Wii Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo DS Game of the Year: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
WiiWare Game of the Year: Cave Story
DSiWare Game of the Year: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
Best Wii Graphics: Sonic Colors
Best Nintendo DS Graphics: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
Best Sound/Voice Acting: GoldenEye 007
Best Original Score: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Best Adventure Game: Cave Story
Best Shooter: GoldenEye 007
Best Music/Rhythm Game: Rock Band 3
Best Action Game: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Best Role-Playiing /Strategy Game: Dragon Quest IX
Best Sports Game: NBA Jam
Best Platformer: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Best Multiplayer: Rock Band 3
Best New Character: Oswald — Epic Mickey
Best Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Best Story/Writing: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
Best Retro Revival: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Best New Idea: WariorWare D.I.Y.
Finish Strong Award: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Best Bonus Content: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2

Readers’ choice

Wii Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Nintendo DS Game of the Year: Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions (DS)
WiiWare Game of the Year: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (WiiWare)
DSiWare Game of the Year: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (DS)
Best Wii Graphics: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Nintendo DS Graphics: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)
Best Original Score: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Adventure Game: Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best Sound/Voice Acting: Professor Layton and the Unwound Futurev (DS)
Best Shooter: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)
Best Music/Rhythm Game: Rock Band 3 (Wii)
Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game: Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions (DS)
Best Sports Game: NBA Jam (Wii)
Best Action Game: Mega Man 10 (WiiWare)
Best Platformer: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)
Best Multiplayer: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)
Best New Character: Oswald — Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best Story/Writing: Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best New Idea: Epic Mickey (Wii) — Use paint and thinner to manipulate your surroundings
Best Retro Revival: Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
Overall Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

Nintendo Power review scores

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Pokemon Black and White (DS) – 9.0
de Blob 2 (Wii) – 8.0
Giana Sisters DS (DS) – 9.0
de Blob 2 (DS) – 8.0
Okamiden (DS) – 8.0
Radiant Historia (DS) – 8.5
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (DS) – 7..5
Monster Tale (DS) – 8.0

The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center on March 5

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Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games
–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:
WHAT:
New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.
The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.

Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)

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Multiplatform

North America:
1. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
3. Killzone 3 (SCEA, PS3)
4. Bulletstorm (EA Games, X360)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)

Japan:
1. Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity (Sega, PSP)
2. SD Gundam G Generation World – Collector’s Pack (Bandai, PSP)
3. Catherine (Atlus, PS3)
4. The Idolm@ster 2 (Namco, X360)
5. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Killzone 3 (SCEE, PS3)
3. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (EA Games, X360)
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, PS3)

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. Dance Dance Revolution Bundle (Konami)
4. Nerf N-Strike Double Blast Bundle (EA Games)
5. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Shape Boxing 2 Wii de Enjoy Diet (Rocket Company)
2. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo)
3. Rune Factory: Oceans (Marvelous)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. SD Gundam G Generation World (Bandai)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
3. Wii Party (Nintendo)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Radiant Historia (Atlus)
2. Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (Nintendo)
3. Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (Square Enix)
4. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
5. Plants vs. Zombies (PopCap)

Japan:
1. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)
2. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5)
3. Eigo de Tabisuru: Little Charo (Nintendo)
4. Gyakuten Kenji 2 (Capcom)
5. Pocket Monsters White (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Art Academy (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (Nintendo)
5. Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo)

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