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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > FamilyFun.com calls for entries for Video Game of the Year Awards, part of Toy of the Year Program Disney NewsFamilyFun site calls for entries for Video Game of the Year Awards, part of Toy of the Year ProgramFamilyFun.com today kicked-off its Second Annual FamilyFun.com Video Game of the Year Awards, a sister program to FamilyFun magazine's renowned T.O.Y. Awards. The awards are designed to showcase E and E10+ rated games released in 2005 that kids and parents rate as most fun and must have. Information and entry forms are available to game publishers now at www.familyfun.com/videogameawards and submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis until September 30, 2005. Winners will be announced in November. The awards will be divided by hand-held and console categories, in addition to age sub-categories for games suitable for 6-9 years old and 10-12 years old. Games made for all major platforms will be accepted. New for 2005, the awards program features year-round game reviews from parents and kids that provide detailed information specific to each game, helping parents make informed purchase decisions. "We are honored that the overwhelming majority of game publishers in the industry entered our awards competition in its first year," said Emily Smith, vice president, FamilyFun.com. "This program complements the gaming industry's efforts to help parents make informed decisions when purchasing games for their kids, such as the recently announced E10+ ratings category. Our program is a resource that builds on the kid-testing tradition of FamilyFun's T.O.Y. program, which has become a trusted source for parents looking for the hottest new toys." The Award's evaluation process will be handled by independent market research firm Digital Research, Inc., the research firm that leads testing for the FamilyFun T.O.Y. Digital Research, Inc. will select a panel of kids to screen, test and rank the games on a 100-point scale. New this year is a parents section of the questionnaire that will allow parents to add their opinions for each title, which will then be weighted in the final rating. The top three scoring games in each category will be named finalists and the top scoring game in each category will be the winner. Referred to by the Wall Street Journal as the "Oscars of the toy industry," FamilyFun magazine's annual T.O.Y. Awards have the unique advantage of being tested and selected by kids. Digital Research, Inc. administers the program. The winners are chosen after thousands of hours of play testing and voting by several hundred children at child care centers across the country. The finalists and winners are featured in the November issue of FamilyFun magazine and on FamilyFun.com. Over the years, several memorable toys such as Rescue Heroes(TM) and Tickle Me Elmo(TM) were launched into the holiday retail spotlight after being announced as winners of the T.O.Y. Awards. FamilyFun.com launched the inaugural Video Game of the Year awards in 2004 and top honors were taken by THQ's "Power Rangers: Dino Thunder" and Activision's "Shrek 2." About FamilyFun.com Produced by Disney Online, FamilyFun.com is the premier online family resource for creative solutions, combining award-winning content and related community features focused on great ideas, practical advice, and "fun stuff to do." The site's popular "Solution Centers," which offer parents real answers in real time, include: "Parenting," "Recipes," "Travel," "Arts & Crafts," "Organize & Decorate," "Games," and "Parties." Disney Online also produces Disney.com, the leading kids' and family entertainment destination on the Internet. Disney.com features exciting neighborhoods that live within the gates of Disney's virtual theme park, housing a variety of wholesome, original content that consistently reflects the magic of Disney. Disney Online works closely with the Walt Disney Internet Group, which provides integrated strategic and operational Internet services for The Walt Disney Company's Internet initiatives. About FamilyFun Magazine With a circulation of 1.9 million readers, FamilyFun is the nation's largest magazine targeting families with children ages three to 12 years old. Published by Buena Vista Magazines, Inc., a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide, its lively and informative content focuses on making the most of family time together. FamilyFun brand initiatives include FamilyFun.com, T.O.Y. Awards, activity stations at Walt Disney World and an ongoing book series including the successful FamilyFun Cookbook. Source: Press Release from Walt Disney Internet Group Return to Disney News.
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