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Space Ape Games' mobile effort Rival Kingdoms took home the coveted Game of the Year 2015 Award at last night's TIGA Award ceremony.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

November 13, 2015

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Space Ape Games' mobile effort Rival Kingdoms took home the coveted Game of the Year 2015 Award at last night's TIGA Award ceremony, while the developer also walked away with the Indie Studio Award.  

Over 30 prizes were handed out on the night, which saw Sony Computer Entertainment Europe pick up the Publisher Award, and Tiger & Squid take away the Diversity Award for its work on Beyond Eyes

Other notable winners include Everybody's Gone to the Rapture developer, The Chinese Room, which won the Creative UK Gameplay Award, and Original Game Award winner, Bloodborne

A full list of this year's winners can be found of the TIGA Awards website. In the meantime, here are some of the highlights: 

  • Original Game Award: Bloodborne

  • Start-up Award: Platonic Games

  • Diversity Award: Beyond Eyes

  • Debut Game Award: Robocraft Unleashed

  • Creative UK Gameplay Award: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

  • Audio Design Award: Skysaga

  • Visual Design Award: DMC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition

  • Publisher Award: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

  • Indie Studio Award: Space Ape Games

  • In-house Studio Award: Rare

  • Best Engines & Middleware, Tools & Tech Award: Marmalade Technologies

  • Technical Innovation Award: Simplygon

  • UK Heritage Award: Sumo Digital

  • Outstanding Individual Award: Carl Cavers, Sumo Digital

  • Game of the Year: Rival Kingdoms

About the Author(s)

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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