IT House February 25 news, the United States Interactive Arts and Sciences College announced the winners of the 25th annual DICE Awards, "Two-Person Trip" won the Game of the Year award, and Microsoft Xbox Director Phil Spencer won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Two-Player Trip" is the big winner in the gaming industry in 2021, having previously received several best game awards and nominations, and the Steam Store rating is also "rave reviews". The two players will play as Cody and Xiaomei, who look down on each other, and venture through a fantasy world while saving their broken relationship.
IT House learned that under Spencer's leadership, Microsoft recently acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Spencer is also promoting the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, which has gained more than 25 million users.
"Phil Spencer has shown enthusiasm and leadership throughout his career at Microsoft. He is responsible for numerous influential and critical initiatives that have reverberated across the gaming industry," said Meggan Scavio, head of the U.S. College of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Winners of the 25th DICE Awards:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Phil Spencer
Game of the Year: "Two-Player Trip"
Strategy of the Year / Simulation Game: Age of Empires 4
Action Game of the Year: Halo Infinity
Online Game of the Year: Halo: Infinity
Racing Game of the Year: Forza Horizon 5
Adventure Game of the Year: Guardians of the Galaxy
Family Game of the Year: Ricky & Jingle: Separation
Fighting Game of the Year: Guilty Gear: Fight
Role-Playing Game of the Year: Final Fantasy 14: The End of the Dawning Moon
Sports Game of the Year: Mario Golf: Super Rush
Immersive Reality Technology Achievement Award: Lone Voice 2
Immersive Reality Game of the Year: LoneLy Voice 2
Outstanding Indie Game Achievement Award: "Unpacking"
Mobile Game of the Year: Pokémon: The Great Gathering
Outstanding Game Design Achievement Award: "Two-Person Trip"
Outstanding Game Directing Achievement Award: Death Loop
Outstanding Animation Achievement Award: Ricky and Jingle Bell: Time Jump
Outstanding Artistic Direction Achievement Award: Ricky and Jingle Bell: Time-Time Jump
Outstanding Game Character Achievement Award: Resident Evil: The Village – Mrs. Timmetrescu
Outstanding Original Music Achievement Award: Death Returns
Outstanding Sound Design Achievement Award: Death Returns
Outstanding Story Achievement Award: Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy
Outstanding Technical Achievement Award: Ricky and Jingle Bell: Time-Time Jump