GameSpot's Best and Worst Awards
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GameSpot rewards excellence and highlights poor performance each year in its Best and Worst awards. From 1996 through 2002, GameSpot held separate awards for PC and console games, though no results of the console awards are not available before 2000. In 2003, all PC and console games began to compete against all others, regardless of system.
The roughly forty current awards are chosen by the site's editors and are classifiable into four divisions: Special Achievement, Dubious Honors, Genre Awards, and the Platform Awards. One game is chosen as Game of the Year. The public can vote on GameSpot for their own winners, which are later tabulated and announced as the Readers' Choice winners.
The Special Achievement division is currently comprised of the following awards:
* Best Original Music * Most Surprisingly Good Game * Best Licensed Music * Best Story * Best Sound Effects * Best Graphics, Technical * Best Voice Acting * Best Graphics, Artistic * Best Use of a Creative License * Best New Character(s) * Funniest Game * Biggest News * Best Multiplayer Game * Best Expansion Pack * Best Original Game Mechanic * Best Downloadable Console Game * Best Downloadable Content * Best Atmosphere * Best Use of Control Scheme * Most Improved Sequel * Best New Gaming Hardware
The Dubious Honors is comprised of seven awards:
* Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising * Worst Use of Celebrity Voices * Worst Trend * Most Disappointing Game * Flat-Out Worst Game * Worst Game Everyone Played * Best Game No One Played
The Genre Awards division is currently comprised of ten awards:
* Best Action Adventure Game * Best Shooter * Best Fighting Game * Best Platformer * Best Driving Game * Best Puzzle Game * Best Rhythm/Music Game * Best Role-playing Game * Best Sports Game * Best Strategy Game
The Platform Awards division is currently comprised of the six awards:
* Best Nintendo DS Game * Best PSP Game * Best Xbox 360 Game * Best PlayStation 3 Game * Best Wii Game * Best PC Game
Contents [hide]
* 1 History of Winners
o 1.1 Game of the Year
o 1.2 Special Achievement
+ 1.2.1 Current Awards
new Best Atmosphere
# 1.2.1.1 Best Classic Compilation
# 1.2.1.2 Best Downloadable Console Game
new Best Downloadable Content
# 1.2.1.3 Best Expansion Pack
# 1.2.1.4 Best Graphics, Artistic
# 1.2.1.5 Best Graphics, Technical
# 1.2.1.6 Best Licensed Music
# 1.2.1.7 Best Multiplayer/Online Game
# 1.2.1.8 Best New Character(s)
# 1.2.1.9 Best New Gaming Hardware
# 1.2.1.10 Best Original Game Mechanic
# 1.2.1.11 Best Original Music
# 1.2.1.12 Best Sound Effects / Design
# 1.2.1.13 Best Story
# 1.2.1.14 Best Use of a Creative License
new Best Use of Control Scheme
# 1.2.1.15 Best Use of Xbox 360 Achievement Points
# 1.2.1.16 Best Voice Acting
# 1.2.1.17 Biggest News
# 1.2.1.18 Funniest Game
# 1.2.1.19 Most Improved Sequel
# 1.2.1.20 Most Surprisingly Good Game
+ 1.2.2 Retired Awards
# 1.2.2.1 One-Year Awards, Miscellaneous
# 1.2.2.2 Best Artificial Intelligence
# 1.2.2.3 Best Budget Game
# 1.2.2.4 Best Graphics
# 1.2.2.5 Best Multiplatform Game
# 1.2.2.6 Biggest Surprise
# 1.2.2.7 Most Innovative / Original Game
o 1.3 Dubious Honors
+ 1.3.1 Current Awards
# 1.3.1.1 Best Game No One Played
# 1.3.1.2 Flat-Out Worst Game
# 1.3.1.3 Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising
# 1.3.1.4 Most Disappointing Game
# 1.3.1.5 Most Long-Winded Game Title
# 1.3.1.6 Worst Game Everyone Played
# 1.3.1.7 Worst Trend
# 1.3.1.8 Worst Use of Celebrity Voices
+ 1.3.2 Retired Awards
# 1.3.2.1 One-Year Awards, Miscellaneous
# 1.3.2.2 Most Disappointing Delay
# 1.3.2.3 Most Regrettable Licensing Deal
o 1.4 Genre Awards
+ 1.4.1 Current Awards
# 1.4.1.1 Best Action Adventure Game
# 1.4.1.2 Best Driving Game
# 1.4.1.3 Best Fighting Game
# 1.4.1.4 Best Platformer
# 1.4.1.5 Best Puzzle Game
# 1.4.1.6 Best Rhythm/Music Game
# 1.4.1.7 Best Role-Playing Game
# 1.4.1.8 Best Shooter
# 1.4.1.9 Best Sports Game, Traditional
# 1.4.1.10 Best Strategy Game
+ 1.4.2 Retired Awards
# 1.4.2.1 Best Interactive Movie
# 1.4.2.2 Best Massively Multiplayer Online Game
# 1.4.2.3 Best Simulation
# 1.4.2.4 Best Sports Game, Alternate
# 1.4.2.5 Best War Game
o 1.5 Platform Awards
+ 1.5.1 Current Awards
# 1.5.1.1 Best Game Boy Advance Game
# 1.5.1.2 Best GameCube Game
# 1.5.1.3 Best Nintendo DS Game
# 1.5.1.4 Best PC Game
# 1.5.1.5 Best PlayStation 2 Game
# 1.5.1.6 Best PlayStation 3 Game
# 1.5.1.7 Best PSP Game
# 1.5.1.8 Best Wii Game
# 1.5.1.9 Best Xbox Game
# 1.5.1.10 Best Xbox 360 Game
+ 1.5.2 Retired Awards
# 1.5.2.1 Best Dreamcast Game
# 1.5.2.2 Best Game Boy Color Game
# 1.5.2.3 Best N-Gage Game
# 1.5.2.4 Best Nintendo 64 Game
# 1.5.2.5 Best Playstation Game
o 1.6 Readers' Choice Winners
+ 1.6.1 Game of the Year
+ 1.6.2 Special Achievement
+ 1.6.3 Dubious Honors
+ 1.6.4 Genre Awards
# 1.6.4.1 Action Adventure
# 1.6.4.2 Best Shooter
# 1.6.4.3 Best Fighting Game
# 1.6.4.4 Best Platformer
# 1.6.4.5 Best Driving Game
# 1.6.4.6 Best Puzzle Game
# 1.6.4.7 Best Rhythm/Music Game
# 1.6.4.8 Best Role-Playing Game
# 1.6.4.9 Best Sports Game
# 1.6.4.10 Best Strategy Game
# 1.6.4.11 Best Simulation (retired)
+ 1.6.5 Platform Awards
# 1.6.5.1 Best Game Boy Advance Game
# 1.6.5.2 Best Gamecube Game
# 1.6.5.3 Best Nintendo DS Game
# 1.6.5.4 Best N-Gage Game (retired)
# 1.6.5.5 Best PC Game
# 1.6.5.6 Best Playstation 2 Game
# 1.6.5.7 Best Playstation 3 Game
# 1.6.5.8 Best PSP Game
# 1.6.5.9 Best XBox Game
# 1.6.5.10 Best Xbox 360 Game
# 1.6.5.11 Best Wii Game
* 2 External links
History of Winners
Game of the Year
2007 : Super Mario Galaxy, (Wii), Nintendo 2006 : Gears of War, (XBox 360), Epic Games 2005 : Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom 2004 : World of Warcraft, (PC), Blizzard Entertainment 2003 : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2002 (PC) : Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Blizzard Entertainment 2002 (console) : Metroid Prime, (Gamecube), Retro Studios 2001 (PC) : Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Croteam 2001 (console) : Grand Theft Auto 3, (Playstation 2), DMA Design 2000 (PC) : The Sims, Maxis 2000 (console) : Chrono Cross, (PlayStation, SquareSoft 1999 (PC) : EverQuest, Verant Interactive 1998 (PC) : Grim Fandango, LucasArts 1997 (PC) : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment 1996 (PC) : Diablo, Blizzard North
