GDC 2010: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves wins GANG’s Audio of the Year award

It wasn’t surprising to hear that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves received the Audio of the Year award March 12, 2010, at Moscone Center during the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, CA (USA) following nine nominations prior to the event.

Games were judged by audio industry professionals as well as members of G.A.N.G. (Game Audio Network Guild). Uncharted 2: Among Thieves actually tied with Assassin’s Creed II for the Music of the Year award.

Here is a complete list of 8th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards winners:

Audio of the Year:

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Music of the Year:

• Assassin’s Creed II*
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves*

*Tied

Sound Design of the Year:

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Original Soundtrack Album:

• inFAMOUS

Best Interactive Score

• Flower

Best Handheld Audio

• The Secret Of Monkey Island: Special Edition for the iPhone

Best Cinematic/Cut-Scene Audio

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Dialogue

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Original Instrumental

• “Reunion” — Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Best Original Vocal (Choral)

• “Halls of Iron” — World of Warcraft: Secrets of Ulduar

Best Original Vocal (Pop)

• “Plants vs. Zombies” — Plants vs. Zombies

Best Use of Multi-Channel Surround in a Game

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Best Use of Licensed Music

• Rock Band: The Beatles

Best Game Audio Article, Publication or Broadcast

• “The Future of Game Audio / The Game Audio Mixing Revolution” – Gamasutra.com

Individuals who received awards and recognition include:

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Charles Deenen

Rookie of the Year

• Dave Johnson
• Camden Stoddard

G.A.N.G. Recognition Award

• Brian Schmidt

G.A.N.G. Service Awards

• Rob Bridgett
• Morla Gorrondona
• Chip Beeman
• Alexander Brandon
• David Chan

Student/Apprentice Competition Winners

• Courtney Johns in Music Category
• Jeff Schmidt in Sound Design Category

Read [Gamertell.com] Site [Audio Gang Website] Site [Game Developer's Conference 2010] Press Release [GAME_AUDIO_NETWORK_GUILD.txt]

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