Petits prix entre amis à la Games Convention de Leipzig
Chaque salon étant un terrain propice pour discerner des prix entre professionnels du métier, un jury vient d’élire les titres qualifiés de « Best of GC » dans différentes catégories. Seuls les jeux présentés en version jouable pouvaient concourir pour information et chaque titre a été nominé pour une seule plateforme, exception faîte de PES 2008 qui obtient une récompense sur PS2 et PS3.
Meilleur jeu sur support PC
Crysis (Electronic Arts)
[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]
Meilleur jeu sur support Xbox 360
Bioshock (Take Two Interactive)
[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 ]
Meilleur jeu sur support PSP
God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment)
[ 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 ]
Meilleur jeu sur support PS2
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)
[ 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 ]
Meilleur jeu sur support PS3
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)
[ 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 ]
Meilleur jeu sur support Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (SEGA Germany)
[ 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 ]
Meilleur jeu sur Nintendo DS
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day
[ 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 ]
Meilleur jeu dans la catégorie online
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (Eidos)
[ 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 ]
Meilleur accessoire pour jeu video
Le Wii Balance Board de Nintendo
[ 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 ]