GameSpot's Best and Worst of the Year Winners
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Online gaming community GameSpot annually 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 (due to consoles being covered in sister site videogames.com, though 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. [1].
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[edit] Awards
The Special Achievement division is currently comprised of twenty 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 Classic Compilation
- Best Use of Xbox 360 Achievement Points
- Most Improved Sequel
- Best New Gaming Hardware
The Dubious Honors is comprised of eight awards:
- Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising
- Worst Use of Celebrity Voices
- Worst Trend
- Most Long-Winded Game Title
- 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 Traditional Sports Game
- Best Strategy Game
The Platform Awards division is currently comprised of ten awards:
- Best Game Boy Advance Game
- Best Nintendo DS Game
- Best PSP Game
- Best GameCube Game
- Best PlayStation 2 Game
- Best Xbox Game
- Best Xbox 360 Game
- Best PlayStation 3 Game
- Best Wii Game
- Best PC Game
[edit] History of Winners
[edit] Game of the Year
- 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
- 1999 (console) : Soul Calibur, (Dreamcast), Namco
- 1998 (PC) : Grim Fandango, LucasArts
- 1998 (console) : The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, (Nintendo 64), Nintendo
- 1997 (PC) : Total Annihilation, Cavedog Entertainment
- 1996 (PC) : Diablo, Blizzard North
[edit] Special Achievement
[edit] Current awards
- 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 Downloadable Console Game
- 2006 : Uno, (X360), Carbonated Games
- Best Expansion Pack
- 2006 : Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, (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
- 2006 : Ōkami, (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 (Xbox): JSRF - 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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, (Xbox), Tecmo
- 2000 (PC) : Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Planet Moon Studios
- 2000 (console) : Shenmue, (Dreamcast), Sega
- 1998 (PC) : Unreal, Epic MegaGames
- Best Licensed Music
- Though games that won the "Best Music" award featured licensed music, this did not become its own category until 2003.
- 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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)
- 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
- 2006 : Nintendo Wii
- 2005 : Microsoft Xbox 360
- 2002 (Best New Peripheral): Microsoft Xbox Live
- Best Original Game Mechanic
- 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
- 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 (Xbox): JSRF - 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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, Inc.
- 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
- 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, Xbox, Playstation 2), Computer Artworks
- Best Use of Xbox 360 Achievement Points
- 2006 : Dead Rising, Capcom
- Best Voice Acting
- 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
- 2006 : The Saga of the PlayStation 3 Launch
- 2005 : San Andreas rated AO, Take-Two suspends production
- 2004 : PlayStation Portable hitting Japan on December 12 for $185
- 2003 : Half-Life 2 code heist
- 2002 : Nintendo and Square get back together
- Funniest Game
- 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
- 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 Surprisingly Good Game
- 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
[edit] Retired awards
- One-Year Awards, Miscellaneous
- 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 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, Xbox, Playstation 2), IO Interactive
- Biggest Surprise
- 2002 (PC): Battlefield 1942, Digital Illusions
- 2001 (console) : Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, (Playstation 2), Konami
- Most Innovative / Original Game
- 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
[edit] Dubious Honors
[edit] Current awards
- Best Game No One Played
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 2006 : Bomberman: Act Zero (Xbox 360), Hudson Soft
- 2005 : Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green, (Xbox\PC), 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 (Xbox): 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, (Xbox), Genki\Lightweight
- 2000 (PC) : Blaze & Blade - Eternal Quest, T&E Soft
- 2000 (console) : Spirit of Speed 1937, (Dreamcast), Acclaim/LJN
- 1998 (PC) : Tresspasser, Dreamworks Interactive
- 1997 (PC) : Conquest Earth, Data Design
- 1996 (PC) : Catfight, Phantom Card
- Most Despicable Use of In-Game Advertising
- 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 Game
- 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 (Xbox): ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth, ToeJam & Earl Production
- 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
- 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
- Worst Game Everyone Played
- 2006 : Jaws Unleashed, (Xbox), Appaloosa Interactive
- Worst Trend
- 2006 : Release-Day Shortages (Games, Consoles, Accessories)
- 2005 : All the lousy "urban"-themed games
- 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
[edit] 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 Disappointing Delay
- 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 Regrettable Licensing Deal
- 2004 : Fight Club, (Xbox, PS2), Genuine Games
- 2002 : Dark Angel, (Xbox, PS2), Radical Entertainment
[edit] Genre Awards
[edit] Current awards
- Best Action Adventure Game
- 2006 : Dead Rising, (Xbox 360), Capcom
- 2005 (Action Adventure): Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom
- 2005 (Adventure) : Indigo Prophecy, (Windows PC version), 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 (Xbox): 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 2006 : Daxter, (PlayStation Portable), 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 (Xbox): JSRF - 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
- 2000 (console) : Banjo-Tooie, (Nintendo 64), Rare
- Best Puzzle Game
- 2006 : Exit, (PlayStation Portable), 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
- 2006 : Elite Beat Agents, (Nintendo 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
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 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 (Xbox): MechAssault, Day 1 Studios
