Around the Web: surprising Game of the Year awards
With the year nearing the end, many game sites are starting to roll out the awards for the best of the best games this year. Some of the winners were surprising and interesting at the same time.
It really is difficult to look back at this year’s incredible catalog of games and analyze the best of the best in each category let alone the best game of the year. Just browsing around the Web, it looks like many sites have started rolling out the winners of each category.
There were some interesting ones that were surprising and somewhat unexpected. Gamespot is ahead of the pack with the most number of awards out already so just looking through their winners it seems like the usual suspects are there with Uncharted 2 winning best technical graphics and voice acting. Left 4 Dead 2 received the best co-op mode award as expected.
Killzone 2 took home the best sound design and competitive multiplayer award. This one was really surprising as it went up against the likes of COD: MW2. The editors did make a strong case about its innovative seamless mode system and leveling mechanism. Interestingly, inFAMOUS took home the award for best original IP. In contrast, Gametrailers gave the best original IP to Demon’s Souls.
Note that there are only a few categories available at this time. Most sites should have their full list of categories and winners by the end of this week.
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December 22nd, 2009
Cue IVANROCA………
December 22nd, 2009
“Killzone 2 took home the best sound design and competitive multiplayer award”
well deserved!
@CON
nice post…I forgot you still have a crush on Ivan
December 22nd, 2009
I can see why inFAMOUS would get some awards. I haven’t played the actual game, only the demo, but it is definately an awsome game.
Demon’s Souls definately deserves some awards too. I personally give it the “Thank you for kicking my ass. Can I please have some more?” award. Wow that game is frickin tough!
December 22nd, 2009
“Demon’s Souls definately deserves some awards too. I personally give it the “Thank you for kicking my ass. Can I please have some more?” award. Wow that game is frickin tough!”
then you better enjoy the “pure white world tendency” for the rest of Decemeber (if you are playing on a American Server)
December 22nd, 2009
man when the hell is demons souls getting released in europe? i really wana play but im not arsed importing it lol
December 22nd, 2009
Yeah no question, Demon’s Souls was the best new IP. It’s also the IP I most want to see a sequel from.
Most over rated games: COD 25(or whatever they are up to now) & Super Mario
Liquid,
Atlas – who published the game in NA – doesn’t have the resources to publish in EU. I would maybe wait, you might be able to import a cheap used copy in a few months. That shouldn’t be too expensive.
December 22nd, 2009
Demon Souls forever!
Good to see it get an award from someone
December 22nd, 2009
The game that I would like to see get more credit is Batman Arkham Asylum. This game was lots of fun.
December 22nd, 2009
I’m glad that KZ2 got an award. It’s graphics were overshadowed by Uncharted 2, and everything else forgotten since it was released early in the year and the craze is over. However, I’m not afraid to say that I didn’t get into its multiplayer. I played quite a few matches and finished top 3 in nearly every one, but I just stopped at one point. The campaign is pretty great though, and while the characters and story are a pile of steaming panda bullocks like every other FPS, the atmosphere is great and, laugh at me if you want, it is without a doubt the most realistic game I’ve ever played. If there is a Helgan, and I’m on there carrying and shooting a huge beefy gun, THAT is what it would feel like.
I’m still working on my inFAMOUS plat, but it is definitely a great game. Sometimes it can get repetitive (as in 20 different missions where all you do is climb a building and disable surveillance devices), and exploring the city isn’t all that fun. Also, the city looks exactly the same throughout (but with a great design and atmosphere). I’m glad that I didn’t look up spoilers, because the ending really surprised and pleased me. Needless to say, I love the game, and I can’t wait for the sequel (as long as there isn’t stupid blast shards…)
Is it just me, or did Uncharted 2 basically win IGN’s GOTY? I know they didn’t give out the actual award yet (I’m not sure if they will or not), but Assassin’s Creed 2 won Xbox GOTY, but Uncharted 2 beat it for PS3 GOTY. I heard that the game is pretty well the same between the 2 platforms, and Uncharted 2 beats it in graphics and smoothness anyways, so that argument is void. Good to see that the game is getting recognition.
