Episode 48 - The Year in Review

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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