Intro
Surprisingly Good
Story
Technical Graphics
Artistic Graphics
New Character
PC Download
Console Download
Atmosphere
Music
Sound Design
Voice Acting
Adaptation
Funniest
Coop. Multiplayer
Comp. Multiplayer
Original Mechanic
Improved Sequel
Original IP
Boss Fights
Memorable Moment
Writing/Dialogue
Ending
Remake
Song
Arsenal
Puzzles
Overlooked
Best of 2011 AwardsDec 15
- Categories Revealed
- Readers' Choice Voting Begins
Awards Calendar
Dec 19
- Editors' Choice Winners Revealed
Dec 30
- Readers' Choice Voting Ends
- Readers' Choice Winners Revealed
Jan 4
- Editors' Choice Most Anticipated Games of 2012 Revealed
Award Logos
GameSpot's Best of 2011 Special Achievements
The Best of 2011 Awards
Looking back at 2011, the overall quality of the games released was possibly better than it has ever been. Developers pushed the boundaries in almost every genre, and as a result, narrowing down the selection to a handful that would be honored in our awards was more difficult than ever. We spent hours and hours locked away in the basement of GameSpot HQ debating the relative merits of everything we played. We argued, we fought, we poked fun at each other, and we debated everything released throughout the entire year. The results can be seen in the short lists of nominees that you see in each of the categories here, and ultimately the winners in each category, along with additional insight into the thought process behind each choice.
No doubt some of you will think some of our selections are crazy, while others will think we're right on the money. Whether you think we're nuts or not, we want to honor your choices for the best game in each category too. Your votes are very important to us, so as you're looking through each of the categories, please take the time to cast your vote in the ballot box at the bottom of each page. Rather than preselecting games for you, we've opened the whole thing up this year, and you can vote for any game released between December 1, 2010, and December 5, 2011, by typing it into the box. (Just so you know, Star Wars: The Old Republic will be eligible for next year's awards instead.) Voting closes on December 30, which is also when we'll reveal your selections.
Best of 2011 Emblems
By participating in this year's awards show, you can earn the following emblems. Please note that only registered users are eligible to vote or earn these, so be sure to sign in or sign up!
Readers' Choice Chooser
Take that, not-democracy! This user took the system into their own hands by voting in at least one category in Best of 2011.
Readers' Choice Clairvoyant
It's just like in that one movie with Nicky Cage. This user voted for a game in a category in which that game also won the Readers' Choice award. This award will be handed out on January 3rd to all eligible users.
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