2007 NAViGaTR Nominations

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF VIDEO GAME TESTERS AND REVIEWERS CORP. ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 7^TH ANNUAL NAVIGATR AWARDS

March 14, 2008 --- The National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers Corp.™ is pleased to announce the nominees for its seventh annual awards honoring the best of the interactive entertainment industry in the fields of art, technology, and production. A voting body of more than 1,100 eligible video game media critics, analysts, and journalists determined the final 186 nominees in 45 categories.

With 47 nominations, Sony broke the publishers’ record for most nominations in a single year. Five years ago, Nintendo set the record with 41 nominations.

The nominees for Game of the Year are Bioshock, Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy, and The Orange Box. The nominees for Game of the Year represent 22.58% of the total nominations, down from 29.24% last year.

Of the games which tallied three or more nominations this year, 61% of the nominations went to original properties (71), compared to franchises (45). Last year, the comparison was 70:60 (54%).

With 15 nominations, Heavenly Sword developer Ninja Theory holds the highest nomination tally for a developer this year, followed by Sony, 2K Marin, and Bioware.

Heavenly Sword leads all other games with 15 nominations. Not since 2004’s “Fable” and “Chronicles of Riddick” has a game led the nominations without a Game of the Year nomination.

Bioshock and Mass Effect, both Game of the Year nominees, are tied with 10 nominations. No other games received double digit nomination totals.

Through annual awards, television specials, videos, cruises, and other future plans, the Academy hopes to preserve the history of the medium as well as honor the creative and technical individuals who have paved the way for new ideas and innovations.

In addition to the annual awards, NAVGTR Corp. also distributes the historical archive series, “Gaming in the Clinton Years.” For a full index of 400 series episodes, log onto http://www.navgtr.org/library.html

For more information on NAVGTR Corp.’s missions and programs, log onto www.navgtr.org. Winners will be announced March 31, 2008.

The general voting body of more than 1,110 journalists and writers includes contributors for such varied outlets as About.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Austin American-Statesman, NBC, CNN, CNN.com, CNNmoney.com, Chicago Sun-Times, Computer Gaming World, Contra Costa Times, Digital Journal, EclipseMagazine.com, ElectricPlayground.com, FHM, GamersTemple.com, GamingTarget.com, Gannett News Service, Gear, HappyPuppy.com, Kids & Computers, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times, National Post, New York Times, Marquee, PC Gamer, Philadelphia Inquirer, PlanetPong.com, Salon, San Jose Mercury-News, USA Today, USAToday.com, Wired News, Wizard Magazine, WOW Weekly, ZDNet, Detroit Free Press, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Play Magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff-Davis Media), Evergeek Media, The Ottawa Citizen, The Vancouver Sun, The Regina Leader-Post, and hundreds more.

New voters are encouraged to register by sending a bio and/or resume to “vote at navgtr dot org.”