I’m glad that IGN gave AC2 the 360 GOTY because it is such a great sequel. On the other hand, MW2 is still the COD4 formula with new guns, perks, and a (perhaps worse) campaign. Which means, while it’s still a great game, it didn’t make any huge innovations. I guess that COD4 deserved a sequel, but they should be done with MW after this. And WW2. If they are such a great developer, they should do the same thing that the first and fourth COD did: top and obliterate any competition.
December 22nd, 2009
@Roca
What do you mean by “pure white world tendency” ?
I actually haven’t gotten to play Demon’s Souls in about a month now.
December 22nd, 2009
You need to go read the demon souls wiki page
Or goto the blorge.net forums
demonssouls.wikidot.com
December 22nd, 2009
Oh sheesh you can tell I haven’t gotten too far in Demon’s Souls or even played in over a month. I forgot about the changing tendencies of the different worlds in game.
I bought it on release date and I had beaten the Phalanx but I haven’t made much progress since then.
December 22nd, 2009
Well 1-2 can be tough at first. Pro Tip: Kill the Dragon by climbing on top of the first tower and shooting him with a bow and arrow. Bring like 300 arrows.
Tower Knight beat me quite a few times. If you want to melee him attack his ankles. When he falls attack his head. It might take a few tries to get it right.
If you want do do it the wimpy way: attack him from the top with magic.
But back to your original question… world tendency is effected by your actions. Certain actions shift it towards good/light – making enemies weaker. Other actions (dying in body form) do the opposite.
December 22nd, 2009
BJ
sony published demons souls in japan and it was co-developed by SCE japan studio with from software, what im trying to say is could SCEE not publish it in europe as it has a high demand here. . .?
December 22nd, 2009
Yeah I hear you. There was high demand here in the states also, but they wouldn’t publish it here either.
Yes – I guess they could, but they probably won’t. I’m guessing they have their priorities set on larger titles like GT5, GoW III, etc
December 22nd, 2009
“I bought it on release date and I had beaten the Phalanx but I haven’t made much progress since then”
Don’t feel bad, I didn’t get to much farther before moving on to the next game either. This game definitely demands long blocks of time and attention.
December 22nd, 2009
Sweet congratulations to the PS3 winners and Sony.
Can you say beat down or what LoL. Next year Sony is owning again.
December 22nd, 2009
Liquid is right SCEJ co-developed the game and SCEJ published the game in Japan…I believed Demon’s Souls is a Sony IP btw
December 22nd, 2009
I don’t know about what sort of deal is in place with Atlas, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony has a bigger role in the sequel.
It sold better then Ratchet in NA. So if they invested some more money into the game and marketed it properly, it could easily break 2 million in lifetime sales.
December 22nd, 2009
Every game publish by Sony or funded is own by Sony.
December 22nd, 2009
your right sony really did underestimate the demand for demons souls. hopefully europe will see it someday. . . .
December 22nd, 2009
“This game definitely demands long blocks of time and attention.”
Only at first. Once you understand how the game works and access shortcuts that are available in various levels then its not so bad.
December 22nd, 2009
ivan i added you on psn. btw does anyone here hav high stakes poker on psn? im downloading it now if anyone wants a game.
December 22nd, 2009
@ Liquid Is it free? Or what I have not even look at it yet.
December 22nd, 2009
@Saber
MW2 not even getting the GOTY nomination on Gamespot pretty much spells it out that the overall GOTY award will go to Uncharted 2. According to their scoring system U2 is at the top.
It’s what most of us knew who played both games anyway……….
December 22nd, 2009
Indeed. I’m actually really getting into U2s multiplayer, it is great. It’s 3rd person and climbing aspects are perfect, and the grenades are extremely handy. Takes quite a few bullets to kill a guy, though. If both people are behind cover, it is nearly impossible for one to kill the other unless they charge.
My KD/R is maybe 1.5. I have a few good matches today, a 20-5 was probably my best.
