Another year has come and gone, and with 2021 reeling off the back of the pandemic, we sure are lucky to have had some of the best in gaming and anime to keep us busy. It goes without saying that the efforts of everyone within the entertainment industry have not gone unnoticed, leaving those stranded indoors glued to their boxes in different mediums one way or another, but it does make it evermore delightful to celebrate the excellence and efforts that have bought us hours of enjoyment through this tumultuous time in history. Gaming and Anime being an important part of geek fandom and culture, we admire the accolades that are attributed to the people that manifest its brand, and pay it forward by highlighting and awarding them, and that’s why I’m proud to bring you the DashGamer Awards Nominees for 2021. While there can only be one winner in each – and yes, I do mean one – each Nominee is deserving of their categories award regardless of the outcome. We will cipher through each section, and bring you the verdict on Friday December 3, 2021. Until then, here are your Nominees.
Game of the Year - Nominees:
Tales of Arise
of the Galaxy
Megami Tensei V
Scarlet Nexus
Returnal
NieR Replicant
Rift Apart
Metroid Dread
Deathloop
Best Dev Award - Nominees:
- Capcom
- Insomniac
- Eidos-Montreal
- Bandai Namco
- ATLUS
- Arkane studios
The Score - Nominees:
- NiER Replicant
- Deathloop
- Scarlet Nexus
- Shin Megami Tensei V
- Persona 5: Strikers
- The Artful Escape
Indie Scene Award - Nominees:
Skatebird
Bridge of Spirits
Death’s Door
The Artful Escape
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Sable
- Death’s Door
- Skatebird
- The Artful Escape
The Chameleon Award - Nominees:
- Erika Harlacher
- Max Mittelman
- Xanthe Huynh
- Megan Taylor Harvey
- Tom Taylorson
- Cherami Leigh
- Erica Lindbeck
- Greg Chun
- Steve Blum
- Aaron Dismuke
- Laura Bailey
- Justin Briner
- Clifford Chapin
- Luci Cristian
The Anime Award - Nominees:
Beastars
Dr. STONE
GREAT PRETENDER
My Hero Academia
- My Hero Academia
- Demon Slayer
- Dr. STONE
- GREAT PRETENDER
- Beastars