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[SantaC]

xbox and PS2 hasn't done their yet so here comes gamecube. The other sections are likley to follow later, so it can be posted in this thread.

edit: I didn't put IGNcube in the title so others can post the other IGN awards in this thread


Best Action Game
King Kong

Best Adventure Game
Killer 7

Best Role-playing Game
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Best Shooter
StarCraft: Ghost

Best Sports
Mario Baseball

Biggest Surprise
Downloadable Nintendo Library for Revolution

Best Graphics
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Most Innovative Design
Odama


Game of the Show
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Once again, The Twilight Princess seems like the only logical choice. When players first rode Epona through the fields of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, it was hard to image a Zelda experience that could top it. Even sailing through beautifully animated seas of The Wind Waker didn't match it. Now with The Twilight Princess, players will once more mount steeds and gallop through Hyrule. To call this game epic would be an understatement. Director Eiji Aonuma has said on record that the goal with Twilight Princess is to make a game that is wholly better than the masterpiece Ocarina of Time. No easy task, to be sure, but based on what we've seen so far, the game is on the right track.


Twilight Princess delivers gamers a world that is several times bigger and more beautiful than any Hyrule before it. Plus, the title boasts new mechanics, such as battles on horseback and Link's ability to turn into a wolf. The only thing that kept us from voting Zelda as our overall Game of the Show was the fact that many of the new elements show in the official E3 trailer were sadly not playable in the show-floor demo. Had they been, we expect that Zelda would have dominated the awards. Still, as it stands, The Twilight Princess is clearly the game to beat.


Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Release Date: October 2005

http://cube.ign.com/articles/619/619563p1.html


XBOX

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[Solid]

meh.. you should have put Cube in title.. give me back my 5 seconds!

Edit: woa, now i read you post so i understand why you left it out

 

[galeninjapan]

When the hell is StarCraft ghost coming out?

 

[sprsk]

i read the thread title, then i saw zelda won best graphics and i was like what

 

[SantaC]

yes I didn't put IGNcube in the title so others can post the other IGN awards here...

 

[SantaC]

i read the thread title, then i saw zelda won best graphics and i was like what

how about Killer7 for best Adventure game? Isn't Zelda an adventure game now? :lol I also wonder where IGN got that october releasedate from on Zelda. If it's just a placeholder, why bother writing it...

 

[sly]

how about Killer7 for best Adventure game? Isn't Zelda an adventure game now? :lol

They had to spread the awards around...........it wouldn't be nice if LoD won in every category :lol

 

[sprsk]

how about Killer7 for best Adventure game? Isn't Zelda an adventure game now? :lol I also wonder where IGN got that october releasedate from on Zelda. If it's just a placeholder, why bother writing it...

i dont even know anymore

 

[acidviper]

Ouch.

 

[J2 Cool]

eh.. the list doesn't exactly spark my interest. Too bad Collossus didn't win anything. I have high hopes for that, Zelda, Conker, and FFXII on this gen. There's some other titles that may be good but I don't know how good. Those titles meanwhile should be good, no exceptions.

 

[sly]

eh.. the list doesn't exactly spark my interest. Too bad Collossus didn't win anything. I have high hopes for that, Zelda, Conker, and FFXII on this gen. There's some other titles that may be good but I don't know how good. Those titles meanwhile should be good, no exceptions.

You are aware that this is IGN Cube's list?

 

[Sho Nuff]

Best Graphics
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

WTFunk

 

[Striek]

This isn't IGNs list. I've been tricked!

 

[J2 Cool]

You are aware that this is IGN Cube's list?

No, no I wasn't. I'm so hasty. Damn title.

 

[Soul4ger]

The "Best Of" list, and every GameCube game on display at the show! How convenient!

 

[Firest0rm]

Nintendo is advertising Killer 7 up here in Canada, pretty surprising. I don't see this game selling much. I saw an ad for it that also included RE4 and Splinter Cell.

 

[ImNotLikeThem]

The "Best Of" list, and every GameCube game on display at the show! How convenient!

READ THE THREAD
its just the IGNCube section up right now.. come on people.

 

[Monk]

READ THE THREAD
its just the IGNCube section up right now.. come on people.

I think he is implying that there weren't many gc games there.

 

[raYne]

When the hell is StarCraft ghost coming out?

