Writers Guild Announces New Media, Video Game Nominees

"Batman: Arkham City," "Assassin's Creed: Revelations" and "Mortal Kombat" are among those recognized in the video game category.

10:58 AM PST 1/11/2012 by Philiana Ng

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The Writers Guild of America has announced the nominees for writing in new media and video games.

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In the outstanding achievement in writing for original new media, the nominees include Heath Corson and Richie Keen for Aim High; Daryn Strauss for Downsized; and Michael Cyril Creighton for Jack in a Box.

Nominees in the derivative new media category include 30 Rock's "Jack Donaghy: Executive Superhero" by Tom Ceraulo; "Mortal Kombat: The Web Series' " Todd and Aaron Helbing; Sons of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter and Gladys Rodriguez; and The Walking Dead's John Esposito and Greg Nicotero.

In the category of video game writing, the teams behind Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Batman: Arkham City, Brink, Mortal Kombat and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception were all nominated.

Winners will be announced during the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 19 during ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.