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6 Early 2009 GOTY Nominees (Released Games Only)

2009 has been a great year for us gamers. While there are still a few anticipated AAA titles to come, we have hand picked 6 games that have already been released that will more than likely be on the shortlist for the 2009 Game Of The Year.
CraigGOA - contributor
Published: 38 days 4 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
 
 

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suunyd - 38 days 8 hours ago
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Halo 3 Odst: 83%

All other games: 90+ metacritic except RE5

WTF? FIFA? If anything it should be MLB 09: The Show.
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Lou-Cipher - 38 days 8 hours ago
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Infamous & Demons Soul's belongs on that list before Halo ODST & Resident Evil 5.
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The_Count - 38 days 7 hours ago
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I am counting the votes so I will keep you posted

Ah ah ah
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DRUDOG - 38 days 4 hours ago
1.3 - Pretty much in this order...
UC2
Demon's Souls
inFamous
Batman AA
Killzone 2

Edit: Damn, just realize that we all almost have the same list. See below...
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Tachyon_Nova - 38 days 4 hours ago
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My list would go something like this (in no particular order)
Killzone 2
Infamous
Colin McRae Dirt 2
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising - So long as they release a patch quick smart fixing the AI bugs and a few other things where they just got lazy. Otherwise is the best military sim ever.

And possibly Uncharted 2 - Note: The only reason I'm puting this down as possible is that I'm only 4 hours in, and havent had time to try out multiplayer either. First impressions however are that the game is quite epic.

I didn't like RE5, and Halo 3 definetly doesn't deserve to be on the list.

Probable inclusions later on in the year will be MW2, AC2 and the likes.
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blitz0623 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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The list would look too biased if they put Infamous and Demon's Souls. I'm pretty sure those 2 games are more worthy than ODST and RE5.

Face it, PS3 exclusives are really the GOTY candidates
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umair_s51 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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Fail: What's the point of having a list of games that have no shot at GOTY. Uncharted 2 beats the crap out of competition.
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Nuri - 38 days 4 hours ago
1.7 - @umair_s51
My Demon's Souls axe and I would like to have a word with you, so please take a seat right over there. Just right over there...

Though I will admit Uncharted 2 is pretty good, pretty damn good. Though I have only gone off of what I have experienced via the multiplayer. Currently trying to get a week off from work to experience/at least rent it so I can see the single-player.
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StanLee - 38 days 3 hours ago
1.8 - @ suunyd
Your biggest assumption is that Game of the Year is decided by metacritic. It isn't. Game of the Year is decided by longstanding video game media, with many of the blogs and smaller sites and publications excluded. While I don't think Halo 3: ODST is a viable Game of the Year candidate, the majoring of the major gaming media gave the game impressively high scores. IGN, Gamespot, Game Informer, 1Up, Gamepro, Computer and Video Games, G4TV and Edge, all scored the game 90 or higher.
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soxfan2005 - 38 days 3 hours ago
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Street Fighter 4 should be on the list IMO. Was there a better fighting game this year?
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umair_s51 - 38 days 3 hours ago
1.10 - @ Nuri
Do you realistically feel that Demon's Soul has a shot over Uncharted 2 for GOTY? I respect that Demon's Soul is an awesome game but the question here is about GOTY; thus, its going to be hard to match Uncharted 2 critical and commercial success, everyone's gonna play this game. The same can't be said for DS. The only realistic contender IMO is Modern Warfare 2.
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IDemonstalkerXI - 38 days 3 hours ago
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Yes, Blazblue and Tekken 6 automatically beat SFIV since capcom is releasing SSFIV spring 2010 feels like an incomplete game now. The indestructable theme song takes it out of the GOTY running alone.

I mostly like what they are doing with SFIV though would not sell my copy at least not till I have SSFIV. they should of just had a SSIV add on.
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Xiphos - 38 days 3 hours ago
1.12 - @sox
BlazBlue was way better than SFIV, but just like the Guilty Gear series, it won't get the recognition. That's not to say SFIV sucked, though. I liked it too, but BlazBlue was far superior.
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Venomish - 38 days 2 hours ago
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on a second thought, I'd give you the online lobby system is superior :D
only the online code!
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topdawg122 - 38 days 2 hours ago
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SF4 is much better than blazblue, it should be on here no doubt. Demons Souls should be in there as well. Also get rid of RE5 and Halo odst.
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IDemonstalkerXI - 38 days 1 hour ago
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Don't get it twisted I <3 SFIV but I call it like I see it. How are you going to let capcom milk you hardcore , with Unlockable content on the disc you got to pay for , then instead of releasing sweet SSFIV as an add on they put it out as a stand alone title your going to have to shell out for, thats just as bad as ODST not being an expansion. Not to mention Graphically it is not as Clean or vibrant as Blazblue and both games have smooth game mechanics.

Now look at Uncharted 1 , sweet SP. Then Uncharted 2 Sweet SP,MP,CO-OP, Cinema improved graphics etc. IMO I would think the game going above and beyond deserves the GOTY while the milking gets no nomination.
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Ravage27 - 38 days 1 hour ago
1.16 - my list
1.UC2
2.KZ2
3.Demon's Souls
4.inFamous
5.Blazblue
6.BatmanAA

Blazblue might not have outsold SF4, but it beats SF4 in terms of everything else imho.

