Game Critics Best of E3 2009 award winners

What makes the Game Critics Awards so special? Well, the judges are comprised of writers from some of the most recognized websites and publications such as IGN, GameTrailers, and even USA Today. Nominees were posted last week, though all winners are available at this point.

Best of Show

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
(Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America for PlayStation 3)

Best Original Game

Scribblenauts
(5TH Cell/Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment for Nintendo DS)

Best Console Game

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
(Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America for PlayStation 3)

Best PC Game

Star Wars: The Old Republic
(BioWare Austin/LucasArts)

Best Handheld Game

Scribblenauts
(5TH Cell/Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment for Nintendo DS)

Best Hardware/Peripheral

“Project Natal”
(Microsoft for Xbox 360)

Best Action Game

Modern Warfare 2
(Infinity Ward/Activision for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC)

Best Action/Adventure Game

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
(Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America for PlayStation 3)

Best Role Playing Game

Mass Effect 2
(BioWare/Electronic Arts for Xbox 360, PC)

Best Racing Game

Split/Second
(Black Rock/Disney Interactive Studios for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC)

Best Sports Game

Fight Night Round 4
(EA Canada/EA Sports for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

Best Fighting Game

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
(Eighting/Capcom for Nintendo Wii)

Best Strategy Game

Supreme Commander 2
(Gas Powered Games/Square-Enix for Xbox 360, PC)

Best Social/Casual/Puzzle

DJ Hero
(Freestyle/Red Octane/Activision for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii)

Best Online Multiplayer

Left 4 Dead 2
(Valve/EAP for Xbox 360, PC)