Animation in a Game Cinema - Assassin's Creed
Animation in a Game Cinema - God of War II
Animation in a Game Cinema - Heavenly Sword
Animation in a Game Cinema - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Animation in a Game Cinema - The Witcher
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Animation in a Game Engine - Assassin's Creed
Animation in a Game Engine - Heavenly Sword
Animation in a Game Engine - Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
Animation in a Game Engine - Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Animation in a Game Engine - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
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Art Direction in a Game Cinema - Assassin's Creed
Art Direction in a Game Cinema - Bioshock
Art Direction in a Game Cinema - Call of Duty 4
Art Direction in a Game Cinema - God of War II
Art Direction in a Game Cinema - Heavenly Sword
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Art Direction in a Game Engine - Assassin's Creed
Art Direction in a Game Engine - Bioshock
Art Direction in a Game Engine - Eternal Sonata
Art Direction in a Game Engine - God of War II
Art Direction in a Game Engine - Tomb Raider: Anniversary
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Camera Direction in a Game Engine - Bioshock
Camera Direction in a Game Engine - Call of Duty 4
Camera Direction in a Game Engine - God of War II
Camera Direction in a Game Engine - Heavenly Sword
Camera Direction in a Game Engine - Nights: Journey of Dreams
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Character Design - God of War II
Character Design - Heavenly Sword
Character Design - Overlord
Character Design - Parappa the Rapper
Character Design - World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
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Control Design - Assassin's Creed
Control Design - Heavenly Sword
Control Design - Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Control Design - Medal of Honor Heroes 2
Control Design - Super Mario Galaxy
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Control Precision - Heavenly Sword
Control Precision - Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Control Precision - Rock Band
Control Precision - Super Mario Galaxy
Control Precision - The Orange Box
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Costume Design - Assassin's Creed
Costume Design - Eternal Sonata
Costume Design - GrimGrimoire
Costume Design - Heavenly Sword
Costume Design - Odin Sphere
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Direction in a Game Cinema - Bioshock
Direction in a Game Cinema - God of War II
Direction in a Game Cinema - Halo 3
Direction in a Game Cinema - Heavenly Sword
Direction in a Game Cinema - Hellgate: London
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Game Design - Bioshock
Game Design - Crush
Game Design - Mass Effect
Game Design - Super Mario Galaxy
Game Design - The Orange Box
Game Design - The Ship
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Graphics/Technical - Crysis
Graphics/Technical - Heavenly Sword
Graphics/Technical - Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Graphics/Technical - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Graphics/Technical - World in Conflict
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Innovation in Game Play - Crush
Innovation in Game Play - Drawn to Life
Innovation in Game Play - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Innovation in Game Play - The Eye of Judgment
Innovation in Game Play - The Ship
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Innovation in Game Technology - Call of Duty 4
Innovation in Game Technology - The Eye of Judgment
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Lead Performance in a Comedy - David Kaye, "Ratchet and Clank FTOD"
Lead Performance in a Comedy - Fred Willard, "Hot Brain"
Lead Performance in a Comedy - John Simpson III, "Parappa the Rapper"
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Lead Performance in a Drama - Anna Torv, "Heavenly Sword"
Lead Performance in a Drama - Jennifer Hale, "Mass Effect"
Lead Performance in a Drama - Lydia Baksh, "Heavenly Sword"
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Lighting/Texturing - Assassin's Creed
Lighting/Texturing - Bioshock
Lighting/Texturing - God of War II
Lighting/Texturing - Heavenly Sword
Lighting/Texturing - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
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Original Musical Score - Bladestorm
Original Musical Score - Dead Head Fred
Original Musical Score - Lair
Original Musical Score - Mass Effect
Original Musical Score - Universe at War: Earth Assault
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Original/Adapted Song - "Do You Know Why We Stopped the Car?", Parappa
the Rapper
Original/Adapted Song - "Lament of the Highborne," World of Warcraft:
The Burning Crusade
Original/Adapted Song - "M4 Part II," Mass Effect
Original/Adapted Song - "Still Alive," Portal
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Song Collection - Bioshock
Song Collection - Boogie
Song Collection - Rock Band
Song Collection - SingStar Pop
Song Collection - Skate
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Sound Editing in a Game Cinema - Call of Duty 4
Sound Editing in a Game Cinema - Hellgate: London
Sound Editing in a Game Cinema - Mass Effect
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Sound Effects - Bioshock
Sound Effects - Call of Duty 4
Sound Effects - Crysis
Sound Effects - Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars
Sound Effects - The Orange Box
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Supp Performance in a Comedy - Armstead Christian, "Parappa the Rapper"
Supp Performance in a Comedy - Jeff Bridges, "Surf's Up"
Supp Performance in a Comedy - Lea Alomar, "Parappa the Rapper"
Supp Performance in a Comedy - Will Wright, "The Simpsons Game"
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Supp Performance in a Drama - Andy Serkis, "Heavenly Sword"
Supp Performance in a Drama - Cam Clarke, "Mass Effect"
Supp Performance in a Drama - Fred Tatasciore, "Mass Effect"
Supp Performance in a Drama - Linda Hunt, "God of War II"
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Use of Sound - Call of Duty 4
Use of Sound - Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars
Use of Sound - Everyday Shooter
Use of Sound - Flow
Use of Sound - Treasure Tunes
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Writing in a Comedy - Dead Head Fred
Writing in a Comedy - Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
Writing in a Comedy - Super Paper Mario
Writing in a Comedy - Team Fortress 2
Writing in a Comedy - The Simpsons Game
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Writing in a Drama - Eternal Sonata
Writing in a Drama - Heavenly Sword
Writing in a Drama - Mass Effect
Writing in a Drama - Odin Sphere
Writing in a Drama - Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3

Game Classic Revival - Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP)
Game Classic Revival - Pac-Man Championship Edition (XBLA)
Game Classic Revival - Prince of Persia (XBLA)
Game Classic Revival - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (XBLA)
Game Classic Revival - Tomb Raider: Anniversary
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Game Music or Performance - Guitar Hero III
Game Music or Performance - Jam Sessions
Game Music or Performance - Rock Band
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Game Original Action - Bioshock
Game Original Action - Crysis
Game Original Action - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Game Original Action - The Darkness
Game Original Action - The Ship
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Game Original Adventure - Assassin's Creed
Game Original Adventure - Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened
Game Original Adventure - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Game Original Adventure - Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
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Game Original Children's - Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer
Game Original Children's - Calling All Cars
Game Original Children's - Drawn to Life
Game Original Children's - Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
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Game Original Fighting - no nominations
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Game Original Racing - DiRT
Game Original Racing - Motorstorm
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Game Original RPG - Eternal Sonata
Game Original RPG - Mass Effect
Game Original RPG - Odin Sphere
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Game Original Sports - Skate
Game Original Sports - The Bigs
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Game Sequel Action - Call of Duty 4
Game Sequel Action - God of War II
Game Sequel Action - Halo 3
Game Sequel Action - Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Game Sequel Action - The Orange Box
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Game Sequel Adventure - Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Game Sequel Adventure - Medal of Honor Heroes 2
Game Sequel Adventure - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2
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Game Sequel Children's - Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Game Sequel Children's - Super Mario Galaxy
Game Sequel Children's - Super Paper Mario
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Game Sequel Fighting - no nominations
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Game Sequel Racing - Forza Motorsport 2
Game Sequel Racing - Project Gotham Racing 4
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Game Sequel RPG - Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Game Sequel RPG - World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
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Game Sequel Sports - Madden NFL 08
Game Sequel Sports - NHL 08
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Game Simulation Game - Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Game Simulation Game - Trainz Railwayz
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Game Special Class - Crush
Game Special Class - Mercury Meltdown Revolution
Game Special Class - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations
Game Special Class - Picross DS
Game Special Class - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
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Game Strategy - GrimGrimoire
Game Strategy - Supreme Commander
Game Strategy - The Eye of Judgment
Game Strategy - World in Conflict
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Game of the Year - Bioshock
Game of the Year - Call of Duty 4
Game of the Year - Mass Effect
Game of the Year - Rock Band
Game of the Year - Super Mario Galaxy
Game of the Year - The Orange Box