Joe Shlabotnik
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I would be OK with this. Of course I was OK with VVVVVV being Game Of The Year 2010, as well.
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Is this the year a downloadable game gets GotY?
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I would be OK with this. Of course I was OK with VVVVVV being Game Of The Year 2010, as well.
PsihoPerihelion
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No way, but The Walking Dead comes really close.
Emerson
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It very well may be. I should take a look at the list of retail games from this year. The only ones that really would be in contention for me are XCOM, Sleeping Dogs, probably Dishonored and Halo 4 (haven't played either yet). Maybe I'm missing something but I don't think so.
Walking Dead will be a pretty big contender for me, and possibly for some sites as well (e.g. Giant Bomb). Journey was incredible but since it's barely a game I wouldn't give it the nod. Then there's Fez, Trials, Dust, Spelunky: all incredible games that could be argued for GOTY, though I don't think I would.
Walking Dead will be a pretty big contender for me, and possibly for some sites as well (e.g. Giant Bomb). Journey was incredible but since it's barely a game I wouldn't give it the nod. Then there's Fez, Trials, Dust, Spelunky: all incredible games that could be argued for GOTY, though I don't think I would.
Heh. I know I'm probably a major asshole, but the artstyle, and the dude's history of doing furry art online, just turned me off on that game.
grimshawish
Banned
Pretty much but I think 3DS-gaf will be outnumbered on this one; plus it came early in the year so loses that mind-share.
CitizenCope
Member
For me? Yes!
Journey or The Walking Dead.
Journey or The Walking Dead.
That's how all gaffers should behave: go around reviewing threads, post the results and bail.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
No, this is the year Mass Effect 3 wins GoTY
But we do have separate "Best Downloadable Game" categories in most awards, so y'all can decide amongst that.
But we do have separate "Best Downloadable Game" categories in most awards, so y'all can decide amongst that.
Schweinehund
Member
If dota 2 were to be released it would be my GOTY.
F2P and no retail copies.
Not sure if you'd consider it the same way you would journey or mark of the ninja, which are both single player *focused, on consoles and cost money.
F2P and no retail copies.
Not sure if you'd consider it the same way you would journey or mark of the ninja, which are both single player *focused, on consoles and cost money.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I wonder if GameInformer will be giving Max Payne 3 GotY after Rockstar gave them the GTA V cover and info...
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498580
Highest aggregate scores and one of the best games of all time. GOTY. I am not biased.
pslayer666
Member
It's most definitely been a great year for downloadable games. Will have to dig into Journey, Tokyo Jungle and The Unfinished Swan when I find some time
CitizenCope
Member
Damn you! I did forget.
Ugh kill me now.
Are we talking media or gaf? I know gaf has picked some real stinkers as goty before but if we go there....yuck.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
You guys already discussing GotY, we haven't even played Nintendoland yet!
Haunted
Member
It probably won't be a downloadable game because there have been way too many excellent ones this year - that'll split the votes and prevent any one from winning, imo.
Even with the dearth of goty-quality retail titles this year, one with a sufficiently large fanbase will probably clinch it (undeservedly).
Even with the dearth of goty-quality retail titles this year, one with a sufficiently large fanbase will probably clinch it (undeservedly).
I very highly doubt Black Ops II could get GotY from GAF. My guess is Halo 4 or Hitman: Absolution if it turns out to be as good as people hope it will.
Walking Dead is definitely up there. I think Zero Escape edged it down for me though.
I think a downloadable has a shot but it will still be an uphill climb.
Haunted
Member
gaf goty has been pretty good as long as we forget The Great Shame Of 2008
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
Journey stands head and shoulders above every other downloadable title released this year, its far and away the strongest example to date of trying to use the videogaming form to create something of real artistic substance.
Phenomenal effort from TGC, and frankly a game that will be talked about long after pretty much every other title released this year is forgotten.
Phenomenal effort from TGC, and frankly a game that will be talked about long after pretty much every other title released this year is forgotten.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
KATAWA SHOUJO IS GAME OF THE YEAR SO YEAH
A worthy candidate.
AHA-Lambda
Member
It certainly sounds like the year of the disappointing AAA blockbuster certainly.
Mass Effect 3
Max Payne 3
Diablo 3
Assassin's Creed III
And possibly Hitman Absolution and Black Ops II from some comments I've been seeing.
So I could see a downloadable focused title taking GOTY yeah. There are some great contenders in games like The Walking Dead, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Mark of the Ninja.
Personally speaking though my GOTY so far is XCOM ^_^
Mass Effect 3
Max Payne 3
Diablo 3
Assassin's Creed III
And possibly Hitman Absolution and Black Ops II from some comments I've been seeing.
So I could see a downloadable focused title taking GOTY yeah. There are some great contenders in games like The Walking Dead, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Mark of the Ninja.
