The 19th annual Game Developers Choice Awards were held on the 20th of March, providing a yet another take on the best games released during the year of 2018! It proved to be an exciting night that was capped off with the crowning of the new GDC Game of the Year! As in most other award shows to date, God of War took home the crown, cementing its place as the King of last year!
This magnificent creation by Sony Santa Monica and Sony Interactive Entertainment has proven itself to be the best overall game from last years in the eyes of the critics! However, that wasn’t the only award that was given out that night! Both Florence developed by Mountains and Beat Saber by Beat Games earned two awards a piece, with God of War, Celeste, Red Dead Redemption 2 and many others taking down rewards of their own! Here are the winners:
Best Audio – Celeste by Matt Makes Games
Best Debut – Florence by Mountains
Best Design – Into the Breach by Subset Games
Best Mobile Game – Florence by Mountains
Innovation Award – Nintendo Labo by Nintendo EPD and Nintendo
Best Narrative – Return of the Obra Dinn by Lucas Pope and 3909
Best Technology – Red Dead Redemption 2 by Rockstar Games
Best Visual Art – Gris by Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital
Best VR/AR Game – Beat Saber by Beat Games
Audience Award – Beat Saber by Beat Games
Game of the Year – God of War by Sony Santa Monica and Sony Interactive Entertainment
You can find more information about the awards on their official site!
