It's a wrap-up: Spike VGAs 2010
"You know what? I'm gonna call it: Best VGAs yet," liveblogged Joystiq's Justin Mcelroy. "I don't think I'm kidding."
"Bullshit! Major step back from last year," responded brother and co-correspondent Griffin a moment later, before conceding, "Okay, in terms of news? Maybe." (But "in terms of raw waja? It was the worst one yet.")
It might not be doing Spike's Video Game Awards show justice to separate the newsy bits from the embarrassing shenanigans, but we're doing just that, in this very post, for a couple of reasons: First, we all love recaps -- don't we? And second, there's simply no replacement for enduring the VGAs by watching them directly on your TV. Whether you tuned in or not this past Saturday night, you'll get the goods here, but know that we've neglected to round up some ... things.
The Game-Dropping
To attract viewers, the VGAs airs a number of "big surprises" packed into "world exclusive" video announcements, confirmations and desperation appeals (Hi Thor!). Here they are:
Batman: Arkham City
From Rocksteady / WBIE
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Release date: Q3 2011
"My favorite thing about Batman was all the drugs you injected into guards to make them projectile vomit. Right guys?" –Griffin
Clearly, our most-anticipated game of 2011.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
From Bethesda
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Release date: Nov. 11, 2011
"There's a Mortal Kombat video showing Kratos in action. Jesus guys, some of us are trying to have a panic attack about Elder Scrolls V over here!" –Justin
Clearly, Justin's most-anticipated game of 2011.
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Forza Motorsport 4
From Turn 10 / Microsoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Release date: Fall 2011
"Oh, Forza 4 didn't look too bad. Not a lot of gameplay footage, though." –Griffin
Also: Kinect functionality confirmed.
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Volition / THQ
Platforms: TBA
Release date: 2013
"A horror game from Volition and del Toro sounds hot as Hell, and you know it. Too bad it's coming out in 2013, well after the heat death of the universe." –Griffin
Oh yeah, and it's a trilogy.
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Mass Effect 3
From BioWare
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Release date: Holiday 2011
"There's the devastation we've seen previously, a British guy waiting for help from Shepard in what appears to be Big Ben on Earth. It. Looks. Awesome." –Justin
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Mortal Kombat
NetherRealm / WBIE
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360
Release date: April 2011
We repeat: "There's a Mortal Kombat video showing Kratos in action. Jesus guys, some of us are trying to have a panic attack about Elder Scrolls V over here!" –Justin
There are also Mortal Kombat special editions with bonus ... action.
Prototype 2
From Radical Ent. / Activision
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Release date: 2012
"This trailer is completely incomprehensible. There's an army dude trying to kill Alex Mercer, and he looks cool." –Justin
"I really wish they'd commit and call this one 'final product.'" –Griffin
SSX: Deadly Descents
From EA Canada / EA Sports
Platforms: "All"
Release date: "Next Winter"
"SSX features mountains based on real world mountains. 'Cause that's been my complaint with them. With SSX games. The reality." –Justin
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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Naughty Dog / Sony
Platform: PS3
Release date: Nov. 1, 2011
"Drake's walking across a desert, he looks ... a bit different in the face. He grabs a rifle from a dude buried in the sand. We see the shot that's been going around of him in front of the burning plane. We see a bit of Sully, some great gameplay, and a date! 11-1-11! That's how you tease!" –Justin
Did we say Arkham City was our most-anticipated game of 2011? Yeah, well ...
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See also: Resistance 3 release date; X-Men Destiny trailer
The Awards
You know, sometimes we forget, but there are actual awards and trophies handed out during the show -- even to the host!
Best Song, too:
The Celebs
Spike rolled out the red carpet, and look who just walked by!
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