The nominees run a wide gamut, from violent arcade shooters to contemplative digital novels. Winners will be revealed March at the IGF Awards during the Game Developers Conference.
The new year is kicking off in style with news that the NES classic Super Mario Bros. 3 is coming to the 3DS store January 1. That is, it's coming to the Japanese store that day.
This is the time of year when everyone under the sun compiles their top 10 games of the year list. Here's mine, with a little explanation as to why I picked why I picked. It's not a random selection, honest!
Update: The release of Skylanders Giants in October introduced 16 new characters to the Skylanders’ Roster. The updated field guide contains the new characters’ official bios and their availability.