Towards the end of last year, it was revealed that ex-President and COO of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, would receive an Andrew Yoon Legend Award. That time has finally come, and Reggie’s entire acceptance speech has been shared to YouTube in the video above.
The video begins with an introduction for Reggie followed by a tribute video; his speech itself starts at around the 10:10 mark. The Legend Award “recognises individuals and organisations that exhibit a significant, sustained body of work that shows exceptional achievement and innovation”, with past recipients including the likes of Jade Raymond and Todd Howard.
The New York Videogame Critics Circle has also posted the full list of winners for the 2020 New York Videogame awards:
Full List of Winners: 2020 New York Videogame Awards
Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year:
The Outer Worlds
Andrew Yoon Legend Award:
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Statue of Liberty Award for Best World:
Outer Wilds
Herman Melville Award for Best Writing:
Disco Elysium
Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game:
Minecraft Earth
Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game:
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Central Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game:
Luigi’s Mansion 3
A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game:
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Off Broadway Award for Best Indie Game:
Disco Elysium
Freedom Tower Award for Best Remake:
Resident Evil 2
Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game:
Courtney Hope as Jesse in Control
Captain Award for Best Rookie Esports Team:
FPX (League of Legends)
Joltin’ Joe Award: Best Esports Player of the Year:
Arslan Ash
Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism:
Khee Hoon Chan for their story in Rock Paper Shotgun:
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Are you missing seeing Reggie announcing the latest and greatest Nintendo games? Feel free to share your congratulations for him in the comments.