The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), and were held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 18, 2010 (2010-02-18).
Additionally, an award for "Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design" was offered.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves received the most nominations and won the most awards, including "Game of the Year".
Mark Cerny, known for Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.
Doug Lowenstein, founder of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), received the "Lifetime Achievement Award".