1998 was the year that gave us Oscar-winning films like Shakespeare in Love and Saving Private Ryan. And speaking of movies, this was also the year when Celine Dion's heart would go on and on and on at the Grammys, all while Tonys beat out the Oscars at the Emmys. But what about the game awards? If you've ever wanted to know what old school games took home the top prizes, then you've definitely come to the right place. Today we're going to recreate Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst of 1998, featuring more than 30 categories that include everything from Best Special Effects to Best Use of a Vibrator to the Game Bob Vila Would Enjoy Playing. So let me cue up the VHS tape and introduce you to the greatest televised awards show to never be broadcast. Near, far, wherever you are, these are the best and worst games of 1998.


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Special thanks to Electronic Gaming Monthly for putting the awards together in the first place, the Oscar telecast for supplying me with so many great cutaway shots, and to you for watching this crazy video.