2018 War of Awards (PAX East)

Winners

Art + GraphicsGod of War (Golden Joysticks, DICE, NAVGTR, SXSW) – WINNER
AudioGod of War (Golden Joysticks, DICE, NAVGTR, GANG) – WINNER
Character/PerformerDetroit: Become Human – Connor (Golden Joysticks) – WINNER
Game DesignHollow Knight (NAVGTR) – WINNER
StoryMarvel’s Spider-Man (GANG) – WINNER
MultiplayerMonster Hunter: World (Golden Joysticks) – WINNER
Game of the YearReturn of the Obra Dinn (IGF) – WINNER

Nominees

Art + GraphicsGod of War (Golden Joysticks, DICE, NAVGTR, SXSW) – WINNER
Art + GraphicsReturn of the Obra Dinn (Game Awards)
Art + GraphicsGris (NAVGTR, GDC)
Art + GraphicsRed Dead Redemption 2 (NAVGTR)
Art + GraphicsOctopath Traveler (SXSW)
Art + GraphicsMirror Drop (IGF)
Art + GraphicsNumbala (Indie Prize)
AudioGod of War (Golden Joysticks, DICE, NAVGTR, GANG) – WINNER
AudioRed Dead Redemption 2 (Game Awards, SXSW)
AudioDetroit: Become Human (NAVGTR)
AudioShadow of the Tomb Raider (NAVGTR)
AudioTetris Effect (SXSW)
AudioParatopic (IGF)
AudioCeleste (GDC)
AudioZebrainy ABC (Indie Prize)
Character/PerformerDetroit: Become Human – Connor (Golden Joysticks) – WINNER
Character/PerformerRed Dead Redemption 2 – Arthur Morgan (Game Awards)
Character/PerformerGod of War – Kratos (DICE, NAVGTR)
Character/PerformerMarvel’s Spider-Man – Mary Jane (NAVGTR)
Game DesignGod of War (DICE, NAVGTR, SXSW)
Game DesignHollow Knight (NAVGTR) – WINNER
Game DesignSuper Smash Bros Ultimate (SXSW)
Game DesignOpus Magnum (IGF)
Game DesignInto the Breach (GDC)
Game DesignEnigmabox (Indie Prize)
StoryGod of War (Golden Joysticks, DICE, NAVGTR)
StoryRed Dead Redemption 2 (Game Awards)
StoryFist of the North Star: Lost Paradise (NAVGTR)
StoryDetroit: Become Human (SXSW)
StoryReturn of the Obra Dinn (IGF, GDC)
StoryMarvel’s Spider-Man (GANG) – WINNER
StoryGalaxy of Pen and Paper (Indie Prize)
MultiplayerMonster Hunter: World (Golden Joysticks) – WINNER
MultiplayerFortnite (Golden Joysticks, Game Awards, DICE, SXSW)
MultiplayerWe Were Here Too (Indie Prize)
Game of the YearFortnite (Golden Joysticks)
Game of the YearGod of War (Game Awards, DICE, NAVGTR, SXSW, GDC)
Game of the YearReturn of the Obra Dinn (IGF) – WINNER
Game of the YearRunning Knight (Indie Prize)

2017 War of Awards (PAX East)

Winners

Art DirectionCuphead (DICE Awards, Golden Joystick, The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards, NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
AudioUurnog Uurnlimited (IGF Awards) – WINNER
Character/PerformerHellblade – Senua (DICE Awards, The Game Awards, NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
DesignBaba is You (IGF Awards) – WINNER
NarrativePersona 5 (NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
New IP/DebutHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (The Game Awards) – WINNER
Trending PersonalityMarkiplier (Golden Joystick) – WINNER
Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (DICE Awards, Golden Joystick, The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards)

