The awards were arranged by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), and were held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 4, 2004 (2004-03-04).
[3] Call of Duty won the top award of the ceremony for "Game of the Year".
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time received the most nominations and won the most awards.
There was also a tie for two categories: "Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance - Female" and "Console Family Game of the Year".
Peter Molyneux was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.