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  • IGN, Kotaku, Others Hand Out Their Game Of The Year Awards For 2012

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    While our own “Best of 2012” will be out in a little while I thought it would be good to share the games that were honored as games of the year by other sites. There was not a whole of of differing opinions between most of the major video games sites. Take a look below to see which games were 2012’s best and be sure and keep an eye out when we announce our “best of” awards.

    IGN– Journey
    Joystiq– Journey
    Kotaku– [amazon_link id=”B006WQR3V0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]XCOM: Enemy Unknown[/amazon_link]
    Rev3Games– Journey
    Game Trailers– XCOM: Enemy Unknown

    With The Walking Dead winning GOTY at the VGA’s, this year was really a great year for smaller games. XCOM may surprise some people but it is good to see the turn based RTS get back into the premier game talk and on consoles no less.

  • Check This Out: Michonne: Impossible Shirt

    Here is a good way to pass the time while waiting on The Walking Dead to return in February. Order yourself this insanely awesome shirt mash-up from Shirtoid.com. I gotta hand it to whoever made it, this is one great design for a shirt, poster, keychain, underwear. Heck, put this design on a coffee mug and I would think about buying it and I hate coffee.

  • VGA 10 Awards Rundown

    Unlike The Oscars, They Got It Right.

    OK, I can admit when I am wrong. I can be the bigger man (not just body wise) and say that while I did make fun of the VGA’s in last Friday’s post I actually enjoyed watching this year’s show. True they did not give out a lot of awards but they did place a good importance on the awards that were given out. It seems they heard the cries of years past that the show was merely a bloated preview special. Don’t get me wrong, it was certainly bloated but not to the point of being useless.

    Three things that I took away from the VGA’s:

    1. It was a breath of fresh air to see a deserving game like The Walking Dead win Game of the Year over the more obvious choices.

    2. The Last of Us is coming out on May 7th. I think I lost man points with the excitement I showed in front of my girlfriend when this was announced.

    3. Although Zachary Levi had a reason for his blonde hair (filming the Thor sequel) there was no reason for what happened to Alison Haislip’s hair. Not being too critical because she is uber-hot but….dang.

    Here is the rundown of all the winners from VGA 10.

    • Game of the Year- The Walking Dead (Telltale Games)
    • Game of the Decade- Half-Life 2 (Valve)
    • Studio of the Year- Telltale Games
    • Best PS3 Game- Journey (thatgamecompany)
    • Best 360 Game- Halo 4 (343 Industries)
    • Best Wii/Wii U Game- New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo)
    • Best PC Game- XCOM: Enemy Unknown (Firaxis)
    • Best Handheld/ Mobile Game- Sound Shapes (Sony/Queasy)
    • Best Shooter- Borderlands 2 (Gearbox)
    • Best Action/Adventure Game- Dishonored (Arkane Studios)
    • Best RPG- Mass Effect 3 (Bioware)
    • Best Multiplayer Game- Borderlands 2 (Gearbox)
    • Best Individual Sports Game- SSX (EA)
    • Best Team Sports Game- NBA 2K13 (2K)
    • Need For Speed: Most Wanted (Criterion)
    • Best Fighting Game- Persona 4 Arena (Atlus)
    • Best Adapted Video Game- The Walking Dead (Telltale Games)
    • Best Independent Game- Journey (thatgamecompany)
    • Best Graphics- Halo 4 (343 Industries)
    • Best Song in a Game- “Cities” by Beck for Sound Shapes
    • Best Original Score- Journey (thatgamecompany)
    • Best Male Performance- Dameon Clarke as Handsome Jack in Borderlands 2
    • Best Female Performance- Melissa Hutchinson as Clementine in The Walking Dead
    • Best Downloadable Game- The Walking Dead (Telltale Games)
    • Best Social Game- You Don’t Know Jack (Jellyvision Games)
    • Best DLC- Dawnguard for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda)
    • Most Anticipated Game- Grand Theft Auto V

  • The Walking Dead Shooter Gets Reedus And Rooker

    Not to be confused with Traveler’s Tale’s amazing game of the same name, Terminal Reality has there own game named The Walking Dead coming next year. This game will be a first person shooter and will follow two of the TV shows main characters, Merle and Daryl Dixon.

