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GAF Game of the Year 2009 - Voting Thread - 3 POINT SYSTEM, rules updated!
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perfectchaos007
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii - 3
Mario and Luigi: Bowsers inside story DS - 2
Grand Slam Tennis Wii - 2
Mario and Luigi: Bowsers inside story DS - 2
Grand Slam Tennis Wii - 2
Can someone explain the following to me:
This is a "Game of the Year"-topic. WHY are we voting for more than ONE game? This isnt a life or death-situation where a wrong decision gets you killed, lol. It´s the end of the year, and there should be ONE game that is your "game of the year". So why not have everyone vote for just that one game? We don´t need a representation of all good games of the year...everyone played those and knows them well. This should be the time and place to vote for ONE game...the game of the year.
Just my 2 cent on the whole voting system-discussion...
This is a "Game of the Year"-topic. WHY are we voting for more than ONE game? This isnt a life or death-situation where a wrong decision gets you killed, lol. It´s the end of the year, and there should be ONE game that is your "game of the year". So why not have everyone vote for just that one game? We don´t need a representation of all good games of the year...everyone played those and knows them well. This should be the time and place to vote for ONE game...the game of the year.
Just my 2 cent on the whole voting system-discussion...
Uncharted 2 - 3
Batman Arkham Asylum - 2
Pixeljunk Shooter - 1
Assassin's Creed II - 1
God of War Collection - 1
Forza Motorsport 3 - 1
Shadow Complex - 1
Thanks for doing this, timetokill, but I'm not a fan of the new system. The old system was simpler and resulted in very respectable final lists I could agree with every year. I don't see the need for this change.
Batman Arkham Asylum - 2
Pixeljunk Shooter - 1
Assassin's Creed II - 1
God of War Collection - 1
Forza Motorsport 3 - 1
Shadow Complex - 1
Thanks for doing this, timetokill, but I'm not a fan of the new system. The old system was simpler and resulted in very respectable final lists I could agree with every year. I don't see the need for this change.
I really dislike the idea of only allowing voting for a single game. Last year this would have worked well for me, but this year I have 3 equal choices. Also, I think it would increase the "console warrior vote" problem, and the change would be at the cost of smaller titles.
If you only want to vote for a single game you can do so now.
If you only want to vote for a single game you can do so now.
makingmusic476
Member
Demon's Souls - 3
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - 2
Killzone 2 - 2
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - 1
Left 4 Dead 2 - 1
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - 1
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - 2
Killzone 2 - 2
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - 1
Left 4 Dead 2 - 1
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - 1
Take an example survey of 100 people: 51 vote for game A as GOTY and 49 for Game B, however Game B would have got 51 votes as second best but Game A would have only got 5 (with games C onwards getting the other votes). Game B is actually liked by far more people than Game A but Game A would win if you could only choose one gameselig said:
Omotesando
Member
Three Points
Demon's Souls
It has been years that a videogame could absorb me in the way Demons Souls did this year. This is what I have been waiting for this generation, how refreshing amidst all these sequels, recycled Ips and rehashed fpss. Demons Souls offers a dark atmospheric world (reminiscent of Vagrant Story) and challenging gameplay. Through its (awesome) World Tendency system it all culminates into a fantastic and rewarding piece of entertainment.
Two Points
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Fluffy fresh fallen snow. It resides realistically and melts into a shiny puddle. Drakes animation is something to behold, clutching his shot abdomen, he raises his hand to cover up his face when nearing flaming debris. The camera zooms in when Drake squeezes through narrow passages. The very first minutes of the game exhibits an amazing depth in presentation and storytelling and that is just the few first minutes of the game. What comes afterwards is the new standard of videogame presentation and storytelling.
One Point
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
The hours I've put in this game is astonishing. The Arena matches are one of the most deepest and satisfying online experiences thus far.
Demon's Souls
It has been years that a videogame could absorb me in the way Demons Souls did this year. This is what I have been waiting for this generation, how refreshing amidst all these sequels, recycled Ips and rehashed fpss. Demons Souls offers a dark atmospheric world (reminiscent of Vagrant Story) and challenging gameplay. Through its (awesome) World Tendency system it all culminates into a fantastic and rewarding piece of entertainment.
Two Points
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Fluffy fresh fallen snow. It resides realistically and melts into a shiny puddle. Drakes animation is something to behold, clutching his shot abdomen, he raises his hand to cover up his face when nearing flaming debris. The camera zooms in when Drake squeezes through narrow passages. The very first minutes of the game exhibits an amazing depth in presentation and storytelling and that is just the few first minutes of the game. What comes afterwards is the new standard of videogame presentation and storytelling.
One Point
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
The hours I've put in this game is astonishing. The Arena matches are one of the most deepest and satisfying online experiences thus far.
VibratingDonkey
Member
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum - 2
flower - 2
Assassin's Creed II - 1
Shadow Complex - 1
The Sims 3 - 1
Brütal Legend - 1
Batman: Arkham Asylum - 2
flower - 2
Assassin's Creed II - 1
Shadow Complex - 1
The Sims 3 - 1
Brütal Legend - 1
adversesolutions
Member
Mushimesama Futari 360 3
Sin and Punishment 2 Wii 2
Modern Warfare 2 360 1
Bayonetta 360 1
Shadow Complex 360 1
Deathsmiles 360 1
Street Fighter IV 360/PS3 1
Mushi Futari is definitely my pick of the year. Beginner-friendly shooter that you can take to the most extreme if you choose to.