What I DO hate are the glitchers. I ran into a guy today who went under the Plaza using a glitch, and shot everyone through the walls. I got some footage of it. He was lvl IX (59), but had extremely crappy aim and missed people 10 feet away with a FAL. I ended up with a better score than him FFS. I glitch games plenty, but NEVER online, and NEVER to unfairly beat it. Let’s just say I find hiding under a multiplayer map and picking people off unfairly very unsatisfying.
December 22nd, 2009
On the Japanese Amazon store… FF XIII has a 3 star rating right now. Meanwhile Uncharted 2 is a fraction away from 5 stars… not a good sign for FFXIII
December 22nd, 2009
@BJ..
I wish i could read it. lol
@Saber
I played it through the beta but been held up with other games lately and have yet to really attack it in the full game. Loved the MP aspect and it totally holds it’s own given that many people believe it was such a “add on” and dismissed as that.
Anyone see the Bioshock 2 MP stuff at Gametrailers? Looks good but I feel it will have the same effect. As long as they don’t cheese out on the phenomenal SP aspect which completely rocked in the first one.
December 23rd, 2009
Yeah me too lol.
I have no idea what this means, but aperantly… it’s not good.
まあ、最初はこんなもんかと思い進めていましたが、戦闘→ムービー→戦闘→ムービーの繰り返し…道も一本道で店にも入れない、寄り道出来ない、イベントない。
戦闘も私はレベルを上げるのが好きなので、物足りませんでした。それにショップの物が高いのに全然ギル溜まらないし。 雑魚敵がやたら堅くて、倒すのに時間がかかって大変です…。
まだ噂の12章まで行っていませんが、早く先に進みたいというワクワク感が全く湧き上がってきません。本当にRPG、ゲームなのか疑問に思います。
これは個人的な話ですがFFで同じみの勝利の後に流れる勝利のファンファーレが新しくなるにつれ流れなくなって、寂しいです。
December 23rd, 2009
Beat Dragon Age btw… 97 hours. I admit I played through the last bit on easy. I just wanted to see the ending because I’ll be away for a while. So it’s probably pretty close to 100 hours.
Without a doubt… one of the best RPGs I’ve played.
December 23rd, 2009
Congrats Barnabe… agreed.
December 23rd, 2009
It’s all about Borderlands now… man this game is addictive.
December 23rd, 2009
I found the DLC to be kind of lacking tho
December 23rd, 2009
ghost
no its around 2years old and its ten euro. but ther ar loads of ppl still playin it online. its a really good game and it dont use real money
December 23rd, 2009
The Stone Prisoner was pretty good. 2 decent sized dungeons and Shale who was awesome. At the price of free I was pretty happy with it.
The Wardens keep was a good level and I really liked the story. It also had some cool battles, and the stores/item box were helpful.
The 2 new abilities were pretty lame. I hated the fact that you couldn’t switch out party members at the base camp. Also the fact that after you beat it it closed for good was stupid.
Asides from the few bad design decisions, and I felt like the item box was held as ransom…. I liked it. It could have maybe been a few dollars cheaper, but I was happy with it.
December 23rd, 2009
I also enjoyed the DLC… maybe “Return to Ostagar” will open up the cap and closing of the world?
December 23rd, 2009
BJ
your japanse writting skills amazes me!
December 23rd, 2009
Carl,
Yeah I think I read that somewhere. I don’t think I ever hit 25 though.
*****mild spoiler********
Now that I’ve seen all of the endings, I kind of got the feeling that some of the choices were kind of arbitrary. The different endings all kind of felt very similar.
December 23rd, 2009
you beat the game 6 times?
December 23rd, 2009
why you have to spoil the game for me!!!!!! grrrrrr
December 23rd, 2009
im buying my gf a PS3 for xmass. im thinking of getting Borderlands so we can play together. LBP and Modnation racers should also be fun for us to play.
