Imirt Irish Game Awards 2019 Winners

We are happy to announce the winners for the Imirt Irish Game Development Awards 2019. The Imirt Awards 2019 were broadcast on December 3rd and were sponsored by Digit and broadcast by RAID. The awards were hosted by Jairo Lopes and David Whyms. You can check out the archived broadcast of the awards here

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

2019 Imirt Game of the Year

  • Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous - WINNER

  • Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube

  • Radiant: Offline Battle Arena (ROBA) by Jack Murray / Heel Turn Games

  • The Exploitation Game by Colum Higgins on behalf of Trócaire

  • Investor Island by Tall Team Limited

  • LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD by StoryToys 

  • VR Doctor Training Simulator: LMA Insertion by Choobs

  • Dice Summoners by Ciara Costelloe

  • Mindframe Arena by Fierce Fun

  • Rune by Zemilio

  • Sanctified  by Tooth and Claw Games

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

  • Human Rights Defenders by Colum Higgins on behalf of Trócaire

Empire of Sin by Romero Games

Empire of Sin by Romero Games

Best Upcoming Game 

  • Empire of Sin by Romero Games - WINNER

  • This Means Warp by Outlier Games

  • The Darkside Detective: Season 2 by Spooky Doorway

  • Fireside Hero by Demid Tishin

  • Rust & Dust by Chris McHugh & Caoimhe Doyle

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Best Game Design 

  • Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous - WINNER

  • Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube - RUNNER-UP

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

  • LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD by StoryToys 

  • VR Doctor Training Simulator: LMA Insertion by Choobs

  • Investor Island by Tall Team Limited

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Best Narrative

  • Cardpocalypse  by Gambrinous - WINNER

  • The Exploitation Game by Colum Higgins on behalf of Trócaire - RUNNER-UP

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

  • LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD by StoryToys 

  • Sanctified  by Tooth and Claw Games

  • Human Rights Defenders by Colum Higgins on behalf of Trócaire

Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube

Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube

Best Game Art

  • Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube - WINNER

  • Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous - RUNNER-UP

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

  • LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD by StoryToys 

  • Mindframe Arena by Fierce Fun

Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube

Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube

Best Technical Achievement 

  • Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube - WINNER

  • VR Doctor Training Simulator: LMA Insertion by Choobs - RUNNER-UP

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous

Best Game Audio

  • Cardpocalypse by Gambrinous - WINNER

  • Demon Pit by Psychic Software & DoomCube - RUNNER-UP

  • Castle Costume by Stratton Studios

  • LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD by StoryToys 

Radiant: Offline Battle Arena by Jack Murray/Heel Turn Games

Radiant: Offline Battle Arena by Jack Murray/Heel Turn Games

Best Analogue Game

  • Radiant: Offline Battle Arena by Jack Murray/Heel Turn Games - WINNER

  • Rune by Zemilio - RUNNER-UP

  • Dice Summoners by Ciara Costelloe