Winners of Machinima’s Inside Gaming Awards 2011

Yesterday, Machinima.com hosted their third annual Inside Gaming Awards. This year has been a ridiculous year for gaming, full of back-to-back marquee titles making the race for Game of the Year (and all the other awards to boot) all the more intense.

While we’re still debating our year-end awards, we will say that Machinima picked some solid winners in each of their categories. It’s also pretty shocking (yet awesome, mind you) that Xbox Live Arcade indie gem Bastion took home the most honors with three awards. However, The fifth title in The Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim, got the vote of the fans with Machinima’s “Gamer’s Choice” award. But honestly, who didn't see that coming?

Below you can find the full list of winners from the award ceremony.

Game of the Year
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Best Trailer
Dead Island – Official Announcement Trailer

Best Multiplayer
Gears of War 3

Best Narrative
Portal 2

Best Art Direction
Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Best Animation
Batman: Arkham City

Best Game Cinematography
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Best Indie Game
Bastion

Most Compelling Character
Wheatley – Portal 2

Best DLC
Fallout New Vegas – Old World Blues

Best Downloadable Game
Bastion

Most Original Game
Rock of Ages

Best Original Score
Bastion

Best Sound Design
Dead Space 2

Gamers’ Choice Award
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim