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01-18-2008, 02:31 AM
The critically acclaimed blockbuster from Ken Levine and 2K Boston will vie for Game of the Year with Call of Duty 4, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy and The Orange Box. More nominees within...
Posted by James Brightman on Thursday, January 17, 2008
BioShock Snags Record-Breaking 12 Interactive Achievement Award Noms
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which will take place during The D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2008 on February 7 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. 2k Boston's BioShock, which already earned a number of Game of the Year awards from various publications, received an incredible 12 nominations across a variety of categories, including Game of the Year, in these peer-based awards. Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare also earned 10+ nominations.
"This year's finalists reflect the commitment game makers have to create compelling, engaging and exciting experiences for the expanding game playing audience," said Joseph Olin, president, AIAS. "The 2008 nominees represent the tremendous talent and passion that our members bring to their craft. The Interactive Achievement Awards are dedicated to acknowledging the men and women who create these innovative and excellent games."
Here is a partial list of finalists (the complete list will be available on interactive.org).
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/bioshock-snags-recordbreaking-12-interactive-achievement-award-noms/19117/?biz=1
Finally some justice for a very awesome game. If you have not played this game go and get it. It is worth every penny. I loved the art style the best. The art deco aesthetic was so well done it proves to many that games really can be art.
Posted by James Brightman on Thursday, January 17, 2008
BioShock Snags Record-Breaking 12 Interactive Achievement Award Noms
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which will take place during The D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2008 on February 7 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. 2k Boston's BioShock, which already earned a number of Game of the Year awards from various publications, received an incredible 12 nominations across a variety of categories, including Game of the Year, in these peer-based awards. Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare also earned 10+ nominations.
"This year's finalists reflect the commitment game makers have to create compelling, engaging and exciting experiences for the expanding game playing audience," said Joseph Olin, president, AIAS. "The 2008 nominees represent the tremendous talent and passion that our members bring to their craft. The Interactive Achievement Awards are dedicated to acknowledging the men and women who create these innovative and excellent games."
Here is a partial list of finalists (the complete list will be available on interactive.org).
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/bioshock-snags-recordbreaking-12-interactive-achievement-award-noms/19117/?biz=1
Finally some justice for a very awesome game. If you have not played this game go and get it. It is worth every penny. I loved the art style the best. The art deco aesthetic was so well done it proves to many that games really can be art.