The 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards was the 13th edition of the Interactive Achievement Awards, an annual awards event that honored the best games in the video game industry during 2009. The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), and were held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 18, 2010. It was also held as part of the Academy's 2010 D.I.C.E. Summit, and was hosted by stand-up comedian Jay Mohr.[1]
| 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 18, 2010 |
| Venue | Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa |
| Country | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Hosted by | Jay Mohr |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (10) |
| Most nominations | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (15) |
| Game of the Year | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves |
| Hall of Fame | Mark Cerny |
| Lifetime Achievement | Doug Lowenstein |
| Pioneer | David Crane |
This was the first year that "Console Game of the Year" and "Computer Game of the Year" were not offered. "Handheld Game of the Year" and "Cellular Game of the Year" were merged into the "Portable Game of the Year" award category. Additionally, an award for "Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design" was offered. "Role-Playing Game of the Year" and "Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year" were merged into one category. "Social Network Game of the Year" was also offered.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves received the most nominations and won the most awards, including "Game of the Year". Sony Computer Entertainment received the most nominations and won the most awards as a publisher, with Naughty Dog as the most nominated and award-winning developer. Electronic Arts had the most nominated and award-winning games.
Mark Cerny, known for Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. Doug Lowenstein, founder of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), received the "Lifetime Achievement Award". David Crane, co-founder of Activision, was the recipient of the "Pioneer Award".[2]
Winners and Nominees edit
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[3][4][5][6]
Game of the Year Awards edit
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Outstanding Innovation in Gaming
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Craft Awards edit
Genre Awards edit
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Special Awards edit
Hall of Fame edit
Lifetime Achievement edit
Pioneer edit
Multiple nominations and awards edit
Multiple Nominations edit
| Nominations | Games | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 8 | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| 18 | 12 | Electronic Arts |
| 15 | 1 | Naughty Dog |
| 13 | 5 | Activision |
| 3 | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
| 12 | 8 | Nintendo |
| 10 | 1 | Ubisoft |
| 9 | Infinity Ward | |
| 8 | Rocksteady Studios | |
| 5 | Double Fine Productions | |
| Thatgamecompany | ||
| 4 | 3 | Microsoft Game Studios |
| 1 | 5th Cell | |
| Insomniac Games | ||
| 3 | 3 | THQ |
| 2 | 2K Games | |
| Capcom | ||
| Harmonix | ||
| MTV Games | ||
| PopCap Games | ||
| 1 | AlphaDream | |
| Valve | ||
| Zynga | ||
| 2 | 2 | Atari |
| 1 | Atlus | |
| BioWare | ||
| FromSoftware | ||
| Gearbox Software | ||
| Level-5 | ||
| Turn 10 Studios |
Multiple awards edit
| Awards | Game |
|---|---|
| 10 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves |
| 3 | Batman: Arkham Asylum |
| Scribblenauts | |
| 2 | Brütal Legend |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |
| Awards | Games | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| 10 | 1 | Naughty Dog |
| 6 | 2 | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| 4 | 3 | Electronic Arts |
| 3 | 1 | 5th Cell |
| Rocksteady Studios | ||
| 2 | Activision | |
| Infinity Ward |
External links edit
References edit
- ^ a b c PlayStation Portable version
- ^ "IAA 13th winners release FINAL 2.18.10" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Special Awards". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Finalists" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Breaks Away and Flees with 10 Awards During the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards" (PDF). Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. February 18, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Mattas, Jeff (January 21, 2010). "2009 Interactive Achievement Award Finalists Announced". Shacknews. Shacknews LTD. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ Brice, Kath (February 19, 2010). "Uncharted 2 victorious at 13th AIAS Awards". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network Limited. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
