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Ori, Rapture, and Star Wars lead G.A.N.G. award nominations

The Game Audio Network Guild has announced the nominees for the 14th annual G.A.N.G. Awards, which will take place on March 17.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

February 15, 2016

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The Game Audio Network Guild has announced the nominees for the 14th annual G.A.N.G. Awards, which will take place on March 17. 

The awards aim to recognize the achievements of the games industry's best and brightest soundsmiths, with the winners being chosen by members of the G.A.N.G. advisory board, board of directors, and sub committees.

Leading this year's nominations are Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Star Wars: Battlefront, and Ori and the Blind Forest, which are up for a variety of awards including Music of the Year, Best Mix, and Best Original Soundtrack Album. 

We've put together a select list of nominees, but you can check out the full list of finalists by clicking here

Audio of the Year

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

  • Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void

  • Destiny: The Taken King

  • Ori and the Blind Forest

  • Until Dawn

  • Battlefield: Hardline

Music of the Year

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

  • Ori and the Blind Forest

  • Tearaway Unfolded

  • Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

  • Star Wars Battlefront

Sound Design of the Year

  • Star Wars Battlefront

  • Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void

  • Destiny: The Taken King

  • Battlefield Hardline

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

  • Just Cause 3

Best Mix

  • Ori and the Blind Forest

  • Battlefield Hardline

  • Star Wars Battlefront

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

  • Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void

  • Rise of the Tomb Raider

  • Panoramical

Best Original Soundtrack Album

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

  • Ori and the Blind Forest

  • Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops III

  • Star Wars Battlefront

Best Interactive Score

  • Star Wars Battlefront

  • Fallout 4

  • Gathering Sky

  • Destiny: The Taken King

  • Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

About the Author

Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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