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I can't WAIT for this episode, Sunny! These categories are amazing!

One thing I noticed right away is the lack of a Best Multiplayer award. You've got a Co-op award, but I think of Co-op as strictly cooperative while Multiplayer is competitive. Will Locke say SSF2, L4D Versus mode, or Gears 2 Multiplayer? We'll have to wait to find out!

How about a "Pissing On Your Grave" award... as a kind of opposite to the Fan Service Award? What game this year completely urinated on the great memory of a long-since-dead game or character---rehashing an old, beloved character or game into a new, horrible game?

What about a "Biggest Surprise" category for the game you didn't think would be any good but was a lot better than expected?

How about a "Best new gaming innovation/Best new use for an existing game mechanic" category? Stuff like the Spore creature creator, LBPs level editor, Dead Space's non-existant HUD, Mirror's Edge and the first person non-shooter, etc.

I'll think about this more... and maybe have more for you tomorrow morning. I seriously can't wait for this Episode. Don't limit yourselves with a time limit! Talk until you're done talking! We love you guys and can never get enough!!!

EDIT: How about a Best and/or Worst Story in a game award? I know what story is easily the worst, particularly since the game is so much fun.

Im excited for the show. you guys never disapoint when it comes to entertaining me.

single serving: mega man 9 I enjoyed it but it was too much of a slap in the face to go back

late to the party: Elder scrolls 4 oblivion game of the year edition it came out in 2006 but when I got my 360 just before the holidays I went and bought this game. and for the past couple week I would play until 5am and sleep in till 12 and then start playing again I can hardly stop playing. I dont care what tobin says it is the best game I have ever played.

best sound-track: mega man 9 I like all the mega man sound tracks and this was no exception

best character: when GTA4 came out I whent to my freinds house and we played pretty much all day and I thought Niko was very well writen and interesting.

fan service: gears 2

best graphics: resistence 2 when I played this at my freinds house all I could think about was how good the game looked

cutest game: ninja town you might think how could ninjas be cute then you have not played ninja town

best buddie: left 4 dead...... Duh?

best game I did not play: FallOut 3 I just got my 360 but I have a freind who is selling his 360 and he is going to sell it to me for 30$ so in a couple weeks I will have it. It is best game I have not played because apparently it is oblivion with guns so Im in.

Hardest game: Megaman 9 oh my god was it hard it was just as if not more punishing than the original nes game

Wow moment: metal gear solid 4 microwave tunnel it was pretty darn cool

best thinking game: Toki Tori it was amazing it combined platforming with mind numbing puzzles

worst timing: Farcry 2 it had too much to compete with

WTF is this shit: MEGAMAN FUCKING 9 AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!! IT WAS TOOO HARD AND AAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I ACTUALY TOOK MY Wii MOTE AND THREW IT!

staying power: mario kart wii I unlocked everything and pull it out when freinds are over. but what gave this staying power was when I was in my homeland of Canada for the holidays my grandfather got a wii so I brought mario kart and he and I played it. and never in my life have I seen him smile as wide as then. especially since it might have been the last time I see him I will charish the memory and come back and play it long after he is gone.

Broken Toy: GHWT Song Creator I chose GH4 over Rock Band 2 because of the song editor and boy was I disapointed it produced terrible quality notes if it read them at all.

guilty pleasure: Star Wars The Force Uleased simply because everybody rips on the game saying it is terrible so I go along with it. but secretly I loved it.

My top 3 that came out this year
1 Mario kart Wii
2 Super smah bros Brawl
3 Animal crossing Wii
Mod cast top 3 games
Jam:
1 Left 4 Dead
2 valkyria chronicles
3 Burnout paradise

Locke:
1 Left 4 Dead
2 FF Crysis Core
3 Gears 2

Sunflower:
1 Left 4 Dead
2 FallOut 3
3 Rainbow 6 Vegas 2

Instead of guessing what you guys will say, I'm taking your categories, and listing my top three for each one.

