Spike Video Game Awards


The Spike Video Game Awards was an annual award show hosted by American television network Spike between 2003 and 2013 that recognized the best computer and video games of the year. The VGAs featured live music performances and appearances by popular performers in music, movies, and television. Additionally, preview trailers for upcoming games were highlighted. The show was produced by GameTrailers TV's Geoff Keighley. The event was held at various locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California as well as Las Vegas, Nevada. The first event was held on December 2, 2003 while the last event was held on December 7, 2013. The monkey-shaped trophy, which had a unique color for each year's show, was made by Society Awards. Spike's only [|Video Game Hall of Fame] award, given to The Legend of Zelda, was awarded at the 2011 awards show. On November 15, 2013, Spike announced a new format under the name VGX, calling it "The next generation of the VGAs". The last award show, carrying this name, aired on December 7. Changes from the previous format included "in-depth extended demos of the next generation of games and interactive one-on-one interviews and panels in an intimate studio setting."
On November 10, 2014, it was announced that Spike would drop their award show, ending their decade-long run. Geoff Keighley went on to create his own video game award show in the form of The Game Awards starting in that year, dropping the support from Spike.

VGX

2013 Awards

The 2013 awards, the final awards show, was rebranded as VGX and held on December 7, 2013, and was hosted by Joel McHale. The show featured a different format from previous years. It featured extended demos of next-generation games, one-on-one interviews, and "a more intimate studio setting." Rather than airing live on Spike TV, the show was livestreamed online on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Twitch, Steam, iOS, and Android devices, as well as on GameTrailers.com and the websites of Spike, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, and BET. As with previous years, the show featured exclusive world premieres of game demos and trailers. The 2013 VGX premieres included Telltale Games' and Gearbox Software's collaboration Tales from the Borderlands, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Remedy Entertainment's Agents of Storm for iOS, Telltale Games' Game of Thrones, and independent developer Hello Games' No Man's Sky. The 2013 show also featured reveals of Titanfall, Thief, Quantum Break, ', Broken Age, Dying Light, Tom Clancy's The Division, and '. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime demoed an upcoming Wii U game, ', and Rockstar Games worked with the production team to produce a musical performance of the music of Grand Theft Auto V.
AwardWinnerNominees
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto V
Studio of the YearNaughty Dog, The Last of Us
  • Irrational Games, BioShock Infinite
  • Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V
  • The Fullbright Company, Gone Home
  • Character of the YearThe Lutece Twins, BioShock Infinite
  • Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
  • Trevor Philips, Grand Theft Auto V
  • Naiee and Nyaa, '
  • Best ShooterBioShock Infinite
  • Battlefield 4
  • '
  • '
  • Best Action-Adventure Game'
  • The Last of Us
  • Tomb Raider
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Best Sports GameNBA 2K14
  • FIFA 14
  • '
  • NHL 14
  • Best Independent GameGone Home
  • Kentucky Route Zero
  • Papers, Please
  • The Stanley Parable
  • Best RPG'
  • '
  • '
  • Pokémon X/Y
  • Best Fighting Game'
  • Divekick
  • Killer Instinct
  • Tekken Revolution
  • Best Driving GameForza Motorsport 5
  • F1 2013
  • Grid 2
  • Need for Speed Rivals
  • Best DLC'
  • Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep
  • Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
  • '
  • Best Xbox Game'
  • BioShock Infinite
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Tomb Raider
  • Best PlayStation GameThe Last of Us
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Rayman Legends
  • Tomb Raider
  • Best Nintendo GameSuper Mario 3D World
  • Pikmin 3
  • Rayman Legends
  • The Wonderful 101
  • Best PC GameGone Home
  • Battlefield 4
  • Papers, Please
  • The Stanley Parable
  • Best Handheld Game'
  • '
  • Pokémon X/Y
  • Tearaway
  • Best Casual Game'
  • Disney Infinity
  • '
  • '
  • Best Mobile Game'
  • Angry Birds Star Wars
  • Infinity Blade III
  • Ridiculous Fishing
  • Best Voice ActorTroy Baker as Joel, The Last of Us
  • Troy Baker as Booker DeWitt, BioShock Infinite
  • Steven Ogg as Trevor Philips, Grand Theft Auto V
  • Willem Dafoe as Nathan Dawkins, Beyond: Two Souls
  • Best Voice ActressAshley Johnson as Ellie, The Last of Us
  • Courtnee Draper as Elizabeth, BioShock Infinite
  • Camilla Luddington as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
  • Ellen Page as Jodie Holmes, Beyond: Two Souls
  • Best SoundtrackGrand Theft Auto V
  • BioShock Infinite
  • '
  • The Last of Us
  • Best Song in a Game"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" performed by Courtnee Draper and Troy Baker, BioShock Infinite
  • "A.D.H.D." by Kendrick Lamar, Grand Theft Auto V
  • "Sleepwalking" by The Chain Gang of 1974, Grand Theft Auto V
  • "Survival" by Eminem, Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Most Anticipated GameTitanfall
  • '
  • Destiny
  • Watch Dogs
  • '
  • Spike Video Game Awards

    2012 Awards

    The 2012 VGAs was held on December 7, 2012, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. Samuel L. Jackson returned to host for a fourth time. This was the last year under the name "Spike Video Game Awards". For the first time, the awards were broadcast on Xbox Live. Live users could "play" the show as it aired live. Responses to poll questions were tabulated in real time on screen for the Xbox Live audience and users with Xbox SmartGlass devices got a unique second-screen experience that updated in real time alongside the show content. Additionally, Spike TV and Entertainment Weekly partnered to create the first-ever "Entertainment Weekly and Spike VGA Best Game of the Decade" award. Exclusive world premieres that debuted at VGA 10 include Naughty Dog's The Last of Us, Epic Games' ', Obsidian Entertainment's ', Konami's ', Irrational Games' BioShock Infinite, Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington, and 343 Industries' '. Two new games were announced, including Dark Souls II by From Software, and a new game called The Phantom Pain. The event also had appearances from all past hosts of the VGAs except David Spade. The event featured musical performances by Linkin Park, Tenacious D, Gustavo Santaolalla and Wolfgang Gartner.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the Year'
    Studio of the YearTelltale Games, The Walking Dead: The Game
  • 343 Industries, Halo 4
  • Arkane Studios, Dishonored
  • Gearbox Software, Borderlands 2
  • Best Xbox 360 GameHalo 4
  • Assassin's Creed III
  • Borderlands 2
  • Dishonored
  • Best PS3 GameJourney
  • Assassin's Creed III
  • Borderlands 2
  • Dishonored
  • Best Wii/Wii U GameNew Super Mario Bros. U
  • The Last Story
  • Xenoblade Chronicles
  • ZombiU
  • Best PC Game'
  • Diablo III
  • Guild Wars 2
  • Torchlight II
  • Best Handheld/Mobile GameSound Shapes
  • Gravity Rush
  • LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
  • New Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Best ShooterBorderlands 2
  • '
  • Halo 4
  • Max Payne 3
  • Best Action Adventure GameDishonored
  • Assassin's Creed III
  • Darksiders II
  • Sleeping Dogs
  • Best RPGMass Effect 3
  • Diablo III
  • Torchlight II
  • Xenoblade Chronicles
  • Best Multi-player GameBorderlands 2
  • '
  • Guild Wars 2
  • Halo 4
  • Best Individual Sports GameSSX
  • '
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
  • WWE '13
  • Best Team Sports GameNBA 2K13
  • FIFA Soccer 13
  • Madden NFL 13
  • NHL 13
  • Best Driving Game'
  • '
  • F1 2012
  • Forza Horizon
  • Best Fighting GamePersona 4 Arena
  • Dead or Alive 5
  • Street Fighter X Tekken
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2
  • Best Independent GameJourney
  • '
  • Fez
  • Mark of the Ninja
  • Best Adapted Video GameThe Walking Dead: The Game
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Song in a Game"Cities" by Beck, Sound Shapes
  • "Castle of Glass" by Linkin Park, Medal of Honor: Warfighter
  • "I Was Born for This" by Austin Wintory, Journey
  • "Tears" by Health, Max Payne 3
  • Best Original ScoreJourney
  • '
  • Halo 4
  • Max Payne 3
  • Best GraphicsHalo 4
  • Assassin's Creed III
  • Dishonored
  • Journey
  • Best Performance by a Human MaleDameon Clarke as Handsome Jack, Borderlands 2
  • Dave Fennoy as Lee Everett, The Walking Dead: The Game
  • James McCaffrey as Max Payne, Max Payne 3
  • Nolan North as Captain Martin Walker, Spec Ops: The Line
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleMelissa Hutchison as Clementine, The Walking Dead: The Game
  • Emma Stone as Amanda Cartwright, Sleeping Dogs
  • Jen Taylor as Cortana, Halo 4
  • Jennifer Hale as Commander Shepard, Mass Effect 3
  • Best Downloadable GameThe Walking Dead: The Game
  • Fez
  • Journey
  • Sound Shapes
  • Best Social GameYou Don't Know Jack
  • Draw Something
  • '
  • SimCity Social
  • Best DLC'
  • Mass Effect 3 – Leviathan
  • Borderlands 2 – Mechromancer Pack
  • Portal 2 – Perpetual Testing Initiative
  • Most Anticipated GameGrand Theft Auto V
  • BioShock Infinite
  • '
  • The Last of Us
  • Tomb Raider
  • Character of the YearClaptrap, Borderlands 2
  • , Assassin's Creed III
  • Commander Shepard, Mass Effect 3
  • Master Chief, Halo 4
  • Raul Menendez, Call of Duty: Black Ops II
  • Best Game of the DecadeHalf-Life 2
  • '
  • BioShock
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Portal
  • Red Dead Redemption
  • Shadow of the Colossus
  • Wii Sports
  • World of Warcraft
  • 2011 Awards

    The 2011 VGAs was held Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, hosted by Zachary Levi. The awards previewed world premieres of ', ', BioShock Infinite, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, ', Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, The Amazing Spider-Man, the exclusive PlayStation 3 game The Last of Us developed by Naughty Dog, ' from BioWare Victory, and Fortnite from Epic Games. New trailers for both ' and Mass Effect 3 were aired during the show, as well as a pre-show announcement for Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Mark Burnett was the Executive Producer for the event, and for the first time, the VGAs aired live on MTV 2, Spike.com and Ginx TV, in addition to Spike TV. The winners, as well as world premiere trailers, were announced during a pre-show red carpet live event hosted by GTTV's Amanda MacKay and Daniel Kayser. The 2011 VGAs also honored The Legend of Zelda franchise with its first ever "Video Game Hall of Fame Award". Another unique award at the 2011 VGAs was the NFL Blitz Cover Athlete award. This award, determined by live online voting during the event, determined which NFL athlete would be on the cover of the EA Sports game, NFL Blitz. Appearances were by Charlie Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Seth Green, Felicia Day, LL Cool J, Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Tony Hawk, will.i.am, Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keibler, Bellator MMA stars Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chandler, Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and game designers Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games and Hideo Kojima of Konami. Musical performances were by The Black Keys and Deadmau5. e
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the Year'
    • '
    • '
    • Portal 2
    • '
    Video Game Hall of FameThe Legend of ZeldaN/A
    Gamer GodBlizzard EntertainmentN/A
    Studio of the YearBethesda Game Studios, The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Naughty Dog, Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception
  • Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City
  • Valve, Portal 2
  • Best Xbox 360 Game'
  • Forza Motorsport 4
  • Gears of War 3
  • Portal 2
  • Best PS3 Game'
  • inFAMOUS 2
  • Killzone 3
  • LittleBigPlanet 2
  • Best Wii Game'
  • Epic Mickey
  • Kirby's Return to Dream Land
  • Lost in Shadow
  • Best PC GamePortal 2
  • Battlefield 3
  • Minecraft
  • The Witcher 2
  • Best Handheld/Mobile GameSuper Mario 3D Land
  • '
  • Infinity Blade
  • Jetpack Joyride
  • Best Shooter'
  • Battlefield 3
  • Gears of War 3
  • RAGE
  • Best Action Adventure Game'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best RPG'
  • Dark Souls
  • '
  • Dragon Age II
  • Best MultiplayerPortal 2
  • Battlefield 3
  • '
  • Gears of War 3
  • Best Individual Sports GameFight Night Champion
  • '
  • Top Spin 4
  • Virtua Tennis 4
  • Best Team Sports GameNBA 2K12
  • FIFA Soccer 12
  • NHL 12
  • '
  • Best Driving GameForza Motorsport 4
  • DiRT 3
  • '
  • '
  • Best Fighting GameMortal Kombat
  • The King of Fighters XIII
  • '
  • WWE All Stars
  • Best Motion Game'
  • Child of Eden
  • Dance Central 2
  • The Gunstringer
  • Best Independent GameMinecraft
  • Bastion
  • '
  • The Binding of Isaac
  • Best Adapted Video Game'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Song in a Game"Build That Wall " by Darren Korb, Bastion
  • "Exile Vilify" by The National, Portal 2
  • "I’m Not Calling You a Liar" by Florence + the Machine, Dragon Age II
  • "Setting Sail, Coming Home " by Darren Korb, Bastion
  • "Want You Gone" by Jonathan Coulton, Portal 2
  • Best Original ScoreBastion
  • '
  • '
  • Portal 2
  • Best Graphics'
  • '
  • LA Noire
  • RAGE
  • Best Performance by a Human MaleStephen Merchant as Wheatley, Portal 2
  • J.K. Simmons as Cave Johnson, Portal 2
  • Mark Hamill as The Joker, Batman: Arkham City
  • Nolan North as Nathan Drake, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleEllen McLain as GLaDOS, Portal 2
  • Claudia Black as Chloe Frazer, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
  • Emily Rose as Elena Fisher, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
  • Tara Strong as Harley Quinn, Batman: Arkham City
  • Best Downloadable GameBastion
  • Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
  • Stacking
  • Iron Brigade
  • Best DLCPortal 2: Peer Review
  • '
  • '
  • Mortal Kombat: Freddy Krueger
  • Most Anticipated GameMass Effect 3
  • BioShock Infinite
  • Diablo 3
  • Halo 4
  • The Last Guardian
  • GameTrailers.com Trailer of the Year', E3 2011 Trailer
  • ', Hugo Strange Reveal Trailer
  • Dark Souls, Ignite 11 Debut Trailer
  • Dead Island, GDC 11 Cinematic Trailer
  • ', Purity First Infomercial
  • ', In-Game Debut Trailer
  • ', E3 2011 Trailer
  • Prey 2, E3 2011 Trailer
  • Tomb Raider, E3 2011 Trailer
  • ', E3 2011 Trailer
  • Character of the YearThe Joker, Batman: Arkham City
  • Nathan Drake, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
  • Marcus Fenix, Gears of War 3
  • Wheatley, Portal 2
  • NFL Blitz Cover AthleteRay Rice
  • Roddy White
  • Patrick Willis
  • 2010 Awards

    The 2010 VGAs was held Saturday, December 11, 2010, in Los Angeles, California at the L.A. Convention Center and returned to using a host which was Neil Patrick Harris. Unlike previous years, all the awards were not awarded during the show. Several new games were announced which include BioWare's announcement of Mass Effect 3, Prototype 2, Insane from acclaimed movie director Guillermo del Toro, ', Mortal Kombat featuring Kratos, Resistance 3, Portal 2, ', and Forza Motorsport 4. ' had another CGI trailer debut and the first trailer of ' aired during the awards. Appearances included AnnaLynne McCord, ' video game star Chris Hemsworth, Dane Cook, Olivia Munn, Dominic Monaghan, Michael Chiklis, Academy Award nominated film director Guillermo del Toro, ' star and VGA nominee Nathan Fillion, Nick Swardson, Tony Hawk, and the cast from the hit series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Rob McElhenney. Musical performances included award-winning violinist Diana Yukawa, My Chemical Romance, and José González. The show featured use of ground breaking augmented reality technology, conceived by Done and Dusted; with Lee Lodge, in partnership with Weider Design, Full Mental Jacket, and Orad.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the YearRed Dead Redemption
    Studio of the YearBioWare, Mass Effect 2
  • Blizzard Entertainment, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
  • Bungie, Halo: Reach
  • Rockstar San Diego, Red Dead Redemption
  • Best Xbox 360 GameMass Effect 2
  • Alan Wake
  • Fable III
  • '
  • Best PS3 GameGod of War III
  • Heavy Rain
  • ModNation Racers
  • Red Dead Redemption
  • Best Wii GameSuper Mario Galaxy 2
  • Donkey Kong Country Returns
  • Kirby's Epic Yarn
  • '
  • Best PC Game'
  • '
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Sid Meier's Civilization V
  • Best Handheld Game'
  • '
  • Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
  • Super Scribblenauts
  • Best Shooter'
  • '
  • BioShock 2
  • '
  • Best Action Adventure Game'
  • God of War III
  • Red Dead Redemption
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2
  • Best RPGMass Effect 2
  • Fable III
  • '
  • Final Fantasy XIII
  • Best Multiplayer'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Individual Sports GameTiger Woods PGA Tour 11
  • EA Sports MMA
  • Shaun White Skateboarding
  • UFC Undisputed 2010
  • Best Team Sports GameNBA 2K11
  • FIFA 11
  • Madden NFL 11
  • '
  • Best Driving Game'
  • Blur
  • ModNation Racers
  • Split/Second
  • Best Music GameRock Band 3
  • Dance Central
  • DJ Hero 2
  • Def Jam Rapstar
  • Best SoundtrackDJ Hero 2
  • Guitar Hero 5
  • '
  • Rock Band 3
  • Best Song in a Game"Far Away" by José González, Red Dead Redemption
  • "Basket Case" by Green Day, Green Day: Rock Band
  • "Black Rain" by Soundgarden, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
  • "GoldenEye" by Nicole Scherzinger, GoldenEye 007
  • "Won't Back Down" by Eminem, Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • "Replay/Rude Boy Mashup" by Iyaz/Rihanna, DJ Hero 2
  • Best Original ScoreRed Dead Redemption
  • God of War III
  • '
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Best GraphicsGod of War III
  • Heavy Rain
  • Red Dead Redemption
  • Kirby's Epic Yarn
  • Best Adapted Video Game'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Performance by a Human MaleNeil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker/Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
  • Daniel Craig as James Bond, Goldeneye 007
  • Gary Oldman as Sergeant Reznov, Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • John Cleese as Jasper, Fable III
  • Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man, Mass Effect 2
  • Nathan Fillion as Sergeant Edward Buck, Halo: Reach
  • Rob Wiethoff as John Marston, Red Dead Redemption
  • Sam Worthington as, Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleTricia Helfer as Sarah Kerrigan, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
  • Judi Dench as M, James Bond 007: Blood Stone
  • Danica Patrick as Herself, Blur
  • Emmanuelle Chriqui as The Numbers Lady, Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Felicia Day as Veronica Santangelo, Fallout: New Vegas
  • Jennifer Hale as Commander Shepard, Mass Effect 2
  • Kristen Bell as Lucy Stillman, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  • Yvonne Strahovski as Miranda Lawson, Mass Effect 2
  • Best Downloadable GameCostume Quest
  • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
  • Monday Night Combat
  • '
  • Best DLC'
  • BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
  • Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
  • '
  • Best Independent GameLimbo
  • Joe Danger
  • Super Meat Boy
  • The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
  • Most Anticipated GamePortal 2
  • '
  • BioShock Infinite
  • Gears of War 3
  • Character of the YearSgt. Frank Woods, Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Kratos, God of War III
  • John Marston, Red Dead Redemption
  • Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  • Strongest Heroes of All Time
  • Master Chief, Halo series
  • Samus Aran, Metroid series
  • Marcus Fenix, Gears of War series
  • Mario, Super Mario series
  • Kratos, God of War series
  • Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid series
  • Best Original GameRed Dead RedemptionN/A
    Best Zombie GameN/A
    Best Dressed AssassinEzio Auditore da Firenze, Assassin's Creed: BrotherhoodN/A
    Biggest BadassKratos, God of War IIIN/A