Special Achievement
Current Awards
Best Atmosphere
2007 : S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, (PC), GSC Game World
Best Downloadable Console Game
2007 : Pac-Man Championship Edition, (XBox 360), Nambo Bandai 2006 : Uno, (X360), Carbonated Games
Best Downloadable Content
2007 : Rock Band, (XBox 360, PS3), Harmonix
Best Expansion Pack
2007 : World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, (PC), Blizzard Entertainment 2006 : Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, (PC), Relic 2004 : Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots, (PC), Big Huge Games 2003 : Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, (PC), Blizzard Entertainment 2002 : Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles, (PC), Mythic Entertainment 2001 (PC) : Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge, Westwood Studios 2000 (PC) : EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark, Verant Interactive 1998 (PC) : Starcraft: Brood War, Blizzard
Best Graphics, Artistic
2007 : Super Mario Galaxy, (Wii), Nintendo 2006 : Okami, (PS2), Clover Studio 2005 : Psychonauts, (XBox), Double Fine Productions 2004 : Half-Life 2, (PC), Valve Software 2003 : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2002 (PC): Syberia, Microids 2002 (X-Box): Jet Set Radio Future, Smilebit 2002 (Gamecube): Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Silicon Knights 2002 (Playstation 2): Rez, UGA 2001 (PC) : Clive Barker's Undying, EALA 2001 (console) : Ico, (Playstation 2), SCEA 2000 (PC) : Sacrifice, Shiny Entertainment 2000 (console) : Jet Grind Radio, (Dreamcast), Smilebit 1998 (PC) : Grim Fandango, LucasArts
Best Graphics, Technical
2007 : Crysis, (PC), Crytek 2006 : Gears of War, (XBox 360), Epic Games 2005 : F.E.A.R., (PC), Monolith Productions 2004 : Doom 3, (PC), id Software 2003 : SSX 3, (XBOX, GC, PS2), EA Canada 2002 (PC): Unreal Tournament 2003, Digital Extremes 2002 (X-Box): Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Ubi Soft 2002 (Gamecube): Metroid Prime, Retro Studios 2002 (Playstation 2): Ratchet & Clank, Insomniac Games 2001 (PC) : Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Gray Matter 2001 (console) : Dead or Alive 3, (X-Box), Tecmo 2000 (PC) : Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Planet Moon Studios 2000 (console) : Shenmue, (Dreamcast), Sega 1998 (PC) : Unreal, Epic Mega Games
Best Licensed Music
* Though games that won the "Best Music" award featured licensed music, this did not become its own category until 2003.
2007 : Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, (Xbox 360, PS3, others), Neversoft Entertainment 2006 : Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure, (Xbox, PC, PS2), The Collective 2005 : Project Gotham Racing 3, (XBox 360), Bizarre Creations 2004 : Battlefield Vietnam, (PC), Digital Illusions 2003 : True Crime: Streets of LA, (XBox, Gamecube, Playstation 2), Luxoflux, Inc. 2002 (PC): Mafia, Illusion Softworks 2002 (console): Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, (PS2), Rockstar North
Best Multiplayer/Online Game
2007 : Rock Band, (XBox 360, PS3), Harmonix 2006 : Gears of War, (X360), Epic Games 2005 : Battlefield 2, (PC), Digital Illusions 2004 : Halo 2, (XBox), Bungie Software 2003 : Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, (PC), Blizzard Entertainment 2002 (X-Box): MechAssault, Day 1 Studios 2002 (Playstation 2): SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, Zipper Interactive 2000 (PC) : Half-Life: Counter-Strike, The Counter-Strike Team 2000 (console) : Quake III Arena, (Dreamcast), Raster 1998 (PC) : Starcraft, Blizzard 1997 (PC, multiplayer) : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment 1997 (PC, online-only): Acrophobia, (PC), Berkeley Systems 1996 (PC) : Quake, id Software
Best New Character(s)
2007 : Half-Life: The Orange Box, (PC, XBox 360, PS3), Valve 2006 : Delta Squad, Gears of War, (XBox 360), Epic Games 2005 : Harman Smith, Killer7, (Gamecube, PS2), Grasshopper Manufacture 2004 : The Boss, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, (PS2), KCEJ 2003 : Tesshu, Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, (Playstation 2), K2 LLC
Best New Gaming Hardware
2007 : Rock Band instrument set 2006 : Nintendo Wii 2005 : Microsoft Xbox 360 2002 (Best New Peripheral): Microsoft Xbox Live
Best Original Game Mechanic
2007 : Portal, (PC, XBox 360, PS3), Valve 2006 : Free-Motion Controls, [[Madden NFL 07, (Wii), EA Canada 2005 : NBA 2K6, (Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2), Visual Concepts 2004 : Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, (XBox, PS2), Midway
Best Original Music
2007 : Mass Effect, (XBox 360), BioWare 2006 : Bully, (PS2), Rockstar Vancouver 2005 : God of War, (PS2), SCEA 2004 : Katamari Damacy, (PS2), Namco 2003 : Freedom Fighters, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), Io Interactive 2002 (PC): Mafia, Illusion Softworks; Though this game featured licensed music, GameSpot had not yet established that as an award category. 2002 (X-Box): Jet Set Radio Future, Smilebit 2002 (Gamecube): Metroid Prime, Retro Studios 2002 (Playstation 2): Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Rockstar North; Though this game featured licensed music, GameSpot had not yet established that as an award category. 2001 (PC) : Tropico, PopTop Software 2001 (console) : Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, (Playstation 2), Konami 2000 (PC) : Icewind Dale, Black Isle Studios 2000 (console) : Chrono Cross, (PlayStation), SquareSoft 1998 (PC) : Grim Fandango, LucasArts 1997 (PC) : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment
Best Sound Effects / Design
2007 : Rock Band, (XBox 360, PS3), Harmonix 2006 : Dead Rising, (XBox 360), Capcom 2005 : Condemned: Criminal Origins, (XBox 360), Monolith Productions 2004 : Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, (PS2), KCEJ 2003 : Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, (PC), Cyan Productions 2002 (PC): Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, 2015 2002 (X-Box): Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Red Storm Entertainment 2002 (Gamecube): Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem,(Silicon Knights 2002 (Playstation 2): Medal of Honor Frontline, EALA 2002 (GBA): Aggressive Inline, Full-Fat 2001 (PC) : Clive Barker's Undying, EALA 2001 (console) : Soul Reaver 2, (Playstation 2), Crystal Dynamics 2000 (PC) : The Sims, Maxis 2000 (console) : [[SSX, (PlayStation 2), Electronic Arts 1998 (PC) : Thief: The Dark Project, Looking Glass 1997 (PC) : NHL 98, EA Sports 1996 (PC) : Diablo, Blizzard North
