The ''15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards'' was the 15th edition of the

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, an annual awards event that honored the best games in the

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during

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. The awards were arranged by the

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(AIAS) and were held at the

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on . It was also held as part of the Academy's 2012

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, and was hosted by stand-up comedian

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. It would be the final year that it would be called the Interactive Achievement Awards. Separate awards for "Handheld Game of the Year" and " Mobile Game of the Year" were offered instead of "Portable Game of the Year". The award for "Downloadable Game of the Year" was reintroduced as a "Game of the Year" award. The award for " Outstanding Achievement in Connectivity" was introduced. The award for "Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack" was no longer offered. '' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'' won the most awards, including "

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". '' Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception'' received the most nominations.

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received the most nominations, published the most nominees, and had the most award-winning games.

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won the most awards. Tim Sweeney, founder of

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and creator of the

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, was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.

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, game designer behind

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classics such as ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', received of the "Pioneer Award".

Winners and Nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger ().

Game of the Year Awards

Craft Awards

Genre Awards

Special Awards

Hall of Fame

* Tim Sweeney

Pioneer

Multiple nominations and awards

Multiple Nominations

Multiple awards

External links

References

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