VI EDITION - APRIL 5, 2024
BEST SPECIAL INITIATIVE
Awarded to a special initiative not directly connected with game development making an impact on the community
The Geek Recipe
Video Games Lab
BEST DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
Awarded to the best school (public or private) with a dedicated development program or complete focus on it
Digital Bros Game Academy
AIV
Big Rock
Vigamus Academy
NABA
BEST NEW STUDIO
Awarded to the Italian studio with the best debut game released on the market (console/PC/mobile) in 2023
Dramatic Iceberg
Little Army Studio
Leonardo Production
DotAGE Team
Luna 2 Studio
STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the studio that achieved the most important international results in terms of positioning/brand awareness
Santa Ragione
BadSeed
Invader Studios
Storm in a Teacup
GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the best Italian videogame released on the market (console/PC/mobile) in 2023. No Early Access
Daymare 1994 [Invader Studios]
Mediterranea Inferno [Eyeguys]
Children of Silentown [Elf Games]
Crime O'Clock [BadSeed]
Hotwheels Unleashed 2 [Milestone]
PRODUCTION STAR
Awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution in production, leading the studio to a/multiple smart release/s.
Alessandro De Bianchi [Invader Studios]
Alessandra Tomasina [Nacon]
Michele Caletti [Milestone]
Gabriele Gallo [Dramatic Iceberg]
Alex Angelini [Elf Games]
ART & ANIMATION STAR
Awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution in art (concept/2D/3D) or animation for his/her studio/game
Tiziano Bucci [Invader Studios]
Luca Baggio [BadSeed]
Manuel Labbate [Trinity Team]
Mauro Ferrari [Nacon]
PROGRAMMING STAR
Awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution in programming or tech-related tasks for his/her studio/game
Francesco Ippolito [Invader Studios]
Michele Pirovano [DotAGE Team]
Gerardo Verna [Trinity Team]
Gabriele Libera [Jollypunch Games]
Piero Dotti [Elf Games]
DESIGN STAR
Awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution in design or creativity related tasks for his/her studio/game
Michele Pirovano [DotAGE Team[
Matteo Sciutteri [BadSeed[
Lorenzo Redaelli [Eyeguys]
PIero Dotti [Elf Games]
Fabio Mellone [Dramatic Iceberg]
JOURNALISM STAR
Awarded to the best Italian journalist writing about game development and related topics on major mainstream outlets (online/print)
Dario Marchetti [RAI]
Alessandra Contin [La Stampa]
Fabrizia Malgieri [Corriere]
Emilio Cozzi [Radio 24]
Luca Tremolada [Il Sole 24 Ore]
MARKETING, PR & BIZ DEV STAR
Awarded to an individual for his outstanding contribution in PR, marketing or business development for his studio/game
Antonio Cannata [Stormind Games]
Elisa Di Lorenzo [Untold Games]
Alessandro De Bianchi [Invader Studios]
Gerardo Verna [Trinity Team]
Jacopo Musso [BadSeed]
INDUSTRY STAR
Awarded to an individual that has earned personal visibility worldwide, helping to bring attention on the Italian game development scene
Elisa Di Lorenzo [Untold Games]
Mauro Fanelli [Memorable Games]
Antonio Cannata [Stormind Games]
MANAGEMENT STAR
Awarded to a an individual for his/her outstanding contribution in managing a game studio (brand awareness/financial results)
Antonio Cannata [Stormind Games]
Elisa Di Lorenzo [Untold Games]
Mauro Fanelli [Memorable Games]
Gerardo Verna [Trintiy Team]
Pietro Righi Riva [Santa Ragione]
GUIDING STAR
Awarded to an individual or a company whose leadership and contribution have proved outstanding for the whole game development scene in Italy
Assigned by DStars Board
Marco Massarutto
FAR STAR
Awarded to an individual that achieved outstanding results doing his/her job in a development abroad as an Italian game developer
Luca Galante [Poncle]
Tazio Schiesari [Remedy]
Alessio Giuseppe Cali [Larian]
Simona Tassinari [Massive]
Riccardo Rizzi [Splash Damage]