The winners of the Fourth Annual Interactive Achievement Awards have been announced, and the majority of the awards were taken by just a few games. The big winner was EA Sports Big's snowboarding game for the PlayStation 2, SSX, which took home five awards. Final Fantasy IX captured three awards, while both The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Medal of Honor: Underground received two apiece. The complete list of recipients follows.
Console Awards
Action/Adventure Game of the Year
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Nintendo 64
Role Playing Game of the Year
Final Fantasy IX - PlayStation
Fighting Game of the Year
Dead or Alive 2 - Dreamcast
Racing Game of the Year
SSX - PlayStation 2
Family Title of the Year
Mario Tennis - Nintendo 64
Sports Game of the Year
SSX - PlayStation 2
Innovation in Console Gaming
Shenmue - Dreamcast
Console Game of the Year
SSX - PlayStation 2
Craft Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Final Fantasy IX - PlayStation
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Final Fantasy IX - PlayStation
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
Medal of Honor: Underground - PlayStation
Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition
Medal of Honor: Underground - PlayStation
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Nintendo 64
Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering
SSX - PlayStation 2
Outstanding Achievement in Game Play Engineering
SSX - PlayStation 2
Outstanding Achievement in Character or Story Development
Baldur's Gate II - PC