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Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack Live Stream
Jan 30, 8:00 am

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One of the coolest map packs to ever hit the scene is officially out! The Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack, all-new downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed Revelations for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

The Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack enriches the Assassin’s Creed Revelations multiplayer experience with features that include:

· All-new multiplayer maps to maneuver through: Jerusalem, Constantinople, and Dyers.

· Fan-favorite Italian Renaissance maps from Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood to revisit: Firenze (Florence), San Donato and Siena.

All-new Trophies and Achievements to earn.
The addition of six multiplayer maps introduces new gameplay opportunities through each map’s varied terrain, perches and hideouts. The new collection of Trophies and Achievements will allow players to try their hand at kills and escapes that are as impressive as they are effective.

Dolls and Devs. on Assassin's Creed Revelations
Join us Friday, February 3rd. from 6PM-8PM PST where we will be playing Assassin's Creed Revelations. We will have guest interviews from the developers, lots of swag (Codes, Games, & more!), and of course LOTS of assassination targets!

If you're wanting to play along with us Frag Dolls during the event. You can sign up in THIS THREAD or just click the button below to sign up on our Facebook Event page.

Watch our live stream on Friday for guest interviews, game play, & swag on Frag Dolls Twitch.tv channel.

SPECIAL GUESTS
UbiGabe: Gabe has been a Community Developer at Ubisoft for a little over two years, working on such titles as James Cameron's Avatar: The Game, Shaun White World Stage and Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands. He joined the Assassin's Creed team last year for the PC launch of Assassin's Creed 2 and has been an assassin ever since, working on Brotherhood and now Revelations. Prior to his work with Ubisoft, Gabe was a games journalist for roughly seven years, working for sites such as GameSpy.com and GamesRadar.com.

Darby McDevitt (Lead Writer) Darby wrote the entire story for Assassin’s Creed Revelations. He previously wrote Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines for the PSP, in which Altaïr travels to Cyprus to thwart Templar plans there and falls in love with former Templar agent Maria Thorpe. Darby also wrote the animated CG short Assassin’s Creed Embers, released alongside ACR as a continuation (and [SPOILER] conclusion) to Ezio’s story.

Falko Poiker (Mission Design Director) Falko presided over our Level Design teams, ensuring coherent mission structure and gameplay flow. Falko previously worked on Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction as a Level Designer.

The Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack is available for download at a price of 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 and $9.99 on PlayStation®Network and Windows PC. To preview the Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack, players can download a free trial from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Store. The trial will expire three days after playing the new DLC for the first time.

	Imperial Imperial looks the most familiar in regards to the single-player story in Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. That’s because Imperials is set in a district of Constantinople full of docks, domed-rooftops, and skinny towers into the sky. If you played through the campaign, you’ve fought in these streets.
	Dyers With cloths decorating drying lines and bright colors everywhere, Dyers immediately sets itself apart as a unique location. Set in the city of Rhodes, Dyers is run down; overgrown plants crawl up the walls, discarded boards litter the streets, and slanted wooden ramps decorate the landscape. Knight’s Hospital is also set in Rhodes, but Dyers paints the city in a new light.
	Jerusalem Located between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, the city was often visited by Assassins during the time of the Third Crusade, and housed an Assassins' Bureau in the city's Rich District. Jerusalem was the largest city in the Holy Land during the 12th century, housing exquisite mosques and cathedrals, denoting the contrast of cultures. Two major Templar structures were found here: the Templar Tower, and Solomon's Temple, a structure under the city where the Apple was kept, inside the Ark of the Covenant.
	Firenze (Florence) A major city located in northern Italy. The city was home to the notable Auditore family during the late 15th century, and housed four districts: Santa Maria Novella, San Giovanni, San Marco, and Oltrarno. During the 15th century, the city was ruled by the venerable Lorenzo de' Medici, a member of the powerful Medici dynasty. However, the city later fell into a dark age with the Bonfire of the Vanities, under the leadership of the mad monk, Girolamo Savonarola.
	San Donato Seeing the rocky towers climbing into the hillside made San Donato one of the most memorable maps in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Slicing an opponent’s throat open outside the old, rocky church was something of a growing pain for new players.
	Siena The location is set during Il Palio and contains a rich night-time carnival theme, that is decorated with fireworks, miniature covered tents, circus performers and horse-back riding (along the map's edges). Siena is the smallest map in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood multiplayer but has become a huge fan favorite mostly because Siena does not have large buildings to climb on, thus people stick mostly to the ground, which allows for easier assassinations and escapes.