Best Story
2007 : Bioshock, (XBox 360, PC), 2K Boston 2006 : Neverwinter Nights 2, (PC), Obsidian Entertainment 2005 : Indigo Prophecy, (Playstation 2), Quantic Dream 2004 : Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, (PS2), KCEJ 2003 : Beyond Good & Evil, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), Ubisoft 2002 (PC): Freedom Force, Irrational Games 2002 (X-Box): Dead to Rights, Namco 2002 (Gamecube): Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Silicon Knights 2002 (Playstation 2): Dead to Rights, Namco 2002 (GBA): Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, Quest 2001 (PC) : Anachronox, Ion Storm 2001 (console) : Final Fantasy X, (Playstation 2), Square 2000 (PC) : The Longest Journey, Funcom 2000 (console) : Summoner, (PlayStation 2), Volition 1998 (PC) : Starcraft, Blizzard 1997 (PC) : The Last Express, Smoking Car Productions 1996 (PC) : The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery, Sierra On-Line
Best Use of a Creative License
2007 : Sherlock Holmes: Awakened, (PC), Frogwares 2006 : Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, (X360, PS3, PC, Xbox, PS2, GC, Wii), Raven Software 2005 : The Warriors, (PS2), Rockstar Toronto 2004 : The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, (XBox), Starbreeze 2003 : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, (PC), XBox, BioWare 2002 : The Thing, (PC, X-Box, Playstation 2), Computer Artworks
Best Use of Control Scheme
2007 : The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, (NDS), Nintendo
Best Voice Acting
2007 : Mass Effect, (XBox 360), BioWare 2006 : Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, (PC), XBox, Funcom 2005 : Psychonauts, (XBox), Double Fine Productions 2004 : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, (PS2), Rockstar North 2003 : The Getaway, (Playstation 2), Team Soho 2002 : Freedom Force, (PC), Irrational Games
Biggest News
2007 : Vivendi merges with Activision in $18.9B deal 2006 : The Saga of the PlayStation 3 Launch 2005 : San Andreas rated AO, Take-Two suspends production 2004 : PSP hitting Japan on December 12 for $185 2003 : Half-Life 2 code heist 2002 : Nintendo and Square get back together
Funniest Game
2007 : Half-Life: The Orange Box, (PC, XBox 360, PS3), Valve 2006 : Sam & Max Episode 1: Culture Shock, (PC), Telltale Games 2005 : Psychonauts, (XBox), Double Fine Productions 2004 : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, (PS2), Rockstar North 2003 : The Simpsons: Hit & Run, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), Radical Entertainment 2003 (Inadvertently) : Arthur's Quest: Battle for the Kingdom, (PC), ValuSoft 2002 (Purposely) : No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way, (PC), Monolith Productions
Most Improved Sequel
2007 : Medal of Honor Heroes 2, (Wii), EA Canada 2006 : Tomb Raider: Legend, (X360, Xbox, PS2, GC), Crystal Dynamics 2005 : Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom 2004 : Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders, (XBox), Phantagram 2002 (PC): Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, IO Interactive
Most Innovative / Original Game
2007 : World in Conflict, (PC), Massive Entertainment 2005 : Killer7, (Gamecube, (PS2), Grasshopper Manufacture 2004 : Katamari Damacy, (PS2), Namco 2003 : EyeToy: Play, (Playstation 2), SCEE 2002 : Animal Crossing, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2001 (PC) : Shattered Galaxy, Nexon Inc. 2001 (console) : Grand Theft Auto III, (Playstation 2), DMA Design 1997 (PC) : Dungeon Keeper, Bullfrog Productions
Most Surprisingly Good Game
2007 : Medal of Honor Heroes 2, (Wii), EA Canada 2006 : Saints Row, (XBox 360), Volition Inc. 2005 : Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, (PS2), Midway Studios - Los Angeles 2004 : The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, (XBox), Starbreeze 2003 : Otogi: Myth of Demons, (XBox), From Software
Retired Awards
One-Year Awards, Miscellaneous
2006 "Best Use of Xbox 360 Achievement Points" : Dead Rising, Capcom 2005 "Best Use of Sweat" : NBA 2K6, (XBox 360), Visual Concepts 2005 "Best Use of Upset, Disheveled Men" : Condemned: Criminal Origins, (XBox 360), Monolith Productions 2005 "Most Metal" : Guitar Hero, (PS2, Harmonix Music Systems 2005 "Most Outrageous Game" : Amped 3, (XBox 360, 2K Sports 2004 "Best Use of a Celebrity" : Vin Diesel, The Chronicles of Riddick, (XBox, Starbreeze 2002 "Best Crossover Since Capcom vs. SNK" : Kingdom Hearts, (Playstation 2), Square 2002 "Best Japanese Import" : Ikaruga, (Dreamcast), Treasure 2002 "Best Name for a Game" : The Pinball of the Dead, (Game Boy Advance, Sega 2002 "Best Party Game" : Super Monkey Ball 2, (Gamecube), Amusement Vision 2002 "Best Port of a 16-Bit Classic" : The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, (Game Boy Advance), Nintendo 2002 "Best Use of Taxpayers' Dollars" : America's Army: Operations, (PC, US Army 2002 "Most Deserving of a Remake" : Bionic Commando, (Nintendo NES), Capcom 2001 (console) "Best In-Game Water" : Wave Race: Blue Storm, (Gamecube, Nintendo 1997 (PC) "Best Cinematics" : Curse of Monkey Island, (LucasArts 1997 (PC) "Best Ending" : Fallout, (Interplay Productions
Best Artificial Intelligence
2005 : F.E.A.R., (PC), Monolith Productions 2001 (PC) : Black & White, Lionhead Studios
Best Budget Game
2005 : Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, (XBox 360), Bizarre Creations 2004 : ESPN NFL 2K5, (PS2, XBox), Visual Concepts 2002 (PC): Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, Croteam
Best Classic Compilation
2006 : Sega Genesis Collection, (PS2), Sega 2003 : The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2002 : Activision Anthology, (Playstation 2), Contraband Entertainment
Best Graphics
2002 (Game Boy Advance) : Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Nintendo 1997 (PC) : Wing Commander: Prophecy, Origin Systems 1996 (PC) : Diablo, Blizzard North
