Spotlight Awards


The Spotlight Awards was hosted annually by the Game Developers Conference from 1997 to 1999. Its focus was on the video and computer game industry. GDC now hosts another video game award ceremony called Game Developers Choice Awards since 2001.

List of winners

Best Game

Best Console Game

Best PC/Mac Game

Best Arcade Game

Best Action Game

Best Adventure Game/RPG

Best Sports Game

Best Multiplayer Game

Best Strategy/War Game

Best Simulation Game

Best Flight or Flight Combat Simulator

Best Military Simulation

Best Trivia or Puzzle Game

Best Educational/Children's Game

Best Use of Audio

Best Music or Soundtrack

Best New Technology

Best Use of Innovative Technology

Best Use of Graphics

Best Use of Video

Most Innovative Game Design

Best Script, Story or Interactive Writing

Best Adaptation of Linear Media

Best AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Best Animation

Best Prerendered Art

Annual Achievement Award for Game Design and Development

Lifetime Achievement Award for Game Design and Development