So come join the fun and play or watch as the Frag Dolls take on all challengers during our DOLLS and Devs event.! Can't wait to see you there!

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Shorty Awards 2012
Jan 17, 7:00 am

It is that time of year again! The 2012 Shorty Awards nominations have officially started and we need your help. We went a long way last year but this year we are ready for the action once again. But first here’s some info about what the Shorty Awards are all about.

What’s the Shorty Awards?
The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media, by recognizing the people and organizations producing real-time short form content on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Foursquare, and the rest of the social Web.

Vote For Us
We are a team of professional female gamers recruited by Ubisoft to promote their video games and represent women in the game industry. One of the ways we do this is through social media. We have a huge online presence and a number of well established social media sites. We strive to inspire women out there to pursue their dreams in the gaming industry, whether it be in development, marketing or just being kick ass gamers.

How to vote for the Frag Dolls
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Thanks to Shortyawards.com/rules here are the Rules of Voting

To make a nomination, fill out the nomination form at ShortyAwards.com or send a tweet like this: I nominate @TwitterUser for a Shorty Award in #category because… [must add reason here].

2. You can also tweet shorter nominations like this: #shortyawards @username #category [must add reason here].

3. Be as creative with the reason. A tweet without a reason for the nomination will not be counted.

4. The nomination must be relevant to the category.

5. Vote for as many different people as you want, in as many categories as you want, as often as you want.

6. Only one nominee and one category per tweet.

7. Voting for the same person in the same category more than once simply replaces the text of your original vote; it does not count as an additional vote.

8. You can vote in any of the featured category or create a community category. If a community category becomes popular and has enough compelling finalists, it could become a featured category.

9. Nominees and potential nominees (everyone on earth) are welcome to campaign and encourage friends to vote for them. Nominees are encouraged to take the Shorty interview and embed campaign videos to help both voters and members of the Academy get to know them.

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Twenty Four Hour MW3 Marathon with Fidget
Jan 11, 11:04 am

Yes, I did it again! I decided to do the crazy thing of playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer for 24 hours. Now doing this in the past for the Play4Japan marathon for 50 hours and then playing Call of Duty Black Ops for 24 hours for a video blog, I kind of have experience on my side. Instead of just doing a video blog, I also live streamed the entire thing on my channel Twitch.tv/fidget_fd. So if you don’t believe me....booyah! There’s your proof! For now, here’s a video that I made just for you guys to see how much fun it is. Hope you all enjoy the video. Game On!

24 Hour MW3 Marathon with Fidget

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Out Like a Light
Dec 17, 6:00 am

I finally made it home after a long two week event in Vegas to promote Michael Jackson the Experience at the Michael Jackson Fan Fest, So you know what that means if you know me and dancing games, lots and lots of dancing. It was the longest event I’ve ever been to and a lot of fun being able dance the day away.

When I got home on Thursday, it was craziness! I had to pull something out of my BEHIND to get two live streams all ready to go for FDF and DnD. Needless to say I pulled through it and got the streams done in 14 hours. With hardly any sleep and my sanity on the line, I totally made it happen. You can watch here....

Dolls & Dev’s - video from Frag Dolls on Justin.tv

Frag Doll Friday - video from Frag Dolls on Justin.tv

With all of that done, I’m officially passed out. So the title totally is what it is....Lights Out!!!

