It’s about time, right? Instead of letting the rest of the internet tell us what we like, let’s tell them.
Below are the categories we, the staff, have decided on for this year. At this stage we are accepting your nominations in these categories*. Once we refine all the nominations we will post again with information on voting. At this point there's no limit to nominations, so no pressure to decide your votes just now - nominate whatever you like!
Please comment below with the category and nomination(s) for that category. There’s no limit to your nominations, but we can't promise that every nomination will be used in the final poll.
- Keep nominations to games/studios/events/similar of calendar year 2013.
- HD remakes will not be included in nominations
- I’ve included some explanation/examples where I thought it helpful
- Nominations will no longer be considered for inclusion after 11:59 PM Monday, January 13, 2014.
****CONTEST ELEMENT****
If you submit (it may take multiple comments, so I'll make sure you have enough bubbles!) a nomination(s) in EVERY category you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card (US, UK or CA). Deadline is 11:59 PM EST, January 13, 2014. Nominations must be valid (ex: no writing "TLOU" for every category).
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*WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR CATEGORY SUGGESTIONS RIGHT NOW. If you have an idea for a category be patient! After the inaugural voting I will have a survey and you will be able to submit your category suggestions for future years.
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2013 N4G GOTY Categories
1. Best New Studio
Studio with their first ever game released in 2013.
2. Best New IP
3. Best New Video Game Character
4. Game with Best Innovation
Moving a genre forward in either big ways that challenge conventional thinking or through subtle, nuanced techniques to a standard visual/gameplay/storytelling formula is what this selection is all about. These games have done that to varying degrees of success. How successful it's been implemented should be of less importance in comparison to the idea that simply captivates you the most.
5. Gaming News Story of the Year
From Sony's no DRM announcement to kids smack talking during a CoD tournament, to PAX performances or an Operation Supply Drop wow-moment, what RL gaming moments wowed you this year?
6. Best In-Game Moment
7. Most Replayable Game
8. Sequel Fail
The worst sequels. So bad they make you think about hating the previous game for ever letting this happen. 2013 release.
9. Best Single Player Experience
10. Best Multiplayer Experience
11. Best Story
12. Best Next-Gen Console
(Oh yeah, we went there)
13. Best Soundtrack
14. Best DLC
15. Best Handheld Game
(includes mobile)
16. Best Voice Acting
17. Best Art Direction
18. GOTY!
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That's it! Once you finish here stay tuned for the GC winner and the official N4G GOTY voting!
Hey gang, It’s been a whirlwind few months here at the Larian castle, attending some of the biggest awards ceremonies in our industry, and we are absolutely humbled by the recognition we’ve received from our players and our peers.
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5.Best news Story:Kranky Kong
6.Best in game momment: your first rampage in DOTA2
7.Most replayable game:DOTA2
9.Best single player:3D world or TLOU
10.Best multiplayer:DOTA2
11.Best story:Bioshock Infinite
12.Best nextgen console: Wiiu because for 2013 it had the best games of the 3.
14.Best DLC:StarCraft2 Heart of the Swarm
16.Best voive acting:TLOU
17.Best art direction: Ni No Kuni
18.GOTY:DOTA2
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2. Best New IP - The Last of Us
3. Best New Game Character - GTA V Trevor
4. Best Innovation - Tearaway!
5. Best News - PS4 Price Point
6. Best In-Game Moment - The Last of Us Spoiler: When Joel Gets Pierced with a rod and you have to fight your way out of the hospital.
7. Most Replayable Game - GTA V
8. Sequel Fail - IDK if this count, but seeing that it's a sequel to Aliens and Prequel to 3, Aliens Colonial Marines. What a load of garbage for a game that is cannon. Otherwise, Dead Space 3.
9. Best Single Player Experience - The Last of Us
10. Best Multiplayer Experience - The Last of Us
11. Best Story - The Last of Us
12. Best Next Gen - PS4
13. Best Sound Track - Tearaway
14. Best DLC - BF4 China Rising
15. Best Handheld - Tearaway
16. Best Voice Acting - The Last of Us/GTA 5
17. Best Art Direction - . Ni No Kuni. Have you seen this game? It looks and is amazing. Absolutely great work with color direction.
18. GOTY - Obviously The Last of Us
Am I the only one who has trouble remembering all the games they played and enjoyed through the year?
1. Best New Studio : Harebrained Schemes (Shadowrun Returns)
2. Best New IP : Papers, Please
3. Best New Video Game Character : Trevor GTAV
4. Best Innovation : Tearaway
5. Gaming News Story of the Year (formerly Best RL Gaming Moment) : Microsoft X1 reveal
6. Best In-Game Moment : saving all the humans the first time in Resogun
7. Most Replayable Game : GTAV
8. Sequel Fail : Valhalla Knights 3
9. Best Single Player Experience : The Last of Us
10. Best Multiplayer Experience : Diablo 3
11. Best Story : The Last of Us
12. Best Next-Gen Console : PS4
13. Best Soundtrack : AC4 ... love the chanties!!
14. Best DLC : The Knife of Dunwall
15. Best Handheld Game : Fire Emblem Awakening
16. Best Voice Acting : Tearaway
17. Best Art Direction : Dragon's Crown
18. GOTY! : The Last of Us
GOTY:DOTA2