19th Game Developers Choice Awards explained

19th Game Developers Choice Awards
Venue:Game Developers Conference, Moscone Convention Center
Country:San Francisco, California, USA
Host:Tim Schafer
Most Nominations:Red Dead Redemption 2 (7)
Award1 Type:Lifetime Achievement Award
Award1 Winner:Amy Hennig
Award2 Type:Pioneer Award
Award2 Winner:Rieko Kodama
Award3 Type:Game of the Year
Award3 Winner:God of War
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The 19th Game Developers Choice Awards is an annual awards ceremony by Game Developers Choice Awards held at the Game Developers Conference, for outstanding game developers and video games. It was hosted by Tim Schafer.[1]

American video game director, Amy Hennig (Naughty Dog) received the Lifetime Achievement Award.[2] Rieko Kodama received the Pioneer Award for her contributions during her time with Sega and video games such as Alex Kidd, Phantasy Star and Sonic the Hedgehog.[3] [4]

Winners and Nominees

Game of the Year

Best Audio

Best Debut Developer

Best Design

Best Mobile Game

Innovation Award

Best Narrative

Best Technology

Best Visual Art

Best Virtual Reality Game

Audience Award

Pioneer Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'God of War' Named Game Developer Choice Awards Game of the Year. Variety. Crecente. Brian. March 20, 2019. July 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: Amy Hennig To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award. Games Industry. Sinclair. Brendan. December 11, 2018. July 24, 2019.
  3. Web site: Stefanie Fogel . Sega Developer Rieko Kodama to Receive GDCA Pioneer Award . Variety . January 17, 2019.
  4. Web site: God Of War Wins Game Of The Year At The 2019 Game Developers Choice Awards. Game Developers Conference. March 20, 2019. July 24, 2019.