Video: Reggie Fils-Aimé’s Heartfelt Speech After Receiving Videogame Legend Award
Earlier this week at the New York Videogame Awards, former President of Nintendo America Reggie Fils-Aimé received the Andrew Yoon Legend Award for his contributions to the industry.
The Andrew Yoon Legend Award “recognises individuals and organisations that exhibit a significant, sustained body of work that shows exceptional achievement and innovation”, and was awarded to Reggie for his role in introducing the Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo Switch to the world.
You can watch Reggie’s full acceptance speech in the following video (via Brandon), which includes a short tribute video put together by the Award hosts:
In addition, the full list of award winners has also been published, which you can take a look at below:
Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year:
The Outer WorldsAndrew Yoon Legend Award:
Reggie Fils-AiméStatue of Liberty Award for Best World:
Outer WildsHerman Melville Award for Best Writing:
Disco ElysiumConey Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game:
Minecraft EarthTin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game:
Sayonara Wild HeartsCentral Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game:
Luigi’s Mansion 3A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game:
Sayonara Wild HeartsOff Broadway Award for Best Indie Game:
Disco ElysiumFreedom Tower Award for Best Remake:
Resident Evil 2Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game:
Courtney Hope as Jesse in ControlCaptain Award for Best Rookie Esports Team:
FPX (League of Legends)Joltin’ Joe Award: Best Esports Player of the Year:
Arslan AshKnickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism:
Khee Hoon Chan for their story in Rock Paper Shotgun:
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