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Behold the nominees for the Spike VGX Awards

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Now we all know that the only awards in gaming that actually matter, are the ones from Lazygamer. It’s the home of the prestigious Best Racing Game award, which Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 won last year. That being said, we think those kids at the Spike VGX awards are doing pretty swell with their event. Here’s a list of nominations from that upcoming show.

Formerly known as the Spike VGA’s, the show kicks off December 7. GTA V is leading the pack, having earned nine nominations, with Bioshock Infinite hot on its heels with eight. Here’s the full list, courtesy of Game Informer:

Game of the Year

  • BioShock Infinite
  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • Super Mario 3D World
  • The Last of Us
  • Tomb Raider

Studio of the Year

  • Irrational Games
  • Naughty Dog
  • Rockstar North
  • The Fullbright Company

Most Anticipated Game (voted on by fans)

  • Destiny
  • Titanfall
  • South Park: The Stick of Truth
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • Watch Dogs

Best Shooter

  • Battlefield 4
  • BioShock Infinite
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Metro: Last Light

Best Independent Game

  • Gone Home
  • Kentucky Route Zero
  • Papers, Please
  • The Stanley Parable

Best Action Adventure Game

  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • The Last of Us
  • Tomb Raider

Best Sports Game

  • FIFA 14
  • MLB 13: The Show
  • NBA 2K14
  • NHL 14

Best RPG

  • Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
  • Fire Emblem: Awakening
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
  • Pokemon X/Y

Best Fighting Game

  • Divekick
  • Injustice: Gods Among Us
  • Killer Instinct
  • Tekken Revolution

Best Driving Game

  • F1 2013
  • Grid 2
  • Forza Motorsport 5
  • Need for Speed Rivals

Best DLC

  • Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep
  • Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
  • Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
  • Mast Effect 3: Citadel

Best Xbox Game

  • BioShock Infinite
  • Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • Tomb Raider

Best PlayStation Game

  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • Rayman Legends
  • The Last of Us
  • Tomb Raider

Best Nintendo Game

  • Pikmin 3
  • Rayman Legends
  • Super Mario 3D World
  • The Wonderful 101

Best PC Game

  • Battlefield 4
  • Gone Home
  • Papers, Please
  • The Stanley Parable

Best Handheld Game

  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  • Pokemon X/Y
  • Tearaway
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Best Casual Game

  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  • Disney Infinity
  • Plants vs. Zombies 2
  • Skylanders Swap Force

Best Voice Actor

  • Troy Baker (as Joel in The Last of Us)
  • Troy Baker (as Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite)
  • Steven Ogg (as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto 5)
  • Willem Dafoe (as Nathan Dawkins in Beyond: Two Souls)

Best Voice Actress

  • Ashley Johnson (as Ellie in The Last of Us)
  • Courtnee Draper (as Elizabeth in BioShock Infinite)
  • Camilla Luddington (as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider)
  • Ellen Page (as Jodie Holmes in Beyond: Two Souls)

Best Soundtrack

  • BioShock Infinite
  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
  • The Last of Us

Best Song in a Game

  • “A.D.H.D.” performed by Kendrick Lamar (Grand Theft Auto 5)
  • “Sleepwalking” performed by The Chain Gang of 1974 (Grand Theft Auto 5)
  • “Survival” performed by Eminem (Call of Duty: Ghosts)
  • “Will the Circle be Unbroken” performed by Courtnee Draper & Troy Baker (BioShock Infinite)

Not a bad list, but of course, the real reason why anyone is hooked into watching the show is so that we can see some of the new games and trailers that gets premiered at the event.

Last Updated: November 21, 2013

103 Comments

  1. The winner is *drum roll* GTA V!!! Game of the year!

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    • ALKi1234

      November 21, 2013 at 09:51

      It’s going to be close. But we all know which game really deserve that title.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        November 21, 2013 at 10:00

        Which is?

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        • Umar Moe Moe

          November 21, 2013 at 10:00

          Knack

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 21, 2013 at 10:01

            Oh don’t make me laugh!

          • Captain GUZ

            November 21, 2013 at 10:03

            Thats kak funny…….

        • ALKi1234

          November 21, 2013 at 10:23

          WOW, you really have no idea? Clearly you haven’t played The last of Us,that’s so sad. Trust me i played GTA V and TLOU,and every one i have talked to about this says TLOU is just the better experience. GTA V is something we have played for many generations….just better. Don’t get me wrong GTA V blew my mind but not like TLOU did.

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 21, 2013 at 10:27

            Well if someone kindly donated me a ps3 I would go and get TLOU and gladly be proven wrong!

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 10:35

            Agreed, that game looks fantastic. Filthy exclusive.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 21, 2013 at 10:38

            what you be protesting about?

