Gaming Awards
The TIGA Games Industry Award Winners 2023 are Revealed
The great and the good of the games sector were celebrated at the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2023 last night at the iconic Troxy London.
The TIGA Games Industry Awards were completely sold out, with over 350 industry VIPs attending to cheer the games, studios, universities and vital service support companies that have excelled over the past year.
Dlala Studios, along with publishing partner Disney Games, picked up the prestigious Game of the Year award for Disney Illusion Island. Dlala was also named Best Small Studio and Disney Illusion Island picked up the trophy for Best Social Game 2023.
ustwo games stepped on stage twice, winning the Diversity award, as well as Creativity in Games for Desta: The Memories Between.
Sumo Digital was named Best Large Studio and the Sumo Group was also the debut winner of the Best Talent Development Initiative category.
Also new for 2023 was the Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing award, which was picked up by Playground Games. The studio’s HR Director, Geraldine Cross, meanwhile, was named Outstanding Individual of the Year.
Another new category, Commitment to ESG, was awarded to Rocksteady Studios while the Outstanding Leadership award was presented to John Tearle, Chief Executive Officer for Flix Interactive and Dovetail Games was named Employer of the Year.
The full list of TIGA Games Industry Awards 2023 winners are:
Best Arcade Game
MechHead – Staffordshire University
Best QA and/or Localisation Provider
Testronic
Diversity Award
Desta: The Memories Between – ustwo games
Best Casual Game
PowerWash Simulator – Futurlab
Heritage in Games
878 AD: Winchester Revealed – Sugar Creative
Best Educational, Serious or Simulation Game
Planet Planners – BBC/Mobile Pie
Best Technical Innovation
Speech Graphics
Best Role-Playing Game
Silverpoint: The Game – BBC/Jollywise
Best Audio Design
God of War Ragnarok – Sony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio
Best Social Game
Disney Illusion Island – Disney Games/Dlala Studios
Best Action and Adventure Game
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me – Supermassive Games
Best AR/VR Game
Synapse – nDreams
Creativity in Games
Desta: The Memories Between – ustwo games
Best Small Studio
Dlala Studios
Best Puzzle Game
Love and Pies – Trailmix
Best Audio Services Provider
PitStop Productions
Best Strategy Game
Starship Troopers: Terran Command – Slitherine Software UK
Best Legal Services Provider
Lewis Silkin LLP
Outstanding Leadership Award
John Tearle, Chief Executive Officer, Flix Interactive
Best Recruitment Agency
Amiqus
Best Art/Animation Trailer Supplier
TrailerFarm
Best Publisher
Rebellion
Best Services Provider
Airship Interactive
Best Visual Design
Horizon Call of the Mountain – Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerrilla
Best Education Initiative
Birmingham City University
Best Talent Development Initiative
Sumo Group
Best Educational Institution
Norwich University of the Arts
Best Large Studio
Sumo Digital
Commitment to ESG
Rocksteady Studios
Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing
Playground Games
Employer of the Year 2023
Dovetail Games
Outstanding Individual of the Year 2023
Geraldine Cross, Human Resources Director, Playground Games
Game of the Year 2023
Disney Illusion Island – Disney Games/Dlala Studios
“Many congratulations to all the winners of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2023,” the Chief Executive Officer for TIGA, Dr Richard Wilson OBE, said. “As ever, it was wonderful to celebrate the creativity and commitment to excellence of the games studios, universities and associated companies who make the United Kingdom a great place to make games.
“Thank you to our finalists, judges and to all who joined us on the night. Finally, thank you to the TIGA team and to all our generous sponsors for enabling TIGA to promote, recognise and celebrate excellence through our awards.”
SpecialEffect was the Charity Partner for the TIGA Awards. This inspirational organisation transforms the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology.
The TIGA Awards were made possible thanks to supporters of TIGA, the not-for-profit organisation. Sponsors included Rothschild & Co (Headline Sponsor), Toikido (After Show Party Sponsor), Sumo Group, Supermassive Games and Ubisoft (Gold Sponsors), Amiqus (Drinks Reception Sponsor), Abertay University, Airship Interactive, Dovetail Games, Hangar 13, Liquid Crimson, Invest Newcastle and Staffordshire University (Silver Sponsors), Birmingham City University, Bournemouth University, Eaton Smith LLP, Game Changers London, Kudos QA, Kwalee, London Games Festival, Outplay Entertainment, PTW, RSM UK, Stevens & Bolton LLP, Tazman Audio and Testronic (Bronze Sponsors).