If I recall, the Xbox version is due out in Summer 06... so around then.

 

[Soul4ger]

READ THE THREAD
its just the IGNCube section up right now.. come on people.

See the post below yours, wiseguy.

 

[Agent Dormer]

Damn, I really wanted to grab some popcorn. Now I've gotta wait.

 

[C- Warrior]

Wait, is Killer 7 actually fun.

I lost interest when I found out it was a rail-shooter (or something like that).

But then again, RE4 was kind of linear too...the movement in that game was mostly through narrow hallways and stuff...hm...

 

[metsallica]

Here are the rest:

OVERALL
http://games.ign.com/bestofe3_2005.html

Best Graphics:
Gears of War (Xbox 360)

Most Innovative Design:
Spore (PC)

Technological Excellence:
Unreal Engine 3.0 Titles

Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Fight Night Round 3 (PS3)

Biggest Surprise:
Sony Press Conference

Best Booth:
Electronic Arts

Best Hardware/Peripheral:
Xbox 360 Controller (Xbox 360)

Most Worthless Category:
Jessie, the Ryzom Ring Booth Babe

Best of Show:
Spore (PC)
Runners-up: Okami, Black, Zelda



Xbox 360
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/619/619568p1.html

Best Graphics:
Gears of War

Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Dead or Alive 4

Biggest Surprise:
No Perfect Dark Zero

Xbox 360 Game of the Show:
Gears of War



PS2
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/619/619566p1.html

Best Action Game:
Black

Best Adventure Game:
Okami

Best Fighting Game:
Soulcalibur III

Best Multiplayer Game:
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs

Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Best Racing Game:
Burnout Revenge

Best RPG:
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Best Sports Game:
Madden NFL 06

Best Graphics:
BLACK

Best Sound:
BLACK

Most Innovative Design:
Okami

Award for Technological Excellence:
The Matrix: Path of Neo

Biggest Surprise:
The PlayStation 3

Overall Game of Show:
Okami



Xbox
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/619/619567p1.html

Best Action Game:
Spartan: Total Warrior

Best Adventure Game:
Sid Meier's Pirates!

Best Xbox Live Game:
Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack

Best Racing Game:
Burnout Revenge

Best Strategy:
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers

Best Shooter:
Half-Life 2

Best Sports Game:
NCAA Football 06

Best Graphics:
Conker: Live & Reloaded

Best Non-Playable Presentation:
King Kong

Biggest Surprise:
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Xbox Game of the Show:
Burnout Revenge



PC
http://pc.ign.com/articles/619/619565p1.html

Best PC Action Game:
Battlefield 2

Best PC Adventure Game:
Myst V: End of Ages

Best Persistent World Game :
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach

Best PC RPG:
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Best Simulation:
The Movies

Best Strategy Game:
Age of Empires III

Best PC Graphics:
Age of Empires III

Most Innovative Design:
Spore

Technological Excellence:
Unreal Engine 3.0

Biggest PC Surprise:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl not at the show

PC Game of the Show:
Spore



PSP
http://psp.ign.com/articles/619/619558p1.html

Best Action Game:
Pursuit Force

Best Shooter:
Coded Arms

Best Platformer:
Daxter

Best Racing Game:
Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition

Best Fighting Game:
The Con

Best Sports Game:
Virtua Tennis World Tour

Biggest Surprise:
Where's All The PSP Stuff?

Best Puzzle / Strategy Game:
Gripshift

PSP Game of the Show:
Pursuit Force



DS
http://ds.ign.com/articles/619/619564p1.html

DS Game of E3:
Viewtiful Joe DS

Best Racing Game:
Mario Kart DS

Best Action Game:
Viewtiful Joe DS

Best Adventure Game:
Castlevania DS

Best Multiplayer Game:
Mario Kart DS

Best Sports Game:
Touch Golf

Biggest Surprise:
Sonic Rush

Best Graphics:
Viewtiful Joe DS

Most Innovative Design:
Viewtiful Joe DS



GBA
http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/619/619562p1.html

GBA Game of E3:
Gunstar Super Heroes

Best Action Game:
Gunstar Super Heroes

Best Adventure Game:
Scurge: Hive

Best Sports:
Mario Tennis

Best Graphics:
Gunstar Super Heroes

Most Innovative Design:
Screw Breaker

Biggest Surprise:
Game Boy Micro

 

