VGA 2009 nominees revealed, Uncharted 2 head of the pack
by Justin McElroy 
{ Nov 18th 2009 at 1:14PM }
Furthermore, we don't want to rob you commenters of the fun of individually savaging the few embarrassing sections of the list, which honestly, make their own comedy gravy.
Stymied? Okay, we'll get you started, but just this one, cool? Borderlands is up for Best RPG, huh? That's the best pick since Serious Sam won for "Best Dating/Train Conducting Sim."
We're assuming you can take it from there.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
steers @ Nov 18th 2009 1:19PM
mmmmm... Boderlands
The Swedish Chief @ Nov 18th 2009 4:03PM
I read Bonerlands first for some random and awkward reason :O Good game though
Hey, looks like we have a new title for a porn movie.... starring Holly Rockwood!
Christian @ Nov 18th 2009 4:32PM
I don't quite understand the cheerleading on Uncharted 2. It was a good game, but it is basically a modern day Indiana Jones, with a pretty standard plot line and linear game play. The game play is similar to tomb raider and I found the cover system does not work as well as some others like Gears of War. The graphics are good, but still not resident evil 5 or gears of war level. The multiplayer was decent, but not as good as I expected. I believe the sales of the game indicate that many other people felt the same way, especially given the amount of advertising money Sony spent on the game.
I think you have to give game of the year to Modern Warfare 2. The story is short, but interesting and the gameplay is frantic and intense. Nothing can match the multiplayer on MW2 either. I believe the 7 million people who bought the game can attest to that. No other game has produced so many sales and so many accolades. Hell everyone of my friends on Live is playing this game constantly
Borderlands might not be the best RPG - probably dragon age or demon souls, but it was the best original game of the year. No one has combined a FPS with a RPG before and made it so successful. Plenty of replay value even in single player. Definitely looking forward to the DLCs and Borderlands 2.
Batman was a great game and one that finally gave the Dark Knight its just deserts. Between that and Wolverine (uncaged edition), there is hope for comic book or movie based games. Both excellent titles.
Madden 10 also deserves some praise since you can tell EA actually tried to make it play like real football.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 18th 2009 5:42PM
Batman deserves mention simply because it was an excellent title. Can this idea not also be extended to Uncharted 2?
Leobebes (BDF: Braid Defence Force) @ Nov 18th 2009 6:02PM
Poor Christian being downvoted for expressing his opinion politely, in a civil manner, and without snide. Goddamn him!
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 6:38PM
You're not allowed to speak ill of Uncharted 2, polite or otherwise. I too have tried, and was treated the same.
Hyams @ Nov 18th 2009 6:55PM
Yeah, I think it was bad form to downvote Christian, so I've upvoted him, even though I disagree with what he says.
Can't really see the logic behind disliking Uncharted 2 because of its generic gameplay, but then praising MW2, which has even more generic gameplay. (Which doesn't stop both games from being awesome, though, by the way.)
Also, can't really see why he'd think Uncharted 2 has weaker graphics than GoWII or RE5 though, as it's clearly superior to both.
But never mind, each to his own, eh?
Rabidkeebler @ Nov 18th 2009 7:56PM
Well, the people who bought MW2 didn't buy it for the single player. I generally don't play multiplayer, so MW2 is completely out of it for me. I'm not paying $60 for a 5 hour campaign. This is why I would support Uncharted, but it is a "me" thing. Bioshock delivered a compelling story without sacrificing length. I don't know if IW is unwilling to try and make a 8-10 hour game, or just can't get enough from the story to warrant it.
DarkNessBear @ Nov 18th 2009 8:59PM
Yea, Uncharted 2 is so generic. Thank god we got MW2 to provide innovation! You sir are baffling. And Gears of War and RE5 better graphics then Uncharted 2? You are a blind man. A blind baboon I tell you!
xoxaan @ Nov 18th 2009 9:09PM
Borderlands is a fantastic game, I very much enjoy it, but for me both best RPG and GOTY is Dragon Age Origins, hands down. Its the best RPG I've played to date and I've basically played them all. The graphics could have been better but I am glad Bioware focused more on story, history, character development and the rich element of choice that the game offers. Its incredibly addictive if you enjoy a game that requires you to fully immerse yourself in it.
