Predictions: Game of the Year

Game of the Year. It's a title that many a game developer covet for their own brainchild - and with today's video gaming community not as easily amused or impressed as it was a few generations back, it's harder than ever to even have your own creation be considered for this prestigious award. After all, should your game even be nominated for such an honor, it pretty much means that you're doing something right, and your title has caught the attention of not only its target demographic but also of the entire video game community's (or at least, a goodly-sized chunk of it).

[LSDARBY]

I definatley think Uncharted should come above Heavenly Sword even though HS was on of the best games ive ever played.

[MK_Red]

I also think so but overall, the article is about prediction what will happen instead of what should happen.
There is not way that in a fair world Halo 3 could get GOTY for 360. BioShock, Mass Effect and COD4 (+ AC IMO) are far more deserving.
And in case of PC, BioShock and Orange Box are more deserving.

BUT, Halo 3 has the effect on 360 users while Crysis has that on PC users.
The only illogical choice of article is Heavenly Sword which I don't think has any chance. Uncharted has both the effect on PS3 users and also deserves it. Ratchet is also a worthy game and lets not forget about UT3.

[jjfunaz]

I think you need to play more games if you think HS is one of the best ever made. Its a decent game but nothing long term.

@MK_Rek

Halo3, while I know your not a fan, did some revolutionary things in terms of mutliplayer. Features that they added with this iteration are truly next gen features that couldn't be done before and haven't been done since (yet). While overall the game was very similar to the previous versions it was a solid game with a huge fanbase that pushed technological boundries.

Uncharted probably deserves to be considered for GOTY, definately above HS, and its a shame thats it not. However Ratchet and Clank in no way should be considered GOTY. Its a less complete game then its predessors.

While I agree too much emphasis is being put on the need of multiplayer in a game, the problem with Ratchet and Clank is that the previous games had multiplayer. The new game on a new system should have everything the previous versions had and then some. This is not the case with R&C, although I presume that the next game will have multiplayer and probably get rated even higher then tools of destruction.

COD4 is an amazing looking game, that also did some nice advancement in the multiplayer department, but I don't think it has a big enough following to make noise in the GOTY, but I could be wrong.

[stunt213]

WTF??? Halo 3 over Bioshock i mean halo 3 is a great game, but there is no way that Halo 3 would get game of the year because according to reviews bioshock owns halo 3.

[Danja]

Umm I don't agree..UNCHARTED is by far the best game i've played all year..as matter of fact the best i've played in years...

Heavenly Sword is one of my favs for the year but Uncharted leaps bounds over what Heavenly Sword did graphically and Uncharted packs alot more replay value...

Great games non the less..

[lawman1108]

Not enough people own one. Sadly it will be Mario but it should be Mass effect or Bio Shock.

[Infernus]

Why should the number of PS3 users affect the GOTY? It has nothing to do with it.

GOTY should be COD4 imo. As much as Heavenly Sword and Uncharted have pushed for something different, COD4 has that overall brilliance with the SP and MP. Bioshock was a great game but was flawed. Mass Effect is also a great game and is up there near the top of the list imo.

Off many people's radar is Warhawk, one of the best MP games I've EVER played, a true pick up and play type of MP game and addictive as hell! While the lack of SP cost it review-wise it should be looked upon solely as a MP game, a true contender.

Haven't played Uncharted yet, ordered last week from the US, should arrive this week. Maybe it'll change my mind about my choice.

As for Halo 3, if that gets GOTY then the values of being a gamer have fallen away completely, it's not the best game this year, a touched up Halo 2 winning an award? Please...

Actually Portal was a great game too, though I think the Crysis hype has driven Valve away from GOTY through hype more than pure quality and innovation (Not saying Crysis isn't worthy, it is).

Good luck developers lol!

[witchking]

I agree with COD4. I've played Halo 3 (more like Halo 2.5), Bioshock and have started Mass Effect. While all three of those titles are serious contenders, I really think COD4 upped the ante on the "intensity" factor.

I say that having not played any of the PS3 or Wii games... but my opinion is that COD4 is the 360 GOTY.

[stuntman_mike]

yeah uncharted with out a doubt it surpassed all the hype its been given (and it aint been hyped enough). uncharted GOTY!

