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Spike TV Video Game Awards 2009 winners, game announcements and world premiere trailers

by GamingBits on December 12, 2009

Spike TV’s Video Game Award Show 2009 took place tonight, unveiling new games, world premiere game trailers and 2009 game industry winners.

World premiere trailers introduced included:
(click name to view HD trailer)

Batman Arkham Asylum 2 game teaser (arkhamhasmoved.com)
Crackdown 2
Deadliest Warrior: The Game (based on TV show)
Green Day: Rock Band
Halo: Reach (2010)
Medal of Honor (Fall 2010)
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (May 2010)
Spec Ops: The Line
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (lucasarts.com)
TRON Evolution (Holiday 2010 release)
True Crime
UFC Undisputed 2010

Congratulations to the VGA 2009 winners:

Game of the Year:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best PS3 game:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Graphics:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Xbox 360 game:
Left 4 Dead 2

Best Wii game:
New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Best PC Game:
Dragon Age: Origins

Best Shooter:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Best Multiplayer game:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Best Action Adventure game:
Assassin’s Creed II

Best Role-Playing Game:
Dragon Age: Origins

Best Music game:
The Beatles: Rock Band

Best Driving game:
Forza 3

Best Team Sports game:
NHL 10

Best Fighting game:
Street Fighter IV

Best Independent Game Fueled By Dew:
Flower

Best Handheld game:
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS)

Best Soundtrack:
DJ Hero

Best Original Score:
Halo 3 ODST

Most anticipated game:
God of War III

Best Downloadable Game:
Shadow Complex

Best game based on a movie/TV show:
South Park: Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!

Best Comedy Game
Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard

Best Voice:
Jack Black as Eddie Riggs (Brutal Legend)

Studio of the Year:
Rocksteady Studios

Best Performance By a Human Male:
Hugh Jackman (X-men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition)

Best Cast:
X-men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition

Best Individual Sports game:
UFC 2009 Undisputed

Best Performance By a Human Female:
Megan Fox
as Mikaela Banes (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen)

Best DLC:
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

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What did you think of the winners? Let us know with your comments below!

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Spike TV’s 7th Annual ‘Video Game Awards 2009′ tonight at 8pm ET

by GamingBits on December 12, 2009

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Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, Spike TV is hosting its 7th Annual Video Game Awards 2009. Visit the Spike TV VGA page here starting at 3pm ET today, where the pre-show VGA rehearsals will be and where you can catch a world premiere game trailer. A few world premiere game trailers are anticipated to be revealed tonight, including new trailers for upcoming games such as Crackdown 2, Halo Reach, Medal of Honor, Tron, UFC Undisputed 2010, and “the next Star Wars game.” See a few game teaser trailers here, here and here. See more videos from the VGAs here on GameTrailers.com.

See the nominees of the Spike TV 7th Annual Video Game Awards.

Many celebrities and musicians will be at the VGA 2009 show, along with a preview of the upcoming Prince of Persia film.

From Spike TV:
“Academy Award nominated Actor Jake Gyllenhaal will be on hand to dole out the night’s most prestigious honor, Game of the Year, as well as to present a special look at his upcoming Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, future blockbuster “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” Grammy Nominated rapper and gamer Snoop Dogg will be performing at this year’s live event.

Also scheduled to appear at the “VGAs” are Kristen Bell, Felicia Day, Green Day, Tony Hawk, Tricia Helfer, Forrest Griffin, Alyssa Milano, Zachary Quinto, Mike Tyson, Olivia Wilde and the stars of Spike TV’s forthcoming original comedy series “Blue Mountain State” – Alan Ritchson, Darin Brooks and Chris Romano.”

Tune in to Spike TV tonight at 8pm ET and see if your favorite game makes Game of the Year and what new games and game trailers are revealed!

UPDATE: See the winners of the 2009 Video Game Awards here, as well as announced games.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen multiplayer trailer and more videos

by GamingBits on June 24, 2009

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Today’s the premiere of the new Transformers 2 movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. After you check out the movie, if you haven’t already, you’ll probably want to throw down some heavy metal. The new Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Video Game will let you do just that. Not only in single-player mode, but for the first time in multiplayer Decepticon vs. Autobot matches.

See a trailer below featuring some of the multiplayer gameplay experience from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Video Game. Online multiplayer is included for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. See more on the features of each Transformers ROTF game here.

There are also 3 other game trailers to see below, so make sure you check them out to see more of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Video Game, and get a peek of more of the Transformers in the film. Wii gamers can look on the Nintendo Channel (from your online connected Wii system) to see gameplay of the Wii version.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is now available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii, PS2, Nintendo DS (AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS versions) and PSP (and in theaters!).

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New King of Fighters 12 gameplay videos; receives E3 2009 Best PS3 Fighting Game

by GamingBits on June 17, 2009

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Catch up on some more of the unique fighters in King of Fighters 12. See four characters from the game in action below. The four videos showcase moves from Athena, Kensou, Chin, and Mature.
King of Fighters 12 recently received IGN’s E3 2009 Best PS3 Fighting Game award, beating out other high-profile fighting games shown at E3 this year.

About King of Fighters 12:
"SNK Playmore’s unrivaled 3-on-3 fighting masterpiece returns with unprecedented next-generation features, including high-definition hand drawn visuals, thrilling online combat, and revolutionary new gameplay systems."

Features include:
– Offers over 20 unforgettable characters culled from KOF’s storied 15-year history.
– New combat elements such as Critical Counter Attacks, Air Guarding, Deadlock Counters and Guard Attacks.
– Multiplayer online gameplay featuring eight-player lobbies, worldwide ranking leaderboards, and custom clan support.
- 100% hand drawn characters, backgrounds, and animations painstakingly crafted by SNK Playmore’s veteran artists.

Don’t forget to check out and participate in the site-wide King of Fighters 12 widget (below). You can select one of the fighters and challenge fighters on other websites through the widget. If you’re persistent and good enough, you may just win an arcade machine or other prizes!

King of Fighters XII is coming to the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 on July 7, 2009 from Ignition Entertainment. See more on King of Fighters XII here at the official website.

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Capcom Puts Out Two New Street Fighter Videos (SFIV and SSF2THD Remix)

by GamingBits on November 8, 2008

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Capcom has just released two new Street Fighter videos for all to see. The first (see below) is from Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and demonstrates some rare and just plain hard combos. The next video (see below) is a character profile on Street Fighter IV’s final boss, Seth. For more information on the games, visit this link for Street Fighter IV and this link for Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.