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AIAS to Induct Evan Wells Into Hall of Fame at 2026 D.I.C.E. Awards

Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann will present the honor, underscoring Wells’ decades-long impact on the studio’s landmark franchises.

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Overview

  • The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announced former Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells as its 2026 Hall of Fame inductee.
  • The presentation is slated for the 29th D.I.C.E. Awards at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, with outlets reporting either February 12 or February 16.
  • Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann is scheduled to present the award at the ceremony.
  • AIAS president Meggan Scavio praised Wells for creative leadership and a profound influence on game development.
  • Wells’ career spans more than 30 years, including lead roles on Crash Bandicoot 3 and Jak and Daxter, executive-producer credits on Uncharted and The Last of Us adaptations, and a presidency at Naughty Dog through his 2023 retirement.