Canadian Video Game Awards 2012 winners announced

FIFA 12 takes top honor at the annual awards show

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 - 3:59pm EST

The 2012 Canadian Video Game Awards wrapped up last night in Vancouver, BC with Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Superbrothers taking home the most awards.

After a Mass Effect 2 sweep last year, this year's winners presented a wide range of genres. Other winners included AC Revelations, a surprising NHL 12 victory for the fan-voted award, and FIFA 12 taking home the biggest prize of the night.

A full list of all the winners included:
* Game of the Year – FIFA Soccer 12
* Best Console Game - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
* Best Game on the Go - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
* Best Downloadable Game – Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
* Best Social / Casual Game - Margaritaville Online
* Best Indie Game - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
* Best Audio - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
* Best Original Music - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
* Best Game Design - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
* Best Technology - Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012
* Best Visual Arts - Assassin’s Creed Revelations
* Best Writing - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
* Best New Character - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
* Innovation Award - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
* Gamers’ Choice Award - NHL 12

The CVGAs are in their third year, and celebrate the best of Canadian-made games. The show was broadcast across the country on TV, and is part of the first Fan Expo Vancouver convention.