Gamespot E3 Best of Lists...somewhat off the beaten path.

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http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/editorschoicee308/special_achievement/index.html?page=3

Best Downloadable Game

Flower

Publisher: SCEI
Developer: thatgamecompany
Platform: PS3
Release Date: TBA

Finalists: Best Downloadable Game

• Age of Booty (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Fat Princess (PS3)
• PixelJunk Eden (PS3)
• Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (Xbox 360 | PC)

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Best Graphics

Flower

Publisher: SCEI
Developer: thatgamecompany
Platform: PS3
Release Date: TBA

Finalists: Best Graphics

• Dead Space (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Prince of Persia (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360 | PS3 | Wii | PS2)

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Best Stage Demo

Resident Evil 5

Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Platform: PS3, X360
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Stage Demo

• Flower (PS3 | PC)
• Guitar Hero: World Tour (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC | Wii | PS2)
• LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360 | PS3 | Wii | PS2)

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Most Disappointing Absence

Unannounced Bungie Game (Working Title)

Publisher: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Platform: X360
Release Date: TBA

Finalists: Most Disappointing Absence

• Aliens: Colonial Marines (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Brutal Legend (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Forza Motorsport 3 (Xbox 360)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC)

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Best Action-Adventure

Mirror's Edge

Publisher: EA Games
Developer: EA DICE
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
Release Date: TBA 2008

Finalists: Best Action Adventure

• inFAMOUS (PS3)
• Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC| PS2)
• Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360 | PS3 | Wii | PS2)

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Best Fighting Game

Street Fighter IV

Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Platform: PC, PS3, X360, ARC
Release Date: TBA

Finalists: Best Downloadable Game

• Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Soulcalibur IV (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (Xbox 360 | PS3)

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Best Platformer

LittleBigPlanet

Publisher: SCEA
Developer: Media Molecule
Platform: PS3
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Platformer

• Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Xbox 360)
• Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS)
• PixelJunk Eden (PS3)
• The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom (PC)

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Best Rhythm Game

Rock Band 2

Publisher: MTV Games
Developer: Harmonix Music Systems
Platform: PS2, PS3, X360, WII
Release Date: Sep 14, 2008 (US)

Finalists: Best Rhythm Game

• Rhythm Heaven (DS)
• Samba De Amigo (Wii)
• Wii Music (Wii)

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Best Role-Playing Game

Fable II

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Platform: X360
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Role-Playing Game

• Chrono Trigger DS (DS)
• Dragon Age: Origins (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Fallout 3 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)

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Best Shooter

Left 4 Dead

Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
Platform: PC, X360
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Shooter

• Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)
• Project Origin (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Wanted (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)

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Best Sports Game

UFC 2009 Undisputed

Publisher: THQ
Developer: THQ
Platform: PS3, X360
Release Date: Q2 2009

Finalists: Best Sports Game

• Madden NFL 09 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PS2)
• NBA Live 09 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PS2)
• Skate It (Wii)
• Wii Sports Resort (Wii)

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Best Strategy Game

Spore

Publisher: EA Games
Developer: Maxis
Platform: PC, DS, WII, MAC
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Strategy Game

• Age of Booty (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Empire: Total War (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)

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Best Nintendo DS Game

Chrono Trigger DS

Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Platform: DS
Release Date: Q4 2008 (US)

Finalists: Best Nintendo DS Game

• Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS)
• New International Track & Field (DS)
• Rhythm Heaven (DS)
• Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)

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Best PC Game

Left 4 Dead

Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
Platform: PC, X360
Release Date:

Finalists: Best PC Game

• Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC)
• Empire: Total War (PC)
• Spore (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)

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Best PS3 Game

LittleBigPlanet

Publisher: SCEA
Developer: Media Molecule
Platform: PS3
Release Date:

Finalists: Best PS3 Game

• Flower (PS3 | PC)
• inFAMOUS (PS3)
• PixelJunk Eden (PS3)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3)

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Best PSP Game

Resistance: Retribution

Publisher: SCEA
Developer: Sony Bend
Platform: PSP
Release Date: Q2 2009

Finalists: Best PSP Game

• Buzz! Master Quiz (PSP)
• Super Stardust Portable (PSP)

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Best Xbox 360 Game

Fable II

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Platform: X360
Release Date:

Finalists: Best Xbox 360 Game

• Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)
• Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)
• Mirror's Edge (Xbox 360)
• Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360)

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Best Wii Game

Madworld

Publisher: Sega
Developer: PlatinumGames
Platform: WII
Release Date: Q1 2009 (US)

Finalists: Best Wii Game

• Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)
• de Blob (Wii)
• Mega Man 9 (Wii)
• Wario Land: Shake It! (Wii)

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Best In Show

Fable II

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Platform: X360
Release Date: 

Finalists: Top Ten Finalists

• Fallout 3 (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• inFAMOUS (PS3)
• Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360 | PC)
• LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
• Mirror's Edge (Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC)
• Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360 | PS3)
• Spore (PC)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360 | PS3 | Wii | PS2)
• The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom (PC)

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There are some odd ommissions...GHWT, Resistance 2, Killzone, etc.