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9th Annual AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards
1. Overall Game of the Year Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward, Activision) God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America) 2. Computer Game of the Year Age of Empires III (Ensemble Studios, Microsoft) Battlefield 2 (Digital Illusions, Electronic Arts) F.E.A.R. (Monolith Productions, Vivendi Universal Games) Sid Meier's Civilization IV (Firaxis Games, 2K Games) The Movies (Lionhead Studios, Activision) 3. Console Game of the Year Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward, Activision) God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America) 4. Outstanding Innovation in Gaming God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America) The Movies (Lionhead Studios, Activision) 5. Outstanding Achievement in Animation God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (Oddworld Inhabitants, Electronic Arts) Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (Ubisoft - Montreal, Ubisoft) Rise of the Kasai (Bottlerocket Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America) 6. Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Jade Empire (Bioware Corp., Microsoft) Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft - Montpellier, Ubisoft) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America) Ultimate Spider-Man (Treyarch, Activision) 7. Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack Burnout Revenge (Criterion Games, Electronic Arts) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) SSX On Tour (EA - Canada, Electronic Arts) The Warriors (Rockstar Toronto, Rockstar Games) Wipeout Pure (Studio Liverpool, Sony Computer Entertainment America) 8. Outstanding Achievement in Original Musical Composition God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Gun (Neversoft Entertainment, Activision) Jade Empire (Bioware Corp., Microsoft) Kameo: Elements of Power (Rare, Microsoft) Rise of the Kasai (Bottlerocket Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America) 9. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design Condemned: Criminal Origins (Monolith Productions, Sega) F.E.A.R. (Monolith Productions, Vivendi Universal Games) God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft - Montpellier, Ubisoft) Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Ubisoft - Montreal, Ubisoft) 10. Outstanding Character Performance - Male God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Gun (Neversoft Entertainment, Activision) Jade Empire (Bioware Corp., Microsoft) Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (Oddworld Inhabitants, Electronic Arts) Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Ubisoft - Montreal, Ubisoft) 11. Outstanding Character Performance - Female Gun (Neversoft Entertainment, Activision) Jade Empire (Bioware Corp., Microsoft) Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Electronic Arts - Vancouver, Electronic Arts) Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (Ubisoft - Montreal Ubisoft 12. Outstanding Achievement in Character or Story Development Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood (Gearbox Software, Ubisoft) Call of Duty Big Red One (Treyarch, Activision) Gun (Neversoft Entertainment, Activision) Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft - Montpellier, Ubisoft) Sly Cooper 3: Honor Among Thieves (Sucker Punch Productions, Sony Computer Entertainment America) 13. Outstanding Achievement in Game Play Engineering God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) Lumines (Q Entertainment, Ubisoft) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species (Blue Fang Games, Microsoft) 14. Outstanding Achievement in Online Game Play Age of Empires III (Ensemble Studios, Microsoft) Battlefield 2 (Digital Illusions, Electronic Arts) Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward, Activision) Mario Kart DS (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Project Gotham Racing 3 (Bizarre Creations, Microsoft) 15. Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward, Activision) F.E.A.R. (Monolith Productions, Vivendi Universal Games) God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Kameo: Elements of Power (Rare, Microsoft) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America) 16. Outstanding Achievement in Game Design God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft - Montpellier, Ubisoft) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America) 17. Sports Game of the Year MLB 2006 (Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sony Computer Entertainment America) MLB 2K5: WS Edition (Visual Concepts, 2K Games) NBA 2K6 (Visual Concepts, 2K Games) SSX On Tour (EA - Canada, Electronic Arts) Super Mario Strikers (Next Level Games, Nintendo) 18. Strategy Game of the Year Age of Empires III (Ensemble Studios, Microsoft) Civilization IV (Firaxis Games, 2K Games) Empire Earth II (Mad Doc Software, Vivendi Universal Games) 19. First Person Action Game of the Year Battlefield 2 (Digital Illusionsm, Electronic Arts) Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 (Gearbox Software, Ubisoft) Call of Duty 2 (Infinity Ward, Activision) Condemned: Criminal Origins (Monolith Productions, Sega) F.E.A.R. (Monolith Productions, Vivendi Universal Games) 20. Fighting Game of the Year Fight Night Round 2 (EA - Chicago, Electronic Arts) Soul Caliber 3 (Namco, Namco) Tekken 5 (Namco, Namco) WWE Smackdown vs RAW (Yuke's Co. Ltd., THQ) 21. Racing Game of the Year Forza Motorsport (Microsoft Game Studios, Microsoft) Mario Kart DS (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) Project Gotham Racing 3 (Bizarre Creations, Microsoft) Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA - Vancouver, Electronic Arts) Burnout Revenge (Criterion Games, Electronic Arts) 22. Role-Playing Game of the Year Dragon Quest VIIII (Level 5, Square Enix) Dungeon Siege II (Gas Powered Games, Microsoft) Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (Intelligent Systems, Nintendo) Jade Empire (Bioware Corp., Microsoft) Radiata Stories (Tri-Ace Inc., Square Enix) 23. Children's Game of the Year Chicken Little (Avalanche Software, Buena Vista Games) Madagascar (Toys for Bob, Activision) Sly Cooper 3: Honor Among Thieves (Sucker Punch Productions, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Tak 3: Great Juju Challenge (Avalanche Software, THQ) We Love Katamari (Namco, Namco) 24. Action/Adventure Game of the Year God of War (Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica, Sony Computer Entertainment America) Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (Ubisoft - Montreal, Ubisoft) Shadow of the Colossus (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America) The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (Radical Entertainment, Vivendi Universal Games) Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Ubisoft, Ubisoft) 25. Handheld Game of the Year Burnout Legends (EA - UK Fusion, Electronic Arts) Grand Theft Auto: Liberty Stories (Rockstar - Leeds, Rockstar Games) Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Capcom, Nintendo) Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (Alpha Dream, Nintendo) Nintendogs (Nintendo EAD, Nintendo) 26. Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year City of Villians (Cryptic Studios, NCSoft) Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection (Square Enix, Square Enix) Guild Wars (ArenaNet, NCSoft) Lineage II: The Chaotic Principle (NCSoft, NCSoft) 27. Family Game of the Year Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (Konami, Nintendo) Guitar Hero (Harmonix Music Systems, Red Octane) LEGO Star Wars (Traveller's Tales, Eidos) 28. Simulation Game of the Year Animal Crossing: Wild World (Nintendo - EAD, Nintendo) Silent Hunter III (Ubisoft - Romania, Ubisoft) The Movies (Lionhead Studios, Activision) 29. Downloadable Game of the Year Chuzzle (PopCap, PopCap) Egg vs. Chicken (GameLab, PlayFirst) Oasis (Mind Control Software, PlayFirst) Tradewinds Legends (Sandlot Games, Sandlot Games) Wik and the Fable of Souls (Reflexive Entertainment, Microsoft) 30. Cellular Game of the Year Mile High Pinball (Bonus.com, Nokia) Skipping Stone (Gamevil, I-Play) One (Digital Legends, Nokia) Ancient Empires II (Glu Mobile, Glu Mobile) High Seize (Red Lynx, Nokia)
