   
• Welcome, to the Extreme Gamer - Game of the Year Awards 2011. Concluding another year is our annual 'Game of the Year' Awards featuring the best titles from January to December. 2011 was year filled with enthusiastic releases that didn't wait until the holiday season to get rolling. The year has been filled with some memorable titles that exceeded our expectations. From a number of "thirds" to a few original concepts sneaking through the cracks, 2011 has been big. So let's get right into it, our GOTY awards for 2011. The envelope, please.
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• Action • Racing • Platform
• Strategy • Sports • Fighting • Role Playing • Shooter • Puzzle • Party/Group/Motion
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The Nominees
Saints Row: The Third
Shadows of the Damned
Batman: Arkham City
L.A. Noire
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
The Winner
Batman: Arkham City
WBI Entertainment | Rocksteady
Review Quote "Escaping the halls of the Asylum, Rocksteady does the impossible by creating an even better Batman experience. Unparalleled in its representation of the Bat, Batman: Arkham City is a pedigree of gaming making and content adaption that no Batman fan should be without." |
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The Nominees
Dirt 3
Need for Speed: The Run
Need for Speed: Shift 2
Forza Motorsport 4
Formula 1 2011
The Winner
Forza Motorsport 4
Microsoft | Turn 10
Review Quote "'Forza Motorsport 4' is a celebration of our four-wheeled friends that give such a wide range of emotions that you would believe they are human. An accumulation of over 6 years of love poured onto disc, 'Forza Motorsport 4' is an easy purchase for any car enthusiasts with a Xbox 360." |
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The Nominees
Rayman Origins
Little Big Planet 2
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Super Mario Land 3D
DeBlob 2
The Winner
Rayman Origins
Ubisoft
Review Quote "Hands down this is one of the best games to come out this year, if not for its simple traditional 2D side-scrolling gameplay, for its breathtaking visual fidelity. This one is for the fans; this one is for those who remember and urine for a worth rebirth of the side-scrolling days of old. Rejoice, Rayman has returned." |
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The Nominees
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow War
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together
Caldun x2
Legends of War: Patton's Campaign
The Winner
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
NIS America | Nippon Ichi
Review Quote "Finally upgraded to the next generation, it's a pleasure to see the HD shine resonate throughout the Netherworld. While the 'Disgaea' series continues to be a niche experience, it does it with addicting perfection, and for those who already love it, you'll only love it more. Without a doubt, 'Disgaea 4' is the most profound upgrade since its conception. " |
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The Nominees
NHL 12
Fight Night Champion
Madden 12
FIFA Soccer 12
NBA 2K12
The Winner
Fight Night Champion
EA Sports | EA Canada
Review Quote "The champion of 'Fight Night Champion' is 'Andre Bishop' whose story provides a new angel for fans to dig into. Although Bishop's tale isn't the only contributing factor to its success; the solid mechanics, addictive Legacy mode, and top-notch graphics also deserve a round of applause." |
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The Nominees
Mortal Kombat
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
WWE All Stars
King of Fighters XIII
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
The Winner
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Capcom
Review Quote "Capcom might be pushing their luck by releasing a “Ultimate” edition of a game that was already released early in the same year. However, it is this confidence that helps ease us into this timely update. Featuring an updated roster, some new modes and a plethora of general optimizations, anyone serious about fighting games will be lured in." |
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The Nominees
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Dark Souls
Dragon Age II
Dungeon Siege III
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Winner
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Bethesda | Bethesda Game Studios
Review Quote "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a role-playing fans paradise. Filled with discovery, wonder, and mystery, you will travel through the rocky landscapes of Skyrim uncovering a Dragon sized plot." |
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The Nominees
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Killzone 3
Battlefield 3
Gears of War 3
Resistance 3
The Winner
Gears of War 3
Microsoft | Epic Games
Review Quote "So you get it, 'Gears of War 3' is awesome. This is gaming making at its finest; a worthy follow-up to the previous editions and a big booming end note for the trilogy. If you own a Xbox 360, then you need to get this game. It's that simple. Pure brilliance." |
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The Nominees
Catherine
ilomilo
Stacking
Portal 2
Professor Layton and the Last Specter
The Winner
Portal 2
Electronic Arts | Valve Corporation
Review Quote "Portal 2 slips through its own series of tests to be a genuine follow-up to the now cult classic original. Akin to the original, puzzling in the first-person isn't going to be for everyone, so if testing the waters means you pick up the older, yet priceless 'The Orange Box' or dive right into Portal 2, it's worth a look." |
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The Nominees
The Gunstringer
Just Dance 3
Dance Central 2
Rocksmith
Child of Eden
The Winner
Rocksmith
Ubisoft
Review Quote "Rocksmith feels like a present from the rock gods themselves. This little slice of the future is the perfect tool/game to teach all skill levels a thing or two about rocking out on the six-strings." |
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