SI: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Wins Big At 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

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Escaping with 10 outstanding awards, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves for the PS3 by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment ran over the competition at the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Hosted by stand-up comedian and video game enthusiast Jay Mohr at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, the evening brought together renowned leaders from the gaming industry to recognize their outstanding achievements and contributions to the space.

The 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards honored successful game designer and Activision co-founder, David Crane with the AIAS’ first Pioneer Award. Entertainment Software Association (ESA) founder, Douglas Lowenstein was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gaming legend behind successful titles, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Mark Cerny, was inducted into the Hall of Fame, one of the organization’s highest honors.

“The interactive world continues to grow and move forward every day. While we have seen tremendous advances in the community, I believe this is only the beginning,” said Joseph Olin, president, AIAS. “With the help of the tremendously talented men and women here tonight, we will continue to create games that inspire each other to continue pushing the envelope.”

These peer-based awards recognize the outstanding products, talented individuals and development teams that have contributed to the advancement of the multi-billion dollar worldwide entertainment software industry.

Here are the awards Uncharted 2 won:

Game of the Year:

– Producer: Sam Thompson

– Creative Director: Amy Hennig

– Game Director: Bruce Straley

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction

– Producer: Sam Thompson

– Creative Director: Amy Hennig

– Game Director: Bruce Straley

Adventure Game of the Year

– Producer: Sam Thompson

– Creative Director: Amy Hennig

– Game Director: Bruce Straley

Outstanding Achievement in Story – Original

– Writers: Amy Hennig, Neil Druckmann, Josh Scherr

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition

– Composer: Greg Edmonson

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

– Lead Animators: Josh Scherr, Jeremy Lai-Yates, Mike Yosh

Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering

– Technology Director: Pal-Kristian Engstad

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction:

– Art Directors: Erick Pangilinan, Robh Ruppel

Outstanding Achievement in Game Play Engineering

– Lead Game Play Programmer: Travis McIntosh

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design

– Sound Designer/Audio Lead: Bruce Swanson

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