S&P2 I loved, and it's probably the most dramatic action game I've ever played, with constantly shifting environments and just a totally gonzo imagination. If Japanese gamers didn't get it, I'm hoping American gamers will.
MW2 and Bayonetta are both exceptional games and I love both. If it wasn't for Mushi Futari, I would have been playing more of each.
Shadow Complex was, beyond the controversy, a phenomenal DLC game, and I genuinely enjoyed my time with it.
Deathsmiles 360, another CAVE shooter for the 360, well ported and with the awesome 1.1 mode, which is just a clusterfuck of gold point items jumping everywhere and suicide bullets spawning from enemies.
SFIV, shit nowadays I don't really enjoy playing it, but I have to give shoutouts for the excellent port, and for bringing the fighting game scene back to life.
Sin and Punishment 2 Wii 2
Modern Warfare 2 360 1
Bayonetta 360 1
Shadow Complex 360 1
Deathsmiles 360 1
Street Fighter IV 360/PS3 1
Mushi Futari is definitely my pick of the year. Beginner-friendly shooter that you can take to the most extreme if you choose to.
S&P2 I loved, and it's probably the most dramatic action game I've ever played, with constantly shifting environments and just a totally gonzo imagination. If Japanese gamers didn't get it, I'm hoping American gamers will.
MW2 and Bayonetta are both exceptional games and I love both. If it wasn't for Mushi Futari, I would have been playing more of each.
Shadow Complex was, beyond the controversy, a phenomenal DLC game, and I genuinely enjoyed my time with it.
Deathsmiles 360, another CAVE shooter for the 360, well ported and with the awesome 1.1 mode, which is just a clusterfuck of gold point items jumping everywhere and suicide bullets spawning from enemies.
SFIV, shit nowadays I don't really enjoy playing it, but I have to give shoutouts for the excellent port, and for bringing the fighting game scene back to life.
Eyemus Lutt
Member
Assassins Creed 2:- 3 points
Little Kings Story:- 2 points
Uncharted 2:- 1 point
Fifa 10:- 1 point
Batman:- 1 point
Killzone 2:- 1 point
Bowsers Inside story 1 point
Little Kings Story:- 2 points
Uncharted 2:- 1 point
Fifa 10:- 1 point
Batman:- 1 point
Killzone 2:- 1 point
Bowsers Inside story 1 point
Golvellius
Member
Demon's Souls - 3
Wipeout HD Fury - 2
Wipeout HD Fury - 2
Oh well, my vote:
WiiSports Resort - 3 points
Anno 1404 - 1 point
And unfortunately I was late with game, otherwise I´d give Fire Emblem Wii 2 points. And Crysis 1 point.
Btw. it´s awful how few people are voting for WiiSports Resort...you know...the ONE game that offers 1:1 controls right now.
WiiSports Resort - 3 points
Anno 1404 - 1 point
And unfortunately I was late with game, otherwise I´d give Fire Emblem Wii 2 points. And Crysis 1 point.
Btw. it´s awful how few people are voting for WiiSports Resort...you know...the ONE game that offers 1:1 controls right now.
Haunted
Member
I don't like the new system, but I'm too lazy to run a GAF GOTY vote myself, so I accept whatever timtokill thought up since he's doing all the work. 
Just to check ahead of posting - it's acceptable to just give 1 point to 10 different games each, right? I wouldn't want to leave a game out of my GOTY Top 10, even if that means they'll all get weighted equally. :/
Just to check ahead of posting - it's acceptable to just give 1 point to 10 different games each, right? I wouldn't want to leave a game out of my GOTY Top 10, even if that means they'll all get weighted equally. :/
timetokill
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Haunted said:
Yes, that is perfectly fine.
kever0nicas
Member
3 Points = Uncharted 2 (If the rules allowed it I'd give it all 10 points)
2 Points = Street Fighter 4
2 Points = Forza Motorsport 3
2 Points = Shadow Complex
1 Point = Fifa 10
2 Points = Street Fighter 4
2 Points = Forza Motorsport 3
2 Points = Shadow Complex
1 Point = Fifa 10
Haunted said:I don't like the new system, but I'm too lazy to run a GAF GOTY vote myself, so I accept whatever timtokill thought up since he's doing all the work.
Just to check ahead of posting - it's acceptable to just give 1 point to 10 different games each, right? I wouldn't want to leave a game out of my GOTY Top 10, even if that means they'll all get weighted equally. :/
That's what I did.
I don't like the new system, but I'm not about to chuck a tanty over it either.
ClivePwned
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MW2- 3
Uncharted 2- 2
ODST- 1
ACII-1
New Super Mario Bros Wii- 2
Shadow Complex- 1
Uncharted 2- 2
ODST- 1
ACII-1
New Super Mario Bros Wii- 2
Shadow Complex- 1
Subliminal
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Noby Noby Boy - 3
Street Fighter 4 - 2
Katamari Forever - 2
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 2
Left 4 Dead 2 - 1
Street Fighter 4 - 2
Katamari Forever - 2
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 2
Left 4 Dead 2 - 1
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