Single-Serving Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77]3. Tales of Vesperia
2. Resistance 2
1. GTA IV [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Late to the Party Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Condemned: C.O.
2. Bioshock
1. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune
Honorable mention: Ninja Gaiden Sigma [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Soundtrack Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77]3. Little Big Planet
2. Metal Gear Solid 4
1. Rock Band 2 [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Character Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Starkiller (the Apprentice from Star Wars: FU)
2. Yuri Lowel (Tales of Vesperia)
1. Travis Touchdown (No More Heroes) [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Fan Service Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Gears of War 2
2. Dead Space (for reviving the Survivor-Horror genre)
1. Metal Gear Solid 4 [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Graphics Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Tales of Vesperia
2. Dead Space
1. Metal Gear Solid 4[/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Cutest Game Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] Only one game fits.
1. Little Big Planet [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Buddy Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3.Tales of Vesperia
2. Rock Band 2
1. Left 4 Dead [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Game We Didn't Play Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Prince of Persia (I want to trying it at least)
2. Persona 4
1. Farcay 2[/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Most Difficult Game Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. No More Heroes (Hard Mode)
2. Ninja Gaiden Sigma
1. Ninja Gaiden 2 [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Wow Moment Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. No More Heroes
2. Dead Space
1. Metal Gear Solid 4 [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Best Thinking Game Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Dead Space (were to shoot the monsters)
2. Metal Gear Solid 4 (how the go around the enemies without being seen)
1. Left 4 Dead (plans for the finally) [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Worst Timing Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Ninja Gaiden 2 (right before Metal Gear Solid 4)
2. Mario Kart wii (came out the same week as GTA 4)
1. Dead Space (came out around the releases of Fable 2, GHWT, Fallout 3, and Gears 2.)[/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
What the Fuck Is This Shit Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. The Club(i still like this game a little bit)
2. The House of the dead 2/3 (Wii)
1. Dark Sector [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Staying Power Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Gears of War 2
2. Dead Space
1. Rock band 2 [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Broken Toy Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77]3. Little Big Planet
2. Star Wars: F.U.
1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl[/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Guilty Pleasure Award
[spoiler:ea35f69d77] 3. Silent Hill Homecoming
2. Ninja Gaiden 2
1. Star Wars: F.U [/spoiler:ea35f69d77]
Now as a added bonus,

My personal Top 10 list of the best games of this year.
[spoiler:ea35f69d77]
10. Silent Hill Homecoming
9. (Tie) Rock Band 2/Guitar Hero WT
8. Tales of Vesperia
7. Devil May Cry 4
6. Left 4 Dead
5. Gears of War 2
4. Ninja Gaiden 2
3. No More Heroes
2. Dead Space
1. Metal Gear Solid 4
[/spoiler:ea35f69d77]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!

Single-Serving Award – I would have to say Bioshock…I still have about 5 achievements hanging out which I will play through once or twice again to get them all. I really loved this game, the art style and combat was very fun and it had a great story line full of twists and turns.

Late to the Party Award – Call of Duty 4…after picking up my 360 this was about the 3rd game I bought and played the shit out of it! It is something always fun to go back to and I am glad I own it.

Best Soundtrack Award – Culdcept Saga….some of the levels have some great music, very soothing and relaxing.

Best Character Award – Isaac (Dead Space)

Fan Service Award – Gears of War 2

Best Graphics Award – Dead Space

Cutest Game Award – have not played it but Little big planet

Best Buddy Award – Gears of War 2

Best Game We Didn't Play Award – Left 4 Dead…wasn’t that interested and I had money to spend on other games I knew I really, really wanted to play.

Most Difficult Game Award – Braid, played the demo yet to buy it still

Best Wow Moment Award – Gears of War 2…great memories playing through it release night with fuzzy…both of us drunk as hell and we were still able to kick ass. Great wow moments throughout the game!

Best Thinking Game Award – Culdcept Saga…such a great game and it really gets the brain a turning to make combos to fuck people up or get out of really bad situations.

Worst Timing Award – Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, and Dead Space…Fallout 3 and Far Cry 2 because the amount of time needed to play them, Dead Space because it was one of the most under rated games that came out this year

What the Fuck Is This Shit Award – Star Wars Force unleashed…great demo fucking dumb game overall

Staying Power Award – Call of Duty 4, Culdcept Saga, Gears of War 2, Burnout Paradise all great games to come back to again and again!

Broken Toy Award – The Zapper for the Wii

Guilty Pleasure Award – Hello kitty island adventure (if only haha)..Wii fit if I ever find it

Sunny's
3- Valkyria Chronicles
2- Fallout 3
1- Gears of War 2

Jam's
3- Valkyria Chronicles
2- Rockband
1- Burnout Paradise

Locke's
3- Company of Hero's
2- Gears of War 2
1- Culdcept Saga

My top picks
3-Dead Space
2- Gears of War 2
1-Culdcept Saga

Sunflower4000 said:

[quote=Castadarkshadow]Best Soundtrack Award – Culdcept Saga….some of the levels have some great music, very soothing and relaxing.

