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1st Annual Canadian Videogame Awards Announce 2010 Finalists
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Vancouver, BC, April 15, 2010--(T-Net)--The finalists in eleven categories were announced today for DigiBC's upcoming Canadian Videogame Awards, which will be held in Vancouver on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
"The lineup of finalists is a stunning collection of global blockbusters," said Victor Lucas, host of Electric Playground and one of the award show's producers. "These are among the biggest games in the world and they represent the best in this country's innovation and creativity."
Members of the public can get in the game and cast their vote for Canadian Game of the Year at www.canadianvideogameawards.com.
The Canadian Video Game Awards (CVAs) will be held just prior to the second annual Game Developers Conference (GDC Canada) in Vancouver and will feature musical entertainment by the internationally renowned Video Games Live! Tickets start at $22 and are on sale now at the event web site.
The CVA's will be broadcast across the country on G4 Canada through the Rogers Network, and are sponsored by G4, XBOX 360, Sony PlayStation and the Canadian Studios of Electronic Arts.
"These awards recognize the significant contribution of BC and other Canadian companies to the global videogame industry," says DigiBC president Michael Bidu. "DigiBC's mandate is to promote the success and sustainability of BC's digital media and wireless industry and to elevate worldwide awareness of our sector. These Canadian Videogame Awards will attract a lot of attention, both inside and outside of Canada. Ultimately, our industry will grow by attracting talented people, and we'll do that by telling the world about Vancouver's strong creative class and BC and Canada's competitive tax environment and friendly business climate."
"I'm delighted that DigiBC is onboard with us for the launch of these awards," says Greg Spievak, founder and principal of Reboot Communications, co-producer of the CVAs. "They have a strong vision for the industry and a successful track record for producing exciting events, such as VX Showcase, their 2010 Winter Olympics event, as well as their upcoming VIDWeek 2010."
FINALISTS
Game of the Year
Assassin's Creed II
Dawn of War II
Dragon Age: Origins
FIFA 10
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes
Best Console
FIFA 10
NHL 10
Assassin's Creed II
Dawn of War II
Prototype
Best Handheld Game
Battle of Giants: Dragons
LEGO Battles
MySims Racing
Pandemica
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes
Best Downloadable Game
Critter Crunch
Implode
Osmos
Pandemica
Super Monkey Ball 2
Best Audio
Dawn of War II
Dragon Age: Origins
Skate 2
WET
Assassin's Creed
Best Game Design
NHL 10
Prototype
Dawn of War II
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes
Assassin's Creed
Best Technology
Fight Night: Round 4
FIFA 10
Skate 2
Assassin's Creed
Prototype
Best Visual Arts
Punch-Out!
Fight Night: Round 4
Academy of Champions
Assassin's Creed
Dragon Age: Origins
Best Writing
Dawn of War II
Assassin's Creed II
Dragon Age: Origins
Prototype
WET
In-Game Cinematic
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Cinematics
LEGO Battles
NBA Live 10
Prototype Web of Intrigue
Most Promising Game
Dead Rising 2
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
ModNation Racers
Need for Speed World
TRON: Evolution
For full event information please visit: www.canadianvideogameawards.com.
The Canadian Video Game and Digital Arts Awards are produced by DigiBC - The Digital Media + Wireless Association of BC in partnership with Reboot Communications, The Seven Group and Greedy Productions. The producers are joined by a national industry committee of developers and leaders of the Canadian digital entertainment industry.
About DigiBC
DigiBC — The Digital Media + Wireless Association of BC - is a member-supported, non-profit organization, based in Vancouver, BC Canada. Our members include world-class companies such as EA (Electronic Arts), Disney Interactive, Rainmaker Entertainment, Nokia Vancouver, Sierra Wireless and others. There are over 1,300 companies in our sector, creating innovative products in wireless and mobile, video gaming, animation and VFX, web 2.0 and social media, interactive marketing and e-learning. Collectively, our sector employs 22,000 people and generates revenues of $3 billion a year - making us one of the most significant contributors to British Columbia's economic well-being. www.digibc.org
Photo credit: Ubisoft. Assassin's Creed II screenshot.
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