Mike and Dave go over the VGAs yet again and open up the year with a retrospective over the titles that came out last year. They also provide a bit of commentary on what they're excited to see this coming year. Also, there's a surprise! Here's the notes for this podcast.
- Game of the Year. They got it right.
- Debate over the best character. Joker versus Wheatley.
- A run down of the best of {system} and best of {genre}.
- Interesting notes:
- Best of PC. (Winner: Portal 2.)
- Best Shooter... MW3? Really? Well, they had to give it something.
- Best of RPG. (Winner: Skyrim.) But still a good competition.
- Best Multiplayer - Portal 2. Yes, MW3. Suck it.
- Best Fighter. (Winner: Mortal Kombat).
- Best Motion Game (Winner: Skyward Sword) Should SS even count?
- Our opinions and views on best song, best score, best performances, most anticipated, and best graphics.
- Best Graphics: Is this even a legitimate category?
- Most Anticipated Game: Our analysis of the nominees and winner.
- We also proclaim our love for Ken Levine and how we'll be his slaves.
- (( To view a listen of winners and nominees for each category. Click here. ))
- Our hopes and aspirations for games and the gaming industry in 2012.
- Check out the Penny Arcade website for the rundown of the Oceans Marketing scandal.
- And our first giveaway! - We gave away a Gears of War 3 Season Pass code. Congrats to the winner!
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