Most celebrated games developer

Sid Meier (USA), founder of Microprose and creator of Civilization, has won more game awards than anyone else. He was also the second person (of nine) to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts &Sciences Hall of Fame. Civilization III was named the Game of the Year for 2001 by over 12 gaming critics, with Civilization and Civilization II picking up similar accolades in their respective time-frames. Civilization IV has continued this trend, picking up Strategy Game of the Year from IGN, AIAS, Gamespy, Gamespot, 1 UP, Gamerdad and others. In CGW’s 1996 Anniversary Edition, Civilization was chosen the #1 (of150) Best Game of All Time. More awards are expected for the 2008 release, Civilization Revolution.