Yoko Shimomura wins Lifetime Achievement, Fawzi Mesmar Ambassador Award at GDC
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While Larian came on stage for four "Baldur's Gate 3" trophies at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2024, among them Game of the Year, two industry people were awarded prices for their work: Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura won Lifetime Achievement, Fawzi Mesmar of Ubisoft the Ambassador Award. As surprise hit winner came out "Venba" by Visai Games.
At this year’s GDC awards, the big winner couldn’t have been more unsurprising: With four awards received, "Baldur’s Gate 3" by Larian Games not only takes the most trophies with them, but also the audience popularity award and the Game of the Year trophy. Additionally, Best Narrative and Best Design went to the game. Two titles for Best Innovation and Best Technology went to Nintendo’s "Tears of the Kingdom". The only more traditional indie game in the ranks also got two titles: With Best Debut and the Social Impact Award, "Venba" bei Visai Games was honored.
Fawzi Mesmar of Ubisoft, event speaker on many occasions, received the Ambassador Award for his work. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, who was responsible for many of the most iconic soundtracks of games by Capcom, Square Enix and Nintendo in her time in the industry.
Best Debut
Venba (Visai Games)
Best Visual Art
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games)
Best Audio
Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks / Bethesda Softworks)
Best Narrative
Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Social Impact Award
Venba (Visai Games)
Innovation Award
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)
Best Technology
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)
Best Design
Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Audience Award
Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Game of the Year
Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Ambassador Award
Fawzi Mesmar
Lifetime Achievement Award
Yoko Shimomura
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