Red carpets, paparazzi, screaming fans… wait, this isn’t The Oscars, is it? Nope, it’s better than that actually, accolades you actually care about! Did you watch The Game Awards this year? Of course you didn’t. You probably had no power for days on end (thanks Eskom, YOU DA REAL MVP!). If you’ve missed the results, we have them right here.
Here are the winners for The Game Awards 2014 (via Game Informer)
Main Awards
Game of the Year
- Bayonetta 2 – Platinum Games/Nintendo
- Dark Souls 2 – FROM Software/Bandai Namco
- Dragon Age: Inquisition – BioWare/EA
- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – Blizzard
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Monolith/Warner Bros.
Best Mobile/Handheld
- Bravely Default – Square Enix
- Monument Valley – Ustwo
- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – Blizzard
- Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – Nintendo
- Threes – Asher Vollmer, illustrator Greg Wohlwend, and composer Jimmy Hinson
Developer of the Year
- Blizzard
- Monolith
- Nintendo
- Telltale Games
- Ubisoft Montreal
Best Fighting Game
- Killer Instinct: Season Two – Iron Galaxy Studios/Microsoft
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax – Arc System Works/Atlus
- Super Smash Bros. 3DS – Nintendo
- Super Smash Bros. Wii U – Nintendo
- Ultimate Street Fighter IV – Capcom
Best Sports/Racing Game
- FIFA 15 – EA Canada/EA Sports
- Forza Horizon 2 – Playground Games/Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
- Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
- NBA 2K15 – Visual Concepts/2K Sports
- Trials Fusion – RedLynx/Ubisoft
Best Shooter
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Sledgehammer/Activision
- Destiny – Bungie/Activision
- Far Cry 4 – Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft
- Titanfall – Respawn/EA
- Wolfenstein: The New Order – MachineGames/Bethesda
Games for Change
- Mountain – David O’Reilly/Double Fine Presents
- Never Alone – Upper One Games
- The Last of Us: Left Behind – Naughty Dog/Sony
- This War of Mine – 11bit Studios
- Valiant Hearts: The Great War – Ubisoft
Best Narrative
- South Park: The Stick of Truth – Obsidian/Ubisoft
- The Walking Dead Season 2 – Telltale Games
- The Wolf Among Us – Telltale Games
- Valiant Hearts – Ubisoft
- Wolfenstein: The New Order – Machine Games/Bethesda
Best Independent Game
- Broken Age Part 1 – Double Fine
- Monument Valley – Ustwo
- Shovel Knight – Cellar Door
- Transistor – Supergiant Games
- The Vanishing of Ethan Carter – The Astronauts
Best Score/Soundtrack
- Alien: Isolation – Christian Henson, Joe Henson, and Alexis Smith, The Creative Assembly/Sega
- Child of Light – Coeur de pirate, Ubisoft Montreal
- Destiny – Marty O’Donnell, Bungie/Activision
- Sunset Overdrive – Boris Salchow, Insomniac Games/Microsoft
- Transistor – Darren Korb, Supergiant Games
Best Action/Adventure
- Alien: Isolation – Creative Assembly/Sega
- Assassin’s Creed Unity – Ubisoft
- Bayonetta 2 – Platinum Games/Nintendo
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Monolith/Warner Bros.
- Sunset Overdrive – Insomniac/Microsoft
Best Role Playing Game
- Bravely Default – Square Enix
- Dark Souls II – From Software/Bandai Namco
- Divinity: Original Sin – Larian Studios
- Dragon Age: Inquisition – Bioware/EA
- South Park: The Stick of Truth – Obsidian/Ubisoft
Best Family Game
- Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software/Disney Interactive Studios
- Fantasia: Music Evolved – Harmonix/Disney Interactive Studios
- Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
- Skylanders: Trap Team – Toys for Bob/Activision
- Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
Best Online Experience
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Sledgehammer Games/Activision
- Dark Souls II – From Software/Bandai Namco
- Destiny – Bungie/Activision
- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – Blizzard
- Titanfall – Respawn/EA
Best Remaster
- Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar Games
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection – 343 Industries/Microsoft
- Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Game Freak/Nintendo
- The Last of Us – Naughty Dog/Sony
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix
Fan Awards
eSports Team of the Year
- Samsung White – League of Legends
- Evil Geniuses – Dota 2
- Edward Gaming – League of Legends
- Newbee – Dota 2
- Ninjas in Pyjamas – Counter-Strike: GO
Best Fan Creation
- BEST Zelda Rap EVER!! By Egoraptor
- Luigi Death Stare by CZBwoi and Rizupicorr
- Mine the Diamond (Minecraft Song) by Tobuscus
- Minecraft – TITAN City by Colonial Puppet
- Twitch Plays Pokemon by Anonymous
Most Anticipated Game
- Batman: Arkham Knight – Rocksteady/Warner Bros.
