X-Play names ‘BioShock’ game of year

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“BioShock” was named as Game of the Year, in X-Play’s special awards episode on Monday night.“BioShock” was a winner in four categories.  “Portal”  and “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” also won in multiple categories, with two wins each.“‘BioShock’ is one of those rare games that I can see myself playing in 10 years,” said Adam Sessler, host, “X-Play,” in a release.  ”The story is great, the music is amazing, the art direction is stunning and the overall execution just feels amazingly fresh. There were a ton of amazing games this year, but ‘BioShock’ was the best.”Winners of “X-Play Best of 2007 Awards”* Most Original Game – Portal * Best Gameplay Innovation – Assassin’s Creed (free-running/climbing)

* Best Multiplayer Game – Rock Band

* Best Action/Adventure Game – Super Mario Galaxy

* Best Sports Game – Forza Motorsport 2

* Best Shooter – Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

* Best Role Playing Game – Mass Effect

* Best New Character – Portal (GLaDOS)

* Best Art Direction – BioShock

* Best Animation – Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

* Best Writing/Story – BioShock

* Best Original Soundtrack – BioShock

* Best Sound Design – Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

* Best Downloadable Content – Pac-Man Championship Edition (XBLA)

* Best Strategy Game – Supreme Commander

Past “X-Play” Game of the Year award winners have included Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003), Halo 2 (2004), Resident Evil 4 (2005), and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006).

More information on the winners and clips from the “X-Play Best of 2007 Awards” are available at www.g4tv.com/bestof2007.

– Matt Price

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