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The Google Play Awards are returning to Google I/O
Posted by Purnima Kochikar, Director, Apps and Games Business Development, Google Play
Drum roll please! The Google Play Awards are back again this year and will take place Thursday, May 18th at 6:30pm (Pacific Time) during Google I/O, our annual developer festival.
The annual ceremony is a great opportunity for the industry to recognize outstanding developers that continue to set the bar for quality apps and games showing a passion for driving innovation and adoption of new platforms and user experiences.
This year we'll be honoring partners across 12 award categories, some familiar and some new. Nominees were selected much like last year by cross-functional teams throughout Google who work hand-in-hand with the relevant categories and product areas. While category specific criteria can be found below, the common requirements across all categories focused on high star rating, technical performance and freshness, requiring a launch or major update since April 2016. The winners of each category will be announced at Google I/O in May.
The full list of categories and nominees are below and can also be found at g.co/play/GPA2017:
Standout Indie
Games from indie developers that focus on artistic design, gameplay mechanics and overall polish. And the nominees are……
- Causality by Loju
- Kingdom: New Lands by Raw Fury
- Mars: Mars by Pomelo Games
- Mushroom 11 by Untame
- Reigns by DevolverDigital
Standout Startup
Apps from new developers that offer a unique experience while achieving strong organic install growth. And the nominees are……
- CastBox by CastBox.FM
- Digit by Hello Digit Inc.
- Discord by Hammer & Chisel Inc.
- HOOKED by Telepathic
- Simple Habit by Simple Habit
Best Android Wear Experience
New wear 2.0 apps offering great design, user delight and functionality. And the nominees are…
- Bring! by Bring! Labs AG
- Foursquare City Guide by Foursquare
- Lifesum by Lifesum
- Runtastic by Runtastic
- Seven by Perigee AB
Best TV Experience
Apps or games leveraging innovative features for the large-screen format while providing an immersive and intuitive experience. And the nominees are…
- AbemaTV by AbemaTV Inc.
- Haystack TV by Haystack TV
- KKBOX by KKBOX International Ltd.
- Netflix by Netflix Inc.
- Red Bull TV by Red Bull
Best VR Experience
Highly engaging and immersive experience with optimal use of Daydream UI. And the nominees are…
- Gunjack 2: End of Shift by CCP Games
- Mekorama by Martin Magni
- The Arcslinger by Big Red Button Entertainment, Inc.
- The Turning Forest by Media Applications Technologies for the BBC
- Virtual Virtual Reality by Tender Claws
Best AR Experience
Apps or games harnessing the creative and imaginative technology of AR. And the nominees are…
- Crayola Color Blaster by Legacy Games
- Dinosaurs Among Us by American Museum of Natural History
- Holo by 8i LTD
- Wayfair View by Wayfair, LLC
- WOORLD by Funomena
Best App for Kids
Apps or games with family friendly design that encourage creativity, exploration and education. And the nominees are…
- Animal Jam - Play Wild! by WildWorks
- Hot Wheels: Race Off by Hutch Games
- Teeny Titans by Cartoon Network
- Think! Think! by Hanamaru Lab
- Toca Life: Vacation by Toca Boca
Best Multiplayer Game
Games built to connect gamers in competitive and engaging multiplayer experiences. And the nominees are…
- Dawn of Titans by NaturalMotionGames Ltd
- FIFA Mobile Soccer by Electronic Arts
- Hearthstone by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Lords Mobile by IGG.com
- Modern Strike Online by Game Development Ltd.
Best App
A true representation of beautiful design, intuitive UX and high user appeal. And the nominees are…
- Citymapper by Citymapper Limited
- Fabulous: Motivate Me! by TheFabulous
- Memrise by Memrise
- Money Lover by Finsify
- Quik by GoPro
Best Game
Games with strong mechanics, stellar graphics and strong engagement and retention tactics. And the nominees are...
- Choices by Pixelberry
- Fire Emblem Heroes by Nintendo Co. Ltd.
- Lineage 2 Revolution by Netmarble Games
- Pokémon GO by Niantic Inc
- Transformers: Forged to Fight by Kabam
Best Accessibility Experience
Apps or games enabling device interaction in an innovative way that serves people with disabilities or special needs. And the nominees are…
- A Blind Legend by DOWINO
- Eye-D by GingerMind Technologies
- IFTTT by IFTTT
- Open Sesame by Sesame Enable
- SwiftKey Symbols by SwiftKey Greenhouse
Best Social Impact
Apps that creates meaningful social impact for a broad spectrum of people around the world. And the nominees are…
- Charity Miles by Charity Miles
- Peek Acuity by Peak Vision
- Prodeaf Translator by ProDeaf Tecnologias Assistivas
- Sea Hero Quest by GLITCHERS
- ShareTheMeal by United Nations
Join us live at the ceremony May 18th at 6:30 pm PDT at Google I/O or via the live stream to see who wins.
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