News > Gears of War Honored By EMA
May 24, 2007
Ok, I think we all get it by now - Gears of War is one hell of a game. The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) has decided to let us know one four more times. In its 2007 Video Game Home Entertainment Awards, the EMA has named Gears of War the winner of four different categories, including the prestigious Game of the Year.
Other notable winners are Guitar Hero II, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy each taking home two awards. Read on for the full list of winners.
DS Game of the Year
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - LucasArts
PC Game of the Year
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Blizzard
PS2 Game of the Year
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - LucasArts
PS3 Game of the Year
Resistance: Fall of Man - Insomniac Games
PSP Game of the Year
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Rockstar Games
Wii Game of the Year
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Nintendo
Xbox 360 Game of the Year
Gears of War - Microsoft
Action/Adventure Game of the Year
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - Rockstar Games
Casual Game of the Year
Guitar Hero II - Red Octane
Family/Children’s Game of the Year
Cars - THQ
Fighting Game of the Year
WWE Smackdown! Vs. RAW 2007 - THQ
Racing Game of the Year
Need for Speed - Electronic Arts
RPG/Strategy Game of the Year
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Blizzard
Shooter/Military Game of the Year
Gears of War - Microsoft
Sports Game of the Year
Madden NFL 07 - Electronic Arts
Best Game Graphics of the Year
Gears of War - Microsoft
Most Innovative Game of the Year
Guitar Hero II - Red Octane
Game of the Year
Gears of War - Microsoft
EMA president Bo Andersen said of the recipients, “EMA is pleased to recognize the best of today’s interactive entertainment. The winners of our 2007 Video Game Home Entertainment Awards truly are outstanding examples of the high technology, innovation, and artistry that characterize the current generations of computer and video games.”
*Eddie R Inzauto - Senior Editor, GameWad.com
