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�Gears of War,� a sci-fi shooter published by Microsoft Game Studios, was named �GameSpot Readers� Choice Game of the Year� for 2006 by users of GameSpot (www.gamespot.com), a leading video game web site and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET). The Readers� Choice�award winners were determined by millions of votes cast by GameSpot users and are a follow-up to site�s annual editorial awards for which �Gears of War� was also selected as game of the year. �Nothing ignites a more spirited debate among all of us than a year-end �Best of� list. Our audience of avid gamers loves to speak their mind about the games they�re playing and do so 24-7 on our site,� said Josh Larson, GameSpot site director. �GameSpot�s Readers� Choice award program is their annual opportunity to formally recognize their absolute favorites of the year, and millions jump at the chance to be a part of the fun.� GameSpot�s annual Readers� Choice awards honor many of the year�s most noteworthy achievements in gaming. More than 45 awards were presented in categories ranging from Best Original Music to Most Improved Sequel. Below is a sampling of the categories and their winners. A complete list of winners is available at: http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/readers/. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS Best Original Music Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Best Story The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--2K Games (PC, Xbox 360) Best Sound Effects Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Best Graphics, Technical Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Best Voice Acting The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--2K Games (PC, Xbox 360) Best Graphics, Artistic Okami--Capcom (PS2) Best New Character(s) Delta Squad from Gears of War-- Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Best Multiplayer Game Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Most Improved Sequel Tomb Raider: Legend--Eidos Interactive (Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2, GC) GENRE AWARDS Best Action Adventure The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess--Nintendo (Wii, GC) Best Shooter Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Best Fighting Game Dead or Alive 4--Tecmo (Xbox 360) Best Driving Game Burnout Revenge--Electronic Arts (Xbox 360) Best Puzzle Game Trauma Center: Second Opinion--Atlus Co. (Wii) Best Rhythm/Music Game Guitar Hero II--Red Octane (PS2) Best Role-Playing Game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--2K Games (PC, Xbox 360) Best Traditional Sports Game Fight Night Round 3--EA Sports (Xbox 360, PS3) Best Strategy Game Company of Heroes--THQ (PC) PLATFORM AWARDS Best Game Boy Advance Game Final Fantasy V Advance--Square Enix Best Nintendo DS Game New Super Mario Bros.--Nintendo Best PSP Game Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops--Konami Best GameCube Game The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess--Nintendo Best PS2 Game Final Fantasy XII--Square Enix Best Xbox Game Dreamfall: The Longest Journey--Aspyr Best Xbox 360 Game Gears of War--Microsoft Game Studios Best PlayStation 3 Game Resistance: Fall of Man--SCEA Best Wii Game The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess--Nintendo Best PC Game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--2K Games For more information on the games, please go to: www.gamespot.com About GameSpot GameSpot's (www.gamespot.com) expert editorial team provides more than a million daily visitors with comprehensive, engaging, and unbiased game information for console, PC, and portable platforms. The site's award-winning coverage includes previews and reviews on the hottest titles, breaking news, live Web casts, online tournaments, game downloads, videos, guides, hints, and more. GameSpot also has one of the most active online gaming communities fueled by a free, innovative social networking service that makes it easy and fun for gamers to meet and interact with other like-minded enthusiasts. The GameSpot family also includes GameFAQs, Game Rankings, and GameSpot Trax, the industry's premier real-time market intelligence tool. GameSpot is part of CNET Networks Entertainment division which includes MP3.com, TV.com, and Metacritic.com About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNET, www.cnetnetworks.com) is an interactive media company that builds brands for people and the things they are passionate about, such as gaming, music, entertainment, technology, business, food, and parenting. The Company's leading brands include CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, Webshots, CHOW, ZDNet and TechRepublic. Founded in 1993, CNET Networks has a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe.