Most Pleasant Surprise
The nominees are:
Asura’s Wrath
Mark of the Ninja
Sleeping Dogs
Spec Ops: The Line
The Walking Dead
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The Walking Dead
In January 2012 laughter would fill the room when someone said “a licensed game will be a serious contender for Game of the Year when all is said and done.” Thanks to the surprisingly excellent Walking Dead, that laughter seems shortsighted.
– Jason Fanelli
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Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Visual Technology
- Excellence in Aesthetic Style
- Excellence in Musical Composition
- Excellence in Sound Design
- Excellence in Voice Acting
- Excellence in Cinematic Direction
- Excellence in Authored Narrative
- Excellence in Ambient Storytelling
- Excellence in World Design
- Excellence in Innovation/Originality
- Excellence in Multiplayer Design
- Excellence in Community Building
- Excellence in Emotional Engagement
Special Achievement Awards
- Best Male Performance
- Best Female Performance
- Best Hero
- Best (Worst) Villain
- Best Supporting Character
- Best Ending
- Best Boss Fights
- Most Pleasant Surprise
- Most Disappointing
- Most Divisive
- Most Addictive
- Best Fan Service
- Most Badass Player Move/Ability
- Craziest Game
- WTF?! Moment of the Year
Best of Awards
- Best Action Game
- Best Platforming Game
- Best Role-Playing Game
- Best Fighting Game
- Best Racing Game
- Best Puzzle/Adventure Game
- Best Strategy/Simulation Game
- Best Sports Game
- Best Remake
- Best New IP
- Best Game Add-On
- Best Downloadable Game
- Best Handheld Game
- Publisher of the Year
- Most Anticipated Game of 2013
Eileen Inzauto
totally comprehensive … kudos to the gamernode team!