The 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards will celebrate one of gaming’s most beloved developers.

Announced today, Ed Boon will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame. Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty will induct Boon. Boon is best known as the co-creator of popular fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat, which has sold over 73 million copies worldwide. Aside from Mortal Kombat, Boon and their production company NetherRealm Studios helped launch the popular Injustice franchise.

Meggan Scavio, president of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences said this about Boon’s induction:

"From his early work on pinball machines to his monumental achievements co-creating the Mortal Kombat franchise, Ed's dedication and perseverance to the craft and art of games has left an incredible legacy for fans and game developers alike."

Booty also said:

“I met Ed on my very first day in the game industry at Midway and had the good fortune to watch him lead the creation of Mortal Kombat and work with so many talented people to grow it into an iconic, worldwide franchise. Ed epitomizes the best of what a game designer can be: big ideas, a great sense of humor, clear focus, and the ability to bring people together as a team. He has created not only a string of hit games but has also supported countless people on their own paths in the game industry.”

The 25th D.I.C.E. Awards, which will be co-hosted by Jessica Chobot and Greg Miller, will take place on February 24 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Tickets for the event can be found here. IGN will be livestreaming the ceremony.