She wanted a Wii at first but after I showed her the PS wand and Eye Pet she was blown away and decided to go with a PS3 instead. she also liked God of War Chains of Olympus for PSP (on easy) so I will let her use my GoW collection so she can play it before GoW3 comes out. She is still mad that there is no Mario on the PS3
December 23rd, 2009
Just make a Mario costume and play mario levels on Littlebigplanet. That’s kinda like mario
December 23rd, 2009
@stopstopp
hahah your are right, she has a netflix account too, so she also liked the idia of streaming movies directly to the PS3 at no extra cost.
she has been really into it lately, going into gaming website finding out more about the games she would like to play. most of them I already own and I will also transfer all my PSN games to her system so she can play them too.
December 23rd, 2009
I discovered a free ‘Snowball Fight’ on Xbox Live yesterday. You basically throw snowballs at your Xbox Live friends when they pop out from behind trees, snowmen etc. It’s fun for around 5 minutes. I keep looking for CAD! hahaha just kidding.
December 24th, 2009
“I showed her the PS wand and Eye Pet she was blown away”
LMAO
Yeah right, you showed her your Sony wand and she swooned.
In your dreams.
December 24th, 2009
Ooops missed a trick there.
That should obviously have been -
‘you showed her your special Sony wand with magic eye-piece and she swooned’
December 24th, 2009
hahahahahahaha
December 24th, 2009
pathetic HH, forever hating on everything Sony.
nice joke btw. but try harder next time
December 24th, 2009
hahahaha, it even lights up pink when it gets “turned on”… lol.
December 24th, 2009
Ya i remember Sony’s E3 2009 conf.. I was wondering WTF is that guy doing with dildo on stage.. lol
December 24th, 2009
Well, now we all know.
December 24th, 2009
He wasn’t hating on Sony, he was having a joke at your expense.
December 24th, 2009
Quite so harry.
If only he wasn’t always so defensive, paranoid and angry he’d have been able to see it.
December 24th, 2009
This bit made me laugh as well –
“to her system”
Meaning game console.
December 24th, 2009
your right…he wasnt hating, he just like to make jokes about dicks
December 24th, 2009
for some reason the so called “joke” was only funnt to the xbot crowd
December 24th, 2009
Naaa roca, it’s funnier than that.
For some reason the only person who couldn’t see the joke was you.
For some reason the only person who wanted to see it as something about ‘hate’ was you.
For some reason you seem intent on scoring a point or 2 about a knob joke.
So hard to see why that might be.
Not.
…..and how come you suddenly reckon you speak for the PSbot crowd?
Did you all have a meeting or are you admitting that you are that entire crowd?
December 24th, 2009
HH
you will never change. keep up the “jokes” business though, you are doing just fine
*I imagine you were also joking when you said ODST look better than Uncharted 2 right!
December 24th, 2009
Yeah Roca, when caught cold just wheedle away & try and divert.
LMAO
December 24th, 2009
cought cold? please explain!
also while you are at it, explain how ODST look better than Uncharted 2
December 24th, 2009
I don’t have to explain jack s to you.
You’re the humourless angry, defensive, paranoid moron who could only choose to see a hateful attack on your beloved whilst most others saw a joke.
December 24th, 2009
i can’t see why you’re so upset about it. it’s not like he said it was small or anything. Why, you could have the mightiest willy in all of gamer.blorge. It could be a fine fine willy, as strong as a horse’s leg, but as delicate as a rose wrapped in silk. It could glisten like a man emerging from the ocean…
Ok, that’s enough South Park quotes for today. Seriously, lighten up, it’s christmas.
December 24th, 2009
Too true harry.
Righto I’m out, parties & all the rest await tonight.
Have a cracking one wherever and whoever you are.
Merry Christmas & a happy 2010 to one and all,
)
(even the PS3 owners
Peace & goodwill etc etc
December 24th, 2009
You too happy. I’ll probably be gone for a few days too, eating and drinking copious amounts of alcohol.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24th, 2009
Why, Merry Christmas Harry! I love you x lol
December 24th, 2009
“it even lights up pink when it gets “turned on””
That one cracked me up. Couldn´t help it. XD
Merry Christmas for everyone. Hope you all have a great time. Over and out!