Fighting Game- Super Smash Bros. Brawl- Wii
I've already explained this, but I don't really think this needs explanation anyway.
Platform Game- LittleBigPlanet- PS3
There are so many great innovations abour this game, from the physics engine to the level creator. This game only looks to get better over time.
Best RPG- I didn't play enough RPGs from this year and I'm not giving this award to Fallout 3.
Best Original Score- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots- PS3
Best Use of Sound- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots- PS3
Best Voice Acting- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots- PS3
This game has great sound in all departments.
Best Artistic Design- Braid
Don't get me wrong, LittleBigPlanet is an amazingly creative game, but in the end Braid is the game that sticks out as being a clear work of art in almost every way. From the emotional story to the endlessly inventive gameplay, this game really makes you think outside the box to solve many of its puzzles.
Best Graphics- MGS4
As I've mentioned before, the beautiful graphics used in the cutscenes for this game are the same graphics used when you're playing the game, and that is pretty cool. Not to mention this game looks better than any game to come this year anyway.
Best Shooter- Gears of War 2- Xbox 360
I didn't play many shooters this year, but this game deserves recognition for polishing over the problems of the first game while keeping the core gameplay the same.
Best Action/Adventure- MGS4
I've explained so many reasons this game is great, but I guess I'll add I like the ability to play certain sections in either a stealth-oriented or action-oriented way. That freedom in certain areas of the game is very cool, especially for such a linear adventure.
I'll have my Game of the Year nominees out soon.