Game of the Year is a distinction awarded by various magazines and websites to a deserving PC or console video game. Many publications will award a single "Game of the Year" to a single title that they feel represents the pinnacle of gaming achievement that year, as well as smaller awards (e.g. "Best Strategy Game" or "Best Shooter"). Publications awarding some form of Game of the Year include:

Electronic Gaming Monthly
Games
GameFAQs (through user polls)[1]
GameSpot
GameSpy
Game Tunnel
G-Phoria
IGN
Nintendo Power
PC Gamer
Pelit
Penny Arcade (the "We're Right Awards")
X-Play