<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[UGNN Ultra Gaming News Network]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://ugnnultragamingnewsnetwork.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[adminmatt66]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://ugnnultragamingnewsnetwork.wordpress.com/author/adminmatt66/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Spike VGX Nominations online&nbsp;now]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>This week, Many people in the UK are gearing up to pick up their PlayStation 4s and usher in the next generation with their <a class="zem_slink" title="Xbox" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Xbox One</a> rival however what quite a few people might not know is that next week is also a huge week for the gaming community with the <a class="zem_slink" title="Spike Video Game Awards" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Video_Game_Awards" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Spike video game awards</a> in America which now have the new name of VGX which promises not only to bring you the gaming winners of this year but also usher in a brand new wave of world premiere next gen announcements during the 3 hour long show which has already confirmed we will see some Quantum Break gameplay aswell as rumors that <a class="zem_slink" title="Fallout (series)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout_%28series%29" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Fallout 4</a>, Mass Effect 4, <a class="zem_slink" title="Tomb Raider II" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_Raider_II" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Tomb Raider 2</a> &amp; A New Nintendo title will appear but of course with this show, the most important thing is the awards and here for all of you gamers out there is this years nominees.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Most Anticipated Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destiny_%28video_game%29"><em><strong>Destiny</strong></em></a> &#8211; Activision/ Bungie</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanfall"><em><strong>Titanfall </strong></em></a>&#8211; <a class="zem_slink" title="Electronic Arts" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Electronic Arts</a>/ Respawn Entertainment</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Park:_The_Stick_of_Truth"><em><strong>South Park: The Stick of Truth</strong></em></a> &#8211; Ubisoft/ Obsidian Entertainment</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witcher_3:_Wild_Hunt"><em><strong>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt </strong></em></a>&#8211; Warner Bros. Interactive/ CD Projekt</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_Dogs"><em><strong>Watch Dogs </strong></em></a>&#8211; Ubisoft/ Ubisoft Montreal</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Game of the Year</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioShock_Infinite"><em><strong>BioShock Infinite </strong></em></a>&#8211; 2K Games/ Irrational Games</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_V"><em><strong>Grand Theft Auto V </strong></em></a>&#8211; Rockstar Games/ Rockstar North</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_3D_World"><em><strong>Super Mario 3D World </strong></em></a>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us"><em><strong>The Last of Us </strong></em></a>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ Naughty Dog</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_Raider_%282013_video_game%29"><em><strong>Tomb Raider </strong></em></a>&#8211; Square Enix/ Crystal Dynamics</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Studio of the Year</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrational_Games"><em><strong>Irrational Games</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_Dog"><em><strong>Naughty Dog</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_North"><em><strong>Rockstar North</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thefullbrightcompany.com/"><em><strong>The Fullbright Company</strong></em></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Shooter</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield_4"><em><strong>Battlefield 4</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Electronic Arts/ DICE</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX7GvHRFQIo"><em><strong>BioShock Infinite</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; 2K Games/ Irrational Games</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Ghosts"><em><strong>Call of Duty: Ghosts</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Activision/ Infinity Ward</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro:_Last_Light"><em><strong>Metro Last Light</strong></em></a> &#8211; Deep Silver/ 4A Games</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Action Adventure Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed_IV:_Black_Flag"><em><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Ubisoft/ Ubisoft Montreal</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbSdxtFuVtY"><em><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Rockstar Games/ Rockstar North</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLGxubfC1Ik"><em><strong>The Last of Us</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ Naughty Dog</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFBrgeSjj-0"><em><strong>Tomb Raider</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Square Enix/ Crystal Dynamics</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Sports Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_14"><em><strong>Fifa 14</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Electronic Arts/ EA Canada</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_13:_The_Show"><em><strong>MLB 13: The Show</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ SCE Studios San Diego</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_2K14"><em><strong>NBA 