Game Awards 2013 [** RESULTS!! **]

Varik

sheehy83 wrote: »

You'd think there would be more nominations with the amount of people on here

Some of the category don't have many games this year at all, and I wouldn't be nominating something because it was the only game that was eligible.

Josey Wales

sheehy83 wrote: »

You'd think there would be more nominations with the amount of people on here

For me personally the majority of games I played and finished were from my backlog. Only a handful were released in 2013. And some of those that were I found were overrated like BioShock Infinite.

Mr E

The next group is up. Time for portable gaming:

3DS
Vita
IOS
Android

johnny_ultimate

I had at least five nominations I could have put down for 3DS game of the year without hesitation, and I haven't even gotten around to playing some other key games. The console is going from strength to strength

Randall Floyd

A link between worlds on the 3DS, get the obvious one out of the way

Banjo

Randall Floyd wrote: »

A link between worlds on the 3DS, get the obvious one out of the way

Only for those who've played it Damn you Pokemon, why did you make me choose? WHY??

Mr E

The Fun category is up.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=499

Mr Freeze

I can barely vote in the Fun category too, it really was a terrible year to be a 360 gamer. (can't afford another console before ye say, get a PS/PC).

Mr E

Final Group (Overall Category) is now open.

Mr E

OK guys, time to vote.

http://bit.ly/gameawards2013

Several of the "Fun" and "Overall" categories had lots of single nominations, so some of the groups there are quite large. Should be an interesting vote.

The survey will remain open until Thursday at 6pm, and results will be made available that night.

Mr E

Bumping this for the weekday boardsies.

tok9

While it may not have made a difference, I wish I was around to vote for the Overall..

Was disappointed to see TLOU wasn't nominated for Online.. felt it was the best MP last year.

degrassinoel

wow, after doing that, last year was really crap for games

SeantheMan

I didn't notice any of the threads, will have to get through them all later today at dinner

tok9

degrassinoel wrote: »

wow, after doing that, last year was really crap for games

No it wasn't... in fact it was arguably one of the best years of the last generation.

SeantheMan

tok9 wrote: »

No it wasn't... in fact it was arguably one of the best years of the last generation.

it was ?......

I must have missed that one. Please enlighten us as some of the 'best games of the generation' that were released ?

Apart from The Last of Us...which everyone seems to love.
And don't say Bioshock Infinite, because it wasn't.

Josey Wales

SeantheMan wrote: »

it was ?......

I must have missed that one. Please enlighten us as some of the 'best games of the generation' that were released ?

Apart from The Last of Us...which everyone seems to love.
And don't say Bioshock Infinite, because it wasn't.

That is a very subjective argument. One persons 'best games of the generation' could be totally different to your own choices. That does not make the other person wrong.

Mr Freeze

Well as a 360 gamer, it was a very poor year. I struggled to nominate titles.

sarumite

I found the best games weren't to be found in what is usually referred to as "AAA" space within gaming. I really enjoyed a lot of indie games that came out either in 2013 or the tail end of 2012 that I didn't pick up until this year. Some games I didn't play (notably paper please) I do appreciate from wathcing the odd lets play. I have poured more hours into Rogue legacy last year than any other single title.

Retr0gamer

Indie games and handheld is where the best games this year were. Handheld gaming was pretty amazing in 2013.

johnny_ultimate

SeantheMan wrote: »

Please enlighten us as some of the 'best games of the generation' that were released ?

Well aside from the bothersome 'generation' labeling, you had Papers Please, Gone Home, Rogue Legacy, Resogun, Fire Emblem Awakening, A Link Between Worlds, Attack of the Friday Monsters, Bravely Default, The Stanley Parable, Rayman Legends, MGS: Rising, GTAV, Brothers, Monaco, Device 6, Year Walk, Ridiculous Fishing, The Room 2, Pokemon X / Y... and they're just the ones I had time to play (another dozen or two I really want to but haven't gotten around to yet) :pac:

It wasn't the best year for AAA console blockbusters releases (although I did really like GTA, Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us - but that's all subjective), but why would anyone be restricting themselves to AAA console blockbusters when there's so many other avenues and possibilities open, with little investment needed.

Angron

tok9 wrote: »

While it may not have made a difference, I wish I was around to vote for the Overall..

Was disappointed to see TLOU wasn't nominated for Online.. felt it was the best MP last year.

I haven't played TLOU, but I didn't realise it had MP.

Anyway, gonna vote when I'm home/not on my phone.

Mr E

I got Rogue Legacy on Saturday morning and haven't played anything else since. It's such a fantastic game.

