E3 2014 winners announced
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The Game Critics Awards for E3 2014, as determined by 29 media outlets including Destructoid, have been announced. After seeing the nominations, it’s no surprise that Turtle Rock’s one-versus-four multiplayer shooter Evolve came away with the most wins (four), followed by Hello Games’ three wins for its universe exploration title No Man’s Sky. Here’s the full list:
- Best of Show: Evolve
- Best Original Game: No Man’s Sky
- Best Console Game: Evolve
- Best Handheld/Mobile Game: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
- Best PC Game: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
- Best Hardware/Peripheral: Oculus Rift
- Best Action Game: Evolve
- Best Action/Adventure Game: Batman: Arkham Knight
- Best Role Playing Game: Dragon Age: Inquisition
- Best Fighting Game: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Best Racing Game: The Crew
- Best Sports Game: NHL 15
- Best Strategy Game: Civilization: Beyond Earth
- Best Social/Casual/Family Game: Mario Maker
- Best Online Multiplayer: Evolve
- Best Independent Game: No Man’s Sky
- Special Commendation for Innovation: No Man’s Sky
Sounds like I need to check out Evolve. Before you wonder why certain notable games like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are mysteriously absent, note that they weren’t playable by the judges and, as a result, were ineligible for these awards.
