Distinction in unusual journalism award

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Continuing on the unique Gamespot end of year report which is unusual and distinctive because it is separated from the crowd (which is what distinct means):

on FEAR

Aside from this unusual shooter's fantastic artificial intelligence and its distinctive, horror-themed premise

Neither horror themes or scary children were in any kind of media this year other than FEAR, and I must commend Gamespot for noticing this distinctive theme in FEAR. Why, I can't think of four other games off the top of my head that had a horror theme, or three movies and at least one other game with a scary child that came out this year. That whole paramilitary thing is pretty unusual, too. If only FEAR had some sort of

"slow motion" ability

(note: quotes not added)

it would be more distinct from any other media than people outside our industry can really ever deserve.

F.E.A.R. takes this highly coveted award.

Entertainment Tonight just ran a feature on how coveted Gamespot awards are, actually. Riots and murders and so forth--it's amazing anyone got out alive. And I happen to know personally that discussing who won Gamespot's 'Graphics, Technical' category is definitely water cooler conversation in the NY Times bullpen.