This thread will serve as a compilation of all the GoTY awards distributed by publications/websites. The opening post will simply state all Game of the Year awards, exclusive of categorical, platform or genre specific awards. Feel free to post the outcome of awards that meet the criteria stated below.
The 2009 thread can be found here - Winner: Uncharted 2 (PS3)
The 2010 thread can be found here - Winner: Red Dead Redemption (PS3/X360)
The 2011 thread can be found here - Winner: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PS3/X360/PC)
The 2012 thread can be found here - Winner: Journey (PS3)
Criteria
- For a publication/critic to be considered, it has to be recognized by Metacritic i.e. its review for the game in question must be present among the other listed reviews.
- The publication/critic in question must not exclusively cater to a particular platform (or a set of platforms pertaining to a specific console brand). For example, Playstation Universe is not eligible, as it is exclusive to Playstation platforms.
- Public votings/user polls are disqualified from this list.
- The awards shows that will be considered are as follows:
Standings
- The Last of Us - 31
- Grand Theft Auto V - 16
- Super Mario 3D World - 4
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds - 1
- Bioshock Infinite - 1
- Gone Home - 1
Details
Grand Theft Auto V (PS3/X360)
- VGX
- Machinima
- EDGE Magazine
- Gamer.nl
- GiaG
- Meristation
- LazyGamer
- Quarter to Three
- Actiontrip
- Metro Game Central
- GRY Online
- Eurogamer Spain
- Eurogamer Germany
- Games Master UK
- Games TM
- IGN Italia
The Last of Us (PS3)
- Gamesradar
- Cheat Code Central
- Game Revolution
- LevelUp
- Gamereactor Sweden
- Hardcore Gamer
- Eurogamer Italy
- Destructoid
- Giantbomb
- Gamereactor Denmark
- Telegraph
- Videogamer
- 3DJuegos
- Gamesbeat
- DarkZero
- 4Players.de
- TheSixthAxis
- Worth Playing
- Post Arcade (National Post)
- Joystiq
- Gametrailers
- Game Informer
- Spazio Games
- IGN
- DarkStation
- The Escapist
- Everyeye.it
- Thunderbolt
- AIAS/DICE
- BAFTA
- GDC
The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds (3DS)
- Gamespot
Bioshock Infinite (PS3/X360/PC)
- EGM
Super Mario 3D World (WiiU)
- Digital Spy
- Guardian
- Eurogamer
- Shacknews
Gone Home (PC)
- Polygon
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