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Video Game Awards are almost here!
Dec 05, 6:00 am

Video Game Awards are almost here!

It's that time of year again! The Spike VGA award nominees are out, and there aren't many surprises. Hit titles like Portal 2, Batman: Arkham City and Uncharted 3 saw nominations in multiple categories. Independent games were also a hit this year, with games like Bastion and Minecraft bringing in at least a few nominations each. So, which game will reign supreme? Here are the nominees, and the links where you can cast your vote in each category!

Game of the Year
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City is an action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios. It's the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a role-playing video game published by Bethesda Softworks. It's the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls action role-playing video game series, following The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series. It uses the Wii MotionPlus for sword-fighting, with a revised Wii Remote pointing system used for targeting.
Portal 2
Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle platform game developed and published by Valve. As the sequel to the critically successful Portal, Portal 2 had a lot to live up to - and didn't disappoint.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog. This PS3 exclusive title received an average of 92% on several gaming review websites.

Studio of the Year
Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda finally released The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim this year, which is nominated for "Game of the Year". Bethesda has a long history of critically well-reviewed titles, and 2011 has definitely been a breakthrough year for this studio.
Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog is perhaps best known for creating the "Uncharted" series, which has been extremely successful and subject to some very positive reviews.
Rocksteady Studios
Batman: Arkham City. Need we say more?
Valve
The Valve we all know and love gave us Portal 2 this year, along with some great DLC.

Best 360 Game
Batman: Arkham City
Another nomination for Batman: Arkham City - the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing game released by Turn 10 Studios for the Xbox 360. This latest installment is the first in the series to support the Kinect sensor alongside the traditional controller-based gameplay.
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter published by Microsoft Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. It received over one million pre-orders -making it one of the most anticipated games of 2011.
Portal 2
Valve's popular platformer is sure to see a lot of nominations, and was a huge hit among Xbox 360 gamers.

Best PS3 Game
Infamous 2
inFAMOUS 2 is a 2011 open-world game for the PS3. It was developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
Killzone 3
Killzone 3 is a first-person shooter for the PS3. It was developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
LittleBigPlanet 2
LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. This PS3 exclusive title is the sequel to the successful 2008 title LittleBigPlanet.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog.

Best Wii Game
Disney's Epic Mickey
Epic Mickey is an action-adventure platformer developed by Junction Point Studios exclusively for the Wii. In the game, Mickey must save a world in peril by using a magic paintbrush.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby's back! In this 12th installment in the popular Kirby series, cooperative multiplayer gameplay and beautiful environments make for a nostalgic return to the Kirby series.
Lost in Shadow
Lost in Shadow is a unique puzzle platformer developed by Hudson Soft in which players control a boy's shadow - meaning that the majority of the gameplay is in the background of the game environment.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series.

Best PC Game
Battlefield 3
It's no surprise to see Battlefield 3 as a nominee for the best PC game of 2011. This popular shooter was highly anticipated, especially after the beta.
Minecraft
Minecraft is a game that really needs no introduction, after seeing incredibly widespread success during its beta period. Now officially out of beta, Minecraft is still the same sandbox game we've all come to love.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a third-person RPG developed by CD Projekt RED for PC and Xbox 360. It's the sequel to the 2007 title 'The Witcher'.
Portal 2
Yet another nomination for the popular puzzle game Portal 2! Given its popularity among PC gamers, it's no surprise to see it as a contender in this category.

Best Handheld mobile game
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an adventure game developed by Capcom for iOS and the Nintendo DS.
Infinity Blade
Infinity Blade II is an iOS action RPG developed by Chair Entertainment and Epic Games. It was released through the Apple App Store on December 1, 2011.
Super Mario 3D Land
Yes, another Mario game! Super Mario 3D Land was developed by Nintendo EAD Tokyo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game combines elements from both classic 2D side-scrolling Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games.
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a mobile game developed for iOS by Halfbrick Studios.

