2015
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The Game Awards moved to its new home, The Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, for the second show on Thursday, December 3. More than 2.3 million viewers watched the show.
Highlights
A Tribute to Satoru Iwata
Nintendo of America pays tribute to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, including a song by Ben Harper.
Where is Hideo Kojima?
Due to an employment issue, the legendary game creator is missing from The Game Awards. Kiefer Sutherland accepts on his behalf.
Louis Castle and Brett Sperry, Westwood Studios
Congrats and thank you to Louis Castle and Brett Sperry!
Winners
Best Family Game
Super Mario Maker
Nintendo EAD Group No. 4/Nintendo
Best Fighting Game
Mortal Kombat X
NetherRealm Studios/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Best Multiplayer Game
Splatoon
Nintendo EAD Group No. 2/Nintendo
Best Mobile/Handheld Game
Lara Croft Go
Square Enix Montreal/Square Enix
ESports Team of the Year
OpTic Gaming
ESports Player of the Year
Kenny "KennyS" Schrub
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive/Team EnVyUs
Most Anticipated Game
No Man's Sky
Hello Games
Best Narrative
Her Story
Sam Barlow
Trending Gamer
Greg Miller
Best Independent Game
Rocket League
Psyonix
Best Sports / Racing Game
Rocket League
Psyonix
Games for Impact
Life is Strange
Dontnod Entertainment/Square Enix
Best Fan Creation
Mel (Prism Studios)
Portal Stories
Developer of the Year
CD Projekt Red
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best Art Direction
Ori and the Blind Forest
Moon Studios/Microsoft Studios
Best Action/Adventure Game
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
Kojima Productions/Konami
Best Score / Soundtrack
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Ludvig Forssell, Justin Burnett, and Daniel James
Best Performance
Viva Seifert
Her Story
Best Role Playing Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD Projekt Red/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Best Shooter Game
Splatoon
Nintendo EAD Group No. 2/Nintendo
