14 DAY TRIAL // For those who aren't only into news about who stole whose PS3, or who killed someone in cold blood just because they'd played Manhunt all day, here's a more fact-ish piece of news informing everyone involved with video games of this year's winners of Best of GC. An official report coming straight from The Leipziger Messe contains the names of this year's winners.
This is the fifth time the distinction has been awarded, according to the same report. The awards were given to nine products at a press conference, while a total of 85 hardware and software titles in ten categories were submitted by exhibitors at the GC in Leipzig.
So, here are the awards in their actual order, with their respective categories, along with a few words on behalf of the jury:
PC - Crysis (Electronic Arts)
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 - BioShock (Take 2 Interactive)
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 - God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment)
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 somber beauty."
PS2 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)
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 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment)
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 - Mario & Sonic bei den Olympischen Spielen (SEGA Germany)
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."
Nintendo DS - Eye Training (Nintendo of Europe)
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 - Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (Eidos)
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."
In the Best Hardware Accessory Product category, it was Nintendo of Europe who won with their Wii Balance Board, as for the Mobile category, no prize was awarded due to a lack of participants.