- Bloodborne – FROM Software/Sony
- Evolve – Turtle Rock/2K Games
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – CD Projekt
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – Naughty Dog/Sony
Trending Gamer
- Evan “Vanoss” Fong
- Jeff Gerstmann
- PewDiePie
- StampyLongHead
- TotalBiscuit
eSports Player of the Year
- Martin ‘Rekkles’ Larsson – League of Legends
- Xu “Fy” Linsen – Dota 2
- James “Firebat” Kostesich – Hearthstone
- Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund – Counter-Strike: GO
- Matt “NaDeSHoT” Haag – Call of Duty
There’s nothing there that really surprises me to be honest, except for maybe the Best Fan Creation award. How the hell did FishPlayStreetFighter not even score a nomination? Not that I have anything against Pokémon, but I personally think that BEST Zelda Rap EVER should have won. Damn that old man, damn him and his catchy tune!
Anyways, what do you think? Are there any awards you disagree with? Leave your comments below!
Last Updated: December 8, 2014
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 11:05
To all those that voted for The Witcher 3 – Most Anticipated Game. YES. Fuck a Batman game. Give us The Witcher 3.
Don’t support DRM. The Witcher 3 is coming.
Rags
December 8, 2014 at 11:08
Let’s hope it does not suck like Witcher 1 & 2.
/trollface
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 11:09
Well the game is not for all. That’s why the rest voted for Batman.
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:15
Hear hear
phoenixforce
December 10, 2014 at 08:50
batman arkham knight is far better than the witcher 3 because I think the witcher 3 is going to suck and batman will be a kick ass of a game loser.
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:14
Been waiting all morning for this article so I could say this:
Valiant Hearts!!
Hammersteyn
December 8, 2014 at 11:23
yes!
HvR
December 8, 2014 at 14:06
Haven’t played it yet but no way it has better narrative than Stick of Truth.
Viking Of Divinity
December 8, 2014 at 11:17
I only have two Winners I don’t agree with.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a superior Shooter to Farcry 4.
And… I’m fine with DA:I winning GOTY, but shouldn’t it then be disqualified from RPG of the year?
I mean, It’s from what I’ve read pretty damn good, but Divinity is a better RPG, imo…
I'm really feeling it! (Umar)
December 8, 2014 at 11:19
It shouldn’t be GOTY either….imo
Willem Swanepoel
December 8, 2014 at 13:59
If you look back at the games that were released this year, not that many were GOTY quality .. really. Look at the other nominations …
I'm really feeling it! (Umar)
December 8, 2014 at 16:06
Bayonetta 2, Dark Souls 2, Mordor, Smash Bros …. All have High Metacritic scores too as well as high user scores….I don’t think there was a lack of great titles for the running. Hell Bayonetta 2 is 91 on both critic and user score
Matthew Holliday
December 8, 2014 at 12:05
winning one category shouldnt disqualify you from winning others.
if its the game of the year, then its also the RPG of the year.
by that logic, one movie cant get 4 oscars in different categories, an actor that is actor & director/producer cant win more than one award.
its a mark of their success and that should be recognised.
Willem Swanepoel
December 8, 2014 at 13:58
I am a big fan of both games and I feel sorry for Larian Studios because it feels like they were robbed, Divinity Original Sin is a damn good RPG game but I think because it is not a game for everyone they lost that edge when DA: I came out. (turned based RPGs do not get that much recognition these days)
DA:I is awesome
Jonah Cash
December 8, 2014 at 11:17
Aaaaahhhhh Destiny is the best online game!! Still playing, I really may have a problem!! Even bigger problem is I am still not even level 29!!!
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:20
Nice!
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:21
Unlike you! ;P
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:22
That’s just mean 🙁
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 11:23
Like you?
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:28
You back already? 😛
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:33
He was gone?
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 11:46
Is your TFU finished yet?
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:48
Admiral! We all missed you so much!
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:03
I’ve been on this planet for some time, I can tell when an eyeliner wearing creature is faking it!
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 12:04
Never! I’m offended by that insight of truth somehow. ;P
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:19
Offended by the faking or the wearing of the eyeliner?
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 12:21
Hmmm. Not sure actually. 😀
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:21
HEY LOOK A SQUIRREL!
