's evident that the DICE Awards will be an exciting event for both developers and fans alike.

Notable Differences and Speculations

There are some notable differences when comparing the DICE Awards to The Game Awards. Whereas Hogwarts Legacy was snubbed by The Game Awards, it's nominated for two DICE awards - Outstanding Technical Achievement and Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction. However, it seems that Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has been snubbed by DICE, whereas it was nominated for multiple awards at The Game Awards.

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It's unclear why Resident Evil 4 wasn't nominated for any DICE awards. One would think it may be due to a no-remake rule or something, but that theory goes out the window because the Dead Space remake is nominated for Action Game of the Year. Whatever the case may be, fans will find out on February 15 which games win which awards, and if Spider-Man 2 is able to makeup for its under-performance at The Game Awards 2023.