Ce matin, nous découvrons que Sony semble sortir grand gagnant des nominations pour les récompenses de l'année de l'Académie nationale des jeux vidéo avec pas moins de 50 nominations. Nous découvrons ainsi que les 815 journalistes ayant voté pour les nominations en vue de la cérémonie qui aura lieu le 17 février prochain ont grandement apprécié The Last of Us qui profite de 17 nominations et de Bioshock Infinite qui se voit cité dans 12 catégories différentes.

De son côté, Beyond : Two Souls réussit une belle performance avec ses dix nominations et se voit suivit de Ni no Kuni : Wrath of the White Witch avec 8 nominations, et Rayman Legends et Tomb Raider avec 7 nominations. Pour voir les autres élus de cette treizième édition des NAVGTR awards, nous vous invitons à découvrir la liste complète des élus ainsi qu'un rappel des nominations par éditeur.

Nombre de nomination
50 Sony
29 Nintendo
22 Ubisoft
22 2K Games
15 Capcom
13 Electronic Arts
12 Microsoft Studios
09 Namco Bandai
09 Telltale Games
08 Disney
08 Square Enix
07 Deep Silver
06 Warner Bros.
05 Atlus
05 Rockstar Games
04 NIS America
04 Galactic Cafe, Davey Wreden
03 Blizzard Entertainment
03 Demruth

GAME OF THE YEAR
Battlefield 4
Bioshock: Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
The Last of Us
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Super Mario 3D World
Tomb Raider

ANIMATION
Beyond: Two Souls
The Last of Us
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Rayman Legends
Tomb Raider

ANIMATION, INTERACTIVE
Dead Space 3
DuckTales Remastered
Knack
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
The Walking Dead: 400 Days

ART DIRECTION, PERIOD INFLUENCE
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Bioshock: Infinite
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Ryse: Son of Rome

ART DIRECTION, FANTASY
God of War: Ascension
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Puppeteer
Rayman Legends
Tearaway

ART DIRECTION, CONTEMPORARY
Grand Theft Auto V
The Last of Us
Remember Me
Tomb Raider
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

CAMERA DIRECTION IN A GAME ENGINE
Beyond: Two Souls
Bioshock: Infinite
The Last of Us
Super Mario 3D World
XCOM: Enemy Within

CHARACTER DESIGN
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Grand Theft Auto V
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

CONTROL DESIGN, 2D OR LIMITED 3D
Badland
Civilization V: Brave New World
Dragon’s Crown
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Rayman Legends

CONTROL DESIGN, 3D
Batman: Arkham Origins
Beyond: Two Souls
The Last of Us
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

CONTROL PRECISION
BattleBlock Theater
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Killzone: Mercenary
Rayman Legends
Tomb Raider

COSTUME DESIGN
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Batman: Arkham Origins
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Ryse: Son of Rome
Total War: Rome II

DIRECTION IN A GAME CINEMA
Dead Space 3
God of War: Ascension
The Last of Us
Lost Planet 3
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

GAME DESIGN, NEW IP
Antichamber
The Cave
The Last of Us
The Stanley Parable
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

GAME DESIGN, FRANCHISE
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Bioshock: Infinite
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Super Mario 3D World
XCOM: Enemy Within

GAME ENGINEERING
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Battlefield 4
Disney Infinity
Fire Emblem: Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
XCOM: Enemy Within

GRAPHICS, TECHNICAL
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Beyond: Two Souls
Bioshock: Infinite
Crysis 3
The Last of Us

INNOVATION IN GAME TECHNOLOGY
iPad Air
Oculus Rift Development Kit
Ouya
PlayStation 4
Xbox One

LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY
Kevan Brighting as “Narrator,” The Stanley Parable
Stephen Greif as “Narrator,” Puppeteer
Joseph May as “Chase McCain,” Lego City Undercover
Nolan North as “Deadpool,” Deadpool
Alan Young as “Uncle Scrooge,” DuckTales Remastered

LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA
Troy Baker as “Joel,” The Last of Us
Kezia Burrows as “Nilin,” Remember Me
Camilla Luddington as “Lara Croft,” Tomb Raider
Ashley Johnson as “Ellie,” The Last of Us
Ellen Page as “Jodie Holmes,” Beyond: Two Souls

LIGHTING/TEXTURING
Beyond: Two Souls
Bioshock: Infinite
The Last of Us
Metro: Last Light
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

ORIGINAL LIGHT MIX SCORE, NEW IP
BattleBlock Theater
Monaco
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Puppeteer
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

