Gaming is a matter of personal choice: some people adore beat'em'ups, others long winded adventures that never see a punch thrown.
But sometimes respect must be paid where it's due, with nods of approval and slaps on the back offered to those studios who have made a particularly excellent beat'em'up, or an extra detailed long winded adventure.
Which is exactly what happened at this year's DICE gaming awards.
From mobile hits to the de facto game of the year, these are the titles you need to play (if you haven't already).
Fallout 4
Winner of:
- Game of the Year
- Role-Playing / Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Star Wars: Battlefront
Winner of:
- Action Game of the Year
- Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
Mortal Kombat
Winner of:
- Fighting Game of the Year
Super Mario Maker
Winner of:
- Family Game of the Year
Fallout Shelter
Winner of:
- Mobile Game of the Year
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Winner of:
- Outstanding Achievement in Character
Ori and the Blind Forest
Winner of:
- Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
- Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Winner of:
- Outstanding Achievement in Story
- Outstanding Technical Achievement
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Heroes of the Storm
Winner of:
- Strategy / Simulation Game of the Year
Rocket League
Winner of:
- Sports Game of the Year
- Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay
- DICE Sprite Award
FORZA Motorsport 6
Winner of:
- Racing Game of the Year
Helldivers
Winner of:
- Handheld Game of the Year
Metal Gear Solid 5
Winner of:
- Adventure Game of the Year
