Best of 2011 Ninfest Awards

So many great titles for the Wii, 3DS and DS graced our systems last year and we want to hear what you guys thought were the best of the best. If you have a minute to spare, there are 13 categories to vote on with 7 games nominated in each. Pick your favorite game in each category and we’ll reveal the winners in April on the Podcast and in the News Channel. So have at it! May your favorite games be victorious!

In case you were wondering, the Overall Game of the Year winner for 2009 was Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the DS and in 2010 it was Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, also on the DS. This may be the first time a DS game doesn’t get that honor.

Last chance to vote for your favorite games of 2011! We'll be tallying votes tonight! Vote using the box above.

Another year of great gaming has been analyzed! Let’s take a look at what you guys thought were the best of the best in 2011. Does the DS complete a 3-peat in the Overall Game of the Year category? Let’s take a look at the winners.

Game of the Year- 3DS :: Super Mario 3D Land

Game of the Year- DS :: Kirby Mass Attack

Game of the Year- Wii :: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Game of the Year- Downloadable :: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition (DSiWare)

Best Graphics- 3DS :: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Best Graphics- DS :: Solatorobo: Red the Hunter

Best Graphics- Wii :: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Best Original Score :: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Best Adventure Game :: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Best Action Game :: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS)

Best Role Playing/Strategy Game :: Pokemon Black and Pokemon White Versions (DS)

Best Platformer :: Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)

Best Sports Game :: Mario Sports Mix (Wii)

Overall Game of the Year :: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

According to you guys, the Wii finally pulled down the overall best game of the year with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Honorable mention goes to Super Mario 3D Land and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D which pulled down the second and third most votes respectively. If you’re looking for something good to play, go back and try some of last years winners! Thank you to everyone that voted. We look forward to finding out what game will be the best of the best in 2012 next year. There will be Wii U games to vote on! Play on, players.