    2009 Awards

    The 2009 VGAs was held on December 12, 2009, at the Nokia Event Deck in Los Angeles, California and is the only VGAs that did not feature a host. It opened with a trailer announcing the to Batman Arkham Asylum. There were other exclusive looks at ', UFC 2010 Undisputed, ', ', Medal of Honor, Crackdown 2, Bonanza, ', Rock Band 3, ', and True Crime. Samuel L. Jackson previewed LucasArts newest upcoming Star Wars game, '. In addition, ' was announced and accompanied with a trailer. Appearances were made by Stevie Wonder, the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore, Green Day, and Jack Black, with live music performances by Snoop Dogg and The Bravery.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the Year'
    Studio of the YearRocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  • Naughty Dog, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  • Valve, Left 4 Dead 2
  • Best Independent GameFlower
  • Osmos
  • Splosion Man
  • Trials HD
  • Best Xbox 360 GameLeft 4 Dead 2
  • '
  • Forza Motorsport 3
  • '
  • Best PS3 Game'
  • inFAMOUS
  • Killzone 2
  • '
  • Best Wii GameNew Super Mario Bros. Wii
  • MadWorld
  • Punch-Out!!
  • Wii Sports Resort
  • Best PC Game'
  • Left 4 Dead 2
  • Plants vs. Zombies
  • The Sims 3
  • Best Handheld Game'
  • '
  • Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
  • Scribblenauts
  • Best Shooter'
  • '
  • Killzone 2
  • Left 4 Dead 2
  • Best Action Adventure GameAssassin's Creed II
  • '
  • Brütal Legend
  • '
  • Best RPG'
  • Borderlands
  • Demon's Souls
  • '
  • Best Multiplayer Game'
  • Borderlands
  • '
  • Left 4 Dead 2
  • Best Fighting GameStreet Fighter IV
  • '
  • '
  • Tekken 6
  • Best Individual Sports GameUFC 2009 Undisputed
  • Fight Night Round 4
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
  • Wii Sports Resort
  • Best Team Sports GameNHL 10
  • Madden NFL 10
  • NBA 2K10
  • FIFA 10
  • Best Driving GameForza Motorsport 3
  • Dirt 2
  • Gran Turismo PSP
  • '
  • Best Music Game'
  • DJ Hero
  • Guitar Hero 5
  • LEGO Rock Band
  • Best SoundtrackDJ Hero
  • Brütal Legend
  • Guitar Hero 5
  • '
  • Best Original Score'
  • Assassin's Creed II
  • '
  • '
  • Best Graphics'
  • '
  • '
  • Killzone 2
  • Best Game Based On A Movie/TV ShowSouth Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Performance By A Human MaleHugh Jackman as Wolverine, X-Men Origins: Wolverine
  • Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters: The Video Game
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja, Afro Samurai
  • Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  • Vin Diesel as Richard B. Riddick, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
  • Best Performance By A Human FemaleMegan Fox as Mikaela Banes, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  • Eliza Dushku as Rubi Malone, WET
  • Kristen Bell as Lucy Stillman, Assassin's Creed II
  • Tricia Helfer as Dare, Halo 3: ODST
  • Best Cast'
  • Brütal Legend
  • '
  • '
  • South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
  • Best VoiceJack Black for the voice of Eddie Riggs, Brütal Legend
  • Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn, Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • Claudia Black as Chloe Frazer, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  • Mark Hamill as The Joker, Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • Nolan North as Nathan Drake, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  • Best Downloadable GameShadow Complex
  • Battlefield 1943
  • Fat Princess
  • Plants vs. Zombies
  • Best DLC'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Comedy Game'N/A
    Most Anticipated Game of 2010God of War III
  • BioShock 2
  • Mass Effect 2
  • '
  • 2008 Awards

    The 2008 VGAs was held on December 14, 2008, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. Hosted by Jack Black, the show featured previews of Brütal Legend, Dante's Inferno, Fight Night Round 4, Gears of War 2 "Combustion" map pack announcement and trailer, God of War III, ', Mafia II, Pearl Jam's album Ten for Rock Band, Terminator Salvation, ', and '. Musical performances included 50 Cent, The All-American Rejects, Weezer, and LL Cool J.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto IV
    • Fallout 3
    • Gears of War 2
    • LittleBigPlanet
    • '
    Best Action Adventure GameGrand Theft Auto IV
  • Dead Space
  • Mirror's Edge
  • '
  • Studio of the YearMedia Molecule, LittleBigPlanet
  • Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Harmonix, Rock Band 2
  • Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout 3
  • Gamer GodWill Wright, creator of The Sims and SporeN/A
    Best ShooterGears of War 2
  • Far Cry 2
  • Resistance 2
  • Left 4 Dead
  • Best Music GameRock Band 2
  • Guitar Hero World Tour
  • Wii Music
  • SingStar
  • Best SoundtrackRock Band 2
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Guitar Hero World Tour
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Best RPGFallout 3
  • Fable II
  • '
  • The World Ends with You
  • Best Independent Game Fueld By DewWorld of Goo
  • PixelJunk Eden
  • Braid
  • Audiosurf
  • Best Team Sports GameNHL 09
  • Madden NFL 09
  • NBA 2K9
  • FIFA Soccer 09
  • Best Individual Sports GameShaun White Snowboarding
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
  • Wii Fit
  • Skate It
  • Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show'
  • Quantum of Solace
  • '
  • '
  • Big Name in the Game MaleKiefer Sutherland as Sgt. Roebuck, Call of Duty: World at WarN/A
    Big Name in the Game FemaleJenny McCarthy as Special Agent Tanya Adams, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3N/A
    Best Xbox 360 GameGears of War 2
  • Fable II
  • Fallout 3
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Best PS3 GameLittleBigPlanet
  • '
  • Resistance 2
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Best Wii GameBoom Blox
  • No More Heroes
  • Wii Fit
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • Best PC GameLeft 4 Dead
  • Spore
  • Crysis Warhead
  • '
  • Best Multiplayer GameLeft 4 Dead
  • Gears of War 2
  • Resistance 2
  • '
  • Best Fighting GameSoulcalibur IV
  • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • '
  • Best Handheld GameProfessor Layton and the Curious Village
  • '
  • Patapon
  • '
  • Best Driving GameBurnout Paradise
  • Pure
  • '
  • Mario Kart Wii
  • Best Graphics'
  • Sonic Unleashed
  • Fallout 3
  • Best Original Score'
  • Fallout 3
  • Spore
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Best Male VoiceMichael Hollick as Niko Bellic, Grand Theft Auto IV
  • David Hayter as Old Snake, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Stephen Fry as The Narrator, LittleBigPlanet
  • Jason Zumwalt as Roman Bellic, Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Best Female VoiceDebi Mae West as Meryl Silverburgh, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Nathalie Cox as Juno Eclipse, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
  • Paula Tiso as Silvia Christel, No More Heroes
  • Keeley Hawes as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Underworld
  • 2007 Awards

