Game Critics Awards Recognize Sony PSP, Nintendo Bongos Accessory

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2004 - 10:46am.

Los Angeles -- The 8th annual Game Critics Awards, which recognize the most promising titles previewed at the video game industry's annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, have announced winners in sixteen categories, with Sony's PSP handheld gaming device taking the award for "Best of Show." Other winners included Nintendo's "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat," which with its unique bongo drum controllers won for "Best Original Game;" Ubisoft's "Splinter Cell 3" ("Best PC Game"); Bungie Studios' "Halo 2" ("Best Console Game"); and Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL 2005" ("Best Sports Game"). The awards are voted on by 35 video game journalists, from publications including TIME, USA Today, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer and The Hollywood Reporter.
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