ORIGINAL LIGHT MIX SCORE, FRANCHISE
DuckTales Remastered
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Rayman Legends
The Walking Dead: 400 Days

ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE, NEW IP
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
The Last of Us
Remember Me
Ryse: Son of Rome
Soul Sacrifice

ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE, FRANCHISE
God of War: Ascension
Lost Planet 3
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Tomb Raider
XCOM: Enemy Within

ORIGINAL/ADAPTED SONG
“Buckle Your Pants,” BattleBlock Theater
“Clair De Lune,” Rain
“House on Fire,” Contrast
“Kokoro no Kakera,” Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

SONG COLLECTION
Bioshock: Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
Rocksmith 2014 Edition
Saints Row IV

SOUND EDITING IN A GAME CINEMA
God of War: Ascension
The Last of Us
Puppeteer
Remember Me
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm

SOUND EFFECTS
Bioshock: Infinite
Dead Space 3
God of War: Ascension
The Last of Us
Metro: Last Light

SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY
Nick Ellsworth as “Moon Bear King,” Puppeteer
June Foray as “Ma Beagle,” DuckTales Remastered
Yuri Lowenthal as “Sir Galleth,” Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Russi Taylor as “Webby/Huey/Dewey/Louie,” DuckTales Remastered
Trevor White as “Frank Honey,” Lego City Undercover

SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA
Laura Bailey as “Nemissa,” Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers
Willem Dafoe as “Nathan Dawkins,” Beyond: Two Souls
Courtnee Draper as “Elizabeth,” Bioshock Infinite
Chuck Kourouklis as “Toad,” The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith
Steffan Rhodri as “Drippy,” Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

USE OF SOUND, NEW IP
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Antichamber
Beyond: Two Souls
The Last of Us
Outlast

USE OF SOUND, FRANCHISE
Battlefield 4
Bioshock: Infinite
Dead Space 3
Rayman Legends
Saints Row IV

WRITING IN A COMEDY
Deadpool
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Lego City Undercover
Saints Row IV
The Stanley Parable

WRITING IN A DRAMA
Beyond: Two Souls
Bioshock: Infinite
Gone Home
The Last of Us
Remember Me

GAME, CLASSIC REVIVAL
DuckTales Remastered
Flashback
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded

GAME, MUSIC OR PERFORMANCE
Jungle Rumble
Propinquity
Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

GAME, ORIGINAL ACTION
Badland
BattleBlock Theater
Guacamelee
The Last of Us
Monaco

GAME, ORIGINAL ADVENTURE
Beyond: Two Souls
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Gone Home
The Stanley Parable
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 – Faith

GAME, ORIGINAL FAMILY
Disney Infinity
Game & Wario
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Puppeteer
Tearaway

GAME, ORIGINAL FIGHTING
Slayin
Towerfall

GAME, ORIGINAL RACING
Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Lococycle

GAME, ORIGINAL ROLE PLAYING
Ascend: Hand of Kul
Dragon’s Crown
High Strangeness
Path of Exile
Sorcery!

GAME, ORIGINAL SPORTS
no nominations

GAME, FRANCHISE ACTION
Batman: Arkham Origins
Bioshock: Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro: Last Light
Saints Row IV

GAME, FRANCHISE ADVENTURE
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Tomb Raider
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
The Walking Dead: 400 Days

GAME, FRANCHISE FAMILY
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Lego Marvel Super Heroes
Pokemon X & Y
Rayman Legends
Super Mario 3D World

GAME, FRANCHISE FIGHTING
Infinity Blade III
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Killer Instinct
WWE 2K14

GAME, FRANCHISE RACING
Forza Motorsport 5
Gran Turismo 6
Grid 2
Need for Speed: Rivals

GAME, FRANCHISE ROLE PLAYING
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Shadowrun Returns
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers
Tales of Xillia

GAME, FRANCHISE SPORTS
FIFA 14
MLB 13: The Show
NBA 2K14
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

GAME, SIMULATION
SimCity
Star Command

GAME, SPECIAL CLASS
Antichamber
Depression Quest
Device 6
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
Rain

GAME, STRATEGY
Civilization V: Brave New World
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
XCOM: Enemy Within

HONORARY AWARDS
Mark Cerny, for his role shepherding developer-friendly hardware architecture in PlayStation products;
Anita Sarkeesian, for exhaustive documentation and thought-provoking analysis of video game tropes in “Damsel in Distress”