I can't help but wonder if you're on crack. While it's certainly a passable soundtrack, listening to a music box for two hours DROVE ME TO INSANITY.[/quote]


I couldn't really think of any other soundtracks that really grabbed me....and having to play the fire level at the start like 20 times i really liked the music on that level! if i had to pick an actual soundtrack (just to please you Sunnie).....Burnout probably had the best out of the games i played

Single-Serving Award - Far Cry 2
This game was really great, I had planned on collecting all the diamonds, but the need to continue the story was greater. I would play it again, but for a game that's this big, there isn't enough that I could do differently a second time through to really justify it. Quality game, though.

Late to the Party Award - Half Life 2 (The Orange Box)
I have no idea how I never picked this up before, that was a great game in every single way. The only thing I didn't like was the crappy port to the PS3, luckily I only had a few glitches.
Epic journey, Gordan Freeman, I am so sick of hearing his name. 'Gordan Freeman?!' Yeah.

Best Soundtrack Award - WipeOut HD
Although it's not too memorable, apart from a few songs that I recognize. The default soundtrack triggers somemthing in my head, makes me concentrate and be more aware of the racing situation. Also, the custom soundtrack is a nice inclusion.

Best Character Award - The Jackal (Far Cry 2)
He's a bit of a mystery man, the Jackal. Twists and turns galore, you never really know what to think of him. I can't really say anymore for spoiler reasons, but great character.

Fan Service Award - Metal Gear Solid 4
No doubt at all. This game was so made for the fans of the series, all the flashbacks and hints to previous stories. I doubt anybody who's new to MGS would enjoy it much at all, but for veterans of the series, it should be amazing.

Best Graphics Award - Metal Gear Solid 4
Seriously, amazing graphics. The seamless transition between cutscenes and gameplay was also great, really put you in the situation. Not much more I can say.

Cutest Game Award - Metal Gear Solid 4
That's the cutest of the games I've played this year.

Best Buddy Award - Call of Duty: World at War
Competitive co-op, campaign co-op or zombie nazi mode. One of the only co-op games I played this year, but it's worth it. Zombie mode is really good fun when you're all co-ordinated and on a roll.

Best Game We Didn't Play Award - Little Big Planet
I was about to pick it up, but decided to wait until it was cheaper. I'm still waiting.

Most Difficult Game Award - Call of Duty: World at War
I think I need some WWII practise, but Veteran mode crippled me near the end of the third level. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Best Wow Moment Award - Metal Gear Solid 4
I won't say why, because it'll be a spoiler. But chapter 4? Wooooooooow.

Best Thinking Game Award - Fallout 3
Simply because there's so many ways you can do (almost) everything. It really is down to you, however you want the game to play out.

Worst Timing Award - Call of Duty: World at War
I'd have to say that, because I think most people were very hesitant on picking it up, and with all the other games out at around the same time... Their loss, I'd say it's a good game.

What the Fuck Is This Shit Award - WipeOut HD
Three words: Elite Difficulty Unfairness.

Staying Power Award - GTA IV
The online stayed fun and fresh for a long time, and it still is, every now and then.
I'd still play sometimes if I hadn't traded my copy in.

Broken Toy Award - Prince of Persia
Okay it's not physically broken. But for what it's worth to me, it may as well be.
I had fun playing it for a while. I just really dislike the direction that the series is heading in.

Guilty Pleasure Award - Minesweeper
>.>

Single-Serving Award – I will have to go with Fable 2, because the story was good, but I would not want to go through the same stuff again even with another person. Plus the ending was pretty dumb.

Late to the Party Award – Has to go to Company of Heroes. This game has made me really like RTS games, which means I will be getting Dawn of War 2 when it comes out.

Best Soundtrack Award – I usually don’t listen to the music in games, but the music in SSF2THD is really good.

Best Character Award – My dog in Fable 2, he was awesome finding treasure and such for me; he was the best, which makes me sad that I picked the money in the end.

Fan Service Award – Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix

Best Graphics Award – It has to be Endless Ocean for me. It was the only game that kept me from selling my Wii for a long time. It made me feel like I was really scuba diving in the ocean.

Cutest Game Award – Little Big planet for sure, I haven’t played it, but it seems that it is the best one to fit this award.

