Well that was certainly one way to end 2012. Grimmy grew up a bit this year, adding over 20 new categories, and for the first time ever we livestreamed our games of the year selection process. Thank you to those of you that braved the argument marathon with us. We hope we didn’t get too much on you. If so, it shouldn’t take too much acid to get that off. Whether you can remember what happened or were just waiting [...]
A 45 minute recap after a 7 hour plus marathon session of awards deliberations. Justin, Josh, and Ethan clear the air, wipe down the arena, and revisit the finalists and winners of The 2012 Grimmys. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This special episode is a part of The 2012 Grimmys, Horrible Night’s game of the year awards. This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight. Live podcasts are featured [...]
The final 11 awards of The 2012 Grimmys are all that remains for Justin, Josh, Ethan and Aaron including the overall Game of the Year. Whose opinion will be the rightest? That answer is all that matters now. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This special episode is a part of The 2012 Grimmys, Horrible Night’s game of the year awards. This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight. Live [...]
The best video game we played this year. Mass Effect 3 It wasn’t easy, Shepard, but you really did it this time. The most talked about and targeted game of the year made it easy to forget all of the things that made Mass Effect 3 incredible. In fact, it is because of those things that the game conjures up so much passion from its fans and detractors. The best playing / looking Mass Effect game yet managed to finish [...]
The best downloadable game we played this year that cost a little bit more than a little. The Walking Dead In what is quickly becoming one of the most competitive and varied categories, The Walking Dead is elevated not just by its engaging story, but by the ownership of the story that players feel through the interactive choices made throughout the game. It’s an experience that no other medium can offer and once again expands what we can expect from [...]
The best downloadable game we played this year that cost next to nothing. FTL: Faster Than Light I’d say this counts as a Kickstarter success. This addictive space-sim roguelike made more than a few terrible starship captains out of us this year. No matter the odds, or how quickly things turned against us, FTL gave us just enough hope to try one more turn. Finalists Hotline Miami Fez Hear how we narrowed down the winner and finalists for this category. (Starting [...]
The best story of the year that will stick with us for years to come. The Walking Dead The Walking Dead pulled its players into a story like no game before it. Just ask anyone who has played the entire game, and the first thing you will notice is how emotionally involved he/she was with the story. Even the most heartless of us can’t deny The Walking Dead’s incredible arc and evolution of classic zombie story elements. Finalists 99% of [...]
The independent developer that impressed us the most this year. Klei Entertainment – Mark of the Ninja Klei Entertainment continues to pump out quality 2D titles, but Mark of the Ninja finally saw the quality of its gameplay match the already high bar established by Klei’s visual style. One of the biggest surprises of the year and best stealth games we have ever played, Mark of the Ninja proves that practice makes perfect even for video game developers. Finalists Humble [...]
The best video game soundtrack or song that we couldn’t get out of our heads this year. Fastfall by Lifeformed – Dustforce Fastfall by Lifeformed not only served as the best soundtrack as an advertisement for its game, the music also transcends its video game roots. With thick atmosphere and a relaxing vibe that draws hints of inspiration from games like Chrono Trigger, Lifeformed blew us away from the first listen and belongs right up there with the best game [...]
The best game to play on a full couch this year. Trials Evolution Whether you are hot swapping controllers to top each other’s best times or racing together all at once, nothing riles up a full couch like a perfectly timed bail out. Finalists New Super Mario Bros. U Double Dragon Neon Hear how we narrowed down the winner and finalists for this category. (Starting at 38:03) The 2012 Grimmys Part 1 Deliberations Best Brosef Best Gunz Best Hype Package Best [...]