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 10:46

            YOu talking about my nick? It’s reference to a band I like and their new album: Protest the Hero – Volition

          • ALKi1234

            November 21, 2013 at 10:39

            I promise…..get a ps3, i will send you my copy,its a crime for anyone not to experience that game. i just got it back from a friend in die kaap and he is a believer.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 21, 2013 at 10:39

            You in die kaap?

          • ALKi1234

            November 21, 2013 at 10:41

            Bloemfontein.

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 10:28

            But, good sir, have you played Bioshock Infinite? That is the question.

          • ALKi1234

            November 21, 2013 at 10:41

            Unfortunately i have not. Heard MANY great things about that game and i will give it a proper go when the time is right.

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 10:48

            Same with TLOU for me. Dont own a ps3, otherwise I would’ve been there like a bear!

  2. GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

    November 21, 2013 at 09:19

    LG….. Don’t you DARE give COD shooter of the year again… Ya hear me… Still haven’t forgiven you for last year

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  3. Umar Moe Moe

    November 21, 2013 at 09:24

    GOTY : The Last of Us
    Song in a game: Ni No Kuni Main Theme
    Best RPG: Ni No Kuni
    Male Voice Acting : Drippy (Ni No Kuni)
    Studio of the Year: Naughty Dog
    (All my opinion , so stuff off if you get all emotional that GTA is not GOTY , as it is , my opinion you piece of crap 🙂 )

    VGA gots a good list though, besides the song, heavily disagree with tha

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    • Hammersteyn

      November 21, 2013 at 09:28

      Agreed Last of Us was a master piece.

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      • Umar Moe Moe

        November 21, 2013 at 09:30

        Indeed, still get goosey bumps thinking about that game

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      November 21, 2013 at 10:04

      Have you played Gta V yet?

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      • Umar Moe Moe

        November 21, 2013 at 10:08

        Not on a personal capacity, Played it for a while by someone, awesome game, but It didn’t convince me to buy it. I know it’s an amazing game, but TLOU took immersion and story telling to new heights

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          November 21, 2013 at 10:13

          I prob would say the same if I played TLOU.

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          • oVg

            November 21, 2013 at 11:25

            I have not played TLOU and I know it is the HOLY grail of all videogames.
            I am actually getting a PS3 just because of all the Naughty Dog games and if Tomb Raider was like Uncharted then I will be in Exclusive heaven.

            Tomb Raider is my game of the year. I loved GTAV, it is a masterpiece but driving a narrative in a sandbox has always been difficult as the pacing is never there.

            Tomb Raider nailed it spot on. Fun arcadish adventure with fast pacing and very clever level design topped with the finest bit of acting ever.

            I CANT WAIT TO PLAY TLOU 🙂

          • ALKi1234

            November 21, 2013 at 11:45

            Wow your in for a TREAT my friend. Don’t miss out on Killzone 2,give it a proper go. So under rated IMO.

    • oVg

      November 21, 2013 at 11:32

      TOMB RAIDER GOTY now where is my kiss Camilla Luddington?

      Reply

  4. Alien Emperor Trevor

    November 21, 2013 at 09:26

    “Will the Circle be Unbroken” performed by Courtnee Draper & Troy Baker (BioShock Infinite)
    I think the question really should be, will the circle be made bigger?

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    • Captain GUZ

      November 21, 2013 at 09:29

      show dem, show dem

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      • Umar Moe Moe

        November 21, 2013 at 09:29

        Show dem JR show dem

        Always thought it was a prison rape song

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  5. Hammersteyn

    November 21, 2013 at 09:27

    Best DLC?? WTF is going on!!!! Next year there will be a category for best microtransaction service!

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    • Captain GUZ

      November 21, 2013 at 09:28

      No! Just no

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      • Hammersteyn

        November 21, 2013 at 09:30

        And the year after that it will be best game sold in parts like Killer Instinct!

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    • ToshZA

      November 21, 2013 at 12:36

      Why are you putting ideas in their head?

      Reply

  6. Milesh Bhana

    November 21, 2013 at 09:29

    yeaaah, GTA5 is going to clean up at these awards. Feel kinda sorry for games like Tomb Raider. It could have easily won GOTY if GTA5 and TLOU weren’t also out in the same year.

    i like watching the VGAs. Who’s hosting it this year?

    For music, surprised that Beast of America (Bioshock Infinite) didn’t make it. That’s an awesome track.

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  7. Hammersteyn

    November 21, 2013 at 09:29

    Fortunately none of the spunkgarggleweewee made the list for Game of the Year.

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  8. Milesh Bhana

    November 21, 2013 at 09:30

    and how the heck did Forza 5 make the list? It’s not even out yet!

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    • Anon A Mouse

      November 21, 2013 at 09:36

      I wonder if that it with the extra money you have to spend on getting more experience points or without it.

