As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, let me tell you that this year’s Golden Joysticks 2024 lineup is nothing short of a gaming paradise! With so many exciting titles vying for the top spots, it’s hard not to get carried away in the sea of anticipation.
As the year draws to a close, it’s high time for the awards season to commence – let’s launch the festivities with The Golden Joysticks 2024!
The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards by Future Publishing are happening towards the end of November, and you can cast your votes immediately!
You’ll find 19 different game categories up for voting before November 1st, with the ‘Game of the Year’ category being open from November 4th to 8th. As always, cast your vote for your favorite titles at GamesRadar+ online.
“Delve into all the details about The Golden Joysticks 2024, including the date of the live event and instructions on how to cast your vote. Towards the bottom of the page, you’ll find the comprehensive list of nominees.
When is The Golden Joysticks 2024?
The Golden Joysticks 2024 awards ceremony is taking place on 21st November 2024.
According to the official site’s information, the event is set to begin at 3 PM (British Standard Time); further details regarding the full schedule will be provided shortly.
How to watch The Golden Joysticks 2024
On November 21, 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to view the Golden Joysticks 2024 awards ceremony on the GamesRadar YouTube channel.
At the moment, the live stream for The Golden Joysticks 2024 hasn’t started broadcasting, but rest assured, we’ll keep this page updated with any news regarding its availability or viewing instructions provided by Future.
How to vote for The Golden Joysticks 2024
To cast your ballot for your preferred games at The Golden Joysticks Awards of 2024, make sure to visit GamesRadar+’s platform and choose the games you believe should emerge victorious in each category.
From today until Friday, 1st November 2024, there are a total of 19 categories available for voting. Additionally, from the 4th until the 8th of November, you will also have the opportunity to vote in the 20th and final category – the “Ultimate Game of the Year” award.
Moving the final vote for the Game of the Year to a later date allows everyone a bit of extra time to explore the major game releases coming out towards the end of 2024.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m excited to share an added perk! Alongside casting your vote, you’ll have the chance to snag a complimentary eBook from Future Publishing. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s up for grabs:
- 100 Retro Games to Play Before You Die
- 100 PlayStation Games To Play Before You Die
- The History of Videogames
- Ultimate Fan’s Guide to Pokémon
- Ultimate Guide to Roblox
To register your votes, simply provide your email address and select ‘Register My Votes’ upon completing your voting process. Once done, you’ll be eligible to receive one of the books listed above for free.
Full list of The Golden Joysticks nominees 2024
The full list of The Golden Joysticks 2024 nominees is as follows:
Best Storytelling
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- 1000xResist
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Multiplayer Game
- Abiotic Factor
- The Finals
- Sons of the Forest
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Tekken 8
- Helldivers 2
Best Visual Design
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Astro Bot
- Harold Halibut
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Indie Game
- Animal Well
- Beyond Galaxyland
- Ultros
- Indika
- The Plucky Squire
- Balatro
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Acro
- Conscript
Best Indie Game – Self-published
- UFO 50
- I Am Your Beast
- Riven
- Little Kitty, Big City
- Crow Country
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- Tiny Glade
- Another Crab’s Treasure
- Arctic Eggs
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Still Playing – PC and Console
- Roblox
- Minecraft
- GTA Online
- Apex Legends
- Warframe
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
- Fortnite
- Valorant
- EA Sports FC
- Dota 2
- Counter-Strike 2
- Naraka: Bladepoint
Still Playing – Mobile
- Honkai: Star Rail
- PUBG Mobile
- Subway Surfers
- Marvel Snap
- Roblox
- Mini Motorways
- Squad Busters
- Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile
- The Sims Mobile
- Free Fire
- Monopoly Go!
- Star Wars: Hunters
Studio of the Year
- Digital Eclipse
- 11 Bit Studios
- Team ASOBI
- Capcom
- Visual Concepts
- Arrowhead Game Studios
Best Game Expansion
- God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
- World of Warcraft: The War Within
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred
- Alan Wake 2 Expansion Pass
Best Audio Design
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Robobeat
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Star Wars Outlaws
Best Soundtrack
- Silent Hill 2
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- A Highland Song
- Hauntii
Best Lead Performer
- Humberly Gonzalez – Kay Vess, Star Wars Outlaws
- Luke Roberts – James Sunderland, Silent Hill 2
- Cody Christian – Cloud Strife, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Sonequa Martin-Green – Alvilda, Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Kaiji Tang – Ichiban Kasuga, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Melina Juergens – Senua, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Best Supporting Performer
- Neve McIntosh – Suze, Still Wakes the Deep
- Debra Wilson – Amanda Waller, Suicide Squad
- Matt Berry – Herbert, Thank Goodness You’re Here!
- Dawn M Bennett – Aigis, Persona 3 Reload
- Briana White – Aerith Gainsborough, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Abbi Greenland and Helen Goalen – The Furies, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
PC Game of the Year
- Satisfactory
- Frostpunk 2
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- UFO 50
- Animal Well
- Balatro
Console Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Helldivers 2
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Early Access Game
- Enshrouded
- Lethal Company
- Manor Lords
- Palworld
- Hades 2
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Best Gaming Hardware
- LG UltraGear 32GS95UE
- Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
- Backbone One (2nd Gen)
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Steam Deck OLED
Best Game Trailer
- Helldivers 2 The Fight for Freedom Begins Launch Trailer
- Death Stranding 2 On The Beach State of Play Announce Trailer
- Caravan Sandwitch Launch Trailer
- Kingmakers Official Announcement Trailer
- The Plucky Squire Launch Trailer
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Narrator Reveal Trailer
Most Wanted Game
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Slay The Spire 2
- Ghost of Yōtei
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Skate.
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Atomfall
- Deadlock
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Grand Theft Auto 6
- South of Midnight
- Fable
- Exodus
- Mafia: The Old Country
- Light No Fire
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Golden Joysticks 2024 also has the following additional awards:
- Streamers’ Choice Award
- Best Game Adaptation
- Breakthrough Award
- Critics’ Choice Award
- Lifetime Achievement
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