The 2014 Vidya Gaem Awards

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Silent Protagonist Award

for best character

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By focusing on the daughter of one of the best science fiction characters ever, The Creative Assembly treads carefully and creates a character that even her mother would be proud of.
Amanda Ripley
Alien: Isolation
Oh, you want to play with Bayonetta? Your deathwish. Everyone's favorite stripper witch returns with the same over-the-top insanity and penchant for murder, and the plot of the new game allows her to show emotion not unlike a human. Does it better than Dante did in his first sequel, too.
Bayonetta
Bayonetta 2
One of the best portrayals of a law officer doing what it takes to solve his case, despite his peers' suspicion towards his past and overwhelming odds.
Bigby Wolf
The Wolf Among Us
He just wants to help. Why does everyone have to be such a dick to him?
Butters
South Park: Stick of Truth
After taking Princess Kenny's aid for granted throughout the game, last-minute reveals show the tragic depths of her life. The sense of loss and betrayal is profound, so much so that you can't be blamed for wanting the best for her, even during the final boss.
Kenny
South Park: Stick of Truth
The most polite genocidal dictator ever depicted in gaming.
Pagan Min
Far Cry 4
The aftermath of the Camp Omega infiltration has left Snake a broken man, and we can only assume things aren't going to get better in The Phantom Pain. The selflessness and courage of this true patriot is exactly what drove him to become the villian that gamers saw in Metal Gear 1 and 2.
Snake
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
 
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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

Press X To Win The Award

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