Take a load off, grab some egg nog, and relax as we discuss pt. 1 of the Game of the Year debates here on Darkstation. Michael, Joel, Allen, and Crystal have a lengthy debate on several categories that make up pt. 1 of our two part series discussing our top picks for game of the year. Make sure you check back next Monday for part 2 and keep checking in for individual top 5 picks for Game of the Year. Happpppyyy Holidays!
Show Hosts
Michael Perry (twitter)
Joel Szerlip (twitter)
Crystal Rodriguez (twitter)
Allen Kesinger (twitter)
Here is a breakdown of our categories and winners:
1. Best Demo
Winner: Rayman: Origins
Runner-Up: Rage
2. Best Voice Over
Winner: Mark Hamill – The Joker
Runner-Up: Nathan Drake – Nolan North
3. Best Story
Winner: Portal 2
Runner-Up: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
4. Best Trailer
Winner: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Cinematic Trailer
Runner-Up: Tomb Raider E3 2011
5. Best Sound
Winner: Battlefield 3
Runner-Up: Batman: Arkham City
6. Best Music
Winner: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Runner-Up: Bastion
7. Best Sports Game
Winner: NBA 2K12 & FIFA 12 (tied)
Runner-Up: Fight Night Champion
8. Best RPG
Winner: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Runner-Up: Witcher 2
9. Best FPS
Winner: Battlefield 3
Runner-Up: Call of Duty: MW3
10. Best Action Game
Winner: Batman: Arkham City
Runner-Up: Uncharted 3
11. Best Indie Game
Winner: Bastion
Runner-Up: Blinding of Isaac
12. Best Graphics Game
Winner: Uncharted 3
Runner-Up: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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