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    Owned and operated by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and presented at the D.I.C.E. Summit, the D.I.C.E. Awards, formerly known as the Interactive Achievement Awards, are regarded as the most prestigious awards in the gaming industry.

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    Overview

    A D.I.C.E. Award
    A D.I.C.E. Award

    The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, beginning in 1992, was originally intended as a means to encourage game developers to involve Hollywood actors in their projects. In 1994, the AIAS produced the first ever televised awards show for computer games, Cybermania '94. The event took place at Universal Studios, was shown on TBS, and was hosted by Leslie Nielsen and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. The following year's show took to a new medium by being shown only online. It was quickly clear that a third event would not be profitable, the AIAS was sold off.

    In 1996, the "new" AIAS was founded by Marc Teren, Denise Kristie, and Andrew Zucker. Under this new leadership, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences grew into an organization with nearly 500 members. The company's logo has remained the same since the original incarnation. The "Cybermania" name was replaced in favor of the classier "Interactive Achievement Awards," but the design of the award itself remained unchanged.

    The inaugural Interactive Achievement Awards were presented during E3 1998 in Atlanta, GA. The show remained a part of E3 for only three years before being held every February during the annual D.I.C.E. Summit, which is also run by the AIAS. These awards are widely considered the most prestigious in the gaming industry.

    In 2013, for the 16th annual awards, the name was changed once again from Interactive Achievement Awards to D.I.C.E. Awards. The show had become commonly referred to as the D.I.C.E. awards in recent years, so the AIAS decided to just call it that from then on.

    Events & Games of the Year

    Each year's complete list of categories and winners are listed individually on their own pages, which can be found below.

    YearDate HeldLocationHostGame of the Year
    2024Feb 15Aria Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Stella ChungBaldur's Gate 3
    2023Feb 23Resorts World - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Stella ChungElden Ring
    2022Feb 24The Mandalay Bay Resort - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Jessica ChobotIt Takes Two
    2021April 22N/AGreg Miller, Jessica Chobot, Kahlief AdamsHades
    2020Feb 13Aria Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Jessica ChobotUntitled Goose Game
    2019Feb 13Aria Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Jessica ChobotGod of War
    2018Feb 22The Mandalay Bay Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Jessica ChobotThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    2017Feb 23The Mandalay Bay Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVGreg Miller & Jessica ChobotOverwatch
    2016Feb 18The Mandalay Bay Convention Center - Las Vegas, NVPete HolmesFallout 4
    2015Feb 5Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVPete HolmesDragon Age: Inquisition
    2014Feb 6Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVFelicia Day & Freddie WongThe Last of Us
    2013Feb 7Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVChris HardwickJourney
    2012Feb 9Red Rock Resort - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    2011Feb 10Red Rock Resort - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrMass Effect 2
    2010Feb 18Red Rock Resort - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrUncharted 2: Among Thieves
    2009Feb 19Red Rock Resort - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrLittleBigPlanet
    2008Feb 7Red Rock Resort - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    2007Feb 8Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrGears of War
    2006Feb 9Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVJay MohrGod of War
    2005Feb 1Green Valley Ranch Resort - Las Vegas, NVCory Rouse &
    Kurt Scholler    		Half-Life 2
    2004March 4Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas, NVDiane MizotaCall of Duty
    2003Feb 27Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVDave FoleyBattlefield 1942
    2002Feb 28Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NVPatton OswaltHalo: Combat Evolved
    2001March 22Polly Esther's - San Jose, CAMartin LewisDiablo II
    2000May 11Regal Biltmore Hotel - Los Angeles, CAMartin ShortThe Sims
    1999May 13Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas, NV-The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    1998May 28Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta, GA-GoldenEye 007

    Board of Directors

    Ted Price - Vice Chairman
    Ted Price - Vice Chairman

    The board consists of many industry leaders from major publishers and developers.

    Hall of Fame

    Shigeru Miyamoto
    Shigeru Miyamoto

    Since the third annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the AIAS has honored revolutionary and innovative figures in the industry with an induction into the Hall of Fame.

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    John Carmack
    John Carmack

    Since the eleventh annual awards show, the AIAS has presented special individuals with an award to specifically honor their contributions throughout an entire career.

    Pioneer Award

    Bill Budge
    Bill Budge

    Beginning in 2011 with the 14th annual awards show, the Academy has presented certain individuals with this award to honor the greatest innovators in the history of the industry.

    Technical Impact Award

    • 2016 - Microsoft Visual Basic
    • 2015 - The Apple App Store
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