Nominees

Art DirectionCuphead (DICE Awards, Golden Joystick, The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards, NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
Art DirectionPersona 5 (NAVGTR Awards)
Art DirectionThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (NAVGTR Awards)
Art DirectionHorizon Zero Dawn (SXSW Gaming)
Art DirectionChuchel (IGF Awards)
AudioHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (The Game Awards)
AudioLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Golden Joystick, GDC Awards)
AudioNieR: Automata (The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming)
AudioCuphead (DICE Awards, G.A.N.G. Awards)
AudioSuper Mario Odyssey (DICE Awards, SXSW Gaming)
AudioResident Evil 7: Biohazard (NAVGTR Awards)
AudioUurnog Uurnlimited (IGF Awards) – WINNER
Character/PerformerHorizon Zero Dawn – Aloy (Golden Joystick)
Character/PerformerHellblade – Senua (DICE Awards, The Game Awards, NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
Character/PerformerMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series – Peter Quill (NAVGTR Awards)
Character/PerformerUncharted: The Lost Legacy – Chloe Frazer (G.A.N.G. Awards)
DesignThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (DICE Awards, The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards)
DesignSuper Mario Odyssey (NAVGTR Awards)
DesignHorizon Zero Dawn (NAVGTR Awards)
DesignBaba is You (IGF Awards) – WINNER
NarrativeHorizon Zero Dawn (DICE Awards, Golden Joystick)
NarrativeWhat Remains of Edith Finch (The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards)
NarrativeNight in the Woods (NAVGTR Awards, IGF Awards)
NarrativePersona 5 (NAVGTR Awards) – WINNER
NarrativeUncharted: The Lost Legacy (G.A.N.G. Awards)
New IP/DebutCuphead (The Game Awards, GDC Awards)
New IP/DebutHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (The Game Awards) – WINNER
New IP/DebutHorizon Zero Dawn (Golden Joystick, NAVGTR Awards, SXSW Gaming)
New IP/DebutSnipperclips (DICE Awards)
New IP/DebutPLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (SXSW Gaming)
New IP/DebutNight in the Woods (IGF Awards)
New IP/DebutSo Let Us Melt (G.A.N.G. Awards)
Trending PersonalityMarkiplier (Golden Joystick) – WINNER
Trending PersonalityGuy Beahm as “Dr. Disrespect” (The Game Awards)
Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (DICE Awards, Golden Joystick, The Game Awards, SXSW Gaming, GDC Awards)
Game of the YearSuper Mario Odyssey (NAVGTR Awards)
Game of the YearNight in the Woods (IGF Awards)

2016 War of Awards (PAX South)

Winners

Art DirectionThe Witcher 3: Blood and Wine – WINNER
AudioUncharted 4: A Thief’s End – WINNER
Character/PerformerBlood and Wine – Geralt – WINNER
DesignOverwatch – WINNER
NarrativeThe Witcher 3: Blood and Wine – WINNER
New IP/DebutOverwatch – WINNER
Trending PersonalityJesse Cox – WINNER
Game of the YearOverwatch – WINNER

Nominees

Art DirectionThe Witcher 3: Blood and Wine – WINNER
Art DirectionInside
Art DirectionUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Art DirectionN/A
Art DirectionHyper Light Drifter
Art DirectionInside
Art DirectionUncharted 4
Art DirectionFirewatch
Art DirectionThe Last Guardian
Art DirectionInside
AudioFallout 4
AudioDOOM
AudioBattlefield 1
AudioUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
AudioGoNNER
AudioInside
AudioBattlefield 1
AudioDOOM
AudioUncharted 4: A Thief’s End – WINNER
AudioThe Last Guardian
Character/PerformerBlood and Wine – Geralt – WINNER
Character/PerformerUncharted 4 – Nathan Drake
Character/PerformerThe Last Guardian – Trico
Character/PerformerUncharted 4
Character/PerformerN/A
Character/PerformerN/A
Character/PerformerUncharted 4 – Nathan Drake
Character/PerformerKing’s Quest – King Graham
Character/PerformerLego Marvel’s Avengers – Stan Lee
Character/PerformerFirewatch – Henry
Character/PerformerQuantum Break – Paul Serene
Character/PerformerFirewatch – Cissy Jones
DesignPokemon GO
DesignOverwatch – WINNER
DesignInside
DesignN/A
DesignQuadrilateral Cowboy
DesignOverwatch
DesignDishonored 2
DesignThe Last Guardian
DesignDOOM
DesignInside
NarrativeThe Witcher 3: Blood and Wine – WINNER
NarrativeUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
NarrativeUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
NarrativeUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
NarrativeLadykiller in a Bind
NarrativeFirewatch
NarrativeUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
NarrativeFirewatch
NarrativeJob Simulator 2050
NarrativeInside
New IP/DebutOverwatch – WINNER
New IP/DebutFirewatch
New IP/DebutThat Dragon, Cancer
New IP/DebutInside
New IP/DebutInside
New IP/DebutN/A
New IP/DebutQuadrilateral Cowboy
New IP/DebutFirewatch
New IP/DebutOverwatch
New IP/DebutOverwatch
New IP/DebutInside
Trending PersonalityJesse Cox – WINNER
Trending PersonalityBoogie2988
Trending PersonalityColdzera
Trending PersonalityN/A
Trending PersonalityRozen (Daniel Jimenez)
Trending PersonalityN/A
Trending PersonalityN/A
Trending PersonalityN/A
Trending PersonalityN/A
Trending PersonalityN/A
Game of the YearDark Souls 3
Game of the YearOverwatch – WINNER
Game of the YearOverwatch
Game of the YearN/A
Game of the YearQuadrilateral Cowboy
Game of the YearOverwatch
Game of the YearUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Game of the YearOverwatch
Game of the YearUncharted 4: A Thief’s End

