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GDCA 2027 moves away from nominations-based system, publishers and devs can now submit games for consideration
The 2027 Game Developers Choice Awards will move away from its nomination-based system to allow publishers and developers to directly submit games for consideration. Games released on PC or console in 2026 are eligible, with no entry fees and a November 1, 2026 deadline. New award categories for Best Game Launch and Best Gaming Tech have also been introduced.
The shortlist for 2026's Golden Joystick Awards is out, including PC Game of the Year, and you can vote now
The shortlist for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards has been released, featuring nominees for PC Game of the Year and other categories. Voting is now open for the public, with the deadline set for October 23rd. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on November 11th.
GTA 6's Game of the Year Chances Have Been Called Into Question
Grand Theft Auto 6's eligibility for Game of the Year awards is being questioned, potentially impacting its chances at events like The Game Awards. The article suggests that the game's release timing might exclude it from consideration.
Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The nominations for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been announced, with games like Resident Evil Requiem, Big Walk, and 007 First Light receiving multiple nods across 21 categories. Voting is open until October 23, and the winners will be revealed on November 11. This year's nominations are noted for their diversity, featuring both indie hits and AAA blockbusters.
007: First Light, Big Walk, and Resident Evil: Requiem lead the Golden Joystick Awards nominations
The nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been revealed, with 007: First Light and Big Walk leading the pack with five nods each. Resident Evil: Requiem follows with three nominations. Voting for most categories is open until October 23, with the Ultimate Game of the Year award to be decided later.
The Golden Joystick Awards will return on November 11 - with a new look
The 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards will take place on November 11, featuring a new look and an expanded voting process. Shortlists will be revealed on September 25, with public voting opening the same day. The awards celebrate games released over the past year, with Grand Theft Auto 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 among the titles mentioned.
Japan Game Awards 2026 winners with Pokemon Pokopia winning Grand Award
The Japan Game Awards 2026, held during the Tokyo Game Show, announced Pokemon Pokopia as the Grand Award winner. Other notable winners included Pragmata for the Breakthrough Award.
Here are the first finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK
The finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK have been announced, recognizing excellence in workplace culture and specific areas like CSR, Diversity, Education, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, and Training & Development. NaturalMotion Games leads with five special award nominations, followed by Rocksteady Studios, Jagex, Playground Games, and Rare. The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in London on October 1, 2026, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
Vote now in the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 — Computing & Gaming categories!
TechRadar has opened voting for its annual Readers' Choice Awards 2026, allowing readers to select winners in nearly 100 categories, including computing and gaming. The voting period closes on October 7th, 2026, with winners announced starting October 19th.
GTA 6’s Stephen Root Is The Franchise’s Second-Ever Emmy Winning Actor
Actor Stephen Root, confirmed to voice Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, recently won his first Emmy for his performance in Widow's Bay. This makes him the second actor with an Emmy win to appear in a Grand Theft Auto game, following James Woods who voiced Mike Toreno in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Apple TV sensation Widow's Bay breaks a big Emmys record with 14 wins
Apple TV+'s comedy series Widow's Bay has set a new Emmys record, winning 14 awards in a single year, surpassing The Studio's previous record of 13. The show, which stars Matthew Rhys as a mayor dealing with a cursed town, received accolades including Best Comedy Series and acting awards for its cast.
Mixtape and Bits & Bops dominate the AGDAs 2026 nominated finalists
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs), celebrating Australian games released between July 2025 and October 2026. Mixtape and Bits & Bops lead the nominations across multiple categories, including Game of the Year, Excellence in Visual Art, and Excellence in Sound Design.
Why A Video Game Grammy Meant Much More Than An Award Win
Composer Stephanie Economou, the first Grammy winner for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, discusses the significance of the award and how her experience in game music influenced her work on the HBO series Lanterns. She highlights the storytelling power of video game soundtracks and how the Grammy win validates the artistic and cultural importance of game music.
BAFTA Games Awards updates voting requirements and entry fees as it opens entries for 2027 ceremony
The BAFTA Games Awards has opened entries for its 2027 ceremony, introducing revised rules for artificial intelligence and updates to its entry fees. Key changes include the removal of an early entry discount, a new discount for independent developers, and a revised base entry fee structure. The Evolving Game category will now be decided by a member-wide vote.
South of Midnight wins Game and Experience of the Year at Games for Change Awards 2026
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was named Game and Experience of the Year at the 2026 Games for Change Awards. The ceremony also recognized Hexecutable's Consume Me for Best Narrative and Best Gameplay, and Paintbucket Games' The Darkest Files for Best in Learning. Jenn Panattoni received the Vanguard Award for her significant contributions to the industry, including establishing the Xbox Social Impact team.
Despite only being in The Odyssey for 4 minutes, Benny Safdie should win an Oscar for his Agamemnon performance
Benny Safdie's brief but impactful performance as Agamemnon in The Odyssey has garnered significant online attention, with many suggesting he deserves an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Despite appearing for only four minutes, Safdie's physicality and emotional delivery, particularly in the Hades sequence, have left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike.
Fallout's second season has been nominated for more Emmys, even if it's significantly fewer than last time
Amazon's live-action Fallout adaptation has received nine Emmy nominations for its second season, though this is fewer than the sixteen nominations it received for its first season. While it missed out on major categories like Outstanding Drama Series, the show secured nominations in various technical and genre-specific categories. Despite a perceived sophomore slump, Amazon declared Fallout's second season to be Prime Video's sixth biggest season of all time.
You can now enter the 2026 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
Games companies in the UK can now submit entries for the GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards 2026. The awards, now in their ninth year, celebrate firms that support their teams, with a deadline of Friday, August 21st. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, October 1st, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
Fallout series nominated for 9 Emmys, but not even one of them is for 'Outstanding Goggins'
The television adaptation of Fallout has received nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations, though notably, none are for acting performances. Despite strong performances from actors like Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, and Kyle MacLachlan, the show's nominations are primarily in technical and creative categories such as Outstanding Makeup, Costumes, and Stunt Performance.
Apple's Widow's Bay has the most Emmy noms of any new show this year
The horror-comedy series Widow's Bay has received 19 Emmy nominations for its inaugural season. This marks the show with the most nominations among all new series this year.