2K14</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; 2K Sports/ Visual Concepts</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHL_14"><em><strong>NHL 14</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Electronic Arts/ EA Canada</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Independent Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_Home"><em><strong>Gone Home</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; The Fullbright Company</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Route_Zero"><em><strong>Kentucky Route Zero</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Cardboard Computer</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papers,_Please"><em><strong>Papers, Please</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Lucas Pope</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Parable"><em><strong>The Stanley Parable</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Galactic Cafe</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best RPG</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIV:_A_Realm_Reborn"><em><strong>Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Square Enix</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Awakening"><em><strong>Fire Emblem: Awakening</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ni_no_Kuni"><em><strong>Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Namco Bandai/ Level-5/ Studio Ghibli</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_and_Y"><em><strong>Pokemon X/Y</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Nintendo/ Game Freak</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Fighting Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divekick"><em><strong>Divekick</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Iron Galaxy Studios/ One True Game Studios</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injustice:_Gods_Among_Us"><em><strong>Injustice: Gods Among Us</strong></em><strong> </strong></a>&#8211; Warner Bros. Interactive/ NetherRealm Studios</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_Instinct_%282013_video_game%29"><em><strong>Killer Instinct</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Microsoft Studios/ Double Helix Games/ Rare</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekken_Revolution"><em><strong>Tekken Revolution</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Namco Bandai Games</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Driving Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_2013_%28video_game%29"><em><strong>F1 2013</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Codemasters</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_2"><em><strong>Grid 2</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Codemasters</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forza_Motorsport_5"><em><strong>Forza Motorsport 5</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Microsoft Studios/ Turn 10 Studios</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Rivals"><em><strong>Need for Speed Rivals</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Electronic Arts/ Ghost Games/ Criterion Games</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best DLC</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3f2egHzBnI"><em><strong>Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina&#8217;s Assault on Dragon Keep</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; 2K Games/ Gearbox Software</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BACpyZidmPo"><em><strong>Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Bethesda Softworks/ Arkane Studios</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dofacvjRkc"><em><strong>Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Ubisoft/ Ubisoft Montreal</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTKMUbKVyJ4"><em><strong>Mass Effect 3: Citadel</strong> </em></a>&#8211; EA/ Bioware</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Xbox Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31-NAkq8YEY"><em><strong>BioShock Infinite</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; 2K Games/ Irrational Games</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothers:_A_Tale_of_Two_Sons"><em><strong>Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; 505 Games/ Starbreeze</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzue74y7A84"><em><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Rockstar Games/ Rockstar North</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdiMWo4GdDA"><em><strong>Tomb Raider</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Square Enix/ Crystal Dynamics</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best PlayStation Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVs_yLZ3X0g"><em><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Rockstar Games/ Rockstar North</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayman_Legends"><em><strong>Rayman Legends</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Ubisoft/ Ubisoft Montpellier</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQpdSVF_k_w"><em><strong>The Last of Us</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ Naughty Dog</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDwNeyqEJl0"><em><strong>Tomb Raider</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Square Enix/ Crystal Dynamics</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Nintendo Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikmin_3"><em><strong>Pikmin 3</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51wRSgSPyS8"><em><strong>Rayman Legends</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Ubisoft/ Ubisoft Montpellier</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLOKVABfrzw"><em><strong>Super Mario 3D World</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_101"><em><strong>The Wonderful 101</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Nintendo/ PlatinumGames</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best PC Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtwqDt0IEk"><em><strong>Battlefield 