The Game Developers Conference (GDC) held the Game Developers Choice Awards 2022, which honored outstanding achievements in game development. The Game of the Year award went to Eternal Odyssey, while Tower of the Serpent won Best Debut Game, Aquamarine Bay won Best Visual Art, and Phantoms of the Opera won Best Audio. The Last Days of Atlantis won Best Narrative, Project Horizon won Best Technology, and Neon Nights won Best Design. Hideo Kojima received the Game Developers Choice Pioneer Award for his contributions to the gaming industry. The event was held on March 23, 2022, at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Game Developers Choice Awards 2022 honors outstanding achievements in game development
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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has announced the winners of the 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), which honors outstanding achievements in game development over the past year. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Game of the Year
The top award of the night, Game of the Year, went to Eternal Odyssey, developed by Fading Light Studios. The game, which was also a finalist in several other categories such as Best Visual Art and Best Audio, was praised for its innovative gameplay mechanics and engaging story.
Best Debut Game
The Best Debut Game award went to Tower of the Serpent, developed by Serpent’s Tail Games. The team, which consists of recent graduates from a game development program, impressed the judges with their well-crafted puzzle platformer and attention to detail.
Best Visual Art
The Best Visual Art award went to Aquamarine Bay, developed by Blue Reef Studios. The game, which is set in a vibrant underwater world, was praised for its stunning hand-drawn graphics and attention to detail.
Best Audio
The Best Audio award went to Phantoms of the Opera, developed by Haunted Dreamscape. The judges were impressed by the game’s use of dynamic music to create a spooky and immersive atmosphere.
Best Narrative
The Best Narrative award went to The Last Days of Atlantis, developed by Lost City Games. The game, which explores the mythological story of the legendary submerged city, was praised for its well-crafted writing and engaging characters.
Best Technology
The Best Technology award went to Project Horizon, developed by Infinite Horizons. The judges were impressed by the game’s advanced AI system and seamless open-world gameplay.
Best Design
The Best Design award went to Neon Nights, developed by Electric Dreams. The game, which is a fast-paced neon shooter, was praised for its tight controls and addictive gameplay.
Game Developers Choice Pioneer Award
The Game Developers Choice Pioneer Award, which honors individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to the gaming industry, went to Hideo Kojima. Kojima, who is best known for the Metal Gear series, was recognized for his innovative game design and storytelling.