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Game Critics Awards (E3)

The Game Critics Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of video games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). E3 is one of the largest and most influential gaming conventions where game developers and publishers showcase their upcoming titles and innovations.

The Game Critics Awards are determined by a panel of leading media outlets and journalists within the gaming industry. These outlets and journalists form the Game Critics Awards organization and collectively vote on the best games and products showcased at E3. 

The winners of the Game Critics Awards are typically announced shortly after E3 concludes, reflecting the collective opinion of the media panel regarding the most exciting and impressive games showcased at the event. The awards serve as a way to highlight the most anticipated and noteworthy titles that have generated buzz and excitement among attendees and industry professionals during E3.

It's worth noting that the Game Critics Awards are not officially affiliated with E3 or its organizers, but rather an independent recognition by a group of industry professionals. The awards provide an important barometer of the most anticipated and highly regarded games showcased at E3 each year.

  • 1998
  • Alpha Centauri Best Turn-Based Strategy Game
  • Baldur's Gate Best RPG Game
  • EverQuest Best Online Only Game
  • Fighter Legends Best Combat Simulation Game
  • Grim Fandango Best Adventure Game
  • Half Life Best Action Game
  • Half-Life Best Game, PC
  • Homeworld Best Real-Time Strategy Game
  • Homeworld Most Promising New Game
  • John Madden Football 99 Best Sports Game
  • Metal Gear Solid Best Game, Console
  • Need For Speed 3 Best Racing Game
  • Railroad Tycoon 2 Best Non-Combat Simulation Game
  • Sentinel Returns Best Puzzle/Trivia Game
  • Tekken 3 Best Fighting Game
  • 1999
  • Black & White BEST ORIGINAL GAME
  • Donkey Kong 64 BEST PLATFORMER
    Nintendo 64
  • Driver BEST RACING
  • Freelancer BEST GAME, PC
  • Freelancer BEST OF SHOW
  • Freelancer BEST SIMULATION
  • Freelancer OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN GRAPHICS
  • Homeworld BEST STRATEGY
  • Jane's USAF BEST FLIGHT-SIM
  • NFL 2000 BEST SPORTS
    DC
  • Oni BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE
  • Outcast OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
  • Perfect Dark BEST GAME, CONSOLE
    Nintendo 64
  • Soul Calibur BEST FIGHTING
    DC
  • Team Fortress 2 BEST ACTION
  • Team Fortress 2 BEST ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
  • Um Jammer Lammy BEST PUZZLE/TRIVIA/PARLOR
    PlayStation
  • Um Jammer Lammy OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
  • Vampire: The Masquerade, Redemption BEST RPG
  • 2000
  • Black and White Best of Show
  • Black and White Best Original Game
  • Black and White Best PC Game
  • Black and White Best Strategy Game
  • Escape From Monkey Island Best Action/Adventure Game
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Best Action Game
  • Madden NFL 2001 Best Sports Game
    for PlayStation 2
  • MechWarrior 4: Vengeance Best Simulation Game
  • Need For Speed: Motor City Best Racing Game
  • Neverwinter Nights Best Online Multiplayer
  • Neverwinter Nights Best Role Playing Game
  • Samba de Amigo Best Social/Casual/Puzzle/Family Game
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship Best Fighting Game
    for Dreamcast
  • 2001
  • Age Of Mythology Best Strategy Game
  • Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Best Racing Game
    for PlayStation 2
  • Majestic Best Original Game
  • Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Special Commendation for Graphics, Sound or Innovation
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Best Action/Adventure Game
    For PlayStation 2
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Best Console Game
  • Neverwinter Nights Best Role Playing Game
    for PC
  • Pikmin Best Social/Casual/Puzzle/Family Game
    for GameCube
  • Star Wars Galaxies Best Online Multiplayer
  • Star Wars Galaxies Best PC Game
  • Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader Best Action Game
    For Gamecube
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee Best Fighting Game
    for GameCube
  • The Sims Online Best Simulation Game
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Best Sports Game
    for PlayStation 2
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