Best Buddy Award – Easily it has to be Left 4 Dead, the games was made for co-op and having 3 friends with me to endure the terror of the zombie apocalypse.

Best Game We Didn't Play Award – Far Cry 2, simply because I didn’t have the money to get it, but sometime in 09 I will pick up.

Most Difficult Game Award – It’s going to be Braid for me. I did just get it a few days ago, but nothing has given me so much trouble on how to get certain puzzle pieces.

Best Wow Moment Award – Gears of War 2 multiplayer, mostly while playing with everyone from noobtoob, also being able to chainsaw and shot Sunflower with my shotgun was made me pretty happy.

Best Thinking Game Award – Culdcept Saga, because even though I’m pretty good at Yu-gi-oh and monopoly, having to put those two games together makes me really think on what cards to use and what monster to sacrifice so I can win.

Worst Timing Award – Far Cry 2, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to get it, but after hearing Sunny’s in-depth talking about it I wanted it, but I had no money to buy it with.

What the Fuck Is This Shit Award- Mega Man 9, damn this game was so fucking hard, I only got through the 9 bots, and I still haven’t beaten Dr. Willy.

Staying Power Award – Geometry Wars 2, mostly the pacifism mode, which I just keep trying to beat my own score and getting the Game Over and Smile achievement which I finally did.

Broken Toy Award – Spore, the game was fun the first time I played it, but trying to download it again on my other computer is impossible and makes me not want to go back to it anytime soon.

Guilty Pleasure Award – It’s a tie between Yu-gi-oh and Pokémon, but I guess I will have to go with Yu-gi-oh, because I sometimes will just duel by myself if I’m super bored.

For your favorite games of 08, I have no clue to many games that you guys like I can’t choice.
I can’t even choice my 3 favorite games of the year

Sunflower4000 said:

[quote=Dracomaster01]Best Wow Moment Award – Gears of War 2 multiplayer, mostly while playing with everyone from noobtoob, also being able to chainsaw and shot Sunflower with my shotgun was made me pretty happy.

I don't remember this happening. ;)[/quote]

Come on now, you know it happened, don't try and deny it.

A plethora of fantastic categories, for an equally fantastic year!

Single-Serving Award - Fallout 3
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]As astounding as the initial experience was, Fallout 3 is easily one of the most complex, and extensive Rpg of the year, but fails to offer as much replayability, due to the significantly smaller amount of side quests in comparison to Bethesda's previous work.[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Late to the Party Award - Dead Rising
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]I received my elite relatively late in our current console war, so I missed out on many mesmerizing gaming opportunities. I indulged into an extensive period of purchasing 360 classics, such as the first Condemned, and, of course, Dead Rising, which left me awe struck by the solid visuals, addicting and expansive gameplay, Jesse's breasts, and the fascinating level up sytem.[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Soundtrack Award - Rockband 2[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Forgive my predictability, but I must proclaim my infatuation with the Rockband 2 soundtrack. Further detail would be redundant... I just like the songs...[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Character Award - Niko Bellic.
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]I know, I know, "ZoMg!!!! WtF!?!?! FaNbOy FaGgOt!!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOOOLOLOLOLOLO!!!!111!!!1one1!! WaT aBoUt tEh SnAkE!!!!!"
Despite the abundancy of ill will towards Niko, I for one uphold the disgruntled mercenary as a drastic improvement over the predictability, and cliche characterization of Carl Johnson, the protagonist of San Andreas, whos entire characterization can be summarized by repeating "black gangsta" repeatedly, and replacing all of Carl's dialogue with our societies modern gangster lingo.
"Carl, I need you to secure a shipment of illegal product by means of aggressive negotiation, take Bufford with you, he's a fine sharpshooter."
"Yea, f'sho homie"
Ugh... Anyway, Niko differed greatly by having personal strife that many of us can find more relatable, and possessing a complex character, plagued by his haunting past, and seeking repentance in a new home, only to understand that one can never escape their nightmares.
He was deep, strangely likable, and oddly respectable, and that is why Niko Bellic is the greatest character of 2008! [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Fan Service Award - Gears of War 2
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]While this does not necessarily apply to me, as I am not a fanatic of this particular seriess, Gears of War 2 appears completely tailored to be the wet dream of every Gears fanboy![/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Graphics Award - Grand Theft Auto 4, and Metal Gear Solid 4
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]The heavily detailed character animations of Gta4, and the uprecedentedly gorgeous visuals of Mgs4 are memerizing works of art.
On a side note, the lovely graphics of Mgs4 almost makes up for the ridiculous script, and unforgivably long cutscenes!
..... Almost.....
..... Kinda....... [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Cutest Game Award - Patapon
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Despite lacking the depth I prefer in a stategy game, the often times frusterating grind, and the necesity of rhthym(?), I cannot deny how goddamn adorble those little eyeballs are! The hilarity of these tiny creatures is vastly increased by their combat strife, in which these adorable micreants of misery will shout ironically horrible proclamations such as,
"RUN! THOSE SAVAGES WILL KILL US ALL!"
or
"Halt eyeballs, today I shall paint the desert sand red!"[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]


