Golden Joystick Awards Will Now Get Votes
The 41st Golden Joystick Awards Powered by Intel has unveiled the shortlist for three of its most prestigious categories: Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Supporting Performer, and Best Lead Performer. These nominations are open for voting from now until 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET / 11 pm GMT on Monday, October 30.
Ultimate Game of the Year:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Alan Wake 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Cocoon
- Starfield
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Diablo IV
- Forza Motorsport
- Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Street Fighter 6
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lords of the Fallen
- Dead Space
- Sea of Stars
Best Lead Performer:
- Ben Starr – Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
- Yuri Lowenthal – Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Cameron Monaghan – Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Ilkka Villi and Matthew Porretta – Alan Wake in Alan Wake 2
- Nadji Jeter – Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Ellise Chappell – Kathy Johanson in Deliver Us Mars
- Melanie Liburd – Saga Anderson in Alan Wake 2
Best Supporting Performer:
- Laura Bailey – Mary Jane in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Neil Newbon – Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cissy Jones – Andreja in Starfield
- Amelia Tyler – Narrator in Baldur’s Gate 3
- Ralph Ineson – Cidolfus Telamon in Final Fantasy XVI
- Patricia Summersett – Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Idris Elba – Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
This year has witnessed a remarkable array of exceptional games across various genres. The sheer diversity of high-scoring releases, ranging from groundbreaking new IPs to sequels and remakes, made selecting the nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year a thrilling yet challenging task. Notably, this year’s shortlist for the Ultimate Game of the Year category is the largest ever, reflecting the incredible quality and diversity of titles available to players.
The intricacies extend to the Best Lead Performer and Best Supporting Performer categories, where standout performances in games like Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3 have been recognized. The extensive variety of roles and characters in these games demonstrates the wealth of talent in the industry.
Troy Baker will serve as the host for the awards, alongside guest presenters from the gaming world, including actors Manon Gage, Maggie Robertson, and Neil Newbon, Elvira Björkman and Nicklas Hjertberg from Two Feathers, and Gosia Mitręga, Executive Producer of the new Witcher saga at CD PROJEKT RED.
The winners will be unveiled during a celebration of gaming in London and will be globally live-streamed on major streaming platforms on Friday, November 10, 2023. The event can be watched on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Facebook, Twitter/X, GamesRadar, PCGamer, and TechRadar Gaming. It’s an exciting time for the gaming community, as they eagerly await the results of the 41st Golden Joystick Awards.