Every year after E3, the Game Critics Awards seeks to award outstanding games showcased at E3 with best of show awards for their genre. There was fierce competition for each of the categories this year, but the real winner seems to be Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky, which won several categories. Nintendo wasn’t left out either, managing to claim the Best Fighting Game award with Super Smash Bros., as well as best handheld game for Super Smash Bros. 3DS. Nintendo also claimed the best Casual Game with Mario Maker. Here’s a look at the results for all the categories.
Best of Show
- Evolve
Best Original Game
- No Man’s Sky
Best Console Game
- Evolve
Best Handheld/Mobile Game
- Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Best PC Game
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Best Hardware/Peripheral
- Oculus Rift
Best Action Game
- Evolve
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Batman: Arkham Knight
Best Role Playing Game
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
Best Fighting Game
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Best Racing Game
- The Crew
Best Sports Game
- NHL 15
Best Strategy Game
- Civilization: Beyond Earth
Best Social/Casual/Family Game
- Mario Maker
Best Online Multiplayer
- Evolve
Best Independent Game
- No Man’s Sky
Special Commendation for Innovation
- No Man’s Sky