In 2002, NAVGTR nominated Super Monkey Ball 2 for the award of Outstanding Children’s Game Sequel. The game has become a cult classic and is regarded as one of the greatest games of its era. A brand new title, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, recently launched on June 25 for the Nintendo Switch. #SuperMonkeyBall2 #SuperMonkeyBall https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
About us
Developers deserve recognition. Excellence should be rewarded. We believe that by encouraging more recognition of many of the industry’s talented individuals, the enhanced visibility of these leaders will lead to a greater public appreciation of game developers as artists. Since its inception, the academy has recognized over 6,816 talented individuals across many game design disciplines. Each year, approximately 1,207 voters consider the best and brightest in 57 categories, resulting in the most comprehensive awards program covering the industry. Award categories: ANIMATION, ARTISTIC ANIMATION, TECHNICAL ART DIRECTION, PERIOD ART DIRECTION, FANTASY ART DIRECTION, CONTEMPORARY CAMERA DIRECTION IN A GAME ENGINE CHARACTER DESIGN CONTROL DESIGN, 2D OR LIMITED 3D CONTROL DESIGN, 3D CONTROL PRECISION COSTUME DESIGN DIRECTION IN A GAME CINEMA GAME DESIGN, NEW IP GAME DESIGN, FRANCHISE GAME ENGINEERING GRAPHICS, TECHNICAL LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA LIGHTING/TEXTURING ORIGINAL LIGHT MIX SCORE, NEW IP ORIGINAL LIGHT MIX SCORE, FRANCHISE ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE, NEW IP ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE, FRANCHISE ORIGINAL/ADAPTED SONG SONG COLLECTION SOUND EDITING IN A GAME CINEMA SOUND EFFECTS SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA USE OF SOUND, NEW IP USE OF SOUND, FRANCHISE WRITING IN A COMEDY WRITING IN A DRAMA GAME, CLASSIC REVIVAL GAME, MUSIC OR PERFORMANCE-BASED GAME, ORIGINAL ACTION GAME, ORIGINAL ADVENTURE GAME, ORIGINAL FAMILY GAME, ORIGINAL FIGHTING GAME, ORIGINAL RACING GAME, ORIGINAL ROLE PLAYING GAME, ORIGINAL SPORTS GAME, FRANCHISE ACTION GAME, FRANCHISE ADVENTURE GAME, FRANCHISE FAMILY GAME, FRANCHISE FIGHTING GAME, FRANCHISE RACING GAME, FRANCHISE ROLE PLAYING GAME, FRANCHISE SPORTS GAME, PUZZLE GAME, SIMULATION GAME, SPECIAL CLASS GAME, STRATEGY GAME OF THE YEAR
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http://www.navgtr.org
External link for NAVGTR - National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- awards, caucus, trade show events, polling, video games, and game development
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Employees at NAVGTR - National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers
Updates
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NAVGTR's Developer of the Day: Sid Meir! This iconic name of the gaming industry founded MicroProse in 1982, where Meir served as developer and designer of hit game franchises including Pirates!, Colonization, and of course the hit Civilization franchise. #SidMeir #SidMiersCivilization #CivilizationVI https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
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NAVGTR's Performer of the Day: Harry Gregson-Williams! This American composer has scored the soundtracks for a wide range of video games, with some of his credits including Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. #HarryGregsonWilliams #CallofDuty #MetalGear #MetalGearSolid https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
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In 2008, NAVGTR nominated World of Goo for Animation in a Game Engine. This indie puzzle title took the world by storm when it launched, becoming one of the most popular Wii Ware games. Its long awaited sequel, World of Goo 2, just recently released. #WorldofGoo #WorldofGoo2 #2Boy https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
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NAVGTR's Developer of the Day: David Jaffe! This video game industry veteran is most well known for serving as game designer and director for the Twisted Metal games, as well as game director and lead designer for God of War and God of War II. #DavidJaffe #GodofWar #TwistedMetal https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
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NAVGTR's Performer of the Day: Yoko Shimomura! This video game composer is known for creating soundtracks for countless classics including Street Fighter II, Super Mario RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles, Parasite Eve, Live A Live, Final Fight, and the Kingdom Hearts series. #YokoShimomura https://buff.ly/3UTYUHC
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Ghost of Tsushima was awarded NAVGTR's Game of the Year in 2020. Developed by Sucker Punch, which previously developed hit titles Sly Cooper and Infamous, the game allowed players to step into the role of a samurai during 13th century Japan. This PlayStation exclusive recently arrived on PC. #GhostofTsushima #SuckerPunch https://navgtr.org/
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Developer of the Day: Daniel Mullins! Mullins is an indie game developer most known for the creation of the 2021 hit title Inscryption. Mullins is known for creating experimental horror games, with some of his other works including Pony Island and The Hex. Pony Island 2: Panda Circus was recently announced, with a tentative release date slated for sometime in 2025 or 2026. #DanielMullins #Inscryption #PonyIsland #PonyIsland2
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Performer of the Day: David Wise! Wise is most well known for creating the soundtracks to the classic Donkey Kong Country games series, though his extensive catalog of work also includes Diddy Kong Racing, Battletoads, Marble Madness, Yooka-Laylee, and more. #DavidWise #RareWare #Rare #DonkeyKongCountry
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In 2018, NAVGTR nominated Sea of Thieves for Design for a New IP award. This pirate-themed multiplayer title was developed by Rareware, one of the most renowned game developers, as an Xbox exclusive. #SeaofThieves #Rare #Rareware
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