Best of Games Convention 2007 Award Winners Announced

Kody — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:47:53 GMT

The Best of GC winners were announced this weekend in Leipzig, Germany. These awards are handed out based on decisions made by a panel of jurors who oversee all of the titles on hand at each year's convention.

PC - Crysis (Electronic Arts)

Jury: "Developed in Germany, CRYSIS is an exciting, futuristic battle against alien invaders. The CryENGINE 2 sets a new technological standard, with breathtaking special effects. Intelligent opponents represent a challenge to even the most experienced gamers.“

Xbox - BioShock (Take 2 Interactive)

Jury: "Underwater survival in a sunken Art Deco city, countering crazy inhabitants, and constantly faced with the dilemma of what is right and what is wrong: "BioShock“ is the most intelligent, most bizarre shooter for years.“

PSP - God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Jury: ”’God of War’ elevates the action genre to an art form, including on the PlayStation Portable: where other titles descend into brutish slaughter, God of War lends the battlefield a sombre beauty.“

PS2 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)

Jury: "Once again, PES 2008 sets new standards as far as game play is concerned: the long-distance shots crackle, the one-on-ones are even more intensive and the opponents adapt to the style of play.“

PS3 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)

Jury: "Football is coming home: the best current football game celebrates its PS3 premiere with diving, wall building and complete online support – including leagues and rankings.“

Wii - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (SEGA)

Jury: "We finally discover who can run faster and jump higher. The game unites the former archrivals from Sega and Nintendo, renewing the old feud in the form of a sporting contest. Mario and Sonic manage to translate Olympic disciplines into easily mastered, entertaining games fun.“

NDS - Eye Training (Nintendo of Europe)

Jury: "Open your eyes and train like a top sportsman! Eye Training trains hand-eye co-ordination, reflexes, visual acuity – and is great fun as well. A non-prescription DS game to be taken daily.“

Online - Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (Eidos)

Jury: "Finally, an online role-play game for adults. Set in the world of the Barbarians, the adventure combines offline and online game experiences for the first time. Age of Conan could present a challenge to World of Warcraft.”

Best Hardware Accessory Product - Wii Balance Board (Nintendo of Europe)

Jury: "Press-ups, headers and aerobics: Nintendo manages to combine video games with physical fitness and bring them closer to a new audience. Having already converted the remote control into a controller, the manufacturer now turns scales into a games accessory.“

To check out all the info on the awards handed out, head over to the Best of GC Awards page.

Best of GC 2007 Nominations Announced

Kody — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:58:09 GMT

The title "Best of GC" is awarded by the GC - Games Convention for the most outstanding product performances of the computer and video game sector. Today the eleven-member jury of experts announced the nominations for a total of ten categories. The award ceremony will take place in the Leipziger Messe press conference room on 24 August, at 11.00 AM.

Jury nominations have been made for the following:

In the category PC:

Sam&Max Season One (JoWood Productions Software AG)
StarCraft 2 (Vivendi Games Deutschland GmbH)
Hellgate: London (Electronic Arts GmbH)
Die Siedler Aufstieg eines Königsreichs (Ubisoft GmbH)
Crysis (Electronic Arts GmbH)
Enemy Territory Quake Wars (ACTIVISION Deutschland GmbH)

In the category Xbox:

BioShock (Take 2 Interactive GmbH)
PES 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel 360 (Ascaron Entertainment GmbH)
Eternal Sonata (ATARI Deutschland GmbH)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (EIDOS GmbH)

In the category PSP:

God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)
PES 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
Silent Hill Origins (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)

In the category PS2:

PES 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
Crash of the Titans (Vivendi Games Deutschland GmbH)
Singstar – Die Toten Hosen (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)
BUZZ! – Das Film-Quiz (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)

In the category PS3:

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
SingStar (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)
Uncharted: Drakes Schicksal (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)
The Eye of Judgment (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)
PES 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)

In the category Wii:

Wii Fitness (NINTENDO of Europe GmbH)
Super Mario Galaxy (NINTENDO of Europe GmbH)
Mario & Sonic bei den Olympischen Spielen (SEGA Germany GmbH)

In the category NDS:

Eye Training (NINTENDO of Europe GmbH)
Undercover: Doppeltes Spiel (dtp Entertainment AG)
The Simpsons Games (Electronic Arts GmbH)

In the category Mobile:

Skate (Electronic Arts GmbH)
Medal of Honor Airborne (Electronic Arts GmbH)

In the category Online:

Hellgate: London (Electronic Arts GmbH)
Enemy Territory Quake Wars (ACTIVISION Deutschland GmbH)
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (EIDOS GmbH)

In the category Best Hardware Product:

Wii Balance Board (NINTENDO of Europe GmbH)
Rockband (Electronic Arts GmbH)
PlayStation®Eye (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Keep an eye out on the Leipzig Games Convention portal; we'll make sure to post the winners as soon as they're announced!

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Best of Games Convention 2007 Award Winners Announced

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