GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD (G.A.N.G.) ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 8TH ANNUAL G.A.N.G. AWARDS
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Receives 6 Awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 15th, 2010) – The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.), the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of game audio, announced the winners of the 8th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards at a ceremony held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to honor outstanding creative, technical and artistic audio achievement in the world of interactive entertainment.
Voted and judged upon by the game audio industry and members of G.A.N.G., the winners represent the best in game audio for 2009. Over 2,500 people representing over 30 countries have signed up as members of G.A.N.G. since its inception in 2002.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves led the night with 9 nominations and 6 wins including Audio of the Year. Game industry veteran Charles Deenen was honored by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his incredible hard work, determination and leading audio excellence for the past 25 years.
“The level of quality this year was stunning. Each nominee and winner should be extremely proud of their amazing accomplishments,” said Tommy Tallarico, G.A.N.G. Founder, CEO and Chairman. G.A.N.G. President Paul Lipson added, “”GANG is committed to recognizing the accomplishments of our industry, and our partnership with GDC has enabled us to make the GANG Awards an internationally recognized event. This year’s group of nominees and winners raised the bar in every category, and we are thrilled to celebrate that.”
Winners of the 8th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards are listed below by category.
AUDIO OF THE YEAR
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
MUSIC OF THE YEAR (TIE)
Assassin’s Creed II
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
SOUND DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
inFAMOUS
BEST INTERACTIVE SCORE
Flower
BEST HANDHELD AUDIO
The Secret Of Monkey Island: Special Edition (iPhone)
BEST AUDIO. OTHER
A Day in Pompeii (museum installation)
BEST CINEMATIC/CUT-SCENE AUDIO
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
BEST DIALOGUE
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
BEST ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTAL
“Reunion” – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
BEST ORIGINAL VOCAL – CHORAL
“Halls of Iron” – World of Warcraft: Secrets of Ulduar
BEST ORIGINAL VOCAL – POP
“Plants vs. Zombies” – Plants vs. Zombies
BEST USE OF MULTI-CHANNEL SURROUND IN A GAME
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
BEST USE OF LICENSED MUSIC
Rock Band: The Beatles
BEST GAME AUDIO ARTICLE, PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST
“The Future of Game Audio / The Game Audio Mixing Revolution” – Gamasutra.com
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Charles Deenen
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR (TIE)
Dave Johnson
Camden Stoddard
G.A.N.G. RECOGNITION AWARD
Brian Schmidt
G.A.N.G. SERVICE AWARDS
Rob Bridgett
Morla Gorrondona
Chip Beeman
Alexander Brandon
David Chan
STUDENT/APPRENTICE COMPETITION WINNERS
Music – Courtney Johns
Sound Design- Jeff Schmidt
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Sumthing Else Music Works
AFM – The American Federation of Musicians
5 Rockets
GOLD SPONSOR
DTS
DIAMOND PARTNERS
Pyramind, Inc.