Awards Voting – A guide

Voting is now open, but what are all the categories about and who should you vote for?

Here is a quick guide to our 30 categories.

Digital Games

Independent Game of the Year – Best independently developed title released in 2018 from any studio from across the globe.

Mobile/Handheld Title of the Year – Best mobile or handheld title released in 2018.

Multiplayer/Online Title of the Year – Best online or multiplayer title released in 2018.

Esports Title of the Year – Best title played competitively in 2018. Can have been released prior to this year.

Action/Adventure Title of the Year – Best Action or Adventure title released in 2018.

Shooter of the Year – Best shooter title released in 2018.

RPG of the Year – Best RPG title released in 2018.

Family/Kids Title of Year – Best family or kids title released in 2018.

Strategy Title of the Year – Best strategy title released in 2018.

Sports, Racing or Fighting Title of the Year – Best Sports, Racing or Fighting title.

Australian Developed Game of the Year – Best Australian Developed title to release in 2018. This can include titles that were previously released in ‘early access’ form but had their main release this year.

Game Of The Year – The best game, Australian developed or otherwise to release in 2018.

Accessories

Audio Brand of the Year – The Audio brand who has released the best gear, provided great ongoing support and has engaged with its user base this year.

Controller and Accessories Brand of the Year – The accessories brand released the best gear, provided great ongoing support and has engaged with its user base this year. In addition to controllers and peripherals, this category includes chairs, travel cases etc.

Table Top

Table Top of the Year – The best table top game to have a major release in 2018.

Media

Journalist of the Year – The Australian based journalist that has produced the best work in 2018. Can be across multiple media platforms.

The Gamechanger – The Australian journalist who has influenced positive change in games.

Gaming Publication of the Year – The Games Media outlet who has produced the best coverage of video games in 2018. Can be across print, online and video.

Content Creation

Breakout Creator of the Year – An Australian content creator who has seen massive growth in 2018.

Social Media God – The content creator who has the best use of social media and community engagement.

Twitch Creator of the Year – The best Australian content creator on Twitch.

Mixer Creator of the Year – The best Australian content creator on Mixer.

YouTube Creator of the Year – The best Australian content creator on YouTube

Cosplayer of the Year – The best Australian Cosplayer.

Creator of the Year – The best Australian content creator across all of the above platforms.

Esports

Player of the Year – The best single player across all of Australian Esports in 2018.

Team of the Year – The best team across all of Australian Esports in 2018.

Organisation of the Year – The best org across all of Australian Esports in 2018.

Play of the Year – The best single play across all of Australian Esports in 2018. Think clutch plays, crazy aces and epic ganks!

Esports Personality of the Year – The best caster or host across all of Australian Esports in 2018.