It's almost the end of this year's
Games Con, and the votes are in for the best games of the convention.
It's an interesting bunch, quite a few differences between this list and last month's
Best of E3. Of course, there are the
usual suspects, but any music-related party game is obvious by its absence. Nice to see
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures getting a guernsey though, it's shaping up to be one to keep an eye on.
85 hardware and software releases in ten categories were submitted for judging in total - for the fifth annual honours. In the end, these eight titles were awarded
Best of GC.
 | PC category: Crysis (Electronic Arts GmbH)
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 category: BioShock (Take 2 Interactive GmbH)
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 category: God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment GmbH)
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 category: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008(Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
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 category: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
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 category: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (SEGA Germany GmbH)
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 category: Eye Training (Nintendo of Europe GmbH)
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 category: Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (Eidos GmbH)
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 category: Wii Balance Board (Nintendo of Europe GmbH)
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." |
No prize was awarded in the
Mobile category due to a lack of participants.
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