    The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct will be published by Activision and release in 2013 and show how the two brothers made their way to Atlanta as the world falls apart around them. And to add to the realism of the characters the developers have announced that they have gotten Michael Rooker and Norman Reedus to reprise their roles in the game. So get ready to play as everyone’s favorite racist redneck brothers as they stab and crossbow their way through the zombie apocalypse.

  • New Game Releases. November 20, 2012.

    Agent 47 Returns And Playstation All-Stars Battle It Out.

    [amazon_link id=”B002I0H2G0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Hitman: Absolution[/amazon_link] (360, PS3, PC) $59.99

    It has been far too long (six years) since we last got to take control of Agent 47 and his wonderful world of assassination. Now Eidos and Square Enix are bringing him back for another go round. This time there is a conspiracy inside his agency and his target is a good friend and former employer.

    [amazon_link id=”B007XYBUBE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale[/amazon_link] (PS3) $59.99

    Who doesn’t love Smash Bros.? Sony takes their stab at the brawler genre with some of their favorite first party characters and a few third parties also. This title is a Cross-Buy which means that purchasing the PS3 version will get you a download code to the Vita version for free. Not too shabby.

    The Walking Dead: Episode 5: No Time Left (XBL/ PSN) 400 MS Points/ $5

    Here we are finally at the end of Telltale’s amazing episodic game based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book. They have done an incredible job at getting us attached to the characters and I have heard that the final episode is tear inducing. This has been the best deal in games all year. If you have not started playing these yet there is no reason not to start now that all of the episodes are out.

    [amazon_link id=”B007W8S2MG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Persona 4 Golden[/amazon_link] (Vita) $39.99

    Two big Vita releases in one week. Must be a special occasion or something. This is a remake of the popular PS2 title with more voiceovers and new features. If you are looking for a true Japanese RPG then here is an early Christmas present.

     

    That is it for this week. Next week seems to be taking a holiday vacation with Ratchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault being the only recognizable release. If any of you picked up a Wii U this past Sunday or are looking for one now then take a minute and take a look at our Wii U Buyer’s Guide.

     

  • The Walking Dead Premieres Sunday. Here’s How To Be Prepared.

    Let’s All Get Ready For The Rise Of The Governor.

    The long wait is almost over. Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead will premiere Sunday night and we can not wait just like you. This season is actually the one that should really be special especially if you are caught up on the comics and know what is to come mainly because the show is beginning to steer farther away from the source material so there is a great feeling of “I think I know what’s coming, but do I really?”.

    To get ready for the big show we here at Nerd Rating want to give you a “Walking Dead Preparedness Kit”. Everything a fan will need to get caught up on Rick Grimes and his not so merry group of survivors.

    Viva Atlanta!!

    [amazon_link id=”B005CA4SQK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Season 1[/amazon_link] and [amazon_link id=”B005LAJ23A” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Season 2[/amazon_link] Blu-Ray

    A no brainer for the best place to start watching or relive your favorite moments from the first two seasons of the show. You may be hard pressed to finish them all by Sunday but we have faith in you!

    [amazon_link id=”1607060760″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Compendium One[/amazon_link] & [amazon_link id=”1607065967″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Two[/amazon_link]

    Over 2,100 pages of Robert Kirkman’s zombie epic spread across two massive paperback volumes. Compendium One collects issues 1-48 while Volume Two has issues 49-96 which will get you only about six issues behind the monthly comic.

