Nintendo gets a handful of awards at the New York Game Awards

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Last night, the New York Game Awards were watched by the tens of thousands on Twitch. Legend Award winner Richard Garriott wrote on Twitter, "What a great event you put on tonight. Great celebration of diverse creations." Congratulations from the New York Videogame Critics Circle to all of nominees and winners at last night's 6th Annual New York Game Awards! Here's a full list of winners.

Big Apple Award for Game of the Year
Uncharted 4

Herman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game
Mafia III

Andrew Yoon Legend Award
Richard Garriott

Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism
David Wolinsky

Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best VR Game
Superhot

A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game
Pokemon Go

Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game
Rich Sommer, Firewatch

Off Broadway Award for Best Indie Game
Inside

Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game
Thumper

Central Park Zoo Award for Best Kids Game
Pokemon Go

Statue of Liberty Award for Best World
Hitman

Freedom Tower Award for Best Remake
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game
Severed

Fan Vote: The Ebbetts Field Award for Best eSports Team
Cloud9