That time of year is upon us again with the 2022 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) being hosted tonight. This event marks their 20th year celebrating outstanding games and individual achievements by Australian game developers. It’s so great seeing the return of in person events, especially within the games industry.
There were many well deserved wins tonight. Victorian nominees won 10 of the 13 developer awards and women-led studios with the likes of Studio Drydock and Lumi Interactive were put in spotlight. Cult of the Lamb was a clear favourite, receiving 4 awards including Game of the Year.
Here is a summary of all of the nominees, and winners, in each category:
GAME OF THE YEAR
Winner: Cult of the Lamb
Nominees: Heavenly Bodies, Wylde Flowers
EXCELLENCE IN ART
Winner: Cult of the Lamb
Nominees: Heavenly Bodies, Age of Darkness: Final Stand
EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY
Winner: Cult of the Lamb
Nominees: Heavenly Bodies, JUSTICE SUCKS
EXCELLENCE IN NARRATIVE
Winner: Wylde Flowers
Nominees: You Will (Not) Remain, Wayward Strand
EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN
Winner: Heavenly Bodies
Nominees: JUSTICE SUCKS, Cult of the Lamb
EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC
Winner: Cult of the Lamb
Nominees: Heavenly Bodies, Age of Darkness: Final Stand
EXCELLENCE IN TECHNICAL DESIGN
Winner: Age of Darkness: Final Stand
Nominees: Puzzle Quest 3, Heavenly Bodies
EXCELLENCE IN ACCESSIBILITY – PRESENTED BY VICSCREEN
Winner: Lost and Hound
Nominees: Wylde Flowers, Raw: Emotions Unite Us
EXCELLENCE IN MOBILE GAMES
Winner: Wylde Flowers
Nominees: Dream Hopper, Hot Lap League
EXCELLENCE IN AR/VR
Winner: Table of Tales: The Crooked Crown
Nominees: Flush Back, Raw: Emotions Unite Us
EXCELLENCE IN SERIOUS GAMES (APPLIED/IMPACTFUL)
Winner: Kinder World
Nominees: Wayward Strand, Raw: Emotions Unite Us
EXCELLENCE IN EMERGING GAMES (STUDENT OR EARLY CAREER)
Winner: Queer Man Peering Into A Rock Pool.jpg
Nominees: Fantasy Town Regional Manager, Born Punk
EXCELLENCE IN ONGOING GAMES (GAMES AS A SERVICE)
Winner: The Oregon Trail
Nominees: It’s Literally Just Mowing, Crash of Cars
RISING STAR AWARD
Raymond Corrigan
AMBITION AWARD
Ryan McMahon
ADAM LANCMAN AWARD
Clara Reeves
STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Gameloft
Congratulations to all the award recipients and individuals nominated tonight. The Australian games industry is full of exceptional talent.
