The 2014 Vidya Gaem Awards

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Not Another Rehash Award

for best sequel

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Managing to improve even more on the original formula, Bayonetta 2 adds new mechanics, new bosses and is even able to make the ludicrous plot of the first game make sense, or at least, MORE sense.
Bayonetta 2
Platnium Games
Dark souls was a tough act to follow, but Dark Souls 2 managed to improve and change when compared to the original. Dark Souls 2 takes us to a new kingdom, Drangleic, where your story this time is more focused on your character struggle to find answer about the undead curse. Dark Souls 2 also basically improves on every gameplay aspect of the first one.
Dark Souls II
From Software
Back with a vengeance, the Donkey Kong Country Returns series strips the complaints from the previous game, and improves the best aspects, bringing them together in one exciting, dong-raising sequel. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze brings beautiful music, exciting but challenging levels, and fun platforming mechanics back in a manner friendly for DKC fans of old, and platforming fans of new.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Retro Studios
It's incredible how a game improves by taking out a douche protagonist and dumb douche friends. Far Cry 4 is basically the same game mechanically, but since you don't have those factors in it, it is way better
Far Cry 4
Ubisoft
It takes a lot of talent to improve upon the arguably perfect Mario Kart formula without the game feeling stale or disappointing. But Nintendo's latest addition to franchise proves an incredible addition to the franchise by updating the graphics to HD while adding tons of new content and a fantastically invigorating anti-gravity mechanic.
Mario Kart 8
Nintendo EAD
The classic story of an Octopus disguised as a loving Dad. Octodad: Dadliest Catch has the players do mundane tasks such as grilling burgers or buying groceries, at the same time of keeping your secret identity hidden.
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Young Horses, Inc.
Exciting newcomers, revised game modes, co-op gameplay, compelling amiibo support, and eight player support made Smash 4 a strong contender for best sequel. And all of it at 1080p/60fps!
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U
Sora Ltd.
Takes all of the content from the original game, the expansion pack, and add loads of new items giving players plenty of reason to come back and replay it. Oh did we mention they redid the graphics too?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Nicalis
Certainly wasteland was a classic for it's time, but nobody expected a sequel for a long time. But thanks to Kickstarter and hungry fans of old-school RPGs, Wasteland 2 came to be.
Wasteland 2
inXile Entertainment
 
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The Awards

Most Hated Award

for most hated game of the year

Least Worst Award

for least worst game of the year

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for worst gameplay

"Actually Kind of Fun" Award

for best gameplay

"Not Important" Award

for worst character

Silent Protagonist Award

for best character

Deja Vu Award

for milking your cash cow dry

Not Another Rehash Award

for best sequel

Pixels Are Art 2

for most pretentious indie game

New Challenger Award

for best new IP

Citizen Kane of Gaming Award

for worst writing/story

Journal Update Award

for best writing/story

Beta's Alpha Award

for worst early access game

Jet Set Award

for best soundtrack

Plot and Backstory Award

for best representation of women

IP Twist Award

for best new implementation of an old franchise

Seal of Quality Award

for biggest technical blunder

Niche Award

for best game nobody played

Eyesore Award

for worst graphics

Eye Candy Award

for best visual aesthetics

Shareholder's Award

for crimes against gaming

Hyperbole Award

for best trailer

Please Don't Suck Award

for the 2015 game that we hope won't suck

20/20 Hindsight Award

for the worst /v/GA presentation