The Play With My Box Dubious Distinction Awards 2008

Best Candidate for PR Muzzling
Denis Dyak (Silicon Knights)
Peter Molyneaux (Lionhead Studios)
Bobby Kotick (Activision)

Failed Shot at Tony Hawk-style Video Game Stardom
Shaun White

Triumph of Innovation Over Good Design
Mirror's Edge

Triumph of Innovation Paired with Good Design But Low Content
Left 4 Dead

Biggest Disappointments
Army of Two
Spore
Stars Wars Force Unleashed
Mirror's Edge
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Too Human

Weakest Justification for Neutering Mature Game Content
Emil Pagliarulo (no child killing in Fallout 3)

Complete and Utter Hardware Sales Domination
Nintendo (Wii and DS)

Complete and Utter Software Sales Domination
(Tie) Xbox 360's attach rate & Blizzard's Wrath of the Lich King expansion

Blatant Case of Imitation as Flattery
(Tie) Xbox 360's Avatars & Playstation 3's Home and improved Trophy system

Most Embarrassing Portrayal of Game Culture
Spike Video Game Awards

Laziest Sequel
Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Botched PC Port
Supreme Commander

Best Example of Bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight
Konami for Rock Revolution

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