Specials

The West
InnoGames

The wild-west adventure was by far the most impressive game we came across this year thus convining the jury with an astonishing overall package.

The West
InnoGames

The solid mix of an out-of-the-way setting paired with a flood of absorbing role-play elements helped The West to secure yet another of 2008's awards.

And once again sodigital manages to secure the best graphics award. Gilfor's Tales is their latest coup and is already queueing up with it's predecessor Arthic.

Zaar
Gametank 

Glittering particles, accompanied by thrilling sounds, fluid animations and a professional editor. To make a long story short: Gametank was able to bring Flash to it's limits which is why Zaar is the jury's first choice in terms of technical use.

The West
InnoGames

And again The West... The potpourri of quests and actions were as convincing as the innovative and fresh game design. The West manages to secure the "Best Gameplay" award and once again confirms it's extraordinary quality.

Verschwörung in Ferdok
Chromatrix 

The German single player adventure from the black eyed world was able to convince the jury the most where the story is concerned. No wonder since a whole group of professional authors have teamed up to spice up this game.

Quake Live
id Software

Quake is probably one of the most successful brands in the multiplayer gaming business. But it is not so much about names as it is about a smashing action-packed experience. This is why Quake Live has taken a shine to our jury when it comes to action.

Khan Wars
XS Software 

Khan Wars latest 2.0 version would have been another great winner where graphics and overall presentation are concerned thus making it the jury's favorite strategy game.

Ballersunited
Northworks 

It doesn't always have to be football or soccer is probably what the jury thought while declaring Ballersunited to 2008's best sports game.

The West
InnoGames

Cowboy and Apache, a variety of quests or versatile jobs and tasks. The winner is, once again, The West.

Howrse
Owlient 

Breeding your own horses, and manage your own equestrian center are only two of the goals within Howrse. As simple as it may appear Howrse provides an ingenious mixture of gameplay, graphics and fun simply forcing the jury to announce it the Best Business Sim of 2008.

Wauies
upjers 

It's once again for the creative masterminds at upjers to show how to design a brilliant PBBG. A brilliant idea, paired with nice graphics and the right amount of cuteness - drumroll, the best casual game!

farbflut
Pennergame 

The game itself has already been around a year longer, but farbflut entertainment was founded in 2008 and took the German market by storm.

TowerWars
 

And last but not least of the jury categories: Best Hobby Project. Probably the most favorite category of the editorial staff, allowing small games to step up to the big players.

Howrse

Howrse was able to not only convince the jury, but leave a big impression with the audience, too. Top flight in our "big player" category.

Dragosien - Land der Drachen 

The German game Dragosien - Land der Drachen now has to give thanks to it's community for winning the Community Award for "medium sized games".

NeaGora
 

Surely there are a lot more players to be coming to this game: The German NeaGora has won the "small game award".