Best Multiplatform Game
2003 : Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), Ubisoft 2002 : Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, (PC, X-Box, Playstation 2), IO Interactive
Biggest Surprise
2002 (PC): Battlefield 1942, Digital Illusions 2001 (console) : Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, (Playstation 2), Konami
Dubious Honors
Current Awards
Best Game No One Played
2007 : Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, (XBox 360, PS3, NDS), multiple developers 2006 : GTR 2, (PC), Crystal Dynamics 2005 : Psychonauts, (XBox), Double Fine Productions 2004 : Silent Storm, (PC), Nival Interactive 2003 : Amplitude, (Playstation 2), Harmonix Music Systems 2002 (PC): MoonBase Commander, Humongous Entertainment 2002 (X-Box): Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Collective 2002 (Gamecube): Sega Soccer Slam, Black Box 2002 (Playstation 2): Dynasty Tactics, Koei 2001 (PC) : Clive Barker's Undying, (EALA 2001 (console) : Victorious Boxers, (Playstation 2), New 2000 (PC) : Allegiance, Microsoft 2000 (console) : Samba De Amigo, (Dreamcast), Sega 1998 (PC) : Battlezone, Activision 1997 (PC) : Seven Kingdoms, Enlight Software 1996 (PC) : Spycraft: The Great Game, Activision
Flat-Out Worst Game
2007 : Hour of Victory, (PC, XBox 360), N-Fusion Interactive 2006 : Bomberman: Act Zero, (XBox 360), Hudson 2005 : Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green, (XBox), Brainbox Games 2004 : Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing, (PC), Stellar Stone 2003 : Gods and Generals, (PC), Anivision 2002 (PC): Demonworld: Dark Armies, Ikarion 2002 (X-Box): Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt, Midway 2002 (Gamecube): Jeremy McGrath Supercross World, Acclaim 2002 (Playstation 2): Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt, Midway 2002 (GBA): Mortal Kombat Advance, Virtucraft 2001 (PC) : Survivor: The Interactive Game, Magic Lantern 2001 (console) : Kabuki Warriors, (X-Box), Genki\Lightweight 2000 (PC) : Blaze & Blade - Eternal Quest, T&E Soft 2000 (console) : Spirit of Speed 1937, (Dreamcast), Acclaim/LJN 1998 (PC) : Trespasser, Dreamworks Interactive 1997 (PC) : Conquest Earth, Data Design 1996 (PC) : Catfight, Phantom Card
Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising
2007 : Need for Speed ProStreet, multiple, EA Black Box 2006 : Fight Night Round 3, (X360, PS3), EA Chicago 2005 : SWAT 4, (PC), Irrational Games 2004 : Need for Speed Underground 2, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), EA Canada 2003 : Tony Hawk's Underground, (XBOX, GC, PS2)), Neversoft Entertainment
Most Disappointing Delay
2007 : Grand Theft Auto IV, (XBox 360, PS3), Rockstar 2005 : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2004 : Gran Turismo 4, (PS2), Polyphony Digital 2003 : Half-Life 2, (PC), Valve Software 2002 : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, (Gamecube), Nintendo 1997 : Unreal, (PC), Epic MegaGames
Most Disappointing Game
2007 : Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08, multiple, EA Tiburon 2006 : Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting, (XBox 360), Sensory Sweep 2005 : FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup, (XBox 360), EA Canada 2004 : Fable, (XBox), Big Blue Box 2003 : Devil May Cry 2, (Playstation 2), Capcom 2002 (PC): Civilization III: Play The World, Firaxis 2002 (X-Box): ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth, ToeJam & Earl Productions 2002 (Gamecube): Super Mario Sunshine, Nintendo 2002 (Playstation 2): The Mark of Kri, SCEA 2002 (GBA): The Revenge of Shinobi, 3d6 Games 2001 (PC) : Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, Stormfront Studios 2001 (console) : Luigi's Mansion, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2000 (PC) : Star Wars: Force Commander, LucasArts 2000 (console) : Shenmue, (Dreamcast), Sega 1998 (PC) : Star Wars Rebellion, Coolhand Interactive 1997 (PC) : Starfleet Academy, Interplay Productions 1996 (PC) : Gene Wars, Bullfrog Productions
Worst Game Everyone Played
2007 : Spider-Man 3, multiple, multiple 2006 : Jaws Unleashed, (XBox), Appaloosa Interactive
Worst Trend
2007 : Lousy Wii Ports 2006 : Release-Day Shortages (Games, Consoles, Accessories) 2005 : All the lousy "urban"-themed games
Retired Awards
One-Year Awards, Miscellaneous
2005 "Biggest Buster" : 187 Ride or Die, (Xbox, PlayStation 2), Ubisoft 2005 "Most Aggravating Frame Rate / Best Slideshow" : Quake 4, (XBox 360), Raven Software 2005 "Most Gratuitous Use of F------ Swearing" : True Crime: New York City, (Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC), Luxoflux 2004 "Most Baditude" : Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, (PC, XBOX, GC, PS2), Ubisoft Montreal 2004 "Most Light Bloom" : Fable, (XBox, Big Blue Box 2004 "War of the Year" : The Vietnam War 2002 "Most Embarrassing Game" : Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, (XBox), Team Ninja 2002 "Most Pretentious Game" : Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht, (Playstation 2), Monolith Soft 2002 "Worst Loading Times" : Stuntman, (Playstation 2), Reflections
Most Long-Winded Game Title
2006 : Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, (PS2), Atlus Co. 2005 : Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie, (PC, Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube), Ubisoft
Most Regrettable Licensing Deal
2004 : Fight Club, (XBOX, PS2), Genuine Games 2002 : Dark Angel, (Xbox, PS2), Radical Entertainment
Worst Use of Celebrity Voices
2006 : The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, (Xbox, PS2), Krome Studios 2005 : Christopher Walken, True Crime: New York City, (Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC), Luxoflux 2004 : ESPN NFL 2K5, (XBOX, PS2), Visual Concepts 2003 : Charlie's Angels, (Gamecube), Neko Entertainment
Genre Awards
Current Awards
Best Action Adventure Game
2007 (Action Adventure) : Assassin's Creed, (XBox 360), Ubisoft Montreal 2007 (Adventure) : Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, (Wii), Capcom 2006 : Dead Rising, (XBox 360), Capcom 2005 (Action Adventure): Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom 2005 (Adventure) : Indigo Prophecy, (XBox 360), Quantic Dream 2004 (Action Adventure): Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, (Ps2), Rockstar North 2004 (Adventure): Myst IV Revelation, (PC), Ubisoft Montreal 2003 (Adventure) : Silent Hill 3, (Playstation 2), KCET 2003 (Action Adventure) : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, (Gamecube), Nintendo 2002 (PC, action, single-player): No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way, Monolith Productions 2002 (PC, action, multiplayer): Battlefield 1942, Digital Illusions 2002 (PC, adventure): Syberia, Microids 2002 (X-Box): Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Ubi Soft 2002 ([[Gamecube): Metroid Prime, Retro Studios 2002 (Playstation 2): Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Rockstar North 2002 (GBA, action): Metroid Fusion, Nintendo 2001 (PC, action, single-player) : Max Payne, Remedy Entertainment 2001 (PC, action, multiplayer) : Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Gray Matter 2001 (PC, adventure) : Myst III: Exile, Presto Studios 2001 (console) : Grand Theft Auto III, Playstation 2, DMA Design 2000 (PC, action) : The Operative: No One Lives Forever, Monolith Productions 2000 (PC, adventure) : The Longest Journey, Funcom 2000 (console, adventure) : Resident Evil: Code Veronica, (Dreamcast), Capcom 1997 (PC, Action) : Half-Life, Valve Software 1997 (PC, Adventure) : Grim Fandango, LucasArts 1997 (PC, Action) : Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, LucasArts 1997 (PC, Action/Simulation) : Wing Commander: Prophecy, Origin Systems 1997 (PC, Adventure) : The Curse of Monkey Island, LucasArts 1996 (PC, Action) : Diablo, Blizzard North 1996 (PC, Adventure) : The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery, Sierra On-Line
Best Driving Game
2007 : Forza Motorsport 2, (XBox 360), Turn 10 Studios 2006 : GTR 2, (PC), SimBin 2005 : Forza Motorsport, (XBox), Microsoft Game Studios 2004 : Burnout 3: Takedown, (PS2), Criterion Games 2003 : MotoGP 2, (XBox), Climax 2002 (PC): Rally Trophy, Bugbear 2002 (X-Box): Rallisport Challenge, Digital Illusions 2002 (Gamecube): NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, Monster Games 2002 (Playstation 2): Burnout 2: Point of Impact, Criterion Studios 2002 (GBA): Driver 2 Advance, Sennari Interactive 2001 (PC) : NASCAR Racing 4, Papyrus 2001 (console) : Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, (Playstation 2), Polyphony Digital 2000 (PC) : Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, Electronic Arts 2000 (console) : Test Drive Le Mans, (Dreamcast), Infogrames 1998 (PC) : Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, Electronic Arts 1997 (PC) : CART Precision Racing, Terminal Reality
Best Fighting Game
2007 : Virtua Fighter 5 Online, (XBox 360, PS3), Sega-AM2 2006 : Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, (XBox 360), Digital Eclipse 2005 : Tekken 5, (PS2), Namco 2004 : Mortal Kombat: Deception, (XBOX), PS2, Midway 2003 : Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution, (Playstation 2), SEGA-AM2 2002 (X-Box): Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Midway 2002 (Gamecube): Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Midway 2002 (Playstation 2): Virtua Fighter 4, SEGA-AM2 2001 (console) : Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves, (Dreamcast), SNK 2000 (console) : Capcom vs. SNK, (Dreamcast), Capcom
Best Platformer
2007 : Super Mario Galaxy, (Wii), Nintendo 2006 : Daxter, (PSP), Ready at Dawn 2005 : Psychonauts, (XBox), Double Fine Productions 2004 : Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, (PS2), Insomniac Games 2003 : Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, (Playstation 2), Insomniac Games 2002 (X-Box): Jet Set Radio Future, Smilebit 2002 (Gamecube): Super Mario Sunshine, Nintendo 2002 (Playstation 2): Ratchet & Clank, Insomniac Games 2001 (console) : Conker's Bad Fur Day, Nintendo 64, Rare Ltd. 2000 (console) : Banjo-Tooie, (Nintendo 64), Rare
Best Puzzle Game
2007 : Portal, (PC, XBox 360, PS3), Valve 2006 : Exit, (PSP, Taito Corporation 2005 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems 2004 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): Katamari Damacy, (PS2), Namco 2003 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGame$, (Game Boy Advance), Nintendo 2001 (PC, puzzle/miscellaneous) : The Typing of the Dead, Sega 2000 (PC) : The Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions, Sierra Attractions 2000 (console) : Samba De Amigo, (Dreamcast), Sega 1998 (PC) : You Don't Know Jack: The Ride, Jellyvision 1997 (PC) : Chessmaster 5500, Mindscape 1996 (PC) : You Don't Know Jack Vol. 2, Jellyvision
Best Rhythm/Music Game
2007 : Rock Band, (XBox 360, PS3), Harmonix 2006 : Elite Beat Agents, (DS), Inis 2005 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems 2004 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): Katamari Damacy, (PS2), Namco 2003 (Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game): WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGame$, (Game Boy Advance), Nintendo 2001 : Frequency, (Playstation 2), Harmonix Music Systems
Best Role-Playing Game
2007 : Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, (PS2), Atlus 2006 : The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, (PC, XBox 360), Bethesda Softworks 2005 : Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, (PS2), Level 5 2004 : Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, (Gamecube), Intelligent Systems 2003 : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, (PC, XBox), BioWare 2002 (PC): Neverwinter Nights, BioWare 2002 (X-Box): The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Bethesda Softworks 2002 (Gamecube): Animal Crossing, Nintendo 2002 (Playstation 2): Suikoden III, KCET 2002 (GBA): Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, Quest 2001 (PC, single-player) : Wizardry 8, Sirtech Canada 2001 (PC, multiplayer) : Dark Age of Camelot, Mythic Games 2001 (console) : Final Fantasy X, (Playstation 2), Square 2000 (PC) : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, BioWare 2000 (console) : Chrono Cross, (Playstation), Square 1998 (PC) : Baldur's Gate, Bioware 1997 (PC) : Fallout, Interplay Productions 1996 (PC) : Diablo, Blizzard North
Best Shooter