RogueJedi86 @ Nov 18th 2009 9:15PM
@Christian
"Borderlands might not be the best RPG - probably dragon age or demon souls, but it was the best original game of the year. No one has combined a FPS with a RPG before and made it so successful."
2 words: Mass Effect
Tyger @ Nov 18th 2009 1:18PM
Not Borderlands but "Boderlands"... haha...
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:18PM
I'm not going to post everything I voted for, list is too long.
goty- MW2 (same with shooter and multiplayer game)
rpg- Borderlands
downloadable game- Shadow Complex (no question there)
DLC- Ballad of Gay Tony (tough choice there, since the two Fallout packs were there)
Graphics- Killzone 2, easy choice there.
360 game- Batman (why no MW2 on here?)
ps3 game- Uncharted 2
Wii game- NSMB wii (pretty much by default, crappy list there)
most anticipated 2010 game- Mass Effect 2
John @ Nov 18th 2009 1:33PM
Actually the wii category is pretty good, Al thought I wonder why they didn't select the conduit since it technically has the best wii graphics and is a much better game than Madworld.
Wardo @ Nov 18th 2009 1:35PM
MW2 isn't on the best 360 game category because it's multi-platform.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:36PM
But Batman's multi too...
Solace @ Nov 18th 2009 1:37PM
you really think Borderlands is that great of a game? I thinks it's shit and only fun with friends. It's so repetitive and buggy. The only thing that makes that game any fun is the loot you collect and the coop which is the life of the game, everything else is boring and dull after the opening. The game had a non existing story which I couldn't understand for the life of me. By any other standards this game would be crap if it was single player only but add some co-op and a bazillion weapons and you have a GOTY contender. Amazing.
Wardo @ Nov 18th 2009 1:40PM
Now that you mention it, that is weird. I guess the 360 just had less exclusives this year.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:40PM
Borderlands isn't just best RPG of the year, it's goty....would have voted for it if stupid Spike had it listed.
Solace @ Nov 18th 2009 1:48PM
you honest to god believe Borderlands a mediocre game at best is GOTY? In a year where we saw amazing games like Uncharted 2, MW2, Batman: AA and AC2? Now that's the funniest thing I've ever hear you say and complete bullshit
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:51PM
Uncharted 2 isn't even in my top 5, neither is AC2 (yet, I just got the damn thing).
But I got mw2 at #2 and Batman at #4. Borderlands is better and more fun than all of those games.
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Nov 18th 2009 2:01PM
"you honest to god believe Borderlands a mediocre game at best is GOTY?"
It's called a goddamned opinion, dude. Go get one and cherish its freedoms.
deaftly (PSN,LIVE,STEAM) @ Nov 18th 2009 2:01PM
I agree with MW2 as my choice for GOTY.
KZ2, Uncharted 2, Batman, R&C and Dj Hero are def my runners up and all equally close to my favorite.
Vidikron @ Nov 18th 2009 4:46PM
I like Borderlands, but I don't consider it GotY material. It gets boring real fast if you don't have multiple people to play with, and even then it can drag at times.
CheeziePotato @ Nov 18th 2009 7:44PM
LOL at Modern Warfare 2 for GOTY
finnith @ Nov 18th 2009 8:36PM
I'm kind of hoping that maybe DA:O will win RPG of the year. Bioware may have a two-year streak o their hands.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 9:06PM
LOL at uncharted 2 goty
Warlock @ Nov 18th 2009 1:18PM
The fact that they have a category entitled "Best game fueled by Dew" should tell you how worthless the VGAs are. I am constantly amazed people bother to still talk about them.
JoeStillLife @ Nov 18th 2009 1:25PM
i agree. the VGAs are a joke.
