Annual Game Music Awards 2012: Outstanding Audio Winners
We are proud to present the winners of the Annual Game Music Awards 2012. These panel-voted officially recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year.
Outstanding Achievement - Main Theme :: Journey - Nascence
Completing a hat-trick for Austin Wintory, "Nascence" is the exposition of Journey's recurring main theme. Perfectly encapsulating the game itself, the track immerses listeners with its subtle, intimate, and ever beautiful progressions.
Runners-Up
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Time Travelers - Another Timeline Gravity Daze - Gravity Daze |
Other Nominations
Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Theme from Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier - Future Soldier
Mass Effect 3 - Leaving Earth
Journey - Nascence
Resistance: Burning Skies - Burning Skies
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure - Theme of Kaitou R
The Darkness II - The Darkness
XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Our Last Hope
Outstanding Achievement - Vocal Theme :: SoulCalibur V - The Breeze at Dawn
"The Breeze at Dawn" combined the dynamic composition and radiant orchestration of Cris Velasco, with the co-composition, thoughtful lyrics, and angelic vocals of Jillian Aversa. An incredible ending theme for SoulCalibur V and a convincing demonstration that vocal themes can belong in a SoulCalibur title.
Runners-Up
| Journey - I Was Born For This Quantum Conundrum - Flip a Switch |
Other Nominations
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy - Ballad Moving Towards Hope
Ciel Nosurge - Ahih rei-yah
Dishonored - Honor for All
Guild Wars 2 - Fear Not This Night
Lord of Apocalypse - Shi no Uto
Silent Hill: Book of Memories - Now We're Free
Skullgirls - In a Moment's Time
Outstanding Achievement - Licensed Music :: Forza Horizon
Forza Horizon enhanced its musical festival vibe with a hip, thrilling licensed soundtrack compiled by BBC Radio DJ Rob da Bank. The game features over 60 artists featured across three radio stations: indie, rock, and electro.
Runners-Up
| SSX | Lollipop Chainsaw |
Other Nominations
| FIFA 13 Lumines: Electronic Symphony Need For Speed: Most Wanted Sleeping Dogs |
The Darkness II Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Wipeout 2048 |
Outstanding Achievement - Sound Design :: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Like most of today's big-budget shooters, Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier boasts ultra-realistic sound design. Where it stood out was its dramatic integration of such effects, spanning immersive ambient soundscapes to shattering gun noises.
Runners-Up
| Halo 4 | The Secret World |
Other Nominations
| Diablo III Kid Icarus: Uprising Hitman: Absolution Journey |
Need For Speed: Most Wanted Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Uncharted: Golden Abyss |
Outstanding Achievement - Voice Dialogue :: Halo 4
The excellent audio of 343 Industries' Halo 4 was wrapped up by some superb voice acting from a mixture of new and returning cast members. Emotional and convincing performances brought a more personal dimension to the series' narrative, especially the love story between Master Chief and Cortana.
Runners-Up
| Star Wars: The Old Republic | Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance |
Other Nominations
| Borderlands 2 Call of Duty: Black Ops II Hitman: Absolution Lollipop Chainsaw |
Kid Icarus: Uprising Resident Evil 6 Sleeping Dogs |
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