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Saturday, 23rd September 2023

GDC Spotlight Awards - 1999

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The Spotlight Awards (GDC) was hosted annually by the Game Developers Conference from 1997 to 1999. Its focus was on the video and computer game industry. The Spotlight awards took a lot of gaming platforms into consideration, but 1999 awarded many PC games.

The best video games for 1999 according to the Spotlight awards were:

  • 1999
  • Baldur's Gate Best Adventure Game/RPG
  • Gran Turismo Best Simulation Game
  • Half-Life Best Action Game
  • Half-Life Best AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Half-Life Best PC/Mac Game
  • Half-Life Best Use of Audio
  • Half-Life Best Use of Graphics
  • NFL Blitz Best Sports Game
  • StarCraft Best Multiplayer Game
  • StarCraft Best Strategy/War Game
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Most Innovative Game Design
  • You Don't Know Jack 4: The Ride Best Trivia or Puzzle Game
Take a look at other video games awards