Golden Joystick Awards
{{short description|Annual video game award ceremony}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox award
| name = Golden Joystick Awards
| current_awards =
| image = Golden Joystick Awards Logo.svg
| awarded_for = Outstanding achievements in the video game industry
| country = United Kingdom
| year = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1983||}}
| website = [http://www.goldenjoystick.com/ www.goldenjoystick.com]
}}
File:Golden Joystick Award (Award Cup).svg
The Golden Joystick Awards, also known as the People's Gaming Awards, is a video game award ceremony; it awards the best video games of the year, as voted for originally by the British general public,Weston, D.B. "Greatest Moments in Video Game History" Page 47. Published 2011 but is now a global event that can be voted online via GamesRadar+. {{As of|2023}}, the ceremony was in its 41st year. It is the longest-running video game award ceremony, launched in 1983, and the second-oldest video game award ceremony after the Arcade Awards, launched in 1981.
The awards were initially focused on computer games, but were extended to include console games. The ceremony is not directly related to the golden joystick prize given away to successful contestants on GamesMaster, a British television show, but both properties belong to Future plc.
In 2021, the Golden Joystick Awards celebrated 50 Years Of Games by asking the public to vote for the Ultimate Game Of All Time, which was won by the 2011 game Dark Souls. The PC also received the Best Gaming Hardware of All Time Award, which was accepted by Valve president Gabe Newell.
Winners
=1983=
Awards were presented by DJ Dave Lee Travis at a ceremony in London's Berkeley Square.
=1984=
Awards were presented by Jools Holland, at a ceremony in London.
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner{{cite journal|title=C&VG's Golden Joystick Awards|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=June 1985|issue=44|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_044_1985-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_044_1985-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n121/mode/1up|access-date=13 January 2012|page=122|publisher=Future Publishing}} ! Runner-Up ! Commended |
|---|
| Game of the Year |
| Software House of the Year |
| Best Original Game of the Year
| Elite |
| Best Adventure Game of the Year
| Eureka, Tir Na Nog |
| Best Strategy Game of the Year
| Nato Commander, Battle for Midway |
| Best Arcade-Style Game of the Year
| Wanted: Monty Mole, Starstrike |
| Best Programmer of the Year |
=1985=
Awards were presented by Jools Holland, at a ceremony on a Thames Riverboat.
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| Award
! Winner{{cite journal|title=Golden Joystick Awards|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=May 1986|issue=55|page=90|publisher=EMAP|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n89/mode/2up}} ! Runners-up |
|---|
| Game of the Year |
| Software House of the Year |
| Best Original Game of the Year |
| Adventure Game of the Year
| Red Moon |
| Strategy Game of the Year |
| Arcade-Style Game of the Year
| Commando |
| Programmer of the Year |
=1986=
The ceremony took place at Cadogan Hall.
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| Award
! Winner{{cite journal|title=Golden Joystick Awards|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=April 1987|issue=66|page=101|publisher=EMAP|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_066_1987-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_066_1987-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n99/mode/2up}} ! Runners-up |
|---|
| Game of the Year
| Gauntlet |
| Software House of the Year |
| Best Original Game of the Year
| Sentinel |
| Adventure Game of the Year
| The Pawn |
| Strategy Game of the Year
| Vietnam | Johnny Reb II, Silent Service |
| Arcade-Style Game of the Year
| Uridium |
| Programmer of the Year
| Chris Butler, Stephen Crow |
| Best Soundtrack of the Year
| Sanxion |
=1987=
Awards were presented by Chris Tarrant.
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| Award
! Winner{{cite journal|title=Golden Joystick Awards 1988|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=May 1988|issue=79|page=39|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_079_1988-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_079_1988-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n38/mode/1up|publisher=Future Publishing}} ! Runners-up |
|---|
| Game of the Year
| Out Run |
| Software House of the Year |
| Best Original Game of the Year
| Nebulus |
| Arcade Game of the Year
| Out Run |
| Adventure Game of the Year |
| Strategy Game of the Year
| Vulcan |
| Programmer of the Year |
=1988=
The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens.
