Talk:2nd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Software Engineering

After spending some time going through archived web pages of some of the earlier years of the academy of learned that the academy's website to be inaccurate regarding several of the earlier annual award presentation. According to the archived, original webpage for the academy's craft awards, Metal Gear Solid is listed as the winner for Outstanding Achievement in Software Engineering and not The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. In addition, I came across a Forbes article with a photo of Miyamoto from 2nd Interactive Achievement Awards holding up five (5) awards. Why would he only hold up five awards if Ocarina of Time had six? If Zelda: OoT won six Miyamoto probably would have held up a sixth awards. MR.RockGamer17 (talk) 20:03, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

This is from a copy of the conversation in my personal folder from June 2023. We (MR.RockGamer17 and Tommybone32) basically agreed that Ocarina of Time actually won Software Engineering, based on multiple other publications, and later AIAS records, stating that fact. I've also mentioned that just because Miyamoto held five trophies in the photo, does not necessarily mean he won only five. See below for later correspondence:

MR.RockGamer17: I have decided to take your word and will accept that Zelda: Ocarina of Time had won the Outstanding Achievement in Software Engineering. However, I would like to update the sources so that it reflects that fact. The archived listing from 2002, would work best, in my opinion. Also update articles for the nominees for Motocross Madness and NFL Quarterback Club 99 to reflect this fact. I also would like to say that appreciate for updating other games with links for the D.I.C.E. Award articles. I am hoping that two of us can work together going forward. MR.RockGamer17 (talk) 15:56, 27 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Tommybone32: I agree. Yes, it's weird that there is conflicting information especially from archived websites closer to actual award ceremony, but going off of present documentations for 2002 and onwards, unless otherwise confirmed by AIAS themselves, it'd be best to just stick with Zelda. And yes, I'm open for collaboration to ensure that the Wikipage is as accurate and high-quality writing as possible. Tommybone32 (talk) 18:29, 27 June 2023 (UTC) Tommybone32 (talk) 16:57, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Under the External Link, I've attached a link to a YouTube video of the awards ceremony itself. This essentially proves that Zelda did win the Software Engineering award. I'm glad to be able to find it! Tommybone32 (talk) 21:25, 8 December 2023 (UTC)

Quite the discovery, you found. I was already convinced by the list of winners and the academy's press statement of the event. If you find any more of these broadcasts online, please put the link on the respective award ceremony page. MR.RockGamer17 (talk) 22:08, 8 December 2023 (UTC)