    The 2007 VGAs aired December 9, 2007. Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, the winners were announced ahead of the event which was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The show featured performances by Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, and exclusive world video game premieres of Borderlands, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, ', and TNA iMPACT!.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the YearBioShock
    • Halo 3
    • Mass Effect
    • The Orange Box
    Studio of the YearHarmonix, Rock Band
  • Bungie, Halo 3
  • 2K Boston/2K Australia, BioShock
  • Valve, The Orange Box
  • Best Shooter'
  • BioShock
  • Halo 3
  • The Orange Box
  • Best RPGMass Effect
  • Eternal Sonata
  • '
  • Persona 3
  • Best Military Game'
  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
  • World in Conflict
  • Best Individual Sports GameSkate
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
  • Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
  • Virtua Tennis 3
  • Best Handheld Game'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best GraphicsCrysis
  • BioShock
  • '
  • Mass Effect
  • Best Game Based on a Movie or TV ShowThe Simpsons Game
  • '
  • '
  • Stranglehold
  • Best Rhythm GameRock Band
  • '
  • '
  • Jam Sessions
  • Best Driving Game'
  • Forza Motorsport 2
  • '
  • Project Gotham Racing 4
  • Best Action GameSuper Mario Galaxy
  • Assassin's Creed
  • God of War II
  • '
  • Best Team Sports GameMadden NFL 08
  • NBA 2K8
  • NHL 08
  • '
  • Best SoundtrackRock Band
  • BioShock
  • '
  • Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
  • Breakthrough TechnologyThe Orange Box/Portal
  • Crysis
  • Halo 3 – Saved Films / Theatre Mode
  • Rock Band
  • Best Xbox 360 GameBioShock
  • Halo 3
  • Mass Effect
  • The Orange Box
  • Best Wii GameSuper Mario Galaxy
  • '
  • '
  • Super Paper Mario
  • Best PS3 Game'
  • Heavenly Sword
  • '
  • Warhawk
  • Best PC GameThe Orange Box
  • BioShock
  • Crysis
  • World in Conflict
  • Best Original ScoreBioShock
  • God of War II
  • Halo 3
  • Mass Effect
  • Best Multiplayer GameHalo 3
  • '
  • Rock Band
  • The Orange Box
  • Most Addictive Video GameHalo 3
  • '
  • Team Fortress 2
  • Wii Sports
  • 2006 Awards

    The 2006 VGAs aired December 13, 2006, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles and were hosted by Samuel L. Jackson. The show featured a world premiere of Blizzard Entertainment's opening cinematic movie for its highly anticipated expansion set, '. The event featured musical performances by Tenacious D and AFI and show appearances by 50 Cent, Eva Mendes, Sarah Silverman, Seth Green, Masi Oka, Hayden Panettiere, Brandon Routh, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tony Hawk, Michael Irvin, Method Man, Maria Menounos, Tyrese Gibson, Xzibit, James Gandolfini, Kurt Angle, among others. In character as Stewie Griffin and Tom Tucker from Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane served as the voice of the VGAs.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the Year'
    • Gears of War
    • Guitar Hero 2
    • Ōkami
    Studio of the YearEpic Games, Gears of War
  • Clover Studio, Ōkami
  • Relic Entertainment, Company of Heroes
  • Bethesda Game Studios, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  • Harmonix, Guitar Hero
  • Cyber Vixen of the YearAlyx Vance, Half-Life 2: Episode One
  • Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend
  • Princess Peach, Super Mario Bros.
  • Enrica, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
  • Jen, Prey
  • Best Individual Sports GameTony Hawk's Project 8
  • Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
  • Fight Night Round 3
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
  • Top Spin 2
  • Best Team Sports GameNBA 2K7
  • Madden NFL 07
  • NCAA Football 07
  • FIFA 07
  • NHL 07
  • Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Family Guy Video Game!
  • Best Performance by a Human MalePatrick Stewart as Emperor Uriel Septim VII, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  • Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, and Brian Griffin, Family Guy Video Game!
  • Gerry Rosenthal as Jimmy Hopkins, Bully
  • Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, '
  • Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, '
  • Best Supporting Male PerformanceJames Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, The Sopranos: Road to Respect
  • Seth Green as Chris Griffin, Family Guy Video Game!
  • James Woods as George Sheffield, Scarface: The World Is Yours
  • James Caan as Sonny Corleone, The Godfather: The Game
  • Philip Michael Thomas as Lance Vance, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleVida Guerra as Femme Fatale, Scarface: The World Is Yours
  • Tia Carrere as Lin, Saints Row
  • Emmanuelle Vaugier as Nikki, Need For Speed: Carbon
  • Keely Hawes as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend
  • Rosario Dawson as Tina, Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
  • Best Supporting Female PerformanceRachael Leigh Cook as Tifa Lockhart, Kingdom Hearts II
  • Elisha Cuthbert as Kim Bauer, 24: The Game
  • Brittany Murphy as Karen Light, Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
  • Mila Kunis as Meg Griffin, Family Guy Video Game!
  • Lynda Carter as Female Nords / Female Orcs, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  • Best CastFamily Guy Video Game!
  • '
  • '
  • Saints Row
  • '
  • Best Song"Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard, Burnout Revenge
  • "Loco Roco No Uta", Loco Roco
  • "Heavenly Star", Lumines 2
  • "Helicopter" by Bloc Party, Mark Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure and Burnout Revenge
  • "Summer Shudder" by AFI, Maddden NFL 07
  • Best SoundtrackGuitar Hero II
  • Madden NFL 07
  • '
  • '
  • Best Original Score'
  • Bully
  • Electroplankton
  • Ōkami
  • Best Driving GameBurnout Revenge
  • '
  • TOCA Race Driver 3
  • GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game
  • Most Addictive Game'
  • '
  • Gears of War
  • Guitar Hero II
  • Company of Heroes
  • Best Fighting Game'
  • '
  • Dead or Alive 4
  • Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
  • God Hand
  • Best Action GameDead Rising
  • New Super Mario Bros
  • Ōkami
  • Saints Row
  • Bully
  • Best ShooterGears of War
  • Black
  • Prey
  • '
  • Call of Duty 3
  • Best Military GameCompany of Heroes
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
  • Call of Duty 3
  • The Outfit
  • Battlefield 2142
  • Best GraphicsGears of War
  • Ōkami
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
  • '
  • Company of Heroes
  • Best Handheld GameNew Super Mario Bros.
  • '
  • '
  • Tetris DS
  • LocoRoco
  • Best Multiplayer GameGears of War
  • Company of Heroes
  • '
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
  • Breakthrough TechnologyWii
  • PlayStation 3
  • Nintendo DS Lite
  • Electroplankton
  • Best RPG'
  • Final Fantasy XII
  • Kingdom Hearts II
  • '
  • Best PC GameCompany of Heroes
  • '
  • Battlefield 2142
  • '
  • '
  • Best Wireless GameSWAT Force
  • Diner Dash
  • Tower Bloxx
  • Super KO Boxing!
  • Critic's Choice '
  • '
  • '
  • Wii Sports
  • Breakthrough PerformanceRosario Dawson as Tina, Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under PressureN/A
    Character of the YearJack Sparrow portrayed by Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack SparrowN/A