Personally speaking though my GOTY so far is XCOM ^_^
I'll probably think Gaf is trying to drive me nuts if they do that. I'll take COD over that.
Haunted said:
ME2 was 2010 though.
Path of Exile is my game of the year, so for me - yeah.
However, its a kinda hardcore arpg with customisation that intimidates some (it really isn't as intimidating as it first appears once you spend a bit of time with it). It's also unashamedly old school in terms of its rough and ready appearance and controls - which for me was a point in its favour - but for most here and outside of Gaf will just ensure it has a niche appeal.
However, its a kinda hardcore arpg with customisation that intimidates some (it really isn't as intimidating as it first appears once you spend a bit of time with it). It's also unashamedly old school in terms of its rough and ready appearance and controls - which for me was a point in its favour - but for most here and outside of Gaf will just ensure it has a niche appeal.
Don'tBeWeird
Member
Agreed.
I wouldn't be upset if Halo 4 won it either but that's not a downloadable game.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Sound Shapes!
Dyni Crippler
Member
So far, mine is Dishonored.
I have to say, though, that Walking Dead is 2nd/3d (depends on how ep. 5 turns out), so yeah... quite a bit of disappointing AAA titles this year.
I have to say, though, that Walking Dead is 2nd/3d (depends on how ep. 5 turns out), so yeah... quite a bit of disappointing AAA titles this year.
revolverjgw
Member
So far I'm going with Dishonored. Mark of the Ninja and Hotline Miami were pretty great though.
Overall, a weak year for blockbusters, but 2013 is going to go nuclear
ME2 taking it over SMG2 was the biggest travesty, I still can't believe that happened. I can feel my blood beginning to boil right now.
Overall, a weak year for blockbusters, but 2013 is going to go nuclear
ME2 taking it over SMG2 was the biggest travesty, I still can't believe that happened. I can feel my blood beginning to boil right now.
Haunted
Member
CoD over Hitman?
Pretty disgusting. CoD shouldn't make it near any top 10 list of a gaming enthusiast forum, just like Transformers shouldn't make Roger Ebert's best films of the year list.
Some years were better, some were worse.
I think Journey will scoop up a few GotY awards from mainstream outlets, but there's still an aversion to handing that award out to downloadables (which is fucking stupid), so I think we'll see a lot of Halo 4 and Mass Effect 3.
Fez is far and away my game of the year, but as of now it looks like the rest of my list will consist of download-only games as well (Thirty Flights, Spelunky, Hotline Miami, etc).
Fez is far and away my game of the year, but as of now it looks like the rest of my list will consist of download-only games as well (Thirty Flights, Spelunky, Hotline Miami, etc).
Canis lupus
Member
Journey, DOA5 are my GOTYs, Mark of the Ninja demo was very good, need to buy that game when its on sale.
Acquiescence
Member
If Mass Effect 3 wins I will throw the biggest paddy. It does not deserve the top spot, not in the slightest.
Right now, either Gravity Rush or Journey has my number one spot. I can't decide yet.
Right now, either Gravity Rush or Journey has my number one spot. I can't decide yet.
Randolph Freelander
Member
I might need to play more games. Or less... either way. I haven't played anything from this year that I find redeeming. Mass Effect 3 would have come the closest, despite its overall flaws, until.... yeah.
Other than that, the only other new games from this year I have played are SSX and Halo 4. Cannot comment completely on 4, I'm only halfway through it, but I don't like it so far. And SSX was an outright disgrace, an abomination. Worst reboot ever.
Other than that, the only other new games from this year I have played are SSX and Halo 4. Cannot comment completely on 4, I'm only halfway through it, but I don't like it so far. And SSX was an outright disgrace, an abomination. Worst reboot ever.
Snowden's Secret
Banned
Most of the games I've played in 2012 are games from 2011 that were on sale, so I haven't played a terrible lot that would be eligible.
Right now, standings are:
Console: Xenoblade Chronicles
Handheld: Kid Icarus Uprising
Mobile: Rayman Jungle Run
Overall: Kid Icarus Uprising
Still to be considered: Dishonored, Halo 4 (I don't like it right now but I love Halo so I'm willing to let it grow on me), Assassin's Creed 3, Nintendoland, New Super Mario Bros U, Scribblenauts Unlimted.
Right now, standings are:
Console: Xenoblade Chronicles
Handheld: Kid Icarus Uprising
Mobile: Rayman Jungle Run
Overall: Kid Icarus Uprising
Still to be considered: Dishonored, Halo 4 (I don't like it right now but I love Halo so I'm willing to let it grow on me), Assassin's Creed 3, Nintendoland, New Super Mario Bros U, Scribblenauts Unlimted.
pants
Member
I loved Journey but fuck me if a game with next to no actual gameplay wins GOTY.
Anyway, my personal GOTY happens to be not only downloadable, but also F2P.
This is surely older than this year? I remember playing MNC last year at the very least.