All The Epic Moments from VGA 10

VGA 10, Geoff Keighley & Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

If you missed VGA 10 this past Friday, then you are kinda forever a loser. Okay, not really. But you did miss a memorable ceremony that celebrated ten years of the VGAs on Spike while giving us a glimpse of what's to come in 2013. Here are just some of the highlights. Watch HERE.

Note: a list of all award-winners can be found right HERE.

Sam Jackson Gets Some Help from His Friends

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South Park: The Stick Of Truth and The Phantom Pain Help Samuel L. Jackson Open the VGAs

Samuel L. Jackson made his return as host of VGA 10 and immediately we knew we were in for some memorable moments. We got things started with the cast of South Park: The Stick of Truth along with a new friend who may or may not be a gigantic whale that is a vague metaphor for human obsession and pursuit of our passions.

Sam Jackson vs. The Undead

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Sam Jackson Fights Zombies In The Walking Dead Plus The Game of the Year Nominees

Quick, think of five things you love. If you're like us, two of those things were "Sam Jackson yelling" and "zombies." VGA 10 combined them in a segment that had Sam wishing he'd been dealing with those mother[expletive] snakes on his mother[expletive] plane instead.

The Last of Us World Premiere

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The Last Of Us World Premiere And The Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Trailer

After weeks of hype and hints, we finally got a look at the post-apocalyptic offering from Naughty Dog that pits two individuals against victims of an aggressive fungal virus as well as the uninfected survivors (who may be even more hostile).

Jessica Alba Introduces The Dark Souls II Trailer And The Character Of The Year Is Revealed

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Jessica Alba Introduces The Dark Souls II Trailer And The Character Of The Year Is Revealed

Jessica Alba steps on to the stage to present the World Premiere Trailer for Dark Souls II and gives out the award for the Best Action Adventure Game at the 2012 SPIKE VGAs.

Linkin Park Performs "Castle of Glass" And The Best Indie Game Is Awarded

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Linkin Park Performs "Castle of Glass" And The Best Indie Game Is Awarded

The rockers take on their track from Medal of Honor Warfighter on the 2012 SPIKE VGAs, before the winner of the award for Best Indie Game is revealed.

Gears of War Judgment and Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington World Premieres

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Gears of War Judgment and Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington World Premieres

Past VGA hosts Snoop Lion and Zachary Levi make their grande return to the 2012 SPIKE VGAs to premiere AC3's upcoming DLC, and the next installment of Gears of War.

Camilla Luddington Takes The Stage To Premiere The Tomb Raider Trailer

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Camilla Luddington Takes The Stage To Premiere The Tomb Raider Trailer

Lara Croft herself makes an appearance at the 2012 VGA to introduce her upcoming game, and then Clap Trap goes home with the Character Of The Year award.

Tomb Raider World Premiere

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Tomb Raider World Premiere

Check out the Tomb Raider World Premiere as seen in the 2012 VGA!

The Friggin' D

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Game of the Year Is Awarded and Tenacious D Ends The Night With A Bang

Tenacious D – 2008 VGA host Jack Black and Kyle Gass – were on hand in support of their new album, Rize of the Fenix. They didn't disappoint, with the live audience and viewers at home bathing in the artificial sunlight generated by their rise from the ashes. ALL HAIL THE D.

And that's just the start. To see more videos from the ceremony, visit VGA.Spike.com.

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