Best Shooter
Battlefield 3
Yet another nomination for the incredibly popular first-person shooter Battlefield 3! What do you think - does BF3 have what it takes to be the best shooter of 2011?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
No surprise here - Modern Warfare 3 right now holds the title of the "biggest entertainment launch of all time". But is it the best shooter of 2011?
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter published by Microsoft Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360.
RAGE
Rage is a first-person shooter developed by id Software. This post-apocalyptic title uses the company's new OpenGL based id Tech 5 engine.

Best Action Adventure Game
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Ezio, Altair and Desmond are back! Assassin's Creed: Revelations has been confirmed as the final Assassin's Creed game to be set in the Renaissance (and the final game to feature Ezio).
Batman: Arkham City
Another nomination for Batman: Arkham City! This action-adventure video game was developed by Rocksteady Studios.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog.

Best RPG
Dark Souls
This "spiritual successor" to Demon's Souls captivated thousands of gamers this year, earning it some truly impressive review scores.
Deus EX: Human Revolution
This title by Square Enix was released after being highly anticipated for quite some time. It received much critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising the weight of social interaction on the outcome of key events.
Dragon Age II
Thousands of gamers were given the opportunity to return to the world of Ferelden - battling darkspawn, demons and dragons in this fantasy RPG.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
After being highly anticipated before its release, this Bethesda title has already become an incredible success among both PC and console gamers.

Best Multi-player Game
Battlefield 3
What do you think - does Battlefield 3 earn the right to be called the "Best Multi-player Game" of 2011?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 be crowned the "Best Multi-player Game" of 2011?
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 had a multi-player beta before its official release. Will it dominate in this category?
Portal 2
The only game nominated for this category that's not a shooter, Portal 2 does have some truly unique multiplayer experiences.

Best Driving Game
Dirt 3
DiRT 3 is a rally-racing game developed and published by Codemasters.
Driver: San Francisco
Driver: San Francisco is a sandbox-style action driving video game published by Ubisoft.
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game released by Turn 10 Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360.
Need for Speed: The Run
This eighteenth title in the Need for Speed franchise was developed by EA Black Box, and published by Electronic Arts.

Best Fighting Game
The King of Fighters XIII
The King of Fighters XIII was developed and published by SNK Playmore. It follows the conclusion of Ash Crimson's story arc (which first began in 2003).
Marvel vs. Capcopm 3: Fate of Two Worlds
This crossover fighting game was developed by Capcom, and features many of the Capcom characters from Marvel Comics. This is the fifth installment in the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise.
Mortal Kombat
Often referred to as "Mortal Kombat (2011)", this fighting game is the ninth installment in the Mortal Kombat series.
WWE All Stars
This popular wrestling title was published by THQ. It was released for PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS and Wii.

Best Motion Game
Child of Eden
This gorgeous rhythm game was developed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the founder of Q Entertainment. Child of Eden was published by Ubisoft.
Dance Central 2
Dance Central 2 is a dance game for the Xbox 360 Kinect, developed by Harmonix Music Systems.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword uses the Wii MotionPlus for sword-fighting, with a revised Wii Remote pointing system used for targeting.
The Gunstringer
Originally planned as an Xbox Live Arcade title, The Gunstringer is a full retail game developed by Twisted Pixel Games.

Best Independent Game
Bastion
Bastion is an action RPG produced by Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The attractive graphics were inspired by Japanese anime.
Minecraft
Minecraft is a game that really needs no introduction, after seeing incredibly widespread success during its beta period. Now officially out of beta, Minecraft is still the same sandbox game we've all come to love.
Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is an adventure game that was released exclusively for iOS devices - using device orientation as a key part of the gameplay.
The Binding of Isaac
The Binding of Isaac is an action RPG designed by Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl. Players control a naked crying child, who escapes a monster-filled basement after he learns his mother has been instructed to sacrifice him.