    2005 Awards

    The 2005 VGAs was held December 10, 2005, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. The first VGAs hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, the show featured world premieres of ' from 2K Games, ' from Midway Games, ' from LucasArts, and ', as well as a 25th anniversary comic tribute to Pac-Man from Namco. Musical performances were by 50 Cent, Def Leppard, and Missy Elliott, and show appearances by Charlize Theron, Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Black, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rock, Vin Diesel, Carson Daly, Donald Faison, Jaime Pressly, Josie Maran, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Carmen Electra, Natasha Bedingfield, and Dane Cook, among others.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the YearResident Evil 4
    • Call of Duty 2
    • F.E.A.R.
    • God of War
    • World of Warcraft
    Action Game of the YearGod of War
  • Resident Evil 4
  • '
  • The Warriors
  • '
  • Best Individual Sports GameTony Hawk's American Wasteland
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
  • SSX On Tour
  • Top Spin
  • Fight Night Round 2
  • Best Team Sports GameMadden NFL 06
  • '
  • NBA 2K6
  • World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International
  • NBA Street V3
  • Cyber Vixen of the YearMaria Menounos as Eva, James Bond 007: From Russia with Love
  • Charlize Theron as Æon Flux, Æon Flux
  • Jessica Alba as Invisible Woman, Fantastic 4
  • Traci Lords as Cassandra Hartz, True Crime: New York City
  • Laurence Bouvard as Joanna Dark, Perfect Dark Zero
  • Best Game Based on a Movie'
  • '
  • The Warriors
  • James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
  • '
  • Best Performance by a Human MaleJack Black as Carl Denham, Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
  • 50 Cent as himself, 50 Cent: Bulletproof
  • Michael Chiklis as Thing, Fantastic 4
  • Sean Connery as James Bond, James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
  • TC Carson as Kratos, God of War
  • Best Supporting Male PerformanceChristopher Walken as Gabriel Whitting, True Crime: New York City
  • Eminem as himself, 50 Cent: Bulletproof
  • Dr. Dre as himself, 50 Cent: Bulletproof
  • Michael Clarke Duncan as, The Suffering: Ties That Bind
  • P. Diddy as Dip, Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleCharlize Theron as Æon Flux, Æon Flux
  • Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
  • Josie Maran as Mia Townsend, Need for Speed: Most Wanted
  • Jessica Alba as Invisible Woman, Fantastic 4
  • Cornelia Hayes O’Herlihy as Fiona Belli, Haunting Ground
  • Best Supporting Female PerformanceTraci Lords as Madam Cassandra Hartz, True Crime: New York City
  • Maria Menounos as Eva, James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
  • Rosario Dawson as Tina, Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
  • Natasha Bedingfield as Elizabeth Stark, James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
  • Mariska Hargitay as Deena Dixon, True Crime: New York City
  • Best Original Song"Maybe We Crazy" by 50 Cent, 50 Cent: Bulletproof
  • "Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard, Burnout Revenge
  • "When I Get Angry" by Spider Loc, Madden NFL 06
  • "Getting Up Anthem: Part I" by Talib Kweli and Rakim, Mark Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
  • "Error Operator" by Taking Back Sunday, Fantastic 4
  • Best SoundtrackGuitar Hero
  • '
  • '
  • Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
  • SSX On Tour
  • Best Original ScoreWe Love Katamari
  • Call of Duty 2
  • God of War
  • Indigo Prophecy
  • Perfect Dark Zero
  • Designer of the YearDavid Jaffe, God of War
  • Rob Pardo, World of Warcraft
  • Michel Ancel, Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
  • Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendogs
  • Craig Hubbard, F.E.A.R.
  • Best Driving GameBurnout Revenge
  • Gran Turismo 4
  • L.A. Rush
  • Forza Motorsport
  • '
  • Most Addictive GameWorld of Warcraft
  • We Love Katamari
  • Lumines
  • Nintendogs
  • Meteos
  • Best Fighting GameFight Night Round 2
  • Soulcalibur III
  • Tekken 5
  • '
  • '
  • Best First-Person ActionF.E.A.R.
  • Call of Duty 2
  • Far Cry Instincts
  • Battlefield 2
  • Perfect Dark Zero
  • Best Military GameCall of Duty 2
  • '
  • Battlefield 2
  • '
  • '
  • Best GraphicsResident Evil 4
  • '
  • Call of Duty 2
  • F.E.A.R.
  • PGR 3
  • Best Handheld GameLumines
  • '
  • Nintendogs
  • Meteos
  • Burnout Legends
  • Best Multiplayer GameGuild Wars
  • '
  • Battlefield 2
  • City of Villains
  • World of Warcraft
  • Best Breakthrough TechnologyPlayStation Portable
  • Facial Mo-cap NBA Live 06
  • Nintendogs Voice Recognition
  • Unreal Engine 3
  • Xbox 360
  • Best RPGWorld of Warcraft
  • Jade Empire
  • '
  • Dungeon Siege II
  • '
  • Best PC GameWorld of Warcraft
  • Battlefield 2
  • Call of Duty 2
  • F.E.A.R.
  • Sid Meier's Civilization IV
  • Best Wireless Game'
  • '
  • Massive Snowboarding
  • The Incredibles
  • '
  • Best CastN/A