[xplosneer]

Uncharted or Mass Effect.......I say Uncharted but probably because it seems like the underdog, didn't get enough hype, and was underscored IMO.

[Andreiy]

Bioshock or mass effect(i hope it will come to pc)

[Texas GMR]

but out of the games I have played, I would give it to Bioshock. The whole experience in that game from surroundings, music, and game play was pretty awesome.

I can't remember a year though where there have been so many good games out at the same time. It's gonna be a tough choice for the GOTY committee.

[InMyOpinion]

Bioshock will take it but Mass Effect deserves it. Review-wise Bioshock won. It got better scores from the bigger sites, and that's what matters.

[Rooftrellen]

Listing one for every console was a good move. That certainly helps avoid flamewars, and that's a very good thing.

I say good job to the writer to avoid the urge to pick the single best game and keep it catagorized by console.

Now, I will get out of here before his good deed gets punished with endless flaming about which of the games listed is best...but at least he tried.

[solar]

its gonna be hard to stop SMG imo. great game.

edit: i have a feeling with how successful the Wii is at this moment, votes will lean to SMG. thats taking nothing away from how great Halo 3 did for the 360 this year.

[Maestro]

What kind of question is this?

SUPER MARIO GALAXY has Game of the Year material written all over it, seriously, there are other many good games this year, but none of them has a chance against the most critically acclaimed game of the decade.

[BlazeXXL]

UR MR GAY? lol

[HarryEtTubMan]

haha Wii sucks

[green]

PS3 - Uncharted
360 - mass effect

I think SMG will take the crown

[the worst]

game of the year

[kalistyles]

I loved Uncharted. Just beat it this morning in fact. But I think I would lean towards Heavenly Sword for the PS3 because it gets you so emotionally attached. Bioshock for XBOX. SMG for Wii and GOTY.

[chasegamez]

Uncharted Drake's Fortune

[Real gamer 4 life]

SMG Got the highest score. It beat uncharted and mass effect. But you also have to add Call of duty modern warfare to the picture cause that game is crazy hot. And now i have no problem with the online with my ps3, i am enjoying every minute of it, and on top of that i have NEVER EVER experienced LAG what so ever online. Not Even a little bit of lag, I have experienced absolutely no log what so ever.

[tony]

let see what the review chart says:

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Bioshock!

[360sucks]

go play the game and pick
what you think
ok ok ok
reviewer give ass creed
9+ and thats 1 of the worst
games of the year

[BlazeXXL]

I found Uncharted better than Bioshock. Bioshock is really cool (dont get me wrong), but it's just.. a first person shooter. Seen enough of those for this year tbh.

I really loved the story (especially the twist) in Uncharted. Ah well, it's all about personal preferences, and not about points and stuff like that. If you enjoyed the game, then it's YOUR goty ;).

[toughNAME]

nooo...Uncharted didnt get the reviews, its a short game and its way to linear

GOTY rightfully belongs to Bioshock or Mass Effect...but Galaxy, COD4, Halo 3 might win//hopefully not though

[spiderfish]

have you played the game or you always base your opinions on reviews?

[KratosKilla]

Wonder why Galaxy was left off your review score competition?

[ud]

Bioshock is as short and as linear as Uncharted, you obviously haven't played it.

Uncharted/COD4/UT3 for GOTY

Mass Effect looks great but i don't think an RPG would win GOTY

[gerrard]

It seams to me that Uncharted is not getting the praise it deserves, I don't have the game yet but I've played the demo (several time)and it's awesome, arguably best graphics on any console and you're sucked in on the game play. The so called pro critics say similar things but cant bring themselves to give it even nine (micro$oft must have paid them off) yet are quick to give Halo 3 a most blatant undeserving 10 (definitely micro$oft paid them off), while readers have given them both a more realistic scores.

Well heres my vote for Goty.

Ps3: Uncharted
x360: COD,4
Wii: Super Mario Galaxy
Pc: Crysis

[WIIIS1]

Bioshock is as short and linear as Uncharted...?

You obviously haven't played either or both games.

[wiizy]

its plain and simple.. super mario galaxy on top..... and wii to outsell both ps3 and xbox combine.. 1400 systems in 10 mns.... hating wont help

[witchking]

But it keeps us warm.

[supermandead666]

God of War II.