And there you have it - the nominees for Spike TV's Video Game Awards of 2011! (Yes, we realize this isn't even all 25, but we literally could not fit them all here!) Be sure to let us know who you voted for in each category!

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Game of the Year Batman: Arkham City Batman: Arkham City is an action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios. It's the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a role-playing video game published by Bethesda Softworks. It's the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls action role-playing video game series, following The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series. It uses the Wii MotionPlus for sword-fighting, with a revised Wii Remote pointing system used for targeting. Portal 2 Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle platform game developed and published by Valve. As the sequel to the critically successful Portal, Portal 2 had a lot to live up to - and didn't disappoint. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog. This PS3 exclusive title received an average of 92% on several gaming review websites.
Studio of the Year Bethesda Game Studios Bethesda finally released The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim this year, which is nominated for "Game of the Year". Bethesda has a long history of critically well-reviewed titles, and 2011 has definitely been a breakthrough year for this studio. Naughty Dog Naughty Dog is perhaps best known for creating the "Uncharted" series, which has been extremely successful and subject to some very positive reviews. Rocksteady Studios Batman: Arkham City. Need we say more? Valve The Valve we all know and love gave us Portal 2 this year, along with some great DLC.
Best 360 Game Batman: Arkham City Another nomination for Batman: Arkham City - the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Forza Motorsport 4 Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing game released by Turn 10 Studios for the Xbox 360. This latest installment is the first in the series to support the Kinect sensor alongside the traditional controller-based gameplay. Gears of War 3 Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter published by Microsoft Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. It received over one million pre-orders -making it one of the most anticipated games of 2011. Portal 2 Valve's popular platformer is sure to see a lot of nominations, and was a huge hit among Xbox 360 gamers.
Best PS3 Game Infamous 2 inFAMOUS 2 is a 2011 open-world game for the PS3. It was developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Killzone 3 Killzone 3 is a first-person shooter for the PS3. It was developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. LittleBigPlanet 2 LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. This PS3 exclusive title is the sequel to the successful 2008 title LittleBigPlanet. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog.
Best Wii Game Disney's Epic Mickey Epic Mickey is an action-adventure platformer developed by Junction Point Studios exclusively for the Wii. In the game, Mickey must save a world in peril by using a magic paintbrush. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby's back! In this 12th installment in the popular Kirby series, cooperative multiplayer gameplay and beautiful environments make for a nostalgic return to the Kirby series. Lost in Shadow Lost in Shadow is a unique puzzle platformer developed by Hudson Soft in which players control a boy's shadow - meaning that the majority of the gameplay is in the background of the game environment. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series.
Best PC Game Battlefield 3 It's no surprise to see Battlefield 3 as a nominee for the best PC game of 2011. This popular shooter was highly anticipated, especially after the beta. Minecraft Minecraft is a game that really needs no introduction, after seeing incredibly widespread success during its beta period. Now officially out of beta, Minecraft is still the same sandbox game we've all come to love. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a third-person RPG developed by CD Projekt RED for PC and Xbox 360. It's the sequel to the 2007 title 'The Witcher'. Portal 2 Yet another nomination for the popular puzzle game Portal 2! Given its popularity among PC gamers, it's no surprise to see it as a contender in this category.
Best Handheld mobile game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an adventure game developed by Capcom for iOS and the Nintendo DS. Infinity Blade Infinity Blade II is an iOS action RPG developed by Chair Entertainment and Epic Games. It was released through the Apple App Store on December 1, 2011. Super Mario 3D Land Yes, another Mario game! Super Mario 3D Land was developed by Nintendo EAD Tokyo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game combines elements from both classic 2D side-scrolling Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. Jetpack Joyride Jetpack Joyride is a mobile game developed for iOS by Halfbrick Studios.
