The longest-running public-voted game awards show, the annual Golden Joystick Awards, has announced the list of awards and the shortlisted contenders that you can vote on.
Powered by Intel, the awards will have fans choosing which games, expansions, trailers, hardware (and more!) came out on top in a year that has been packed full of critically acclaimed releases.
For those who want to participate in the voting, you’ll be able to do so until 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 11pm BST on October 20, 2023. The winners of said vote will be revealed during the live-streamed ceremony on November 10, 2023. Every voter will also receive a free gaming ebook worth $9.99/£9.99.
There will be over 100 contenders covering games, studios, and hardware, all represented in 17 categories, including Baldurs Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Mortal Kombat 1. Needless to say, the competition is heated this year, thanks to all the amazing releases. “It’s a testament to the astonishing quality of 2023’s game releases that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – an exceptional sequel to one of the best games of all time – isn’t the only game to claim the most nominations”, content director Daniel Dawkins said.
Golden Joystick Awards 2023 nominees
(Image credit: Nintendo)
Best audio:
Stray GodsHi-Fi RushBomb Rush CyberfunkStarfieldThe Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The KingdomFinal Fantasy XVI
Best storytelling:
Baldur’s Gate 3The Cosmic Wheel SisterhoodArmored Core VI: Fires Of RubiconOxenfree II: Lost SignalsPARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of HonjoStar Wars Jedi: Survivor
Best gaming community:
Final Fantasy XIVWarframeBaldur’s Gate 3Deep Rock GalacticDreamsThe Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Best game expansion:
Power Wash Simulator DLCCyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyThe Elder Scrolls Online: NecromThe Case of the Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire and Spider of LankaDead Cells: Return to CastlevaniaA Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers
Best gaming hardware:
PlayStation VR2Turtle Beach Stealth Pro HeadsetAlienware 34 AW3423DWFNitro DeckASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96Samsung 990 PRO
Best indie game:
Dave the DiverPizza TowerDredgeCocoonViewfinderSea of Stars
Best multiplayer game:
ExoprimalDiablo IVStreet Fighter 6Remnant IIMortal Kombat 1We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Best visual design:
Baldur’s Gate 3StarfieldHi-Fi RushViewfinderLies Of PStreet Fighter 6
Nintendo Game of the Year:
Pikmin 4The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The KingdomFire Emblem EngageMetroid Prime RemasteredOctopath Traveller IIFae Farm
PC Game of the Year:
Baldur’s Gate 3Diablo IVDave the DiverTchiaSystem ShockShadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
PlayStation Game of the Year:
Final Fantasy XVIResident Evil 4Street Fighter 6HumanityArmored Core VI: Fires Of RubiconStar Wars Jedi: Survivor
Xbox Game of the Year:
StarfieldChants of SennaarHi-Fi RushPlanet of LanaDead SpacePentiment
Still Playing Award:
No Man’s SkyGenshin ImpactThe Sims 4FortniteNaraka BladepointGTA OnlineWarframeValorantCounter-Strike: Global Offensive / Counter-Strike 2Apex LegendsDota 2Call of Duty
Studio of the Year:
Larian StudiosDigital EclipseNintendo EPDMimimi GamesRemedy EntertainmentCD Projekt Red
Best Game Trailer:
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – Official Cinematic TrailerAlan Wake 2 – The Dark Place Gameplay TrailerThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3Baby Steps Reveal TrailerMortal Kombat 1 – Official It’s In Our Blood TrailerDave the Diver – Official Release Month And Accolades Trailer
Most Wanted Game:
Death Stranding 2Star Wars OutlawsFinal Fantasy VII RebirthTekken 8Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylHades IIFableHollow Knight: SilksongEVERYWHEREFrostpunk 2ARK 2METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER Persona 3 ReloadBulwark: Falconeer ChroniclesSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeaguePacific DriveBlack Myth: WukongBanishers: Ghosts of New EdenWarhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
Best VR Game:
C-Smash VRSHorizon Call of the Mountain VRSynapseVertigo 2 VRF1 23 VRThe Light Brigade
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