Digitale Spielekultur, the foundation that runs the Gamescom Awards, announced today the nominees. The awards organization received 174 entries for the competition. Voting will commence on August 3rd via the official Gamescom app.

　　

Star Wars Battlefront leads the way with four Gamescom nominations

The awards ceremony for all categories will be held on August 7th at 6:00 PM CEST, on the “Let’s play meets Gamescom” stage, in Hall 10.1.

　　Star Wars Battlefront leads the pack with four nominations, followed by Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and Final Fantasy XV with three each. Super Mario Maker, Anno 2205, Skylanders SuperChargers and Guitar Hero Live also receive three nominations.

　　You can view the list of nominees below:

　　

Best Console Game Sony Playstation

Final Fantasy XVMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainStar Wars BattlefrontUncharted 4Unravel

Best Console Game Microsoft Xbox

Final Fantasy XVHalo 5: GuardiansMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainPlants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2Tom Clancy’s The Division

Best Console Game Nintendo Wii

LEGO Marvel AvengersSkylanders SuperChargersSuper Mario MakerXenoblade Chronicles X

Best PC Game

Anno 2205Call of Duty – Black Ops 3Dark Souls 3Mad MaxStar Wars Battlefront

Best Mobile Game (incl. Handheld, iOS, Android, Windows)

The AirbenderThe Legend of Zelda: Tri Force HeroesTorchlight Mobile

Best Role Playing Game

Dark Souls 3Dragon Quest HeroesFinal Fantasy XVTom Clancy’s The DivisionXenoblade Chronicles X

Best Racing Game

Forza Motorsport 6Need for SpeedSkylanders SuperChargers

Best Action Game

Mad MaxMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainStar Wars BattlefrontUncharted 4Until Dawn

Best Simulation Game

Anno 2205Forza Motorsport 6Grand Ages: Medieval

Best Sports Game

FIFA 16Mario Tennis: Ultra SmashPES 2016

Best Family Game

Guitar Hero LiveLEGO DimensionsDragon Quest HeroesSkylanders SuperChargersSuper Mario Maker

Best Strategy Game

Anno 2205Crookz – The Big HeistUnravel

Best Social / Casual / Online Game

Guitar Hero LivePlants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2Super Mario Maker

Best Online Multiplayer Game

BattlebornCall of Duty – Black Ops 3Halo 5: GuardiansStar Wars BattlefrontTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Best Hardware (incl. Peripheral)

Guitar Hero LiveHTC ViveXbox Elite Wireless ControllerThe winner for the overall “Best of Gamescom” category will also be announced on August 7th. We will bring you the winners as soon as they are announced, as well as any other news from the Gamescom event, which will be held between August 5-9, 2015.

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