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  9. Hammersteyn

    November 21, 2013 at 09:34

    Best Voice Actress – Ashley “Ellen Page” Johnson

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  10. GooseZA

    November 21, 2013 at 09:35

    Rayman Legends deserves way more love. I reckon it’s being left out as it looks like a casual / kiddies game. It was amazing.

    I found Tomb Raider pretty boring and didn’t even bother to finish Infinite.

    GOTY for me looks like a toss up between GTA and Last of Us.

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    • ToshZA

      November 21, 2013 at 12:35

      Because of your name, I read that first bit as “Gayman Legends”. I had to read it again, was like wtf? Glad I did. Anyways. I agree re: Tomb Raider, it wasn’t GOTY material. And GOTY is defo’s going to be between GTAV and TLOU, but I think GTA will take it because multi platform and records broken.

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  11. Anon A Mouse

    November 21, 2013 at 09:35

    Just picked up Bioshock Infinite at Makro of all places for R199. Now it’s not even voted for best game under PS3. I’ve been had…

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    • ProtestTheMossel

      November 21, 2013 at 10:27

      Dont know what they are smoking, that game is downright fucking brilliant. Not just brilliant, but clever, well thought out. After the game you will roll around in your bed, questioning your life!

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      • Skyblue

        November 21, 2013 at 16:20

        You really need to play a few more games every year ;p

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        • ProtestTheMossel

          November 22, 2013 at 07:34

          OK so I might be a bit obsessed with the game. But try to see my reasoning, before B:I I basically played the annual CoD and maybe some Peggle or Rugby08, I had a vigorous drinking schedule that clashed with gaming in varsity. I did play Dragon Age 2 and Far Cry 1 that I can remember. So I really didn’t expect a game to have a proper plot. But I see the light now, and I really want to play TLOU but cant unfortunately.

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  12. Ultimo_Cleric N7

    November 21, 2013 at 09:35

    oooh……The Last of Us vs GTA 5. This should be good.
    Moist anticipated game…..well I think Titanfall will win, but DESTINY!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      November 21, 2013 at 09:36

      WITCHER 3, BABY!

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    • SaintsRowNigri

      November 21, 2013 at 10:58

      Does Titanfall make you moist? 0_o

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      • Ultimo_Cleric N7

        November 21, 2013 at 11:27

        Meh, not particularly

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  13. Pieter Kruger

    November 21, 2013 at 09:38

    Looking at the RPG nominees I feel like taking a shit in someone else’s pants!, WTF??

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    • Umar Moe Moe

      November 21, 2013 at 09:41

      Really? What other games would you put up then?

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      • Pieter Kruger

        November 21, 2013 at 09:50

        Rather scrap the category then seriously! WTF is a “Ni no Kuni”? I just Googled it and there was literally shit coming out the laptop vents!!

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        • Spathi

          November 21, 2013 at 09:51

          Ignorance is bliss.

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        • Hammersteyn

          November 21, 2013 at 09:55

        • Umar Moe Moe

          November 21, 2013 at 09:57

          Shame dude, I pity the fool that will never play Ni No Kuni…..

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        • ToshZA

          November 21, 2013 at 12:33

          Ni No Kuni is one of the games I’m sad I don’t have a PS3 for. That and TLOU, those 2 games, I’d buy a PS3 for. Just those 2.

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    • Hammersteyn

      November 21, 2013 at 09:41

      Final Fantasy won’t win shit.

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      • Otto "Die Hond"

        November 21, 2013 at 09:51

        Sadly I have to agree with you…Final Fantasy will stay all but a nostalgia feeling for the future.

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        • Hammersteyn

          November 21, 2013 at 09:54

          That’s all we have left from Square. Nostalgia.

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      • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

        November 21, 2013 at 09:52

        Do NOT mention that bloody Square Enix to me… was looking forward to playing FFX-HD now as a biffday prezzie, and then they moved the game back to March Next year….

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        • Otto "Die Hond"

          November 21, 2013 at 09:53

          Thx for reminding me about the HD remaster delay…

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          • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

            November 21, 2013 at 09:55

            No Problems Boet… Ohhh sarcasm …right…

  14. Hammersteyn

    November 21, 2013 at 09:39

    Destiny,GTA5,Ni no Kuni,Super Mario 3D World and Last of Us. Any one from the master race feeling like buying a console yet?

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    • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

      November 21, 2013 at 09:41

      ha ha ha… Your Dedicated troll seems to be waiting for you to post today..

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        November 21, 2013 at 09:42

        Loving the attention.

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    • Umar Moe Moe

      November 21, 2013 at 09:44

      Most of the PC games in the category are indie games lol

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      • Hammersteyn

        November 21, 2013 at 09:46

        I at least expected Star Citizen to make most anticipated list.