2007 : Crysis, (PC), Crytek 2006 : Gears of War, (XBox 360), Epic Games 2005 : F.E.A.R., (PC), Monolith Productions 2004 : Half-Life 2, (PC), Valve Software 2003 : Panzer Dragoon Orta, (XBox), Smilebit 2002 (X-Box): MechAssault, Day 1 Studios 2002 (Gamecube): TimeSplitters 2, Free Radical Design 2002 (Playstation 2): SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, Zipper Interactive 2001 (console) : Halo, (X-Box), Bungie Studios 2000 (console) : Perfect Dark, (Nintendo 64), Rare
Best Sports Game, Traditional
2007 : NHL 08, (XBox 360), EA Canada 2006 : Madden NFL 07, (Wii), EA Canada 2005 : FIFA 06, (Xbox, PlayStation 2), EA Canada 2004 : ESPN NFL 2K5, (XBOX, PS2), Visual Concepts 2003 : ESPN NFL Football, (XBox, Playstation 2), Visual Concepts 2002 (PC): Madden NFL 2003, Electronic Arts 2002 (X-Box): NFL 2K3, Visual Concepts 2002 (Gamecube): NFL 2K3, Visual Concepts 2002 (Playstation 2): NFL 2K3, Visual Concepts 2001 (PC) : FIFA Soccer 2002, EA Sports 2001 (console) : NBA 2K2, (Dreamcast), Sega 2000 (PC) : FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer, EA Sports 2000 (console) : NFL 2K1, (Dreamcast), Visual Concepts 1998 (PC) : FIFA 99, EA Sports 1997 (PC) : NHL 98, EA Sports 1996 (PC) : NHL 97, EA Sports
Best Strategy Game
2007 : World in Conflict, (PC), Massive Entertainment 2006 : Company of Heroes, (PC), Relic 2005 : Civilization IV, (PC), Firaxis Games 2004 : Rome: Total War, (PC), Creative Assembly 2003 : Rise of Nations, (PC), Big Huge Games 2002 (PC, single-player): Medieval: Total War, Creative Assembly 2002 (PC, multiplayer): Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Blizzard Entertainment 2001 (PC, single-player) : Civilization III, Firaxis Games 2001 (PC, multiplayer) : Shattered Galaxy, Nexon Inc. 2000 (PC) : Shogun: Total War, Creative Assembly 2000 (console) : Ogre Battle 64, (Nintendo 64), Quest 1998 (PC) : Starcraft, Blizzard 1997 (PC) : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment 1996 (PC) : Civilization II, MicroProse
Retired Awards
Best Interactive Movie
1996 (PC) : Spycraft: The Great Game, (Activision
Best Massively Multiplayer Online Game
2004 : World of Warcraft, (PC, Blizzard Entertainment
Best Simulation
2003 : Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight, (PC), Microsoft 2002 (PC, traditional) : Flanker 2.5, Eagle Dynamics 2002 (PC, sci-fi) : Star Trek: Bridge Commander, Totally Games 2001 (PC, traditional) : IL-2 Sturmovik, 1C:Maddox Games 2001 (PC, sci-fi) : Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos, Particle Systems 2000 (PC, traditional) : Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum, Razorworks 2000 (PC, sci-fi) : MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, Microsoft 2000 (console) : Theme Park Roller Coaster, PlayStation 2, Bullfrog 1998 (PC, traditional) : European Air War, MicroProse 1998 (PC, space sim) : Independence War, ( Particle Systems 1997 (PC) : Longbow 2, Jane's Combat Simulations 1996 (PC) : AH-64D Longbow, Jane's Combat Simulations
Best Sports Game, Alternate
2005 : Blitz: The League, (XBox), Midway 2004 : Mario Power Tennis, (Gamecube), Camelot Co. Ltd. 2003 : SSX 3, (XBOX, GC, PS2), EA Canada 2002 (X-Box): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Neversoft Entertainment 2002 (Gamecube): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Neversoft Entertainment 2002 (Playstation 2): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Neversoft Entertainment 2002 (GBA): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Vicarious Visions 2001 (console) : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, (Playstation 2), Neversoft 2000 (console) : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, (PlayStation/Dreamcast), Neversoft
Best War Game
1998 (PC) : The Operational Art of War, Vol. 1, TalonSoft 1997 (PC) : Sid Meier's Gettysburg!, Firaxis Games
Platform Awards
Current Awards
Best Nintendo DS Game
2007 : The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Nintendo 2006 : Elite Beat Agents, Inis 2005 : Mario Kart DS, Nintendo
Best PC Game
2007 : Crysis, Crytek 2006 : Company of Heroes, Relic 2005 : Civilization IV, Firaxis Games 2004 : World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment 2003 : Rise of Nations, Big Huge Games 2002 : Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Blizzard Entertainment 2001 : Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Croteam 2000 : The Sims, Maxis 1999 : EverQuest, Verant Interactive 1998 : Grim Fandango, LucasArts 1997 : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment 1996 : Diablo, Blizzard North
Best PlayStation 2 Game
2007 : God of War II, SCE Studios Santa Monica 2006 : Final Fantasy XII, Square Enix 2005 : God of War, SCEA 2004 : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar North 2003 : Dark Cloud 2, Level 5 2002 : Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Rockstar North 2001 : Grand Theft Auto III, DMA Design 2000 : SSX, (PlayStation 2, Electronic Arts
Best PlayStation 3 Game
2007 : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward 2006 : Resistance: Fall of Man, Insomniac Games
Best PSP Game
2007 : Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Vicious Cycle Software 2006 : Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Kojima Productions 2005 : Lumines, Q Entertainment
Best Wii Game
2007 : Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo 2006 : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo
Best Xbox 360 Game
2007 : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward 2006 : Gears of War, Epic Games 2005 : Project Gotham Racing 3, Bizarre Creations
Retired Awards
Best Dreamcast Game
2001 : Phantasy Star Online, Sonic Team 2000 : NFL 2K1, Visual Concepts
Best Game Boy Advance Game
2006 : Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation, Banpresto 2005 : The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Flagship 2004 : Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Treasure 2003 : Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Nintendo 2002 : Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, Quest 2001 : Advance Wars, Intelligent Systems
Best Game Boy Color Game
2001 : The Legend of Zelda: Oracle Series, Nintendo 2000 : Dragon Warrior I & II, Enix
Best GameCube Game
