1up Network Awards
The annual 1UP Network Awards have hit in the latest issue of EGM, detailing a few high and low points in video gaming this last year. Nintendo took the gold in several categories and was represented mostly by The Legend of Zelda: Twilight princess. Here's a quick run-down of some of the categories Nintendo snagged. Check out the March issue of EGM for the full scoop. Also be sure to see the 2006 1UP Awards as chosen by the website's readers. Yes, Twilight Princess is all over there as well.
- Best Level Design
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Best Battle System
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
R.I.P Please
- Wiitarded puns
Best Multiplayer Experience
- Wii Sports (Wii)
Quirkiest Game
- Elite Beat Agents (DS)
Biggest Innovation
- Wii remote (runner up: Brain training DS games)
Game of the Year
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii/GameCube)
Best Sound Design
- Electroplankton (DS)
Most Embarrassing Way To Die
- Killed by your Wii (referring to the wrist strap incidents)