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Special Achievement

Best Use of a Creative License

When you see the word "license" in the context of a video game, you probably think one of two things--it's going to be horrible, or someone should really make a game adaptation of the film License to Drive. OK, maybe not the second part, but many games based on licensed properties struggle to stay true to the popular characteristics of their licenses while not being terrible. But every so often we get a game that captures the essence of a license and uses it as a positive asset that enhances the overall experience. This category recognizes these games.

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134 Comments

  • Onafets87

    Posted Dec 29, 2009 12:53 pm PT

    No doubt Batman's gonna win, because showing his descent to hell and human side (especially during his run-in with Scarecrow or the final battle) was just an excellent choice.

    Hope there'll be a sequel

  • guyxeno

    Posted Dec 27, 2009 2:44 am PT

    i think we were blessed with really awesome licensed games this year. last year their were some ok games like web of shadows which played awesomely but still needed a lot of improvements and then you had the force unleashed which had a great story and music but otherwise is a very weak game. wolverine ended up being good but ghostbusters and batman were amazing games in their own right. not only is it a licensed game but the fact that they can contend with other games released this year says much about them.

  • Lisandro_v22

    Posted Dec 26, 2009 6:58 pm PT

    incredible game - it had no competence

  • AnelZukic

    Posted Dec 26, 2009 8:55 am PT

    the last year was Star Wars and this time Batman, who will it be next year

  • advocacy

    Posted Dec 26, 2009 8:47 am PT

    Was there ever any doubt that Batman would win this one?

  • Geo1676

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 6:37 pm PT

    Looks like Batman deserves this one

  • DrEvilKoala

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 8:44 am PT

    Obviously...

  • Rockleelives

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 8:20 am PT

    batman hands down

  • Darth_Pietrus

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 1:13 am PT

    Yep, they finally managed to make an awesome batman game. nice job!

  • SillySkeleton

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 1:06 am PT

    This one was a total no-brainer.

  • suomalainen_66

    Posted Dec 23, 2009 8:43 pm PT

    Well no competition there.

  • VXLbeast

    Posted Dec 23, 2009 10:20 am PT

    No competition there.

  • SemiMaster

    Posted Dec 23, 2009 6:27 am PT

    The only thing that comes to mind is "Duh?"

  • isaac_LNX

    Posted Dec 23, 2009 5:47 am PT

    Batman: AA is the best for this category

  • AnelZukic

    Posted Dec 23, 2009 4:26 am PT

    this was pretty easy

  • IzisviAziria

    Posted Dec 22, 2009 4:56 pm PT

    no contest lol

  • Intrakitt

    Posted Dec 22, 2009 4:08 pm PT

    No surprise here. Finally, a good Batman game.

    hunter8man: Huh? The accomplishment is for the "Best Use of a Creative License", not "Best Use of a Movie License" or "Best Use of a Creative Movie License". If it were an award for that, I would say Wolverine: Origins wins hands down.

  • s45gr32

    Posted Dec 22, 2009 12:28 pm PT

    Yup well deserved since this is the first batman game that is actually epic and not trash like the previous batman games.

  • ImmaMedic

    Posted Dec 22, 2009 10:44 am PT

    Everybody knew Batman was gonna win

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Winner Reveal Schedule

  • Dec 21
    Special Achievement
  • Dec 22
    Dubious Honors
  • Dec 23
    Genre Awards
  • Dec 24
    Platform Awards
  • Dec 25
    Game of the Year

Readers' Choice winners are announced Jan. 27, 2010