Archive

In this area you will find who was previously nominated for awards, who the awards recipients were, and photos and press releases grouped by year. If you have specific information needs not found here, please contact us.

Game Developers Choice Awards

• 11th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 10th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 9th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 8th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 7th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 6th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 5th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 4th annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 3rd annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 2nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards
• 1st annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Game Developers Choice Awards by Categories

• Game of the Year
• Innovation
• Lifetime Achievement
• First Penguin
• Maverick
• Community Contribution
• New Studio
• Audio
• Character Design
• Game Design
• Level Design
• Technology
• Visual Arts
• Narrative
• Downloadable Game
• Best Debut Game
• Handheld/Mobile Game
• Pioneer
• Ambassador

Spotlight Awards

Prior to the Choice Awards, the IGDA and GDC hosted the "Spotlight Awards" - essentially the progenitor to what the Choice Awards are today.

• 1999 Spotlight Awards
• 1998 Spotlight Awards
• 1997 Spotlight Awards