[NOTE: This post will be continuously updated throughout the broadcast. — Editor]
The 2011 Spike Video Game Awards will be broadcast live tonight, and Chris (@FoxholeNorman), Lee (@EBSessed), and myself (@mistermainevent) will be providing live coverage whilst drinking heavily and discussing the results.
Feel free to follow us on Twitter (use hashtag #NerdRepVGA), and keep refreshing this page for our thoughts on the winners, as well as the new trailers from some of 2012’s most anticipated titles.
@Foxholenorman: The set for this awards ceremony has to be more expensive than the budget for Battlefield 3’s tech supp…ort…oh. Wait. Shit. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Portal 2 nominated for Game of the Year. I wanna play it again after watching this recap. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: The black eyed peas experience: complete and utter disappointment every song. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Last of Us premier. Aaand it’s a zombie game. Called it. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Naughty Dog doing an end-of-the-world game? Sold. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: “….that is not a zombie game.” “it looks like he had chlamydia face.” @mistermainevent @spoonaz #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Arkham City beats Uncharted 3 for Best Action Adventure game. Tough call, but I’m okay with it. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Batman: Arkham Asylum wins a…I don’t know monkey with tuberculosis made of glass award for best action/adventure game. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: What the fuck is Hulk Hogan doing here? Is there a game about sticking around way past your prime and trying to be relevant? #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Batman definitely deserved that win for best adventure game. Congrats to Rocksteady! #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Loving the douchebag rant about online gamers. I’ve never seen Chuck, but I like this Zach Levi dude already. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Mark Hamill does The Joker one more time for a promo! #NerdRepVGA @EBsessed: Still bitchfitting about the fact that they won’t bring Mass Effect to PS3 despite the sequels being on the system. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Thresher maw vs Reaper in new Mass Effect 3 trailer. Holy Christballs. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: These VGA 3D effects are goddamn atrocious. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Rainbow 6: Patriots: I’m terrified for the opening cut scene. The last 5 have been spot on prophetic. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Rainbow Six Patriots appears to be about a group of mercenaries taking over the financial district. What’s the fucking problem? #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Workaholics? Felicia Day? Who are these people? I’m a bad nerd. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: I really want to like Alan Wake 2. The idea behind it is cool. I hope it doesn’t fall short like the first did. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Love Seth Green, love Zelda, this is a lot of fun! Congrats to Zelda for being inducted to the Video Game Hall of Fame! #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Miyamoto has the goofiest and most infectious smile on the planet, hahaha. Love this man. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Apparently Felicia Day knows how to use a katana. My nerdboner is so huge right now. Unlike the real one. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Tony Hawk lookin’ old and beat up. Holy shit. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: What I was saying earlier about Blitz not being relevant since the 90’s? Applies to Tony Hawk’s role in video games, too. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Is it just me or does Felicia Day feel like she tries way too hard to play to the “Look at me, I’m a nerdy girl!” schtick? #meh
@Foxholenorman: Zach Levi burn on Jane Lynch. Ahahaha. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Charlie sheen is talking about his sex life. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Say what you want about the MaSheen, but god damn does he love his life. Gotta respect a self destructive man who isn’t ashamed. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Despite the number of nominations, there are only two options for Best Shooter. MW3 and BF3. And MW3 wins. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: FUCK YEAH @therealcliffyb!!! #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Dear @therealcliffyB, I have no goddamned idea what I’m watching but it looks awesome and I love the stylized graphics. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: American Reunion folks. Wanna meet that movie. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: I want #DiabloIII so badly. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: Alright it’s official I love @ZacharyLevi #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: @mistermainevent CALM YOURSELF, MAN. If you want to woo a lady it takes more than whipping your dick out. @feliciaday
@Foxholenorman: Felicia Day just said the word bioshock and nothing else. @mistermainevent created a katrina level flood. IT’S SO STICKY. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Mark Hamill’s Joker wins character of the year… and is holding a script for “Batman: Arkham World.” Hope that’s not a joke. #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: Just get a translator – Hideo Kojima can’t speak any fucking English. Jesus Christ, this is embarrassing. #NerdRepVGA
@Foxholenorman: Metal Gear 5 needs two titles apparently? #NerdRepVGA
@mistermainevent: And the award for Most Disappointing Trailer (and worst fucking title ever) goes to Metal Gear Solid Rising: Revengeance. #NerdRepVGA
@EBsessed: But really, what the fuck is going on with this trailer. #RisingRevengeance? Admitting skepticism here as a Metal Gear fan… #NerdRepVGA
Thanks for joining us, everyone! Here’s the full list of winners!
| Award | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Game of the Year | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |
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| Studio of the Year |
Bethesda Game Studios, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |
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| Character of the Year |
The Joker, Batman: Arkham City |
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| Gamer God | Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Best Xbox 360 Game | Batman: Arkham City |
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| Best PS3 Game | Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception |
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| Best Wii Game | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword |
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| Best PC Game | Portal 2 |
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| Best Handheld or Mobile Game |
Super Mario 3D Land |
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| Best Shooter | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 |
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| Best Action Adventure Game |
Batman: Arkham City |
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| Best RPG | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |
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| Best Multiplayer | Portal 2 |
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| Best Individual Sports Game |
Fight Night Champion |
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| Best Team Sports Game |
NBA 2K12 |
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| Best Driving Game | Forza Motorsport 4 |
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| Best Fighting Game | Mortal Kombat |
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| Best Motion Game | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword |
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| Best Independent
Game |
Minecraft |
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| Best Adapted Video Game | Batman: Arkham City |
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| Best Song in a Game | “Setting Sail, Coming Home (End Theme)” by Darren Korb, Bastion |
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| Best Original Score | Bastion |
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| Best Graphics | Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception |
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| Best Performance
by a Human Male |
Stephen Merchant as Wheatley, Portal 2 |
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| Best Performance by a Human
Female |
Ellen McLain as GLaDOS, Portal 2 |
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| Best Downloadable Game | Bastion |
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| Best DLC | Portal 2 – Peer Review |
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| Most Anticipated Game | Mass Effect 3 |
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