Best Shooter Battlefield 3 Yet another nomination for the incredibly popular first-person shooter Battlefield 3! What do you think - does BF3 have what it takes to be the best shooter of 2011? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 No surprise here - Modern Warfare 3 right now holds the title of the "biggest entertainment launch of all time". But is it the best shooter of 2011? Gears of War 3 Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter published by Microsoft Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. RAGE Rage is a first-person shooter developed by id Software. This post-apocalyptic title uses the company's new OpenGL based id Tech 5 engine.
Best Action Adventure Game Assassin's Creed: Revelations Ezio, Altair and Desmond are back! Assassin's Creed: Revelations has been confirmed as the final Assassin's Creed game to be set in the Renaissance (and the final game to feature Ezio). Batman: Arkham City Another nomination for Batman: Arkham City! This action-adventure video game was developed by Rocksteady Studios. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an action-adventure title that's the 16th entry in the Legend of Zelda series. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third installment in the Uncharted series, and was created by Naughty Dog.
Best RPG Dark Souls This "spiritual successor" to Demon's Souls captivated thousands of gamers this year, earning it some truly impressive review scores. Deus EX: Human Revolution This title by Square Enix was released after being highly anticipated for quite some time. It received much critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising the weight of social interaction on the outcome of key events. Dragon Age II Thousands of gamers were given the opportunity to return to the world of Ferelden - battling darkspawn, demons and dragons in this fantasy RPG. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim After being highly anticipated before its release, this Bethesda title has already become an incredible success among both PC and console gamers.
Best Multi-player Game Battlefield 3 What do you think - does Battlefield 3 earn the right to be called the "Best Multi-player Game" of 2011? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 be crowned the "Best Multi-player Game" of 2011? Gears of War 3 Gears of War 3 had a multi-player beta before its official release. Will it dominate in this category? Portal 2 The only game nominated for this category that's not a shooter, Portal 2 does have some truly unique multiplayer experiences.
Best Driving Game Dirt 3 DiRT 3 is a rally-racing game developed and published by Codemasters. Driver: San Francisco Driver: San Francisco is a sandbox-style action driving video game published by Ubisoft. Forza Motorsport 4 Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game released by Turn 10 Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. Need for Speed: The Run This eighteenth title in the Need for Speed franchise was developed by EA Black Box, and published by Electronic Arts.
Best Fighting Game The King of Fighters XIII The King of Fighters XIII was developed and published by SNK Playmore. It follows the conclusion of Ash Crimson's story arc (which first began in 2003). Marvel vs. Capcopm 3: Fate of Two Worlds This crossover fighting game was developed by Capcom, and features many of the Capcom characters from Marvel Comics. This is the fifth installment in the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise. Mortal Kombat Often referred to as "Mortal Kombat (2011)", this fighting game is the ninth installment in the Mortal Kombat series. WWE All Stars This popular wrestling title was published by THQ. It was released for PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS and Wii.
Best Motion Game Child of Eden This gorgeous rhythm game was developed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the founder of Q Entertainment. Child of Eden was published by Ubisoft. Dance Central 2 Dance Central 2 is a dance game for the Xbox 360 Kinect, developed by Harmonix Music Systems. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword uses the Wii MotionPlus for sword-fighting, with a revised Wii Remote pointing system used for targeting. The Gunstringer Originally planned as an Xbox Live Arcade title, The Gunstringer is a full retail game developed by Twisted Pixel Games.
Best Independent Game Bastion Bastion is an action RPG produced by Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The attractive graphics were inspired by Japanese anime. Minecraft Minecraft is a game that really needs no introduction, after seeing incredibly widespread success during its beta period. Now officially out of beta, Minecraft is still the same sandbox game we've all come to love. Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is an adventure game that was released exclusively for iOS devices - using device orientation as a key part of the gameplay. The Binding of Isaac The Binding of Isaac is an action RPG designed by Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl. Players control a naked crying child, who escapes a monster-filled basement after he learns his mother has been instructed to sacrifice him.