When is the DICE Summit 2025, and who are this year’s nominations for the DICE Awards?
The DICE (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit is an annual event where the video game industry’s leading minds come together to share and explore creative processes. DICE 2025 is set to take place between February 11 – February 13 this year, with its price pass costing attendees $3350.
The DICE Awards will also take place during the event, starting on February 13th at 8PM PT.
DICE Awards 2025 Nominations
This year’s DICE Awards will be hosted by Kinda Funny Games founder Greg Miller and award-winning media personality Stella Chung. As like most Award shows, the DICE Summit will have the likes of ‘Game of the Year’, ‘Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction’, ‘Action of The Year’ and more. The nominations for the DICE Awards are:
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Neva
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- The Plucky Squire
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Outstanding Achievement in Character
- 1000xRESIST – Watcher
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH – Yuffie Kisaragi
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones
- INDIKA – Indika
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Senua
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
- Astro Bot
- Helldivers 2
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Star Wars Outlaws
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
- Frostpunk 2
- Helldivers 2
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
Outstanding Achievement in Story
- 1000xRESIST
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Outstanding Achievement in Story
- Astro Bot
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Action Game of the Year
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
Adventure Game of the Year
- 1000xRESIST
- ANIMAL WELL
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Family Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Cat Quest III
- Little Kitty, Big City
- The Plucky Squire
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Fighting Game of the Year
- Blazing Strike
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
- Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
- TEKKEN 8
- UNDERDOGS
Racing Game of the Year
- F1® 24
- MotoGP™24
- NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Role-Playing Game of the Year
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Sports Game of the Year
- EA SPORTS College Football 25
- EA SPORTS FC 25
- MLB The Show 24
- NBA 2K25
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
- Balatro
- Caves of Qud
- Frostpunk 2
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- Satisfactory
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
- Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Skydance’s BEHEMOTH
- Starship Home
- UNDERDOGS
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
- Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Escaping Wonderland
- Skydance’s BEHEMOTH
- UNDERDOGS
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
- ANIMAL WELL
- Balatro
- Grunn
- INDIKA
- Mouthwashing
Mobile Game of the Year
- Balatro
- Halls of Torment
- Monument Valley 3
- Paper Trail
- Wuthering Waves
Online Game of the Year
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
- Helldivers 2
- Marvel Rivals
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
- ANIMAL WELL
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Helldivers 2
- UFO 50
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
- 1000xRESIST
- ANIMAL WELL
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Riven
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Helldivers 2
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
In addition to the DICE Awards and behind-the-scenes talks, dozens of speakers will also be taking to the stage at the event to talk about various discussions around video games.
DICE Summit 2025 Speakers
The DICE Summit 2025 will have dozens of speakers at the event, including:
Richard Browne
Director
Blue Moon Production Company
Roundtable Leader
Sean Campbell
Publishing Business Development Manager
Fireshine Games
Roundtable Leader
Simon Carless
Founder
GameDiscoverCo
Roundtable Leader
Rod Fergusson
General Manager, Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment
Speaker
Tim Hernandez
Vice President of Product and Creative
Marvel Games
Roundtable Leader
Celia Hodent
Independent Consultant
Roundtable Leader
Rachel Kowert
Strategic Policy Advisor
Discord
Workshop Leader
Elizabeth Kilmer
Clinical Psychologist
Take This
Workshop Leader
C. Riana Manuel-Peña
Co-Founder & CEO
D&R Media Consulting
Roundtable Leader
Tyler Matheson
Investor
Makers Fund
Roundtable Leader
Rashad Redic
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Brass Lion Entertainment
Roundtable Leader
Owen Rees
Group Head of Licensing
Games Workshop
Roundtable Leader
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