*edit* i can't believe they added odst and RE5....i wouldn't have made such a big fuss if it was forza instead for e.g
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NoBias - 38 days ago
1.17 - It'll be Uncharted 2
There really is no point in all the fuss. Uncharted 2 has raised the bar too high (from a technical and writing/storytelling aspect) for them not to get the award. It'd be a huge slap in the face if they don't get it and honestly, it wouldn't make any damn sense.

Games of the year should show advancement. Naughty Dog went above and beyond.

Honestly it's a done deal. I'd put my car on it, that's how much of a done deal I believe it to be ha.
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NinjaGaidenSigma - 38 days ago
1.18 - This is how I see it.
My Goty- Killzone 2 followed closely by uncharted two
Graphics of the year- Killzone 2 no doubt
FPS of the year- Killzone 2 as well, although it will probably go to one such very uninspired sequel of rehash game coming this november
All other categories- Uncharted 2
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NewZealander - 37 days 22 hours ago
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uncharted is probably going to take game of the year, i wouldnt put infamous on the list, its pretty much the same as prototype, neither were mind blowing.

only other game i can see as game of the year is assassins creed 2, maybe if mass effect 2 and bioshock 2 had released this year it would be more interesting.
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Xbox Avatars Shoe - 37 days 22 hours ago
1.20 - I just beat Uncharted 2
Oh.
My.
Fvcking.
God!

GotY, it shall be. No way MW2 is better! Maybe MW2's multiplayer will be better but no single player can top Uncharted 2's!

Uncharted 2 isn't just GotY, it's the best game EVER!
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Nuri - 37 days 20 hours ago
1.21 - @umair_s51
No, but still won't mean I won't fight for it. Also I can't play 2. Reason being I haven't played 1 :p.
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zeeshan - 37 days 19 hours ago
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Throw in Wii games, throw in PS2 games, heck throw in any handheld game and it wouldn't matter to me as long as they are original, proper games but when you throw a 4-hours-long expansion pack that is Halo ODST, THAT pisses me off. While you are at it, why not add the KZ2 DLC, Valkyria Chronicles DLC, GTAIV DLC as well.

GAME OF THE YEAR can only go to a NEW video game. It could be a sequel, it could be a new IP or a ground-up remake of an old IP but it CAN NOT, I repeat, it CAN NOT be an expansion pack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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sikbeta - 37 days 19 hours ago
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Uncharted 2 Must be GOTY

1. UC2
2. MW2 -> cuz is Multiplat and everyone loves it
3. Demon Soul... far from reality -_-
4. KZ2 -> not a chance cuz is not Halo XD
5. Fat Princess X·
6. Batman AA -> Multiplat but can't beat MW2
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bnaked - 37 days 18 hours ago
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My Goty predictions:

1. Uncharted 2
2. Batman AA
3. Killzone 2
4. Demon Souls
5. MW2

Best MP: Killzone 2

best Coop: ??? I don't know all the coop games, maybe MW2 wins..

Best FPS: Killzone 2

Best TPS: Uncharted 2

Best RPG: Demon Souls

Best Fighting game: Street Fighter 4

Best Racing Game: Forza 3

Best Grafics: Uncharted 2

Technical excellence: Uncharted 2

Most Innovative: ScrippleNauts

Best DLC: lol ODST??? no no, i think GTA4 wins..

I think Assassins Creed 2 will not compete.
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ShadowCK - 37 days 17 hours ago
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 will destroy Uncharted 2. Without question. Uncharted 2 is nothing more than a glorified Gears of war clone with platforming and shall never be on the level of games like Halo, GTA IV or Gears due to it's lack of originality. The gameplay is jacked right from Gears, everything down to how the weapon select looks. It's sort of a mix of a bunch of games that already exist, and that's working against it. The amount of 10/10s it has gotten is ridiculous and makes me question humanity, I'll never trust reviewers apart from GameTrailers.

Killzone 2 GOTY? Maybe, I really enjoyed Killzone 2 despite it's focus on its multiplayer experience rather than it's story.

Demon Souls GOTY? No. There is hardly a story present, the music and sound effects are virtually non-existent and the battle mechanics are clunky.

Infamous GOTY - Lolz, No.
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prunchess - 37 days 17 hours ago
1.26 - Halo ODST!!!!!
allagegaming.com is trying to be diplomatic. Even my most hardened 360 fanboy mates have admitted how disappointing they found Halo ODST to be.

I was in both GAME and Game Stop today and already you can see the the copies Halo ODST starting to pile up in the second hand games rack.