2006 : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo 2005 : Resident Evil 4, Capcom 2004 : Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Intelligent Systems 2003 : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendo 2002 : Metroid Prime, Retro Studios 2001 : Super Smash Bros. Melee, Nintendo
Best N-Gage Game
2004 : Colin McRae Rally 2005, (Ideaworks3D
Best Nintendo 64 Game
2001 : Paper Mario, Intelligent Systems 2000 : Perfect Dark, Rare
Best Playstation Game
2001 : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Activision 2000 : Chrono Cross, Square
Best Xbox Game
2006 : NCAA Football 07, EA Sports 2005 : Ninja Gaiden Black, Team Ninja 2004 : Burnout 3: Takedown, Criterion Games 2003 : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare 2002 : MechAssault, (Day 1 Studios 2001 : Halo, (Bungie Studios
Readers' Choice Winners
Game of the Year
2007 Game of the Year : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, (PC, XBox 360, PS3), Infinity Ward 2006 Game of the Year : 2005 Game of the Year : Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom 2004 Overall Game of the Year : Halo 2, XBox, Valve Software 2000 Game of the Year (PC) : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, BioWare
Special Achievement
2007 Best Original Music : Bioshock, (XBox 360, PC), 2K Boston 2006 Best Original Music : 2007 Most Surprisingly Good Game : S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, (PC), GSC Game World 2006 Most Surprisingly Good Game : 2007 Best Licensed Music : Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, multiple, Neversoft Entertainment 2006 Best Licensed Music : 2007 Best Story : Bioshock, (XBox 360, PC), 2K Boston 2006 Best Story : 2007 Best Sound Effects / Design : Bioshock, (XBox 360, PC), 2K Boston 2007 Best Graphics, Technical : Crysis, (PC), Crytek 2006 Best Graphics, Technical : 2007 Best Voice Acting : Mass Effect, (XBox 360), BioWare 2006 Best Voice Acting : 2007 Best Graphics, Artistic : Assassin's Creed, (XBox 360), Ubisoft Montreal 2006 Best Graphics, Artistic : 2007 Best Use of a Creative License : The Simpson's Game, multiple, Electronic Arts 2006 Best Use of a Creative License : 2007 Best New Character(s) : Half-Life: The Orange Box: GLaDOS, (XBox 360, PS3, PC), Valve 2006 Best New Character(s) : 2007 Funniest Game : Half Life: The Orange Box: GLaDOS, (XBox 360, PS3, PC), Valve 2006 Funniest Game : 2007 Biggest News : Bungie and Microsoft officially split 2006 Biggest News : 2007 Best Multiplayer Game : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, (XBox 360, PC, PS3), Infinity Ward 2006 Best Multiplayer Game : 2007 Best Expansion Pack : Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, (PC), Gas Powered Games 2006 Best Expansion Pack : 2007 Best Original Game Mechanic : Half-Life: The Orange Box, (XBox 360, PS3, PC), Valve 2006 Best Original Game Mechanic : 2007 Best Downloadable Console Game : Warhawk, (PS3), Incognito Inc. 2006 Best Downloadable Console Game : 2006 Best Classic Compilation : 2006 Best Use of Xbox 360 Achievement Points : 2007 Most Improved Sequel : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, (XBox 360, PC, PS3), Infinity Ward 2006 Most Improved Sequel : 2007 Best New Gaming Hardware : Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT Video Card 2007 Most Innovative Game : Half-Life: The Orange Box, (XBox 360, PS3, PC), Valve 2007 Best Downloadable Content : The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, (PC), Bethesda Entertainment 2007 Best Use of Control Scheme : Assassin's Creed, (XBox 360), Ubisoft Montreal 2007 Best Atmosphere : Bioshock, (XBox 360, PC), 2K Boston
Dubious Honors
2007 Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising : Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, multiple, Neversoft Entertainment 2006 Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising : 2007 Worst Trend: Lousy Wii Ports 2006 Worst Use of Celebrity Voices : 2006 Most Long-Winded Game Title : 2007 Most Disappointing Game : Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, (XBox 360, PS3), Io Interactive 2006 Most Disappointing Game : 2007 Flat-Out Worst Game : Hour of Victory, (PC, XBox 360), N-Fusion Interactive 2006 Flat-Out Worst Game : 2007 Worst Game Everyone Played : Sonic the Hedgehog, (XBox 360, PS3), Sonic Team 2006 Worst Game Everyone Played : 2007 Best Game No One Played : Hotel Dusk: Room 215, (NDS), Cing 2006 Best Game No One Played : 2007 Most Disappointing Delay : Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre Awards
Action Adventure
2007 Best Action Adventure Game : Assassin's Creed, (XBox 360), Ubisoft Montreal 2007 Best Adventure Game : Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, (NDS), Capcom 2006 Best Action Adventure Game : 2005 Best Action Adventure Game : Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube, PS2), Capcom 2005 Best Adventure Game : Indigo Prophecy, (Xbox, PC, PlayStation 2), Quantic Dream 2004 Best GameCube Action Adventure Game : Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Retro Studios 2004 Best PlayStation 2 Action Adventure Game : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar North 2004 Best PC Action Game : Half-Life 2, Valve Software 2004 Best PC Adventure Game : Myst IV: Revelation, Ubisoft Montreal 2004 Best Xbox Action Adventure Game : Halo 2, Valve Software 2003 Best GBA Action Game : Super Mario Advance 4: SMB3, Nintendo]] 2003 Best GameCube Action Game : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendo 2003 Best PS2 Action Game : Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Ubisoft 2003 Best PC Action Game : Call of Duty, Infinity Ward 2003 Best PC Adventure Game : Beyond Good & Evil, Ubisoft 2003 Best XBox Action Game : Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Ubisoft 2000 Best Adventure Game (PC) : Escape from Monkey Island, LucasArts 2000 Best Action Game (PC) : Half-Life: Counter-Strike, The Counter-Strike Team
Best Shooter
2007 Best Shooter : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, (XBox 360, PC, PS3), Infinity Ward 2006 Best Shooter : 2005 Best Shooter : F.E.A.R., (PC), Monolith Productions
Best Fighting Game
2007 Best Fighting Game : Virtua Fighter 5 Online, (XBox 360, PS3), Sega-AM2 2006 Best Fighting Game : 2005 Best Fighting Game : Soul Calibur III, (PS2), Namco
Best Platformer
