Golden Joystick Awards Announce Nominees and November Ceremony
The 44th Golden Joystick Awards will be held on November 11 with a new format. Nominations are led by 007: First Light and Big Walk with five nods each. Public voting for most categories opens September 25 and closes October 23.
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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.