The ''13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards'' is the 13th edition of the

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

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. The awards are 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 2010

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, and was hosted by stand up comedian

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. This was the first year that "Console Game of the Year" and "Computer Game of the Year" were not offered. "Handheld Game of the Year" and " Cellular Game of the Year" were merged into the "Portable Game of the Year" award category. Additionally, an award for " Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design" was offered. " Role-Playing Game of the Year" and "Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year" were merged into one category. "Social Network Game of the Year" was also offered. '' Uncharted 2: Among Thieves'' received the most nominations and won the most awards, including "

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published the nominees and award winners with

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as the most nominated and award-winning developer.

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had the most nominated and award-winning games.

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, known for ''

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'' and ''

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

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, founder of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), received the "Lifetime Achievement Award". David Crane, co-founder of

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, was the recipient 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

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Lifetime Achievement

* Douglas Lowenstein

Pioneer

* David Crane

Multiple nominations and awards

Multiple Nominations

Multiple awards

External links

References

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