Like we said, it was a good year, so this year's picks were some of the hardest we've had to decide in years, but by clicking on the links below, you can find out what the IGN editors thought were the best of the best in 2004.

You may be wondering what game ended up as our pick for "Overall Game of the Year." To give the IGN editors a chance to play every possible nominee over the holiday break, we're holding off our final "overall" awards until Friday, January 16th, so be sure to check back then. We'll also be posting your picks in mid-January, so look for the ballots on the various IGN sites.

Until then, enjoy reading out our Best of 2004 awards, and remember to check back in January for our overall picks and to see what the IGN readers thought were the best of 2004.