Peabody fellows at the University of Georgia chose the eventual winners based on innovative storytelling using a variety of digital technologies.
EGM named Life is Strange the fifth-best game of the year for 2015, behind Rocket League, a game that has not won any Peabody Awards.
The first-time honor was given for “excellence and innovation in digital storytelling,” and is the result of a partnership between The Peabody Awards—which every year recognizes various American media and individuals—and Facebook.
Life is Strange, last year’s adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment, continues to add to its acclaim by becoming one of five works awarded the inaugural Peabody-Facebook Futures of Media Award, the program announced today.