Special Achievement
Best Downloadable Content/Expansion
Downloadable content continued to become increasingly common in 2009 and afforded us opportunities to keep enjoying games long after we've purchased and played through them. DLC comes in all shapes and sizes, and while the content isn't always worth the asking price--or even worthwhile--we're frequently treated to add-ons that both expand and improve upon the original games, as well as give us compelling reasons to hang onto them long after we've watched the end credits roll. All of this year's nominees add to existing games, making them almost impossible to trade in by their postrelease content--both traditional new expansion packs for existing games and downloadable content for existing games were considered for this category, which is why you'll see both types of games here.
Editorial Nominees
Editors' Choice Winner
Readers' Choice Voting
Table of Contents
Winner Reveal Schedule
- Dec 21Special Achievement
- Dec 22Dubious Honors
- Dec 23Genre Awards
- Dec 24Platform Awards
- Dec 25Game of the Year
Readers' Choice winners are announced Jan. 27, 2010
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