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After a night packed with excitement and first-looks at upcoming games, Spike announced the year’s best games, in their respective categories and, of course, the almighty Game of the Year. But that’s not all the night brought. We also saw a sneak peek at many new games. Follow the break for details and trailers.

Starting the whole event was the announcement of a sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and a new True Crime game. Samuel L. Jackson then introduced the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. Also, Spec Ops: The Line and Green Day Rock Band premiered and Jake Gyllenhal showed us some of the upcoming Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. And head over to Game Trailers for more trailers and clips from the event.

And now onto the winners:

• Best Voice: Jack Black/ Eddie Riggs
• Best Action-adventure Game: Assassins Creed 2
• Best Game Studio: Rocksteady
• Best Team Sports Game: NHL 10
• Best Performance by a Human Male: Hugh Jakcman
• Best Cast: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
• Best Indie Game: Flower
• Best Individual Sports Game: UFC Undisputed
• Best RPG: Dragon Age: Origins
• Best PC Game: Dragon Age: Origins
• Best Performance by a Human Female: Megan Fox
• Best Downloadable Game: Shadow Complex
• Best Wii Game: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Most Anticipated Game: God of War III
• Best Shooter: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• Best Multiplayer: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• Best Fighting Game: Street Fighter IV
• Best Handheld Game: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
• Best Driving Game: Forza Motorsport 3
• Best Soundtrack: DJ Hero
• Best Xbox 360 Game: Left 4 Dead 2
• Best Original Score: Halo 3: ODST
• Best Game Based on Movie/TV Show: South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play
• Best Music Game: The Beatles Rock Band
• Best Playstation 3 Game: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
• Best Graphics: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
• Game of the Year: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves