D.I.C.E. Awards

Awards recognizes games, individuals, and development teams that have contributed to the advancement of the multi-billion dollar worldwide entertainment software industry.

For most categories, the title must be publicly released in North America within the past calendar year.

Creative/Technical members of the Academy may also vote on craft categories related to their expertise:[9] Due to this approach, the D.I.C.E.

[55] The Lifetime Achievement Award is given "for individuals whose accomplishments span a broad range of disciplines over a lengthy career in the industry".

[58] The Pioneer Award is given "for individuals whose career spanning work has helped shape and define the interactive entertainment industry".

Timeline of Game of the Year awards categories. The most characteristic one -- Game of the Year or GOTY award -- only changed its name a few times since 1998. In blue, discontinued, renamed or merged categories. In green, current ones (2023). First year of publication of awards indicated.
Timeline of Craft awards categories. In purple, discontinued, renamed or merged categories. In green, current ones (2023). First year of publication of awards indicated.