[Irving]

someone remembers it. I'm not much into MP, so the only games that appeal to me are the ones with excellent SP gameplay. GoW2, Uncharted and SMG are the winners for me, let anyone win.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Guess they don't want to hurt the PS3's weak little feelings with Halo 3, Mass Effect, Bioshock and The Orange Box. We all know the "big" sites that matter won't be showing any PS3 games for the GOTY. Uncharted the best 8,9 triple BBB game the PS3 has, lets just give everyone medals just for showing up.

[360sucks]

The Orange Box shot its load
lasted about a week nobody cares about it nomore
Halo 3 over hyped no different from pt2
should have been call halo 2.5
mass effect over hyped dead by christmas
Bioshock was good
(reply)ahwww your mommy wont give you the money for a ps3
so your stuck with your xbox360
get a job bum
get out your moms basement

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Sony sites will have to use Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, R&C and Uncharted. LOL they don't have any other choices, that is the only 4 games Sony has. I wonder what kind of bone IGN will throw you Sony boys, that is you Sony fans site of choice isn't it? Will it be Uncharted or R&C for the win "tick tock tick tock" you can literally flip a coin. Reminds me of those Canadian ice skaters that complained so the Olympic committee
gave them all gold medals. LOL if Uncharted the wonderfull triple BBB game don't make it will you Droids whine and sign petitions untill they change it? Now step your 3rd place ass aside and let the Xbox take home it's well earned GOTY awards or get trampled by the AAA stampede.

<---(((Achievement Unlocked))): 100 cowardly PS3 fan ignores "The Whiners Achievement" or the "First to Last Achievement"

[360sucks]

now my pick Drake's Fortune

[tony]

360sucks=

[qwertyuiopasdfghjkl]

I hope websites and magazines include all the original games of 2007, usually the most recent blockbuster or rehashed sequel wins the GOTY title. Some original IP's of 07 worth including...

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Crackdown
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Shadowrun
The Darkness
BioShock
Blue Dragon
Warhawk
Stranglehold
Heavenly Sword
Skate
World in Conflict
Portal
Clive Barker's Jericho
TimeShift
Tabula Rasa
Crysis
Assassin's Creed
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Mass Effect
Rock Band

if I'm missing something or don't like a game, don't flame me, these are just examples.

[Demorus]

UT3 will be the game of the year

[QQcrybaby]

Is 2007's best game. Followed by Mass Effect.

[tony]

call of duty 4 has the best multiplayer, hands down.

[360sucks]

the best Multiplayer hands down
(reply tony) stop going by what reviewer say
play the [email protected] game
get your fat @ss up off the computer
and play the games
stop reading bullsh!t reviews

[tony]

warhawk= http://www.metacritic.com/g...

not even a 90.

[QQcrybaby]

call of duty 4 does

[Danja]

is the best multiplayer game of the year..COD4 is good but Warhawk is the sh!t...

[Daishi]

Danja take out that "the" and you've hit the nail on the head for warhawk...

[hardcorehippiez]

cod4 is a solid fun online experience but warhawk beats it hands down and is only gonna get better with the expansion pack

[demolitionX]

warhawk is the best MP game, GOTY contender hands down...

[jinn]

Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?

[witchking]

Halo 2.5 is good, but not great.

[Mr PS3]

Mentioned Halo !!
Oh sorry it says "Game of the Year"
Not most overated,overhyped piece of crap of the year
Ha Ha Kiss my A$$ xbots

Edit
That goes twice for you tony you fat bag of monkey cr*p

[MikeGdaGod]

Uncharted and Warhawk for me

no better single player or multiplayer out

[Bombomb]

don't matter in GOTY.

It won't be a PS3 game...that's fact

Below rofldings I'll send you a PM, when we get Goty. just wait, like you've been doing.

I'm not saying this because all the games mentioned, suck.

[rofldings]

Why? Because you say so?

"Too bad "you" don't matter in GOTY."

Right?

[FamilyGuy]

Well if it's based off of reviews Super Mario Galaxy will obviously win this year. -_-

[Double-Edged]

no ps3 game is going to win any GOTY awards..
being serious..
Uncharted is great but not to the point where it becomes GOTY... aint even 90+avg. Too many Nex Gen contenders wiping Uncharted of the floor.