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 12:22
O_O
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:03
XD
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:23
Easy to throw the punches but can’t take them as well, hey? 😉
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:28
I am always nice to people! ALWAYS!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 8, 2014 at 11:30
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! … wait, you weren’t serious were you?
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:30
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:33
So most who you hang out with are not seen as “people” by you then?
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 11:22
I find myself in agreement with these results
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 11:23
The Game Awards was ok. Not perfect but going in the right direction. I just wonder if Nintendo helped with the show because Geoff Keighley couldn’t have paid for it all. Nintendo and Reggie featured a lot. Even down to Koji Kondo opening the show and rocking out with Imagine Dragons.
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 11:23
Sageville
December 8, 2014 at 11:24
Lazygamer for sale?
Say it ain’t so!
RinceThis
December 8, 2014 at 11:26
I know, what’s that about?!
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:46
That’s what happens when Cabbages are allowed in. ;P
hairyknees
December 8, 2014 at 12:54
Screw you xD I DID NOTHING WRONG :'(
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 13:41
The addition of a cabbage has actually brought some nice new perspective. And it helps lazygamer go green. 🙂
hairyknees
December 8, 2014 at 14:43
That’s more like it 😛 <3
Hammersteyn
December 8, 2014 at 11:27
Wait what?
Spaffy
December 8, 2014 at 11:36
Whut o_0 ???
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 11:45
HUH?
Captain JJ in theory
December 8, 2014 at 11:46
Ag, Lagz belongs to the community, they can’t sell our hearts!
Reid
December 8, 2014 at 11:46
https://twitter.com/lazygamers
Did you see it from here?
Rock789
December 8, 2014 at 12:10
o_O
GooseZA
December 8, 2014 at 11:25
LOL! How on earth does Mario Kart 8 beat Horizon 2 as the best sports / racing game?
Everything else I pretty much agree with though.
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 11:26
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 11:25
Nice to see a Matt that can actually play good gaming!
😛
ToshZA
December 8, 2014 at 11:40
Tell me a fable.
hairyknees
December 8, 2014 at 12:53
Oh so now you approve of CoD??!?!?! 😛
Hammersteyn
December 8, 2014 at 11:26
The Uncharted 4 trailer was a little too late else I would have voted that Most Anticipated Game instead of Batman
Jaded_Reprobate
December 8, 2014 at 11:34
i’m just going to leave this here, for no specific reason
(refresh)
Matthew Holliday
December 8, 2014 at 11:54
the day when nintendo gets best dev, super smash bros gets best fighter and mario kart gets best racer, is a sad day for AAA gaming.
farcry 4 is a controversial choice for best shooter, when its exactly the same as farcry 3. moreso than CoD:AW is the same as all the other cods.
walking dead season 2 loses out for best narrative? lol
LOL, newbee gets a nomination for the fan award for esports team of the year, did any of those fans even watch the TI4 finals where GGs were called 15 minutes in? navi and team secret not even worth a mention? funny stuff.
dendi and notail not even being mentioned for esports player of the year? i thought this was fan based?
hairyknees
December 8, 2014 at 11:56
Yeah I didn’t get that either to be honest O_o Especially Dendi, feels like the whole world knows him.
Matthew Holliday
December 8, 2014 at 12:00
the only thing xiao8s team could possibly win based on fan votes is biggest douchebag.
although, getting nominated for awards where i doubt pretty much ALL the decisions, makes sense.
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:04
I always suspect you two Matthews plotting something when you start talking like this
Matthew Holliday
December 8, 2014 at 12:06
1v1 mid il req you.
you’ll never know the truth.
Admiral Chief BellatorMachina
December 8, 2014 at 12:18
Sounds like a doctor’s note after missing a day of work
hairyknees
December 8, 2014 at 12:52
xD
Mossel
December 8, 2014 at 11:58
I didn’t play Destiny, but I’ve played both Child of Light and Alien:Isolation and they both have amazing sound tracks. Destiny must either be next level or something is corrupt.
Ryanza
December 8, 2014 at 12:03
Destiny had Marty
Dutch Matrix
December 8, 2014 at 12:22
Best remaster?????
Oh I give up…
Goal9
December 8, 2014 at 13:19
So apparently Bayonetta 2 didn’t win anything because one of the judges was biased against it.
RedJoker
December 8, 2014 at 18:58
To be honest, I’m not at all surprised by any of those. But, I’m very happy to see Shadow Of Mordor taking home an award.
Peter Pan
December 9, 2014 at 08:12
Guess I better go buy Dragon Age now!
Urthwise
December 11, 2014 at 19:40
Giving Destiny an award of any kind voids these awards.