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        • Spathi

          November 21, 2013 at 09:46

          Also a indie!

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        • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

          November 21, 2013 at 09:47

          Man that game has me as excited as michael jackson at a McDonalds..

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          • Spathi

            November 21, 2013 at 09:47

            Indeed. The game is still so far off, I’m kinda scared I’ll ruin it for myself with the immense expectations I have for the game.

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      November 21, 2013 at 09:47

      Nope.

      Reply

  15. Anon A Mouse

    November 21, 2013 at 09:40

    Also why no Farming Simulator for best PC game?

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    • Hammersteyn

      November 21, 2013 at 09:40

      Potato blight

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    • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

      November 21, 2013 at 09:51

      Euro-Truck Simulator 2, or even better Surgeon Simulator..

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      • Spathi

        November 21, 2013 at 09:52

        Hey, don’t you mock Euro Truck! I actually played that game!

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        • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

          November 21, 2013 at 09:53

          I would NEVA mock it ..Struss hey

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  16. Pieter Kruger

    November 21, 2013 at 09:43

    1. GTA V
    2. Rockstar North
    3. Titanfall
    4. BF4
    5. NO ONE GIVES A SHIT!
    6. GTA V
    7. FIFA
    8. WTF?
    Now I’m tired…..

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      November 21, 2013 at 09:47

      No one gives a shit? Is that a new indie plumber/Mario clone?

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      • Hammersteyn

        November 21, 2013 at 09:53

        LOL

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    • Hammersteyn

      November 21, 2013 at 09:48

      5. Most gamers alive? Why do you hate it so?

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  17. ALKi1234

    November 21, 2013 at 09:53

    Can the public vote?

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  18. Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

    November 21, 2013 at 10:01

    Best Casual Game: CoD

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    • ProtestTheMossel

      November 21, 2013 at 10:51

      *Best remake. Actually no. The original CoD was amazing.

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      • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

        November 21, 2013 at 11:55

        I loved CoD up until MW2. By far our favourite map for local MP was Shipment.

        We used to make stipulations for each match; Handguns only; No grenades; Knives only, etc.

        Good times

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        November 21, 2013 at 13:17

        The original COD was a MOH clone. Down with Mossel!

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        • ProtestTheMossel

          November 21, 2013 at 13:26

          I played roughly 10minutes of MOH and in that time I decided that CoD wins! Atleast this Mossel is indigenous to planet earth! Filthy Alien!

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  19. Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

    November 21, 2013 at 10:02

    Am I the only one who thinks that Destiny’s logo looks like a man-junk?

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  20. ProtestTheMossel

    November 21, 2013 at 10:24

    This is the list of winners:
    1. Bioshock Infinite
    2. Irrational Games
    3. Witcher 3
    4. Bioshock Infinite

    and the rest I really dont know.

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      November 21, 2013 at 10:38

      screw bioshock…

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      • ProtestTheMossel

        November 21, 2013 at 10:45

        Oh no you didnt!

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          November 21, 2013 at 10:47

          I did indeed. It is no where near Game of the year quality!

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          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 10:50

            Ti Ti Timmy! Did you even play it?!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 21, 2013 at 10:58

            Nope, but I heard what people have said…

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 21, 2013 at 11:00

            OMW, dude. I envy you. Play it. Your mind will be blown! Seriously I’m not joking! Some people didn’t like it, fair enough, but the story is super clever! Do yourself a favour and try it! Have you played BioShock 1?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 21, 2013 at 11:14

            You know that playing one game a year doesn’t automatically make it game of the year right? 😉

          • ToshZA

            November 21, 2013 at 12:29

            LOL!

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 22, 2013 at 07:28

            LOL I’ll have you know I played two games this year: BioShock and BioShock Infinite.

  21. ProtestTheMossel

    November 21, 2013 at 10:53

    Im sorry but best sound track goes to DmC. Thats the most metal soundtrack ever. More metal than your moms kettle! pow!

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    • Umar Moe Moe

      November 21, 2013 at 11:03

      WHAAAAAAT!!! CombiChrist????? HELL NO to that electro fake metal

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      • ProtestTheMossel

        November 21, 2013 at 11:05

        LOL I thought it was pretty badass! Psyched me up each time a battle comes! And many metal bands use electro techniques thesedays.

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  22. oVg

    November 21, 2013 at 11:14

    BioShock Infinite
    Grand Theft Auto 5
    Super Mario 3D World
    The Last of Us
    Tomb Raider

    All of the above should share the award. 2013 was fantastic.

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  23. HelterSkelter

    December 4, 2013 at 16:02

    I can’t wait for this but if I wanna watch it live from SA, is there any timezone settings that I must change?

    Reply

  24. Svein Asleik

    December 8, 2013 at 04:37

    Ni No Kuni was released over two years ago in Japan…

    Reply

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