From Press Release:
PORTLAND, OREGON – January 30, 2023 – Tonight, Kahlief Adams, Founder of Spawn On Me Podcast, the award winning podcast spotlighting People of Color in the gaming industry, and industry veteran Riana Manuel-Peña, announced the winners for the second annual The Spawnies Awards, an awards show that celebrates the developers, publishers, diversity and inclusion within our industry and the games selected by the community as being the best of the past year. Horizon Forbidden West won two awards including “Best Game of the Year.”
All winners for this year’s The Spawnies Awards are:
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6 Million Ways To Die Award (Best Shooter)
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Splatoon 3
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Snot Bubble Cry Award (Most Emotional / Narrative Game)
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As Dusk Falls
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On The Road Again Award (Best Ongoing Game)
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Destiny 2
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Indiepocalypse Award (Best Indie Game)
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PowerWash Simulator
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Turn Me Up Award (Best Music in a Game)
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Metal: Hellsinger
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Oh Snap! Award (Most Surprising Game)
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Powerwash Simulator
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Ease On Down The Road Award (Best Adventure Game)
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Elden Ring
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Jamiroquai Award (Best VR Game)
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Moss: Book II
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One Shining Moment Award (Best Sports Game)
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Rollerdome
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Brookago Heritage Award (Diversity Award)
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Horizon Forbidden West
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Be Water, My Friend (Best Fighting Game)
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Sifu
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Crystal Biscuit Award (Most Anticipated Upcoming Game)
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Spider-Man 2
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Award (Best Game of the Year)
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Horizon Forbidden West
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“My grandmother first introduced me to video games at the young age of six, and I’ve been gaming ever since. Playing games introduced me to a life-long career in an industry that I love and continue to be so passionate about,” said Founder of The Spawnies Awards, Kahlief Adams. “The Spawnies Awards has always been a labor of love and creating the show is my way of saying thank you to this incredible industry and the visionaries behind the games that have impacted my life in the best possible way. I hope everyone has enjoyed the show as much as I have enjoyed creating it.”
Heartfelt messages from around the industry, including acceptance speeches from most of our winners,were shared and the community recognized the accomplishments of the hard-working people who strive to make the gaming industry a better place. Special guests such as AshSaidHi, Cameron Hawkins, Erin Ashley Simon, iamBrandon, Friskk, Pro_Kesadia, Mr.Midas, Parris Lily, Ray Apollo, Recky, Skulls Nightshade, Twitch Streamers TreAndJ, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods as well as a Music Performance by DJ and MC Max Rhymes and MC and Writer 4-IZE. The event was held in front of a global audience via Twitch, on Twitch.tv/SpawnOnMe, and was featured on the front page of https://www.twitch.tv/.
This year, The Spawnies were made possible, thanks to the support from our sponsors Xbox and Twitch, who played an instrumental role in creating an inclusive and exciting event. We are grateful for their contributions and dedication to making this event a success.
For more information, visit https://thespawnies.com/
About The Spawnies
The Spawnies are a celebration of the convergence of developers, publishers, public relations, games and the gaming community around this pastime we love. A show that offers a welcoming space for developers to talk about their process of making these pieces of art. To give a space for creators you’ve loved for years alongside new faces. The Spawnies are a place where world premieres happen so we can surprise and delight new fans in the gaming community. As well as a place where the culture that is often pushed to sides takes the stage front and center.
The Spawnies are a unique award show, honoring the flavor and spice of the gaming industry. You’re a part of that flavor, and we need your help.
The Spawnies are the first gaming award show in history to feature two black hosts, industry veterans Riana Manuel-Pena and Kahlief Adams. Our show will be the first in gaming to break that barrier and we want you along for the ride!
We are the culture!
About Spawn On Me
The internet’s definitive video game podcast featuring and spotlighting gamers of color. Brought to you directly from Brookago, host Kahlief Adams brings you gaming news, previews and reviews while simultaneously looking at how games affect the world. Humor, insight and some of the most important people in the gaming world can be found in only one place…the Spawn On Me podcast!