Best Buddy Award - Left 4 Dead
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]This award goes undoubtedly to Left 4 dead, which I think no futher details are needed for such confirmations. [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Game We Didn't Play Award - Dead Space.
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Despite the vast speculations, and praises the game has received, insufficient currency has yielded my efforts to obtain it.[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Most Difficult Game Award - Mega Man 9
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Pay attention Capcom!
Begginer traps, and unavoidable deaths are the signs of amateur programming!!![/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Wow Moment Award - Left 4 Dead
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Left 4 Dead provides the player enough horrifying experiences to write a book of their various zombie encounters, and I think that we can all agree that our first anhilation, that first instance of excruciating death, left us all speechless. Back to back with your mates, firing at the masses of horde attempting to claw at your precious neck meat, your heart punding in your chest, your hands trembling to retain your grip, and then, the entire situation goes to hell. Your mate to your left suddenly stops shooting, and is suddenly dragged across the floor at an alarmingly rate! You swing your deadly weapon towards the long tongued aggressor, when your eardrums are bombarded by a horrifying shriek! In a blink of an eye you are tackled mercilessly by a hooded agressor, who proceededs to begin dismembering your vitals. The horde falls onto your fragile figure, and the darkness envelopes your senses as you drift into the realm of eternal sleep. [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Best Thinking Game Award - Apollo Justice: Ace Attourney
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Despite the cast of characters being inarguably inferroir to Phoenix's close mates, Apollo Justice still retains the clever challenges of the courtroom.[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Worst Timing Award - Spiderman Web of Shadows
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Sorry Spidey, but there is no possible way your newest escapade can surpass those of Marcus Fenix, that bloke from resistance, Jade, and the war weary soldiers of World at War. [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

What the Fuck Is This Shit Award - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Gears of War 2, Super Mario: Strikers, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and Resident Evil 5.

[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]Star Wars: "Why is the combat so frusteratingly repetitive, why is the fucking game so glitchy, why is the story so fucking ridiculous, why is our protagonist so goddamn annoying, why the fuck would Lucas Arts do thins to us?!?!?!??!?!"

Gears of War 2: "The fucking cover system, and roll integration is frequently resulting in many cheap deaths at the most crucial junctures!"
"Yeah baby!!!!!"
"Shut the fuck up Cole! Is there sacred moment in this game you wont massacre with your ridiculous dialogue, and incessant need to interject your unwanted opinion in every possible moment!"

Super Mario: Strikers: "This AI must be taking some form of performance enhancers, because I am getting the shit kicked out of me, and it's only the second tournament!"

Far Cry 2: "Ow! Who the fuck is shooting me? AUUUUUUUUGH!!!! RUN, RUN, RUN! I need to heal, I ne-- How the fuck did they find me so fast? healhealhealhealhealhe-- Dammit, why are you prying bullets out of your flesh now when it's in danger of killing me?!?! WHY IS MY GUN JAMMED!!!!!! Where is my c-- NOOOOOOOOOOO! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!"

Left 4 Dead: "Alright mates, lets proceed with cau-- where the hell is he going? Should we wait here or-- Okaaaaaaay, I suppose we're all going to split up. This strategy can't possibly fail.... Well, we should at least.... Does anyone even have a headset here?
....
....
....
....
This is going to be suck..."