    2004 Awards

    The 2004 VGAs was held in Santa Monica, California on December 14, 2004, at the Barker Hangar and hosted by Snoop Dogg. The show featured exclusive world premiere game play and footage of Midway Games' Fear & Respect, ' from John Singleton and Electronic Arts, and ' for the PlayStation Portable. Musical performances included Sum 41, Ludacris, and a special live performance by Snoop Dogg and the remaining members of The Doors performing "Riders on the Storm". Other performances included Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, Mötley Crüe, Busta Rhymes, and Method Man and Redman in the first-ever ' performance. Celebrity appearances included Brooke Burke, Samuel L. Jackson, Vin Diesel, Green Day, Giovanni Ribisi, Gabrielle Union, Tara Reid, Papa Roach, Tony Hawk, John Singleton, Danny Masterson, Frankie Muniz, Bai Ling, Ron Perlman, Bam Margera, Freddy Adu, Fabolous, Bobby Crosby, Barry Zito, and Michelle Rodriguez, among others.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the Year'
    • '
    • Half-Life 2
    • Halo 2
    • '
    Best Game Based on a Movie'
  • '
  • Spider-Man 2
  • '
  • Best Performance by a Human FemaleBrooke Burke as Rachel Teller, Need for Speed: Underground 2
  • Judi Dench as M, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent
  • Carmen Electra as herself, Def Jam: Fight For NY
  • Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, Alias
  • Heidi Klum as Katya Nadanova, James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
  • Best Performance by a Human MaleSamuel L. Jackson as, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  • Vin Diesel as Richard B. Riddick, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
  • Hugh Jackman as Gabriel Van Helsing, Van Helsing
  • Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
  • Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2
  • Cyber Vixen of the YearBloodRayne, BloodRayne 2
  • Tina Armstrong, Dead or Alive Ultimate
  • Carmen Electra, Def Jam: Fight For NY
  • Luba Licious, Leisure Suit Larry: Magda Cum Laude
  • Rachel Teller, Need for Speed: Underground 2
  • Best Driving Game'
  • '
  • '
  • Best Sports GameMadden NFL 2005
  • ESPN NFL 2K5
  • NBA Ballers
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
  • Tony Hawk's Underground 2
  • Best Fighting Game'
  • '
  • Dead or Alive Ultimate
  • Fight Night 2004
  • WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw
  • Best Action Game'
  • '
  • Ninja Gaiden
  • Best First-Person ActionHalo 2
  • Doom 3
  • Far Cry
  • Half-Life 2
  • Unreal Tournament 2004
  • Best Song in a Video Game"American Idiot" by Green Day, Madden NFL 2005
  • "I Do" by Chingy, Need for Speed Underground 2
  • "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World, Tony Hawk's Underground 2
  • "Lean Back" by Terror Squad, Need for Speed Underground 2
  • "Go" by Will.i.am, NBA Live 2005
  • Best Soundtrack'
  • '
  • Halo 2
  • Katamari Damacy
  • Madden NFL 2005
  • Designer of the YearJason Jones and Bungie, Halo 2
  • Sam Houser and Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  • Tomonobu Itagaki and Team Ninja, Ninja Gaiden
  • Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
  • Alex Ward and Criterion, Burnout 3: Takedown
  • Best Military Game'
  • '
  • Full Spectrum Warrior
  • '
  • '
  • Best PC GameHalf-Life 2
  • Doom 3
  • '
  • The Sims 2
  • Best Wireless GameMight and Magic
  • CBS Sportsline Baseball 2004
  • Jamdat Sports NFL 2005
  • National Treasure
  • Best GraphicsHalf-Life 2
  • Doom 3
  • Halo 2
  • Ninja Gaiden
  • Best New TechnologyNintendo DS
  • Half-Life 2 engine
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6800
  • Spherex Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System
  • Best Handheld'
  • '
  • '
  • Pokémon FireRed Version
  • Best Massively Multiplayer GameCity of Heroes
  • Everquest II
  • Final Fantasy XI
  • Best RPGFable
  • The Bard's Tale
  • '
  • X-Men Legends
  • Most Addictive Game '
  • City of Heroes
  • Donkey Konga
  • Katamari Damacy
  • The Sims 2
  • Best Gaming Publication Game Informer
  • Electronic Gaming Monthly
  • Official PlayStation Magazine
  • GMR
  • Official Xbox Magazine
  • Best Gaming Web Site GameSpot
  • 1UP
  • GameSpy
  • IGN
  • Shack News
  • 2003 Awards