2007 Best Platformer : Super Mario Galaxy, (Wii), Nintendo 2006 Best Platformer : 2005 Best Platformer : Psychonauts, (Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC), Double Fine Productions
Best Driving Game
2007 Best Driving Game : Forza Motorsport 2, (XBox 360), Microsoft Game Studios 2006 Best Driving Game : 2005 Best Driving Game : Burnout Revenge, (XBox, PS2), Criterion Games 2004 Best PlayStation 2 Driving Game : Burnout 3: Takedown, Criterion Games 2004 Best PC Driving Game : Need for Speed Underground 2, EA Canada 2004 Best Xbox Driving Game : Burnout 3: Takedown, Criterion Games 2003 Best GBA Driving Game : GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing, MTO 2003 Best GameCube Driving Game : Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Nintendo 2003 Best PC Driving Game : Need for Speed Underground, Electronic Arts 2003 Best PS2 Driving Game : Need for Speed Underground, Electronic Arts 2003 Best XBox Driving Game : Project Gotham Racing 2, Bizarre Creations 2000 Best Driving Game (PC) : Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, Electronic Arts
Best Puzzle Game
2007 Best Puzzle Game : Half-Life: The Orange Box: Portal, (XBox 360, PS3, PC), Valve 2006 Best Puzzle Game : 2005 Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game : Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems 2000 Best Puzzle Game (PC) : Chessmaster 8000, Mattel Interactive
Best Rhythm/Music Game
2007 Best Rhythm/Music Game : Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, multiple, Neversoft Entertainment 2006 Best Rhythm/Music Game : 2005 Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game : Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems
Best Role-Playing Game
2007 Best Role-playing Game : The Witcher, (PC), CD Projekt RED STUDIO 2006 Best Role-playing Game : 2005 Best Role-Playing Game : Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, (PS2), Level 5 2004 Best GameCube Role-Playing Game : Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Intelligent Systems 2004 Best PlayStation 2 Role-Playing Game : Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix 2004 Best PC Role-Playing Game : World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment 2004 Best Xbox Role-Playing Game : Star Wars KOTOR II: The Sith Lords]], Obsidian Entertainment 2003 Best GBA Role-Playing Game : Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, [[Nintendo 2003 Best GameCube RPG : Skies of Arcadia Legends, Overworks 2003 Best PC Role-Playing Game : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare 2003 Best PS2 Role-Playing Game : Final Fantasy X-2, Square Enix 2003 Best XBox Role-Playing Game : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare 2000 Best Role-Playing Game Game (PC) : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Bioware
Best Sports Game
2007 Best Sports Game : Madden NFL 08, (XBox 360, PS3), EA Tiburon 2006 Best Traditional Sports Game : 2005 Best Sports Game : Madden NFL 06, (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360), EA Sports 2004 Best GameCube Sports Game : Mario Tennis, Camelot Co. Ltd. 2004 Best PC Sports Game : Madden NFL 2005, Electronic Arts Tiburon 2004 Best PlayStation 2 Sports Game : ESPN NFL 2K5, Visual Concepts 2004 Best Xbox Sports Game : ESPN NFL 2K5, Visual Concepts 2003 Best GBA Sports Game : Tony Hawk's Underground, Neversoft Entertainment 2003 Best GameCube Sports Game : SSX 3, EA Canada 2003 Best PC Sports Game : Madden NFL 2004, Electronic Arts Tiburon 2003 Best PS2 Sports Game : SSX 3, EA Canada 2003 Best Xbox Sports Game : ESPN NFL Football, Visual Concepts 2000 Best Sports Game (PC) : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Neversoft
Best Strategy Game
2007 Best Strategy Game : Supreme Commander, (PC, XBox 360), Gas Powered Games 2006 Best Strategy Game : 2005 Best Strategy Game : Civilization IV, (PC), Firaxis Games 2004 Best PC Strategy Game : Rome: Total War, Creative Assembly 2003 Best PC Strategy Game : Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Blizzard Entertainment 2000 Best Strategy Game (PC) : Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion, Ensemble Studios
Best Simulation (retired)
2005 Best Simulation : Trauma Center: Under the Knife, (DS), Atlus Co. 2004 Best PC Simulation Game : IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles - Ace, 1C 2003 Best PC Simulation : Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight, Microsoft 2000 Best Sci-Fi Simulation (PC) : MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, Microsoft 2000 Best Simulation (PC) : Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater, Microsoft
Platform Awards
Best Game Boy Advance Game (retired)
2006 : 2005 : Final Fantasy IV Advance, Square Enix 2004 : Metroid: Zero Mission, Nintendo 2003 : Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, [[Nintendo
Best Gamecube Game (retired)
2006 : 2005 : Resident Evil 4, Capcom 2004 : Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Retro Studios 2003 : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendo
Best Nintendo DS Game
2007 : The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Nintendo 2006 : 2005 : Mario Kart DS, Nintendo 2004 : Super Mario 64 DS, Nintendo]]
Best N-Gage Game (retired)
2004 : Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Jungle Storm, Gameloft
Best PC Game
2007 : Crysis, Crytek 2006 : 2005 : F.E.A.R., Monolith Productions 2004 : Half-Life 2, Valve Software 2003 : Call of Duty, Infinity Ward 2000 : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, BioWare
Best Playstation 2 Game (retired)
2007 : God of War II, SCEA 2006 : 2005 : God of War, SCEA 2004 : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar North 2003 : Final Fantasy X-2, Square Enix
Best Playstation 3 Game
2007 : Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward 2006 :
Best PSP Game
2007 : Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, High Impact Games 2006 : 2005 : Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Rockstar Leeds
Best XBox Game (retired)
2006 : 2005 : Ninja Gaiden Black, Team Ninja 2004 : Halo 2, Valve Software 2003 : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare
Best Xbox 360 Game
2007 : Halo 3, Bungie Software 2006 : 2005 : Call of Duty 2, Infinity Ward
Best Wii Game
2007 : Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo 2006 :
