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IGN - Best of 2011

Someone once asked Conan the Barbarian, “What is best in life?” Pffft. Here at IGN, we ask ourselves more important questions, like what is best in games, comics, TV shows, movies and gear! After much lobbying, arguing, and attempts to bribe each other with hot wings and bounce houses, we’ve emerged with a list of this year's most excellent achievers of 2011.

jthamind5287d ago

i'm so glad Skyrim isn't nominated for "Best PS3 Game" after what's happened to a lot of people. it shouldn't be nominated for "Best RPG" on the PS3 either. maybe on the 360 or PC, but definitely not on the PS3.

OcelotRigz5287d ago

I can understand where you're coming from, but personally i haven't had the problems that most guys are complaining about, i'm level 39 with a save file of around 8000/9000kb and the only problems i have are the slowdown when its auto-saving or the odd enemy disappearing after i kill them (rare).
It hasn't affected what i would consider one of the best gaming experiences ive had in years.

So therefore, for me, with bugs and all, Skyrim would definitely be the Best RPG on PS3, hell game of the year, but not Best PS3 game as i think that's stupid and really should be an award for exclusives only.
Unbelievable game.

jthamind5287d ago

i respect where you're coming from, and it's great that you've had a smooth playing experience and enjoyed the game.

i've just seen enough people talking their own bad experiences with the game's problems, as well as my girlfriend having the problem with her PS3 copy, that i don't feel like the PS3 version deserves the widespread recognition. maybe on a person level, sure, for people like you who have been able to enjoy their experience. but overall, i think enough people have had the problem to where it's not something that can be swept under the rug.

OcelotRigz5287d ago

I guess you're right.
At the end of the day a game is a product and when you buy a product it should reach a certain standard, so considering the problems a lot people are having with Skyrim, it falls below that standard and these things have to be taking into consideration when deciding these awards.

Its a shame when you have one of the best games in the years and cant play it properly.

schlanz5286d ago

I'm still not taking any sites GotY lists seriously if Dark Souls is not at least even nominated for best overall.

****ing amateurs.

RedHotChiliPepaSpray5286d ago

A trailer for a best of the year list? really?

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IGN Entertainment is exclusive media sponsor for Nite to Unite 2026

Annual fundraising event supports the ESA Foundation in funding initiatives for diverse and underrepresented voices

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Digital Foundry Leaves IGN, Now Fully Independent - So What Happens Next?

Amazing news! Digital Foundry has parted ways with IGN and bought their shareholding in the business. What this means is that from now on, all aspects of DF are decided upon by DF.

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RhinoGamer88302d ago

IGN - death rattle for quality and integrity is happening. #failup #failai

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darthv72302d ago

Would love to see more DF Retros from John now that they can come up with their own ideas.

DefenderOfDoom2301d ago (Edited 301d ago )

I just watched a DF video from John featuring the new Gradius collection. Gradius is one my favorite NES games ! And now at QuakeCon 2025 they just released a remastered Heretic and Hexxen bundle by Nightdive and ID Software. So DF featuring John released a video today talking about the Hexxen and Heretic bundle . Good times.

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Andy_Dee301d ago

I love DF-crew, they are experts at what they do and I'm so happy for this!

I believe in these guys more than anyone else!

I overall don't like podcasts either but these guys make it fun for me at least! :D

jznrpg301d ago (Edited 301d ago )

Xbox Series X best place to play 3rd party. Oh it must be a glitch or tools because Series X is worse.
I don’t understand why this keeps happening.
Doesn’t sound like an expert to me.

Andy_Dee298d ago

Doesn't make any sense what you are saying. They are experts in their field in my opinion, we don't have to share it. That's ok.

But something doesn't always have to have an explanation as well. If they can't understand why it's happening they aren't lying about it. They honestly can admit that they do nut understand something, usually they reach out to that specific company etc. then to try and get a better understanding.

If you don't like em, don't watch em.

gold_drake301d ago

thats great that u enjoy them, but you shouldnt just believe everything these guys say either.

Andy_Dee298d ago

I didn't say I believe everything they are saying. I believe in them more than anyone else in this business because I feel they do not shy away from getting into specifics. Lot's of ppl just try to say something and then there's no source or no explanation as to why. Just saying it for reactions, clicks you name it.

These guys love the field they work in and I can feel that when I listen to them. That might be just for me but I enjoy them a lot.

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PS5 Pro Console 4k Reveal Trailer – PlayStation 5 Pro Announcement

Admin note: We are allowing this submission as it provides a 4k trailer on YouTube and we have to link to an IGN article. Thank you Purple101 for the submission.

Sony has announced the PS5 Pro, an upgraded version of the PlayStation 5 capable of higher frame rates, better ray-tracing, and improved graphical fidelity."

Petebloodyonion631d ago

I recall in the past, my friend attempted to demonstrate the superiority and importance of using an S-video cable for PS1 games compared to the original RCA cables. He would pause the game and switch the video output settings so I could notice the differences.

or it reminds me of the 1080P vs 900P debate.

Honestly even at 4K I can barely see the difference aside frame rate.