Dirty @ Nov 18th 2009 3:25PM
So they throw a big party, Megan Fox dresses all slutty, we all chug some mountain dew. Its all in good fun in the name of games. I dont think anyone takes it to serious.
Ghen @ Nov 18th 2009 4:32PM
Why take any awards show seriously? Do you feel the need to be vindicated by your peers that much?
I just like the show and rooting for my favorites.. really don't care if I think they're sell-outs and/or completely wrong.
Cena @ Nov 18th 2009 1:20PM
Modern Warfare 2's going to win GOTY. *sigh*
In a perfect world, Uncharted 2 would win that honor.
JXCgunrunna @ Nov 18th 2009 1:26PM
You mean in Cena's Perfect World
Cena @ Nov 18th 2009 1:26PM
I'm not saying that Modern Warfare 2 is a bad game - far from it, if it wins, it deserves it. I'm just stating my own personal preference for Uncharted 2, and at the same time adding commentary on the predictability of mainstream-oriented award shows.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:28PM
Funny, cause in my version of a perfect world MW2 does in fact win game of the year.
And they unveil the first set of exclusive map packs for 360, which hopefully launch in december.
Eh @ Nov 18th 2009 1:46PM
Its newer and it destroyed Uncharted 2's sales. Uncharted 2 may be a better game but with a public vote it doesnt have a chance in hell.
Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Nov 18th 2009 1:46PM
I must have some sort of computer virus. Tmac, for some reason, all of your posts just show up on my screeen as the words "I'm a douche" over and over again. Anybody else having that problem?
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 18th 2009 1:48PM
That's not a virus, it's a feature!
JXCgunrunna @ Nov 18th 2009 1:49PM
MW2, Uncharted, Batman, Red faction, dragon age, L4D2... there are all these games i want to win but I think MW2 will win. Uncharted would be by second choice but it just doesnt hold my attention as long like MW2 multiplayer.
GiggMan @ Nov 18th 2009 1:52PM
Tmac (or anyone else) I'm curious as to how MW2 is better than Uncharted 2...
Uncharted 2 had an amazing single player experience, with a great (to some) multiplayer element. MW2 had a good single player experience with amazing (to some) multiplayer. To me it's not even a tough decision this year.
*Not dissing anybodies choice just kinda interested in some reasoning behind it*
Warlock @ Nov 18th 2009 1:52PM
Personally I think Batman deserves to win, but yeah, you're right either way. MW2 is going to win for sure. So sad.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 1:56PM
Well, see it's these funny things we call opinions. I had more fun on single player in MW2 than Uncharted 2, and multiplayer is miles ahead. Uncharted 2 had such a god awful multiplayer it was embarrassing (co op was fun though...all 3 levels of it)
johnnynumber5 @ Nov 18th 2009 2:09PM
Oh T-Mac your such a sensationalist it's not even funny.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 18th 2009 2:09PM
As long as it's your opinion, right, tmac?
You threw a shit fit when I said Halo was better than CoD.
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 18th 2009 2:21PM
That's because it's not. There's opinions up to a point, like if someone said Vampire Rain was better than MW2...everyone would rip on him too.
Same thing with Halo.
Dreaded Fear @ Nov 18th 2009 2:44PM
Wow, people are not allowed to like certain games over others?
Chas Winterbottom @ Nov 18th 2009 4:59PM
I'm pulling for Uncharted 2 as well. Modern Warfare 2 should win for multiplayer, but the single player campaign is an incoherent mess.
Freakwincy42 @ Nov 18th 2009 5:00PM
@ troy powers- yeah, i also have a problem, i think mine's my monitor. all of tmac's comments appear faded and hard to read, it's the damndest thing...
Carlos @ Nov 18th 2009 1:20PM
I've Uncharted 2 and still haven't played it. I'm ashamed!
[Out of Topic: What happened to Steven Spielberg's secret game/project with EA? The one targeting Xbox360/PS3 consoles? Haven't heard anything about it in a long time.]
Rhamsey @ Nov 18th 2009 1:21PM
Does anybody actually watch/care about the VGA's?