January 1, 2007

Gumboy Named Independent Game of the Year

Gumboy Crazy Adventures wins Game of the Year at Game Tunnel's 5th Annual Independent Games of the Year Awards

Rolling ahead of the pack, Gumboy Crazy Adventures was the 2006 winner of the Independent Game of the Year award. The award, the culminating event of Game Tunnel's 5th Annual Game of the Year awards, is given each year to the most outstanding Independent Video Game.

The Independent Game of the Year awards have been established to honor ingenuity, innovation and excellence in Independent Games. This year's awards began December 9th with the Sports Game of the Year award and have continued through 3 weeks and 17 categories finishing with the Top 10 Independent Games of the Year and Gumboy Crazy Adventures taking the top spot.

Created by a group of artists, Gumboy's visual style captivated reviewers at Game Tunnel almost as much as the innovative gameplay where the character rolls, floats and bobs his way to victory through a carefully-crafted and artfully-drawn fantasy world. The unique and original play makes the game a poster child for the unconventional approach for which Independent Games are recognized.

"Independent Games are known for pushing the boundaries of gaming, providing an experience that is singular and different," said Russell Carroll, Editor-In-Chief at Game Tunnel. "We are excited every year for the opportunity to play these wonderfully original and inventive games and are happy to award winners in multiple categories to celebrate their achievements."

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