The indie scene is incredibly strong at the moment.

sarumite

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Well aside from the bothersome 'generation' labeling, you had Papers Please, Gone Home, Rogue Legacy, Resogun, Fire Emblem Awakening, A Link Between Worlds, Attack of the Friday Monsters, Bravely Default, The Stanley Parable, Rayman Legends, MGS: Rising, GTAV, Brothers, Monaco, Device 6, Year Walk, Ridiculous Fishing, The Room 2, Pokemon X / Y... and they're just the ones I had time to play (another dozen or two I really want to but haven't gotten around to yet) :pac:

It wasn't the best year for AAA console blockbusters releases (although I did really like GTA, Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us - but that's all subjective), but why would anyone be restricting themselves to AAA console blockbusters when there's so many other avenues and possibilities open, with little investment needed.

You forgot Flappy bird

tok9

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Well aside from the bothersome 'generation' labeling, you had Papers Please, Gone Home, Rogue Legacy, Resogun, Fire Emblem Awakening, A Link Between Worlds, Attack of the Friday Monsters, Bravely Default, The Stanley Parable, Rayman Legends, MGS: Rising, GTAV, Brothers, Monaco, Device 6, Year Walk, Ridiculous Fishing, The Room 2, Pokemon X / Y... and they're just the ones I had time to play (another dozen or two I really want to but haven't gotten around to yet) :pac:

It wasn't the best year for AAA console blockbusters releases (although I did really like GTA, Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us - but that's all subjective), but why would anyone be restricting themselves to AAA console blockbusters when there's so many other avenues and possibilities open, with little investment needed.

Johnny pretty much answered it perfectly.

I'd also add Persona 4 Golden and Tearaway to that list.

Mr E

Last day to vote. Survey closes at 6pm. Results to be posted later this evening.

Mr E

Results!

Thanks to everyone who nominated and voted. I've left out categories where there were no nominees.
And now, without further ado.....

XBOX 360/One: Best Strategy/Puzzle
Peggle 2

XBOX 360/One: Best Action/Adventure
GTA V

XBOX 360/One: XBLA Game of the Year (Tie)
Spelunky
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
State of Decay

XBOX 360: Best Overall Game
GTA V

XBOX 360/One: Best RPG
Diablo 3

Wii U: Best RPG
Monster Hunter 3

Wii U: Best Strategy/Puzzle
Pikmin 3

Wii U: Best Driving Game
NFS Most Wanted

Wii U: Best Action/Adventure
Super Mario 3D World

Wii U: Best Overall
Super Mario 3D World

Wii U: Best Wiiware
NES Remix

PS3/PS4: Best Puzzle/Strategy
Hotline Miami

PS3/PS4: Best Sports Game
Nba 2k14

PS3/PS4: Best Racing Game
Need for Speed: Rivals

PS3/PS4: Best RPG
Ni No Kuni

PS3/PS4: Best PSN Game (Tie)
Miami Hotline
Resogun

PS3/PS4: Best Action/Adventure
The Last of Us

PS3: Best Overall
Last of Us

PS4: Best Overall
Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag

PC: Best Overall
XCOM: Enemy Within

PC: Best Racer
GRID 2

PC: Best RPG
Rogue Legacy

PC: Best Action Adventure
Tomb Raider

PC: Best Strategy/Puzzle
Civilization V: Brave New World

PC: Best Indie
Papers Please

PC: Best Sports
Football Manager 2014

IOS: Best Overall
Ridiculous Fishing

Android: Best Overall
Dumb Ways to Die

3DS: Best Overall
Pokemon X/Y

3DS: Best RPG
Pokemon X/Y

3DS: Best Action/Adventure
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

3DS: Best Puzzle/Strategy
Fire Emblem: Awakening

Vita: Best Action Adventure
Tearaway

Vita: Best RPG
Persona 4: Golden

Vita: Best Strategy/Puzzle
PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD

Vita: Best Overall
Persona 4: Golden

Fun: Hottest Male
Trevor- GTA 5

Fun: Hottest Female
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider

Fun: Pleasant Surprise
Guacamelee

Fun: Best Music (Tie)
The Last of Us
Hotline Miami

Fun: Best Game Design
The Last of Us

Fun: Best Graphics
The Last of Us

Fun: WTF Were They Thinking Award
Xbox One's marketing campaign

Fun: Best Story
The Last of Us

Fun: Best Overall Sound
The Last of Us

Fun: Best Boss Fight
Deadshot - Batman Arkham Origins

Fun: Best Character
Trevor - GTA 5

Fun: Biggest Disappointment
The increasing use of Microtransactions in full price games

Overall: Best Sports
NBA 2k14

Overall: Online Game of the Year
GTA Online

Overall: Best Strategy/Puzzle
Hotline Miami

Overall: Best Downloadable (non-Retail) Game
Hotline Miami

Overall: Best RPG
Ni No Kuni

Overall: Best Action/Adventure
The Last of Us

Overall: Best Racing
Grid 2

Overall: Game of the Year 2013
The Last Of Us

Zero-Cool

Very happy with those results and a big Thank you to Mr. E for organising the awards!

Otacon

The Last of Us - Boards.ie Game of the Year 2013

Deserved.

calex71

Fair paly to you Mr.E for keeping this going every year and putting the effort in. Well done Sir!!!!!!!