The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has just released their list of nominees for this year’s 21st D.I.C.E. Awards. One of the categories in the D.I.C.E. Awards is for “Fighting Game of the Year,” which is awarded to the fighting game that the academy believes is the best one released this year, naturally.
The nominees cover most of this years big releases as well as a couple of innovative releases, including one indie fighter. Without further ado, here are the nominees for Fighting Game of the Year:
- ARMS
- Injustice 2
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
- Nidhogg 2
- Tekken 7
In addition to these, Injustice 2 has also received a nomination for Best Sound Design.
The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards will be presented at the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony on Thursday, February 22 in Las Vegas as part of the 2018 D.I.C.E (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit.
Source: AIAS