[TekunoRobby]

No surprise
Best Graphics:
Gears of War (Xbox 360)


Damn I must be out of it, I thought it was in preview form only.
Most Innovative Design:
Spore (PC)


It's the new Quake 3/Renderware engine for next gen.
Technological Excellence:
Unreal Engine 3.0 Titles


Since they're being so broad might as well throw in the pre-rendered footage, right?
Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Fight Night Round 3 (PS3)


Ehhh I don't see how this was a surprise, comeone it's Sony. I was expecting them to outdo their PS2 conference and they have.
Biggest Surprise:
Sony Press Conference


Where are the videos for this booth? I mean the Zelda section was awesome but I want to see what EA did.
Best Booth:
Electronic Arts


Damn straight although I've never held it, hopefully initial opinion holds out to be true.
Best Hardware/Peripheral:
Xbox 360 Controller (Xbox 360)


MUST SEE. Although I believe the ConquestOnline.com song and dance was atrocious.
Most Worthless Category:
Jessie, the Ryzom Ring Booth Babe


Ha ha ha ha, AWESOME.
Best of Show:
Spore (PC)
Runners-up: Okami, Black, Zelda


Ahh but what do I know, I wasn't there. It seems like a solid list however.

 

[siege]

Aslong as Spore got best of show, I'm happy. Man I wish that game was coming out soon.

 

[Monk]

I wish I could like that Spore game, but I know I wont. I hate RTS elements. :/

 

[Kiriku]

No Genji at all? Makes me sad.
I'm convinced it will at least be a sleeper hit once it's out. Mark my words!

 

[B E N K E]

Spore was also my game of the show. And Perfect Dark Zero was shown behind closed doors just like Gears of War wasn't it?

 

[Twix]

what ?! where is Shadow of the Colossus ? I am really disappointed.

 

[CrimsonSkies]

Actually decent picks. Still amazed that they can't fully admit a lot of what was shown at the Sony Press Conference was just CG, but who cares anymore. Damage done in favor of Sony last week. I like their pick of Fight Night as I believe that was real and it did look impressive.

 

[sprsk]

No Genji at all? Makes me sad.
I'm convinced it will at least be a sleeper hit once it's out. Mark my words!

i agree, genji rocked.

 

[Agent Dormer]

what ?! where is Shadow of the Colossus ? I am really disappointed.

It wasn't that great on the floor. Crappy displays, poor framerate, etc. Not surprised it didn't make the list.

 

[Twix]

It wasn't that great on the floor. Crappy displays, poor framerate, etc. Not surprised it didn't make the list.

but IGN never mentioned that, their impressions says the game was awesome, and more improved than ever

Sony please cancel the PS2 version , PS3 is the perfect console for this game

 

[teiresias]

Since they're being so broad might as well throw in the pre-rendered footage, right?
Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Fight Night Round 3 (PS3)

Fight Night wasn't pre-rendered.

 

[J2 Cool]

Sony please cancel the PS2 version , PS3 is the perfect console for this game

Reluctantly agree

PS2
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/619/619566p1.html

Best Action Game:
Black

Best Adventure Game:
Okami

Best Fighting Game:
Soulcalibur III

Best Multiplayer Game:
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs

Best Non-Playable Presentation:
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Best Racing Game:
Burnout Revenge

Best RPG:
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Best Sports Game:
Madden NFL 06

Best Graphics:
BLACK

Best Sound:
BLACK

Most Innovative Design:
Okami

Award for Technological Excellence:
The Matrix: Path of Neo

Biggest Surprise:
The PlayStation 3

Overall Game of Show:
Okami

Why does everything gotta be BLACK with them?

 

[sly]

Sony please cancel the PS2 version , PS3 is the perfect console for this game

Do you want another Wallguy cameo? I didn't think so. After seeing what Rare has done with PD0 I think transferring a game originally built for one console to its successor is a bad idea.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Do you want another Wallguy cameo? I didn't think so. After seeing what Rare has done with PD0 I think transferring a game originally built for one console to its successor is a bad idea.

Well its worth remembering that ICO was once a PSone game but got moved to the PS2 instead.

 

[sly]

Well its worth remembering that ICO was once a PSone game but got moved to the PS2 instead.

I know but maybe it could have been much better if develpment started originally on a PS2 kit BTW did it get transferred late or quite early?