    [amazon_link id=”B007WW434I” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Walking Dead Action Figures[/amazon_link]

    Play your own version of The Walking Dead with the official toy line by McFarlane Toys. There are two separate sets out there depending on which characters you love more, the comics or the television show. Series One of the comic figures includes Rick, Michonne and two variations of zombies, Series One of the show figures have Rick, Daryl and two zombies as well. Series Two of the show has just been announced and will have Shane (shown above), Rick, the zombie in the well and the screwdriver in the eye zombie from Season 2.

    Zombie Survival Kit

    What better way to get ready for the new season of The Walking Dead than actually getting ready for the coming zombie apocalypse! This handy drawstring bag gives you everything you would need for a good head start when everything goes to hell in a hand basket. I mean at first $80 may seem steep but can you really put a price on safety? And did I mention the awesome tomahawk that comes with it?!

    Funny The Walking Dead Shirts

    Yes, zombies have become a fad and you see a lot of people with The Walking Dead shirts and zombie shirts in general but let’s face it, it’s better than seeing all of those Team Edward and Team Jacob shirts. So let’s fight against that evil with an evil we can support and love and be proud of.

    Everyone enjoy the Season 3 premiere of The Walking Dead on Sunday night unless you have Dish Network.

    In that case I hope you have friends.

  • New Game Releases. October 9, 2012

    Stealth Steampunk And The Return Of Real Time UFO Defense.

    [amazon_link id=”B005C2D2MO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dishonored[/amazon_link] (360, PS3, PC) $59.99

    One of the most unique looking games of the past year that has been on our radars finally releases today. Bethesda’s first person game mixes a little Bioshock, Half-Life and Thief and places the game in a Victorian, steampunk environment and leaves the options up to players on how to seek out your revenge. The game can be played (according to the creators) with killing no one or you can go through and have a bloodbath.

    [amazon_link id=”B006WQR3GA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]XCOM: Enemy Unknown[/amazon_link] (360, PS3, PC) $59.99

    Firaxis brings back the classic strategy game to a new generation. Control the XCOM force and keep the world safe from an alien invasion. Take your squads out to meet the threat head on using a cover based real time strategy play style that requires more patience than running in blind to a firefight so some Call of Duty fans may not be able to grasp it.

    The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner (XBLA, PSN) $4.99, 800 MS Points

    Telltale’s wonderful game based on the comic book reaches its penultimate episode. Lee and the group of survivors have finally made it to Macon but will there be the relief that they all have been searching for? My magic 8-ball says no. If you have not been playing this game and don’t want to download all the episodes separately don’t worry, they will all be released on disc in December.

    [amazon_link id=”B0050SY8UK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Fable: The Journey[/amazon_link] (360) $49.99

    Fable continues on after the departure of Peter Molyneux. This game has been pointed at as the reason Molyneux left Lionhead Studios to create yet another studio. The game will be used strictly with the Kinect to attack, cast spells and travel with your horse throughout Albion. I wish there were a lot of kind words to say about this but it seems the the Fable franchise is still in decline since Fable 2.

    [amazon_link id=”B0086V5UF0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Just Dance 4[/amazon_link] (360, PS3, Wii, Wii U) $39.99- $49.99

    Another fall is here so that means another iteration of the best selling dance game. I am sure that Sony and Microsoft enjoy these games since they give players a reason to use the Kinect and Move. The roster this year includes “music” from “artists” like Justin Beiber, Flo Rida, Maroon 5 and human punching bag Rihanna.

     

    Next week get ready to return to hell with Doom 3: BFG Edition and Daniel Craig returns to take on six classic Bond missions in 007 Legends.

    Happy gaming!!!

  • Rick Plays “Mine’s Bigger” In The New Walking Dead Poster.

    Here is the final poster for the upcoming third season of AMC’s The Walking Dead. While last year’s poster got fans excited to see Rick running towards Herschel’s farm, this offering is giving fans a shot of Rick in front of the prison which many people (me included) have been waiting on since the series started. And if you are not caught up on The Walking Dead comics or just watch the show exclusively then you really have no idea how appropriate the tagline for this season is.

    Season 3 of The Walking Dead premieres October 14. Just in case you didn’t read the poster.