Spider-Man 2 leads with most DICE Award nods

The highly anticipated "Spider-Man 2" leads the nominations at the DICE Awards, referred to by some as the "Oscars of the gaming industry," which have been a tradition since 1998. The game boasts an impressive nine nominations, closely followed by "Alan Wake 2" with eight, "Baldur's Gate 3" with seven, and "Cocoon" with six. Notably, these four, along with "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," are all contenders for the coveted Game of the Year category. Gamers can look forward to the awards ceremony, which will be held on February 15 in Las Vegas, hosted by industry veterans Greg Miller of KindaFunny and Stella Chung of IGN.

The DICE Awards feature various categories that celebrate different aspects of gaming excellence, including game direction, design, online gameplay, mobile gaming, independent titles, immersive reality, technical achievement, storytelling, audio design, character development, art direction, and animation. Across these categories, titles like "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty," "Final Fantasy 16," and "Starfield" also grabbed nominations, showcasing the diverse range of gaming experiences recognized by the DICE Awards this year.

The Game of the Year nominees for the DICE Awards are "Alan Wake 2," "Baldur's Gate 3," "COCOON," "Marvel’s Spider-Man 2," and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

"Marvel’s Spider-Man 2" is a sequel to the highly successful "Marvel's Spider-Man" and part of the expanding Marvel video game universe. The original game was praised for its action-packed gameplay, engaging story, and the faithful recreation of Spider-Man's swinging mechanics. The sequel is highly anticipated for continuing the narrative and potentially introducing new gameplay elements, characters, and villains, with gamers and critics alike eager to see how it builds upon the solid foundation of its predecessor.