It doesn't deserve any nomination and allagegaming.com knows it.
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nycredude - 37 days 14 hours ago
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Shadowck

Are you fvcking joking me. MW2 will destroy Uncharted 2? How was the game cause you sound like you played it. Uncharted 2 a Gears of War Clone? I don't remember Gears having any good animation or story or even decent graphics. Where was the platforming in gears? Uncharted 2 had no originality, ok so I guess another war shooter is completely original right? War shooters are the most played out genre in gaming. MW2 is like what, the 6th or 7th COD game already so you logic does not only make no sense, but it's ignorant and retarded.

I don't doubt that Mw2 will be a good game but give me a break with your BS comment.

Killzone 2 GOTY? Maybe, I really enjoyed Killzone 2 despite it's focus on its multiplayer experience rather than it's story.

Demon Souls GOTY? No. There is hardly a story present, the music and sound effects are virtually non-existent and the battle mechanics are clunky.

Infamous GOTY - Lolz, No.

You just contradicted yourself in these comments.

Demon's SOuls and Infamous isn't even mentioned here so why bring them up. You just sound like a butt hurt fanb0y trying to downplay some great games that is not on your console. What's your take on ODST, which by the way IS one of the games on this list?!
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KiRBY3000 - 37 days 10 hours ago
1.28 - ODST and FIFA?
what a joke, this is ridiculous.
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Nitrowolf2 - 38 days 8 hours ago
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my list
Infamous
Demon Soul
Killzone 2
Uncharted 2
Batman(best one ever)
Resident evil 5
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DIRTYHAIRYJOYSTICK - 38 days 7 hours ago
2.1 - The list
Take Infamous off
Leave Demons Souls
Killzone 2 has to go too
Batman can stay as a novelty
Resident Evil 5 sucked as a game so please
and Uncharted 2 craps on all the above in every way
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Max Power - 38 days 4 hours ago
2.2 - @Dirty...
I only agree with the Demon's Souls and the Uncharted 2 comments, but I feel that inFAMOUS should be considered...at least by some. It is just tough because later in the year released games seem to over shadow early in the year releases.
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DIRTYHAIRYJOYSTICK - 38 days 4 hours ago
2.3 - Max Power
Oh I agree. It's remarkable how games evolve in the matter of months on PS3. I would say the same for 360 games but for some reason the same progress doesn't apply. I really liked Infamous by the way but as we go along screen tear and pop-up really shouldn't be in a GOTY. And although Demon's Souls has absolutely no chance of winning because gaming is like politics, it would be cool if they created a "2nd place GOTY" award basically in honor of that game because the real hardcore gamers are the true gamers and every real gamer that has played it knows the real.
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Timesplitter14 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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RE5 did not suck as a game. It sucked as a last gen RE game, but it's AAA material as a next-gen Contra game.

IT'S JUST A GOD DAMN TITLE, GET OVER IT.
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blu_yu_away - 38 days 7 hours ago
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Uncharted 2 gets my vote at the moment followed by Batman AA.
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atwon23 - 38 days 6 hours ago
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Completely agree with U2 for game of the year. And Batman deserves its own award. Not for surpassing expectations but for destroying them.
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HDgamer - 38 days 4 hours ago
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GOTY is for critically acclaimed games?
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BigKurz8 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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I KNOW that this article says "(Released Games Only)" but no serious GOTY talks can take place until we've tried out MW2.

I LOVE Uncharted 2 and Demon's Souls (Which i think should be in the GOTY discussion), but MW2 is a juggernaut that deserves a fair shot.
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Timesplitter14 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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agreed,

however, seeing how it'll be almost identical to MW1, I think they'll pass.
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bnaked - 37 days 17 hours ago
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and where is the improvement?

It's MW1.5 no doubt, but thats a great thing, because MW1 was awesome.. But MW2 should not get the goty award, but it's a strong contender for best ego shooter..
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Quadrix - 38 days 4 hours ago
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RE5 shouldn't be on any list involving good games.
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Timesplitter14 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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You shouldn't be in a forum involving good people
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danthegardner - 38 days 4 hours ago
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So i guess he's fine here, haha.
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Timesplitter14 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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that's right, lol
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Neo604 - 38 days 4 hours ago
7 - If a dlc get goty then that's bs. DLC is not a full game that's why they call it dlc.
Uncharted 2 deserve goty. It's too perfect.
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Chewytime - 38 days 4 hours ago
8 - Infamous was good
But it's not GOTY material.
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Timesplitter14 - 38 days 4 hours ago
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FIFA? Not a chance.
RE5? I enjoyed it a lot but I don't think it's GOTY material.
Batman? Its success was short-lived
Halo ODST? Haven't played it, but it's not really a full game so I doubt it.
Killzone 2? Pretty enjoyable online, but had its flaws.
Uncharted 2? Highest rated exclusive this gen, awesome from start to finish.

To me, it's pretty clear who wins
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JGA - 38 days 4 hours ago
10 - Yep.
Uncharted 2, Killzone 2, Demon's Souls, and Batman AA
My list.
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Dawn_Of_Ashes - 38 days 4 hours ago
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not sure about re5 and odst.
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Neo604 - 38 days 4 hours ago
12 - This is american media so expect halo ver. 3.3 get the most vote.
They believe voting system is perfect just like how george bush got two terms.
I believe America just vote for hype and popularity.
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