Ladies and gentlemen, orcs and mages, Ratchets and Clanks, lend me your thumbs! X-Play has just announced their Best of 2009 winners, and just in case you missed the big show (for shame!), we’ve compiled this easily digestible list that will act like an information adrenaline shot to your knowledge zone. So without further ado, here are X-Play’s picks for the Best Games of 2009! (And if reading concise lists isn't your thing, then you can find announcement videos for every category right here.)
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
X-Play Best of 2009: Game of the Year
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
All of this year's winners can be found after the break.
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Original Game
Borderlands
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Gameplay Innovation
Demon's Souls (multiplayer)
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Multiplayer Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Action/Adventure Game
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Shooter
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
X-Play Best of 2009: Best New Character
Eddie (Brutal Legend)
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Art Direction
Brutal Legend
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Animation
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Writing
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Original Soundtrack
Flower
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Sound Design
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
X-Play Best of 2009: Best Downloadable Game
Shadow Complex
Fallout 3: Broken Steel
X-Play Best of 2009: Racing Game
Forza Motorsport 3
X-Play Best of 2009: Role-Playing Game
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
X-Play Best of 2009: Music Game
The Beatles: Rock Band
X-Play Best of 2009: Fighting Game
Street Fighter IV
X-Play Best of 2009: Handheld Game
GTA: Chinatown Wars (DS)
X-Play Best of 2009: Sports Game
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