Reisdent Evil 5: "Holy crap! A Resident Evil 5 demo! Thank you Capcom!!!!
Is there a more glorious company than Capcom? Oh, how I long to dedicate my being to the generous representatived of Cap-- Japan... The demo is Japanese exclusive....
Oh cruel fate, why dost thou mock me???!?!?!?!"[/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Staying Power Award - Bioshock!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Broken Toy Award - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]You say you have developed a physics engine? Wonderful! Except try to make the targetting system work, and actually develope a physics engine that works in any marginal sense! [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Guilty Pleasure Award - The World Ends With You
[spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]J-pop, anime visuals, and fashion based gameplay make this title an amazing game, that I always hesitate to admit. [/spoiler:90d2c5ecf0]

Game of the Year:
1. Grand Theft Auto 4
2. Fallout 3
3. Fable 2

Honourable mentions go to....
The World Ends With You
Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Left 4 Dead
Gears of War 2
God of War: Chains of Olympus

Oh! And if you had a category for worst character, I would have easily put up Cole Train, and Tails from Sonic!

I really cannot wait for this episode to come out, all the ones I have listened to so far have been fantastic guys!

Single-Serving Award: Spore. I never got into all the hype about this, really didn't have much clue what it was until shortly before it's release but I really did enjoy it while I played it. Looking back, I suppose it probably didn't live up to the 10 year build up, but at the time I was very happy with it until I had played the space age for a few hours and got bored.
Best Soundtrack Award: Castle Crashers. I would seriously buy the soundtrack to this game if they sold it. "Rage of The Champions" and "Jumper" are especially awesome.
Best Character Award: Kirby in SSBB, duh.
Fan Service Award: Super Smash Brothers Brawl. I do enjoy the game, but to me it's not hugely different to Melee.
Best Graphics Award: Left 4 Dead, cool shader effects.
Cutest Game Award: Castle Crashers where the characters are so small but so awesome.
Best Buddy Award: Left 4 Dead, of course.
Best Game We Didn't Play Award: Heard a lot about Gears of War 2 and it kinda sounds like it would be a good game for me to try. No Xbox though.
Most Difficult Game Award: Getting all those Left 4 Dead achievements will take me a while!
Best Wow Moment Award: Most of my big "moments" this year were in Left 4 Dead.
What the Fuck Is This Shit Award: Fallout 3. Played for about an hour but damn the start is slow... (at least I hope it's only the start). Might go back to it one day...
Staying Power Award: Left 4 Dead.
Broken Toy Award: Stalker: Clear Sky. Technically I got this in 2009, New years day, but it's a 2008 game so it counts. :P Can't install it because the activation system sucks.
Guilty Pleasure Award: Guess the only thing I can think of that fits this category is Pokemon Pearl but it's not a 2008 game and I am not ashamed. :P

Single -Serving Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]The Darkness I have already explained my reasons[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Late TO the Party Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Monkey Island series such a good game but I'm really late to the party in getting these at least I enjoy them[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Soundtrack
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] LittleBigPlanet really great soundtrack fits perfectly into the game[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Character Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Following my late to the party award I give this to Guybrush Threepwood the greatest character ever in video games he is so interesting and it is so much fun controlling him knowing he will say something witty next[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Fan Service Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Castle Crashers patch: it might not be perfect but the fans waited and behemoth finally delivered with a patch meaning this game is alot better then before[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Graphics Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts: Rare always knows how to get the most out of graphics in a game and BK delivers[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Cutest Game Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Little Big Planet I love making faces with my sackboys and they are definitely the cutest[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Buddy Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Captain Price: the biggest bad ass in a game and your best buddy even if he if is a little homicidal[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Game I didn't Play
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Saints Row 2 too much debauchery for me[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Most Difficult Game
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Megaman 9: this game is impossible for me I haven't beat a level yet[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Wow moment
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] The Swamp of times puzzle in Escape of Monkey Island if you played it you know what I mean[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Best Thinking Game
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] It is a toss up between the monkey Island Series and Professor Layton I can't Decide[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Worst Timing Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] My buying A FC3Plus (genesis/NES/SNES in one) during winter gaming season but hey that is me[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

What The Fuck Is This Shit
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Dynamite Headdy on the genesis weird game but is awesome nonetheless[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Staying Power Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]Team Fortress 2: I have played a ton of this game in 2008 at least 100 hours or more [/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Broken Toy Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Bad Dudes this game will not work for me no matter what I am returning it to the store posthaste[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

Guilty Pleasure Award
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6] Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise I love this game and I want to play some more in the new year as I still don't think I have given it its due[/spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]

My Top Games Of 2008
[spoiler:64b6e6f9e6]
3.Monkey Island Series
2.Condemned: Criminal Origins as it brought me to the survival genre
1.The Darkness I really like story in games and this one is good
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Episode 050's audio is now up - check the original post to get it, or use iTunes, or...Anything you like! Post your impressions!

If that new intro is staying, it is fucking awesome.