- 2002 (Gamecube): TimeSplitters 2, Free Radical Design
- 2002 (Playstation 2): SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, Zipper Interactive
- 2001 (console) : Halo, (Xbox), Bungie Studios
- 2000 (console) : Perfect Dark, (Nintendo 64), Rare
- Best Sports Game, Traditional
- 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 (Xbox): 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
- 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
[edit] 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 (Xbox): 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
[edit] Platform Awards
[edit] Current awards
- 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 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 Nintendo DS Game
- 2006 : Elite Beat Agents, Inis
- 2005 : Mario Kart DS, Nintendo
- Best PC Game
- 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
- 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, Electronic Arts
- Best PlayStation 3 Game
- 2006 : Resistance: Fall of Man, Insomniac Games
- Best PSP Game
- 2006 : Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Kojima Productions
- 2005 : Lumines, Q Entertainment
- Best Wii Game
- 2006 : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo
- 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
- Best Xbox 360 Game
- 2006 : Gears of War, Epic Games
- 2005 : Project Gotham Racing 3, Bizarre Creations
[edit] Retired awards
- Best Dreamcast Game
- 2001 : Phantasy Star Online, Sonic Team
- 2000 : NFL 2K1, Visual Concepts
- Best Game Boy Color Game
- 2001 : The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages, Nintendo
- 2000 : Dragon Warrior I & II, Enix
- 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
[edit] Readers' Choice Winners
[edit] Game of the Year
- 2006 Game of the Year : Gears of War, (Xbox 360), Epic Games
- 2005 Game of the Year : Resident Evil 4, (Gamecube), Capcom
- 2004 Overall Game of the Year : Halo 2, Xbox, Bungie Software
- 2000 Game of the Year (PC) : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Bioware
[edit] Genre awards
- Action Adventure
- 2006 Best Action Adventure Game : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, (Gamecube, Wii), Nintendo
- 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, Bungie Software
- 2003 Best GBA Action Game : Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, 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
- 2006 Best Shooter : Gears of War, (Xbox 360), Epic Games
- 2005 Best Shooter : F.E.A.R., (PC), Monolith Productions
- Best Fighting Game
- 2006 Best Fighting Game : Dead or Alive 4, (Xbox 360), Tecmo
- 2005 Best Fighting Game : Soul Calibur III, (PS2), Namco
- Best Platformer
- 2006 Best Platformer : New Super Mario Bros., (Nintendo DS), Nintendo
- 2005 Best Platformer : Psychonauts, (Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC), Double Fine Productions
- Best Driving Game
- 2006 Best Driving Game : Burnout Revenge, (Xbox 360),Criterion Games
- 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
- 2006 Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game : Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii), Atlus
- 2005 Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game : Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems
- 2000 Best Puzzle Game (PC) : Chessmaster 8000, Mattel Interactive
- Best Rhythm/Music Game
- 2006 Best Rhythm/Music Game : Guitar Hero II, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems
- 2005 Best Puzzle/Rhythm Game : Guitar Hero, (PS2), Harmonix Music Systems
- Best Role-Playing Game
- 2006 Best Role-Playing Game : The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC, X360), Bethesda Softworks
- 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 Knights of the Old Republic 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
- 2005 Best Sports Game : Fight Night Round 3 (X360, PS3), EA Sports
- 2005 Best Sports Game : Madden NFL 06, (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360)
- 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
- 2006 Best Strategy Game : Company of Heroes (PC), THQ
- 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, (Nintendo 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
[edit] Platform awards
- Best Game Boy Advance Game
- 2005 Best Game Boy Advance Game : Final Fantasy V Advance , Square Enix
- 2005 Best Game Boy Advance Game : Final Fantasy IV Advance, Square Enix
- 2004 Game Boy Advance Game of the Year : Metroid: Zero Mission, Nintendo
- 2003 GBA Game of the Year : Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Nintendo
- Best Gamecube Game
- 2006 GameCube Game of the Year : The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo
- 2005 Best GameCube Game : Resident Evil 4, Capcom
- 2004 GameCube Game of the Year : Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Retro Studios
- 2003 GameCube Game of the Year : The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendo
- Best Nintendo DS Game
- 2006 Best DS Game : New Super Mario Bros., Nintendo
- 2005 Best DS Game : Mario Kart DS, Nintendo
- 2004 Nintendo DS Game of the Year : Super Mario 64 DS, Nintendo
- Best N-Gage Game (retired)
- 2004 N-Gage Game of the Year : Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Jungle Storm, Gameloft
- Best PC Game
- 2006 Best PC Game : The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC, X360), Bethesda Softworks
- 2005 Best PC Game : F.E.A.R., Monolith Productions
- 2004 PC Game of the Year : Half-Life 2, Valve Software
- 2003 PC Game of the Year : Call of Duty, Infinity Ward
- 2000 Game of the Year (PC) : Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Bioware
- Best Playstation 2 Game
- 2006 PS2 Game of the Year : Final Fantasy XII, Square Enix
- 2005 Best PlayStation 2 Game : God of War, SCEA
- 2004 PlayStation 2 Game of the Year : Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar North
- 2003 PS2 Game of the Year : Final Fantasy X-2, Square Enix
- Best PSP Game
- 2006 Best PSP Game : Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops , Konami
- 2005 Best PSP Game : Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Rockstar Leeds
- Best XBox Game
- 2006 Best Xbox Game : Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Funcom
- 2005 Best Xbox Game : Ninja Gaiden Black, Team Ninja
- 2004 Xbox Game of the Year : Burnout 3: Takedown, EA Games
- 2003 Xbox Game of the Year : Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare
- Best Xbox 360 Game
- 2006 Game of the Year : Gears of War, Epic Games
- 2005 Best Xbox 360 Game : Call of Duty 2, Infinity Ward