2015 War of Awards (PAX South)

Winners

Best DebutOri and the Blind Forest (Moon Studios) – WINNER
CharacterThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Geralt of Rivia (CD PROJEKT RED) – WINNER
Game DesignMetal Gear Solid V (Kojima Productions) – WINNER
InnovationUndertale (Toby Fox) – WINNER
Democratic NomineeBernie Sanders – WINNER
Republican NomineeTed Cruz – WINNER
Game of the YearFallout 4 (Bethesda Game Studios) – WINNER

Nominees

Best DebutARK: Survival Evolved (Studio Wildcard)
Best DebutUndertale (Toby Fox)
Best DebutOri and the Blind Forest (Moon Studios) – WINNER
Best DebutDownwell (Moppin)
Best DebutKeep Talking and Nobody Explodes (Steel Crate Games)
CharacterAssassin’s Creed Syndicate – Evie Frye (Ubisoft Quebec)
CharacterHer Story – Hannah Smith (Sam Barlow)
CharacterLife is Strange – Maxine Caulfield (DONTNOD Entertainment)
CharacterRise of the Tomb Raider – Lara Croft (Crystal Dynamics)
CharacterThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Geralt of Rivia (CD PROJEKT RED) – WINNER
Game DesignRocket League (Psyonix) 
Game DesignMetal Gear Solid V (Kojima Productions) – WINNER
Game DesignBloodborne (FromSoftware) 
Game DesignFallout 4 (Bethesda Game Studios) 
Game DesignSplatoon (Nintendo EAD Group No. 2)
Adventure GameBatman: Arkham Knight (Rocksteady Studios)
Adventure GameLife is Strange (DONTNOD Entertainment)
Adventure GameMETAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain (Kojima Productions) 
Adventure GameOri and the Blind Forest (Moon Studios)
Adventure GameRise of the Tomb Raider (Crystal Dynamics) 
InnovationHer Story (Sam Barlow)
InnovationSuper Mario Maker (Nintendo EAD Group No. 4) 
InnovationUndertale (Toby Fox) – WINNER
InnovationSplatoon (Nintendo EAD Group No. 2)
InnovationThe Beginner’s Guide (Everything Unlimited Ltd.)
PerformerAssassin’s Creed Syndicate – Paul Amos as “Jacob Frye”
PerformerAssassin’s Creed Syndicate – Victoria Atkin as “Evie Frye”
PerformerBatman: Arkham Knight – Mark Hamill as “Joker”
PerformerFallout 4 – Brian T. Delaney as “Male Player Character”
PerformerFallout 4 – Courtenay Taylor as “Female Player Character”
PerformerFallout 4 – Stephen Russell as “Codsworth/Nick Valentine”
PerformerHer Story – Viva Seifert as “Wife”
PerformerRise Of The Tomb Raider – Camilla Luddington as “Lara”
PerformerTales from the Borderlands – Erin Yvette as “Sasha” 
PerformerTales from the Borderlands – Troy Baker as “Rhys”
PerformerThe Order: 1886 – Alice Coulthard as “Isabeau D’Argyll / Lady Igraine”
PerformerThe Order: 1886 – Steve West as “Grayson / Sir Galahad”
PerformerThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Doug Cockle as “Geralt”
PerformerUntil Dawn – Brett Dalton as “Mike”
Democratic NomineeBernie Sanders – WINNER
Democratic NomineeHillary Clinton
Democratic NomineeMartin O’Malley
Republican NomineeBen Carson
Republican NomineeCarly Fiorina
Republican NomineeChris Christie
Republican NomineeDonald Trump
Republican NomineeJeb Bush
Republican NomineeJim Gilmore
Republican NomineeJohn Kasich
Republican NomineeMarco Rubio
Republican NomineeMike Huckabee
Republican NomineeRand Paul
Republican NomineeRick Santorum
Republican NomineeTed Cruz – WINNER
Game of the YearBloodborne (FromSoftware, Inc.)
Game of the YearFallout 4 (Bethesda Game Studios) – WINNER
Game of the YearLife is Strange
Game of the YearOri and the Blind Forest (Moon Studios)
Game of the YearPillars of Eternity
Game of the YearRise of the Tomb Raider (Crystal Dynamics)
Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain (Kojima Productions)
Game of the YearRocket League (Psyonix)
Game of the YearSplatoon
Game of the YearSuper Mario Maker
Game of the YearUndertale
Game of the YearThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (CD Projekt RED)