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Wow, a lot of nice picks, and a lot of controversial type picks there.

 

[Solid]

WTH?! Where is POP3? Damn imbeciles!

 

[ChrisReid]

Where are the videos for this booth? I mean the Zelda section was awesome but I want to see what EA did.
Best Booth:
Electronic Arts.

The EA booth was weird. Most people get pretty damn creative. EA's booth was all black and divided into a couple sections. Each section would have a few kiosks along a wall, and a giant poster of the game that was playing in each kiosk. Regular games left, sports right, and next gen in the center. The center had a 360 degree projecting video. Technically impressive, but pretty uncreative compared to a lot of the other booths. No decorations, extremely spartan. Lots of guys in suits giving you dirty looks. The coolest thing was a collage of a couple hundred of their old games.. and this was hidden on some back wall in an alley behind their booth (and it was missing a lot of great games).

 

[Pedigree Chum]

Stuff about Black:

It's the pop. It's the rush. Blackis the sort of game that focuses specifically on perfecting the absolute fundamentals of the first-person shooting genre. It assumes that people got into shooters originally because shooting things was fun, and so the actual shooting is what's being worked on here.

Don't expect puzzles. Don't expect stealth. Don't expect mini-games of any sort. Blackis about a man, his weapons, and the horrifying things they do to people and places. Wrap your head around this concept and understand that when you play Black you'll likely be experiencing the closest recreation of stylized Hollywood action possible on PlayStation 2.

Given Criterion's track record of having an intimate familiarity with all things pretty -- which includes a few superbly detailed games based off their own Renderware middleware solution (now used to power no less than one out of every four videogames in development) -- we assumed that the new Black FPS would be properly gorgeous. Well, we assumed correctly.

Perhaps the most striking feature of Black, beyond its abundance of methodically laid out sets of utter destructibility, is the way each and every advanced particle effect adds volume to the game's already detailed environments. Bullets pock walls, shatter wood and leave metal tingling with glittering droplets of fire. Smoke, too, will waft over the obliterated surfaces of an embattled European city and will fill the world with thick and rich depth. And then a building will suddenly explode from the inside out, sending razor sharp shards of glass chaotically sailing through the air, trailed closely by fire and ash.

This beast is loud, scary, and it will rupture your eardrums and murder old folks if you provide it with enough pre-amped audio power to do so. Black is the PS2 sound terminator. But beyond its mind-altering aural gun-porn there exists a level of subtle clarity virtually unheard of in this current generation of gaming.

After the heart racing muzzle flashes fade and the crackling debris of a hundred broken bricks quiet, the muffled silence of a post-battle city street will roll over the land with a slightly fuzzy ring. Through plumes of softly swirling smoke and crinkling ground, there will eventually echo a faint murmur of life from around the corner and down the way. Someone is still alive. Someone still needs to be killed.

Soon the violent song and dance will begin again. Soon burning lead will rattle through perfect rifle barrels and speeding bullets will clang against steel, crash into concrete and thud into flesh. They will break and tear their way through life with every second of their journey blasting out through speakers.

It's going to fucking own, to the point where I'm about ready to say FU to next-gen for a long time. If I can still get games like Okami, SoC, Burnout and Black I can wait.

Oh and the Xbox list is fucking shameful, horrid.

 

[C- Warrior]

OKAMIIII !!!

PS2 game of the show.

Good enough for me

Viewtiful Joe DS is DS game of the show...beating out Castlevania...wowza

 

[TekunoRobby]

Fight Night wasn't pre-rendered.

I know I was just being picky over the wording. IGN is not taking into account anything that was pre-rendered and only handing out awards to realtime gameplay although I wondered what they thought about those titles.

The EA booth was weird. Most people get pretty damn creative. EA's booth was all black and divided into a couple sections. Each section would have a few kiosks along a wall, and a giant poster of the game that was playing in each kiosk. Regular games left, sports right, and next gen in the center. The center had a 360 degree projecting video. Technically impressive, but pretty uncreative compared to a lot of the other booths. No decorations, extremely spartan. Lots of guys in suits giving you dirty looks. The coolest thing was a collage of a couple hundred of their old games.. and this was hidden on some back wall in an alley behind their booth (and it was missing a lot of great games).

Thanks man for the writeup, that answered my question perfectly!