For many people the Oscars, Grammys, or VMAs are some of the most anticipated events of the year. These award shows give hard working artists and their fans the recognition they deserve in a beautiful night of celebrating the industry, whether it's movies, music, or television. But for those of us who are a little more nerdy, there's a less mainstream award show that usually flies under the radar each year. The Video Game Awards or the VGAs for short is an award show that celebrates not just the gaming industry, but the community surrounding it. With big reveals, awards for developers, voice actors, and streamers, and players alike, the VGAs are easily one of the most anticipated events of the year for gamers. This year the competition was fierce with many amazing nominees. However, only a few could be winners. The categories and winners of the VGAs 2016 are as follows.
Game Of The Year:
OVERWATCH
By Blizzard Entertainment
Best Studio/Game Direction:
BLIZZARD
For Overwatch
Best Narrative:
UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
By Naughty Dog/Sony Interactive Entertainment
Best Art Direction:
INSIDE
By PlayDead
Best Music/Sound Design:
DOOM
By id Software/Bethesda
Best Performance:
NOLAN NORTH AS NATHAN DRAKE, UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
By Naughty Dog/Sony Interactive
Games For Impact Award:
THAT DRAGON, CANCER
By Numinous Games
Best Independent Game:
INSIDE
By PlayDead
Best Mobile/Handheld Game:
POKEMON GO
By Niantic
Best VR (Virtual Reality) Game:
REZ INFINITE
By Enhance Games
Best Action Game:
DOOM
By id Software/Bethesda
Best Action/Adventure Game:
DISHONORED 2
By Arkane Studios/Bethesda Softworks
Best RPG (Role Playing Game):
THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT
By CD Projekt RED
Best Fighting Game:
STREET FIGHTER V
By Capcom
Best Family Game:
POKEMON GO
By Niantic
Best Strategy Game:
CIVILIZATION VI
By Firaxis Games/2K
Best Sports/Racing Game:
FORZA HORIZON 3
By Playground Games/Microsoft Studios
Best Multiplayer Game:
OVERWATCH
By Blizzard Entertainment
Best Esports Player:
COLDZERA
[Marcelo David] SK Gaming, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Best Esports Team:
CLOUD9
Best Esports Game:
OVERWATCH
By Blizzard Entertainment
Trending Gamer:
BOOGIE2988
Best Fan Creation:
ENDERAL: THE SHARDS OF ORDER
Most Anticipated Game:
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD
By Nintendo
