Capcom's Street Fighter 6 Bags 'Fighting Game of the Year' at 'Oscars' of Video Games

Capcom's Street Fighter 6 recently won 'Fighting Game of the Year' at the esteemed D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 27th iteration of the annual event, often dubbed the "Oscars" of the video game industry, showered accolades upon the latest installment of the iconic fighting franchise.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) organizes the D.I.C.E. Awards, which recognize the best titles released each year for outstanding contributions to the gaming industry. Street Fighter 6's win spotlights its prowess in captivating audiences and reinvigorating the fighting game genre.

Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter's legacy looms large over the gaming landscape, with its first arcade release in 1987 setting the stage for a worldwide phenomenon.

Meanwhile, Street Fighter II sparked a seismic wave of excitement in 1991, transforming the one-on-one battle experience. After 36 years, it accumulated a staggering 53 million units in total.

What separates Street Fighter 6 is its seamless blend of tradition and innovation. With global sales already exceeding 3 million units, the game introduces the Modern Control Type, a groundbreaking feature that simplifies special attack inputs.

Critics and players alike have heaped praise upon Street Fighter 6, with Steam users rating it "Very Positive" and Metacritic awarding it an impressive 92/100 score. IGN's glowing review lauds the game's feature-rich content, diverse character roster, and revitalized mechanics, solidifying its status as a quintessential fighting game experience.

Looking ahead, Capcom shows no signs of slowing down, with plans to expand Street Fighter 6's universe through additional character releases and esports endeavors. The upcoming Capcom Cup X official world tournament, slated to commence on February 17, promises to electrify fans with fierce competition and heart-pounding showdowns.

Capcom remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences, leveraging its unparalleled game development prowess to satiate the insatiable appetites of players worldwide.

D.I.C.E Awards Winners

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 swung into the spotlight, winning numerous awards for Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Art Direction, Original Music Composition, and Audio Design. The game also bagged the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award.

Baldur's Gate 3 emerged as a heavy hitter, winning Outstanding Achievement in Story, Role-Playing Game of the Year, and both Game Design and Game Direction awards.

Other notable winners include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Adventure Game of the Year), Super Mario Bros. Wonder won the Family Game of the Year award.

In the mobile gaming sphere, WHAT THE CAR? zoomed ahead to claim Mobile Game of the Year, while Diablo IV unleashed its dominance in the Online Game of the Year category.

The night's top award, Game of the Year, went to the epic adventure Baldur's Gate 3, cementing its place as a must-play classic.

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