2014 War of Awards (PAX South)

Winners

Character/CostumeBayonetta 2 – WINNER
AnimationBayonetta 2 – WINNER
ArtChild of Light – WINNER
DirectionThe Wolf Among Us – WINNER
ControlBayonetta 2 – WINNER
Game DesignTransistor – WINNER
MusicTransistor – WINNER
PerformerCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Kevin Spacey as “Jonathan Irons” – WINNER
Writing, DialogueSouth Park: The Stick of Truth – WINNER
Writing, StoryDragon Age: Inquisition – WINNER

Nominees

Character/CostumeAssassin’s Creed Unity
Character/CostumeBayonetta 2 – WINNER
Character/CostumeDragon Age: Inquisition
Character/CostumeInfamous: Second Son
Character/CostumeValiant Hearts: The Great War
AnimationBayonetta 2 – WINNER
AnimationCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare
AnimationInfamous: Second Son
AnimationMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
AnimationTitanfall
ArtChild of Light – WINNER
ArtDragon Age: Inquisition
ArtHohokum
ArtMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
ArtMonument Valley
DirectionD4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die
DirectionFIFA 15
DirectionMario Kart 8
DirectionMetal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
DirectionThe Wolf Among Us – WINNER
ControlBayonetta 2 – WINNER
ControlDestiny
ControlLuftrausers
ControlSuper Smash Bros.
ControlTitanfall
Game DesignDestiny
Game DesignMonument Valley
Game DesignSuper Time Force
Game DesignThis War of Mine
Game DesignTransistor – WINNER
MusicHohokum
MusicJust Dance 2015
MusicSingStar Ultimate Party
MusicSunset Overdrive
MusicTransistor – WINNER
PerformerWolf Among Us, The – Adam Harrington as “Bigby Wolf”
PerformerCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Kevin Spacey as “Jonathan Irons” – WINNER
PerformerInfamous First Light – Laura Bailey as “Fetch”
PerformerThe Walking Dead: Season Two – Melissa Hutchison as “Clementine”
PerformerInfamous: Second Son – Troy Baker as “Delsin Rowe”
Writing, DialogueBroken Age: Act I
Writing, DialogueDanganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Writing, DialogueJazzpunk
Writing, DialogueProfessor Layton Vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Writing, DialogueSouth Park: The Stick of Truth – WINNER
Writing, StoryCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Writing, StoryDragon Age: Inquisition – WINNER
Writing, StoryInfamous First Light
Writing, StoryThe Walking Dead: Season Two
Writing, StoryWolf Among Us, The
Game of the YearDragon Age: Inquisition (presumed winner)
Game of the YearFar Cry 4
Game of the YearMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Game of the YearSouth Park: The Stick of Truth
Game of the YearSuper Smash Bros. (presumed runner-up)