From Software
The 2012 VGAs (promoted as "VGA 10" for the tenth anniversary) was held on December 7, 2012, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. Samuel L. Jackson returned to host for a fourth time. This was the last year under the name "Spike Video Game Awards". For the first time, the awards were broadcast on Xbox Live. Live users could "play" the show as it aired live. Responses to poll questions were tabulated in real time on screen for the Xbox Live audience and users with Xbox SmartGlass devices got a unique second-screen experience that updated in real time alongside the show content. Additionally, Spike TV and "Entertainment Weekly" partnered to create the first-ever "Entertainment Weekly and Spike VGA Best Game of the Decade" award. Exclusive world premieres that debuted at VGA 10 include Naughty Dog's "The Last of Us", Epic Games' ', Obsidian Entertainment's ', Konami's ', Irrational Games' "BioShock Infinite", Crystal Dynamics' "Tomb Raider", Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington", and 343 Industries' '. Two new games were announced, including "Dark Souls II" by From Software, and a new game called "The Phantom Pain" (later revealed to be ""). The event also had appearances from all past hosts of the VGAs except David Spade. The event featured musical performances by Linkin Park, Tenacious D, Gustavo Santaolalla and Wolfgang Gartner.