4</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Electronic Arts/ DICE</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5KJzLsyfBI"><em><strong>Gone Home</strong> </em></a>&#8211; The Fullbright Company</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QP5X6fcukM"><em><strong>Papers, Please</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Lucas Pope</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1S796fXtl4"><em><strong>The Stanley Parable</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Galactic Cafe</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Handheld Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Crossing:_New_Leaf"><em><strong>Animal Crossing: New Leaf</strong></em></a> &#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NMWdUBA8e4"><em><strong>Pokemon X/Y</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tearaway_%28video_game%29"><em><strong>Tearaway</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ Media Molecule</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_Between_Worlds"><em><strong>The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Casual Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z09iRo44Mcs"><em><strong>Animal Crossing: New Leaf</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Nintendo</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Infinity"><em><strong>Disney Infinity</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Disney Interactive Studios/ Avalanche Software</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants_vs._Zombies_2:_It%27s_About_Time"><em><strong>Plants vs. Zombies 2: It&#8217;s About Time</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; PopCap Games</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylanders:_Swap_Force"><em><strong>Skylanders Swap Force</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Activision/ Vicarious Visions/ n-Space/ Beenox</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Voice Actor</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://talesofgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/The-Last-of-Us-Joel.jpg"><em><strong>Troy Baker as Joel</strong> </em></a>&#8211; The Last of Us</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn1-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/2012/12/bioshockinfiniteboxartteaser.jpg"><em><strong>Troy Baker as Booker DeWitt</strong> </em></a>&#8211; BioShock Infinite</p>
<p><a href="http://screenrobot.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/trevor_phillips.jpg"><em><strong>Steven Ogg as Trevor Phillips</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Grand Theft Auto V</p>
<p><a href="http://static3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130303182351/beyondtwosouls/images/2/27/Nathan_dawkins.jpg"><em><strong>Willem Dafoe as Nathan Dawkins</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Beyond: Two Souls</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Voice Actress</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://i1-news.softpedia-static.com/images/news2/Ellie-from-The-Last-of-Us-quot-Ripped-Off-quot-Likeness-of-Ellen-Page-Actress-Says-2.jpg?1372055903"><em><strong>Ashley Johnson as Ellie</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; The Last of Us</p>
<p><a href="http://gamingtrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Bioshock-Infinite-Elizabeth.jpg"><em><strong>Courtnee Draper as Elizabeth</strong> </em></a>&#8211; BioShock Infinite</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zastavki.com/pictures/1680x1050/2011/Games_E3_2011_Expo_New_Lara_Croft_E3_030383_.jpg"><em><strong>Camilla Luddington as Lara Croft</strong></em></a><strong> </strong>&#8211; Tomb Raider</p>
<p><a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/165/5/3/jodie_holmes_by_acersense-d690g8o.jpg"><em><strong>Ellen Page as Jodie Holmes</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Beyond: Two Souls</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Soundtrack</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J5LRxhp6A4"><em><strong>BioShock Infinite</strong> </em></a>&#8211; 2K Games/ Irrational Games</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38t3deGsQk4"><em><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Rockstar Games/ Rockstar North</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iII5WNkraMU&amp;list=PLyLrfxRkzcd6_kWkTqnNIJMFtPevId73F"><em><strong>Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Namco Bandai/ Level-5/ Studio Ghibli</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duwlqZWJEcM"><em><strong>The Last of Us</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Sony Computer Entertainment/ Naughty Dog</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Best Song in a Game</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0bzx8m1l9I"><em><strong>A.D.H.D. performed by Kendrick Lamar</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Grand Theft Auto V</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7qjHCtEpQE"><em><strong>Sleepwalking performed by The Chain Gang of 1974</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Grand Theft Auto V</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlmezywdxPI"><em><strong>Survival performed by Eminem</strong> </em></a>&#8211; Call of Duty: Ghosts</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F1l6xXLSI0"><em><strong>Will the Circle be Unbroken performed by Courtnee Draper &amp; Troy Baker</strong> </em></a>&#8211; BioShock Infinite</p>
<p>Remember to click each nominee as each has a different link.</p>
<p>So what do you think? Do any of these titles deserve to win? Would you have different titles? What do you want to see revealed at the VGA&#8217;s? Be sure to hit me up in the comments section below and be sure to stay tuned to UGNN next week for all the Winners and Announcements from the VGA&#8217;s.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Article by Matthew McNamee</em></p></blockquote>
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