The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced today the finalists for the 5th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Just to be nominated for this type of award is an Achievement in its self!
9. Innovation in Console Gaming
Halo: Combat Evolved (Bungie/Microsoft) XBOX
ICO (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc./Sony Computer Entertainment America) PS2
Pikmin (Nintendo Co. Ltd./Nintendo of America) GC
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (Oddworld Inhabitants/Microsoft) XBOX
21. Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Halo: Combat Evolved (Bungie/Microsoft) XBOX
ICO (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc./Sony Computer Entertainment America) PS2
Metal Gear Solid 2 (Konami/Konami) PS2
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (Oddworld Inhabitants/Microsoft) XBOX
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (Factor 5/LucasArts Entertainment) GC
22. Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Black & White (Lionhead Studios/Electronic Arts) PC
Dead or Alive 3 (Tecmo/Tecmo) XBOX
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (Oddworld Inhabitants/Microsoft) XBOX
Super Smash Bros. Melee (HAL Laboratory Inc./Nintendo of America) GC
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Neversoft Entertainment/Activision) PS2
Here a link if anybody wants to see the other categories:
AIAS Finalists
These Awards feature some of the best game developers in the world! Way to go Oddworld!!