Gaming Awards
Andrew Cardno, CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence, Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Gaming & Leisure
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) is proud to announce that its Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Cardno, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Gaming & Leisure, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the gaming and hospitality industries over the course of his career.
Andrew Cardno, a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience, has been at the forefront of driving technological advancements in gaming analytics, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence systems. His innovative work has transformed the way gaming operators leverage data to improve decision-making, optimize operations, and enhance the customer experience.
“It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition from Gaming & Leisure. I have dedicated much of my career to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data and technology in the gaming industry, and this award reflects the collective effort of my team at QCI and our partners across the sector,” said Andrew Cardno, CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence.
Jeannie Caruso, CEO of Gaming & Leisure, praised Cardno’s impact across industries, stating, “Andrew is a rare and amazing human. The terms innovative and disruptive have been incredibly over-used, however, Andrew is the type of genius that actually brings innovative, disruptive and broad solutions to not only our industry, but many industries. He’s often sought after by vendors and properties alike for counsel on complex challenges they face. His passion extends beyond the walls of business to a role he’s devoted many years to as a Science Olympiad Coach to pass his incredible gift on to middle and high schoolers who compete in a broad range of science-related challenges. The world needs more Andrews, and it was my great honor to present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year, while still knowing he’ll bring boundless innovation to us far past this award.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded annually by Gaming & Leisure to individuals who have made substantial and lasting contributions to the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Cardno’s career is highlighted by a series of innovations, including the development of cutting-edge solutions that have enabled gaming operators to better understand their customers and optimize business strategies.
With this award, Andrew Cardno joins an elite group of industry pioneers whose work has had a profound and enduring impact on the gaming industry.
Gaming Awards
Salsa Technology wins Best Game Aggregator award at CGS Recife
Salsa Technology won the CGS Best Game Aggregator title at the awards hosted on the 30th August that wrapped up the two-day event held in Recife, Brazil. The award winners were selected by leading industry executives, and the jury, composed entirely of recognized female executives from the sector, made the final decisions.
Salsa Gator has excelled in Brazil and the Latin American market thanks to a laser-sharp focus on curating the very best games that resonate with local players. From a single integration, partners can seamlessly access more than 17,000 games from 110 premier providers, along with customer support in Brazilian Portuguese, LatAm Spanish, and English.
As an expert and pioneer in offering online games in compliance with the most demanding state regulations, Salsa Technology collaborates with its extensive network of partner providers to expand the offering of certified content for the Brazilian market at the federal, state, and municipal levels. This is also the case in other Latin American jurisdictions, such as Peru.
Salsa Technology’s Head of Marketing & Sales, Eliane Nunes said: “Winning the CGS Best Aggregator award was a proud moment for the company and capped off a wonderful event in Recife. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a cutting-edge solution designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. This prize is a very much deserved recognition for a local company composed of local people tailored for the local market.”
Gaming Awards
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from NCPG
International Game Technology PLC announced that Jade Luchauer, IGT Senior Manager Global Sustainability, recently won the Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) 2024 National Awards. Held in conjunction with NCPG’s National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling, the National Awards honors individuals and organizations from across the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling.
“Jade Luchauer is a respected responsible gaming expert who exhibits a thoughtful, forward-looking, strategic approach to responsible gaming within IGT, among gaming industry peers, and for our customers and their players. Jade has a profound ability to educate, guide awareness, drive change and take action to continuously raise the standard for responsible gaming best practices. IGT congratulations Jade on her well-deserved Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.
Throughout Luchauer’s 10-year career at IGT, she has made many significant contributions to the company within the areas of responsible gaming and community relations. She routinely partners with the NCPG on its educational campaigns and brainstorms new, creative ways to demonstrate IGT’s support, while encouraging conversations about responsible gaming. Earlier this year, Luchauer coordinated and hosted a roundtable discussion at ICE London that brought together relevant industry stakeholders to discuss issues related to responsible gaming and sustainability. It was under her guidance that IGT became accredited in responsible gaming across all business segments by both the World Lottery Association and the Global Gambling Guidance Group, which she now works to maintain through frequent assessments.
Additionally, Luchauer is routinely asked to speak at global industry events, works to uphold and gain new responsible gaming certifications for IGT, and creates awareness of the company’s Responsible Gaming Policy, Responsible Gaming Brochure and the Advertising and Marketing Code of Principles. Luchauer is also a charter member of the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) Lottery Membership and board and multi-committee member of the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling. She also currently sits on American Gaming Equipment Manufacturer’s Responsible Gaming Committee, American Gaming Association’s Responsible Gaming Committee, ICRG’s Conference Planning Committee and NCPG’s Nominations Committee.
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