    The 2003 Spike Video Game Awards was the first video game award show to be hosted by Spike TV. It was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 2, 2003, and aired on December 4. The event was hosted by David Spade and featured appearances by Lil' Kim, Jaime Pressly, DMX, P.O.D., Orlando Jones, and Cedric the Entertainer. The event also featured a WWE tag team wrestling match with the superstars Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Trish Stratus, and Victoria.
    AwardWinnerNominees
    Game of the YearMadden NFL 2004
    • Freedom Fighters
    • '
    • '
    • '
    • SSX 3
    • Star Wars Galaxies
    • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
    • Tony Hawk's Underground
    Best Sports GameTony Hawk's Underground
  • '
  • ESPN NFL Football
  • Madden NFL 2004
  • NBA Live 2004
  • NBA Street Vol. 2
  • SSX3
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
  • World Series Baseball 2K3
  • WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
  • Best Action Game'
  • Freedom Fighters
  • '
  • '
  • Panzer Dragoon Orta
  • Return to Castle Wolfenstein
  • '
  • '
  • XIII
  • Best AnimationDead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
  • '
  • The Getaway
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • XIII
  • Best Game Based on a MovieEnter the Matrix
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  • '
  • The Hulk
  • Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Tron 2.0
  • Best Driving GameNASCAR Thunder 2004
  • Auto Modellista
  • Colin McRae Rally 3
  • F1 Career Challenge
  • F-Zero GX
  • The Getaway
  • Midnight Club II
  • MotoGP 2
  • '
  • Best MusicDef Jam Vendetta
  • '
  • Madden NFL 2004
  • NBA Live 2004
  • NBA Street Vol. 2
  • SSX3
  • Tony Hawk's Underground
  • '
  • Wakeboarding Unleashed featuring Shaun Murray
  • Best Performance by a HumanRay Liotta as Tommy Vercetti, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
  • Christina Aguilera as herself, The Sims: Superstar
  • Christopher Walken as, True Crime: Streets of LA
  • David Duchovny as XIII, XIII
  • DMX, Method Man, and more as themselves, Def Jam Vendetta
  • Giovanni Ribisi as Pvt Elder, Call of Duty
  • Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe, Enter the Matrix
  • Jenna Jameson as Candy Suxxx, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
  • Snoop Dogg as himself, True Crime: Streets of LA
  • Most AnticipatedHalo 2
  • Dead or Alive Online
  • Doom 3
  • Driv3r
  • Fable
  • Full Spectrum Warrior
  • Gran Turismo 4
  • Half-Life 2
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • The Sims 2
  • '
  • Most AddictiveSoulcalibur II
  • Anarchy Online: Shadowlands
  • Donkey Kong Country
  • ESPN NHL Hockey
  • Madden NFL 2004
  • PlanetSide
  • '
  • Viewtiful Joe
  • '
  • Best PC Game'
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Freedom Fighters
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • Best Online GameFinal Fantasy XI
  • Anarchy Online: Shadowlands
  • '
  • EverQuest Online Adventures
  • Midnight Club II
  • '
  • PlanetSide
  • The Sims Online
  • Star Wars Galaxies
  • Best Handheld GameTom Clancy's Splinter Cell
  • '
  • '
  • Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
  • Iridion II
  • Mega Man and Bass
  • Ninja Five-O
  • Rayman 3
  • Sonic Advance 2
  • Best Fighting GameWWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
  • '
  • Bloody Roar 4
  • Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO
  • Def Jam Vendetta
  • Pride FC
  • Soulcalibur II
  • '
  • WWE Wrestlemania XIX
  • Best First Person ActionCall of Duty
  • '
  • Chrome
  • '
  • Planetside
  • '
  • '
  • '
  • XIII
  • Best Fantasy Game'
  • .Hack Part 1 Infection
  • Dark Cloud 2
  • EverQuest Online Adventures
  • Final Fantasy XI
  • Skies of Arcadia Legends
  • Star Wars Galaxies
  • '
  • Spike's Video Game Hall of Fame

    Spike's Video Game Hall of Fame was established to recognize video game "franchises throughout history that have brought the industry to where it is today" – Casey Patterson, executive producer of the VGAs and executive vice president of event production for Viacom Media Networks Entertainment Group. The only inductee, due to the award show ending in 2013, was awarded at the ninth annual Spike Video Game Awards on December 10, 2011. The inaugural, and subsequently only, recipient was The Legend of Zelda franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto accepted the award.
    YearInductee
    2011The Legend of Zelda

    Nomination

    With the exception of the fan-voted "Most Anticipated Game", "Character of the Year", and a few other non-annual categories, the award nominees and winners are voted by an advisory council, featuring over 20 journalists from various media outlets. Fans, however, can vote online for which games they think should win each category.
    MemberPositionPublication
    Andy McNamaraEditor in ChiefGame Informer
    Ben SilvermanWriterYahoo! Games
    Brian CrecenteNews EditorPolygon
    Chris GrantEditorPolygon
    Chris KohlerGames EditorWired
    Dale NorthEditor in ChiefDestructoid
    Darren FranichStaff WriterEntertainment Weekly
    Francesca ReyesEditor in ChiefOfficial Xbox Magazine
    Geoff KeighleyHost/Executive ProducerGameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley/Spike TV
    Jeff GerstmannEditor in ChiefGiant Bomb
    Jeremy PerishEditorial Directorusgamer.net
    Jerry HolkinsCo-CreatorPenny Arcade
    Justin CalvertExecutive EditorGameSpot
    Logan DeckerEditor in ChiefPC Gamer
    Lou KestenReviewer/EditorAssociated Press
    Ludwig KietzmannEditor in ChiefJoystiq
    Mike KrahulikCo-CreatorPenny Arcade
    Mike SniderEntertainment ReporterUSA Today
    Russ FrushtickSenior EditorPolygon
    Sophia TongEditor in ChiefGamesRadar
    Stephen TotiloDeputy EditorKotaku
    Tal BlevinsVP Games ContentIGN
    Tina AminiCoordinator EditorKotaku

    Reception

    Video game journalism veteran Jeff Green has been vocal in his criticism of the Spike Video Game Awards. In his assessment of the 2010 VGAs, Green laments that Spike TV alienated viewers due to their decision to focus the awards on its own primary demographic, rather than the video game community at large. Green states that this leads to appearances by celebrities who "either didn't want to be or know why they were there." 2011 VGA host Zachary Levi recognized this and prior to hosting the event, told MTV in an interview that, "I’m happy to work on the VGAs on Spike and make the network happy, but I want to be respectful to the community of gamers because I am one myself. And the humor involved, I want it to be smart, I want it to be honest, and accurate." Giant Bomb's Alex Navarro has also commented on the VGAs, questioning the importance of the awards themselves next to the VGA's focus on its exclusive reveals.
    The 2011 VGAs were given similar criticisms. Kotaku reported that VGA nominees Mark Hamill and Tara Strong were disappointed that they were present at the event but their respective categories were not present at the show, only finding out the results of the "Best Performance by a Human Male" and "Best Performance by a Human Female" awards after the show. Wired.com writer Jason Schreier addressed Spike TV after the event in reference to food eating segments by Felicia Day and the host Zachary Levi having simulations of a sexual act performed on him. Schreier said, "It’s not hard to find the root of the problem here: You think we’re dumb. You think your audience is so stupid that they’ll be amused by YouTube rants and health potion gags. You think we get our jollies out of watching girls bite cupcakes off conveyor belts. You think video game references make a good substitute for humor." Schreier also quoted Joystiq's Justin McElroy, who voiced his concern at many awards being shown together in a short montage. Praise was given for the handling of The Legend of Zelda's induction into the Hall of Fame including the video package of the franchise's releases and an appearance by creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
    The 2013 VGX received considerable negative press after airing; much of the criticism was aimed at host McHale's insults towards the developers and the audience.

    Parodies

    • The Video MADtv, highlighting the fictional 1st Annual Video Game Awards on June 21, 1977, hosted by Joe Namath and Farrah Fawcett, musical guest The Jackson 5, and award presenter Mark Spitz. Pong and Asteroids were the only video games nominated for all of the awards presented, even though Asteroids wasn't released in the arcade until 1979. The categories shown in the sketch were "Best Graphics in a Video Game", and "Most Realistic Sound in a Video Game". Bobby Lee accepts an award as a designer of Asteroids. Space Invaders is shown to display the future of video games, although it was released before Asteroids in 1978.
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