The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and were held at the Aria Resort and Casino in Paradise, Nevada on February 13, 2019 (2019-02-13).

Summit, and was co-hosted by Jessica Chobot of Nerdist News, and Kinda Funny co-founder Greg Miller.

Sprite Award" was replaced with "Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game", given how similar the category descriptions are.

[2][3] God of War received the most nominations and won the most awards including "Game of the Year".

Bonnie Ross, co-founder and head of 343 Industries, was inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame.