Golden Joystick: The Legendary Gaming Awards You Need to Know About

The Golden Joystick Awards are one of the oldest and most community-driven video game award ceremonies, held annually since 1983 and based entirely on public voting.

At the Golden Joystick Awards, players and the general public vote for the winners, whereas The Game Awards are mainly decided by professional judges and industry experts. This makes Golden Joystick a true reflection of the gaming community's opinion.

Every year, once the official list of nominees is announced, you can visit the Golden Joystick official website and vote online. No registration is required, and participation is open to everyone.

Nominees are evaluated based on factors like commercial success, technical quality, innovation, storytelling, and user feedback.

No. In recent years, independent (Indie) games have had a strong presence and have even won major awards in some categories.

The ceremony is usually held in November each year. Exact dates are announced on the official website and social media channels.

No. Games from all over the world, regardless of language, can be nominated if they meet the popularity and quality criteria.