Multiplayer - goes straight to Halo3. Screw the Halo haters, cuz this is the most plaed online game on consoles. so it doesnt matter what stupid PS3 fanboys say. Warhawk doesnt have anything on this game. PWNED

Adventure - Mario Galaxy.... that really rapes Uncharted. played both games and although uncharted is nice, doesnt come close to the plumber.

RPG - Folklore.....NOT!... Mass Effect.

FPS - Tie between Halo3, Orange Box, COD4, BioShock

Sports - heck..Madden for 360

GOTY - really goes to Mass Effect

FOTY - Lair

PS3 still doesnt have games.

[Daishi]

That's about right for Halo 3. Last year Gears got GOTY simply because everyone owned it, plus it didn't have the greatest competitors. This year has had so many great games from begining to end and I wont even begin to list them, this has been the greatest year for gamers in years!!!

[Maestro]

Galaxy is the game of the year, yes folks. Don't cry if you don't like that.

http://img28.picoodle.com/i...

You guys got that? Galaxy, that's the game of the year.

[xg-ei8ht]

Galaxy is childs game of the year for sure.

Uncharted goty.

Mass effect, way too many bugs. Slowdown.

But i think it'll goto cod4.

http://www.gametrailers.com...

Love this ad.

[2paclives]

judging from the GOTY picks...but, in all, this was a superb season for games on all systems. As it stands, I would pick cod4 as game of the year. Gameplay wise, it is unmatched. Drake would come in 2nd, 3rd would be rockband. Mario galaxy is a great game, but to me it is last gen. Sorry.

[Mr Tretton]

The article sucked.

PS3 - Uncharted

360 - Bioshock

I don't care about the gay Wii

don't forget PS2 - God of War II

PC - Crysis had good graphics but wasn't really a great game. I'd say Bioshock as well.

So GOTY - Bioshock.

I can tell you now though, Halo 3 will win game of the year everywhere simply because of it's sales. Although I wish it wouldn't. Overhyped crap.

[FirstknighT]

Heavenly Sword??? That game is crap. Averaged UNDER 80%. GOTY should be games that average OVER 90% like Halo 3, Bioshock, Mass Effect, COD4.

*Edit*
Heavenly Sword clocked in at 6 hours, crap AI, Crap use of the six axis. Bioshock had atleast double the amount of gameplay and had some of the best AI ever in a game. Heavenly Sword was just a rental. Bioshock was an experience. Bioshock is the reason why I love playing games.

[QuackPot]

R & C and Uncharted. They average 90+ %.

Of course you do realize points were taken off Heavenly Sword's score based on its short length, no online and repetitive gameplay. But those same reviewers didn't take those points off Bioshock which was also short, had no online and had repetitive gameplay.

So average reviews would be okay so long as the same criterior is applied ** CONSISTENTLY ** to all games. They aren't. The PS3 games are consistently treated harsher by reviewers - clear fanboyism.

If selection was based on average player reviews then HS would easily qualify for GOTY.

[Jack Bauer]

bioshock was 15 to 20 hrs long with with good and evil paths...how is bioshock repetative? or is it just easy to say a game is repetative without having to give a good reason why....

[Daishi]

@ Quackpot maybe reviewers took points off because you could beat the entire game pressing the x button? And Bioshock only had repetitive game play if you played it the same way everytime. Given I did beat Bioshock in one sitting, 17 hours. I picked it up that morning and didn't turn it off until I was done...

[QuackPot]

@Jack Bauer

Bioshock is essentially:

inject yourself then

(1) move to an area bashing, shooting, zapping THEN top up health & inject yourself

(2) repeat (1) multiple times.

BTW. I saved all the Little sisters and am not interested in killing her - they were so cute in their hangout. Wow, is that Bioshock's redefining sandbox? Revolutionary - Not.

And Big Daddy was a pushover once you get some cover to take the fat B'stard out.

Repetitive gameplay for sure if you aren't fooled by the - impressive - smoke and mirrors.

Obviously you were.

Enough said.

BTW I did enjoy Bioshock but it doesn't deserve GOTY.

@Daishi

Could you please post on YouTube you completing Heavenly Sword only pushing the x button. Looks like pigs really do fly....or fanboys love talking bullsh*t.