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner (8-bit){{cite journal|title=Golden Joystick Awards 1989|journal=Computer and Video Games|issue=92|date=June 1989|pages=62–63|publisher=Future Publishing|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_092_1989-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_092_1989-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n61/mode/2up}} ! Winner (16-bit) ! Runners-up |
|---|
| Computer Game of the Year |
| Console Game of the Year
| colspan="2" | Thunder Blade (Master System) |
| Best Graphics of the Year
| Armalyte |
| Best Soundtrack of the Year |
| Best Simulation Game of the Year
| Falcon |
| Adventure Game of the Year
| Fish! |
| Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year |
| Software House of the Year |
| Programmer of the Year
| John Phillips | Mev Dink, John Twiddy |
=1989=
File:1990 Golden Joystick Awards (Paul Patterson, Jaz Rignall, Jonathan Ross).jpg receives, from Jonathan Ross and Julian Rignall, "Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year" (8-bit) award. ]]
The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens, 11 April 1990.{{cite journal|title=High Society|journal=ACE|issue=33|date=June 1990|page=10|publisher=EMAP|url=https://archive.org/stream/ACEIssue33Jun90/ACE_Issue_33_Jun_90#page/n9/mode/1up}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner (8-bit) ! Winner (16-bit) |
|---|
| Game of the Year
| Kick Off |
| Best Graphics of the Year
| Myth |
| Best Soundtrack of the Year |
| Best Simulation Game of the Year |
| Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year |
| PC Leisure Product of the Year
| colspan="2" | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure |
| Most Original Game of the Year
| colspan="2" | Populous |
| Software House of the Year
| colspan="2" | Ocean Software |
=1990=
The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens, 4 April 1991.{{cite journal|title=The Golden Joystick Awards '91|journal=Computer and Video Games|issue=115|date=June 1991|page=10|publisher=EMAP|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_115_1991-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_115_1991-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n9/mode/1up}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner (8-bit) ! Winner (16-bit) |
|---|
| Computer Game of the Year |
| Console Game of the Year |
| Best Graphics of the Year |
| Best Soundtrack of the Year
| Speedball 2{{cite web|url=http://www.bitmap-brothers.co.uk/our-games/past/speedball2.htm |title=Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe |access-date=7 September 2012 |work=bitmap-brothers.co.uk |publisher=Bitmap Brothers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016054912/http://www.bitmap-brothers.co.uk/our-games/past/speedball2.htm |archive-date=16 October 2007 }} |
| Best Simulation Game of the Year |
| Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year
| |
| Hardware Manufacturer of the Year
| Sega | |
| Software House of the Year
| |
=1991=
The ceremony took place at Hyde Park Hotel, London, on 7 April 1992.{{cite magazine|magazine=The One|publisher=EMAP|issue=44|page=17|date=May 1992|url=https://archive.org/stream/theone-magazine-44/TheOne_44_May_1992#page/n16/mode/1up|title=News: Luvvies! Dahlings!}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner ! Developer |
|---|
| Overall Game of the Year |
| 16-Bit Computer Game of the Year
| Heimdall |
| Best Coin-Op Conversion
| Toki | TAD |
| Best Simulation
| Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker | Virgin |
| Best Graphics
| Heimdall |
| Best Soundtrack |
| Programmer of the Year
| |
| Software House of the Year
| |
=1992=
The ceremony took place at Kensington, London, in May 1993.{{cite magazine |title=News: The Polls Are In! |magazine=Computer and Video Games |date=15 June 1993 |issue=140 (July 1993) |page=10 |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d4/CVG_UK_140.pdf#page=10}}
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=1994=
The ceremony took place in London, on 16 May 1994.{{cite magazine |title=News |magazine=Nintendo Magazine System |date=July 1994 |issue=22 |pages=10–1 |url=https://archive.org/details/nms-22/page/10/mode/2up}}{{cite magazine |title=News |magazine=The One |date=28 June 1994 |issue=69 (July 1994) |pages=12–3 |url=https://archive.org/details/theone-magazine-69/page/n11/mode/2up}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner ! Platform |
|---|
| Console Game of the Year |
| Hand Held Game of the Year
| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | Game Boy |
| Best Original Computer Game |
| Best Computer Simulation
|TFX |Amiga |
| Best Advert of the Year
| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | Game Boy |
| Best Software House
| |
| Best Computer Programmer
| |
| Services to the Industry
| |
=1996/1997=
The ceremony took place at Café de Paris, in November 1997.{{cite magazine|title=The Golden Joysticks|magazine=Sega Saturn Magazine|issue=28|date=February 1998|page=10|publisher=EMAP|url=https://archive.org/details/Official_Sega_Saturn_Magazine_028/page/n9}}{{cite magazine |title=1997 Golden Joysticks Awards: The Winners! |magazine=Computer and Video Games |date=14 January 1998 |issue=195 (February 1998) |page=6 |url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_195_1998-02_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n5}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Plus Best PlayStation Game |
| Sega Saturn Magazine Best Saturn Game |
| Nintendo Magazine Best N64 Game |
| CVG Best PC Game
| Quake |
| Best Looking Game |
| Best Sounding Game |
| Most Original Game |
| Best Ad
| Tekken 2 |
| Scoop of the Year |
| Favourite Game Character |
| Best Development Team
| Rare |
| Best Software House
| Sony |
| Best Looking Pages
| Sega Saturn Magazine Showcases |
| Best Review Writer
| Ed Lomas, CVG |
=2002=
The 2002 ceremony took place at the Dorchester Hotel on 25 October 2002 and was hosted by Jonathan Ross.{{cite web |author=Thomas |date=17 September 2002 |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2002/9/17/news/5775/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards Is Announced |publisher=Worthplaying |access-date=17 September 2002 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803060842/https://worthplaying.com/article/2002/9/17/news/5775/ |url-status=live }}
=2003=
The 2003 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 28 November 2003 and was hosted by Phill Jupitus.{{cite web |date=27 September 2011 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/the_golden_short_list |title=The Golden Short-List |publisher=GameZone |access-date=27 September 2011 |archive-date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428162223/https://www.gamezone.com/news/the_golden_short_list/ |url-status=live }}
=2004=
The 2004 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 5 November 2004 and was hosted by Matt Lucas.{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Andrew |date=5 November 2004 |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/95479/Golden_Joystick_Awards_Announces_2004_Winners.php |title=Golden Joystick Awards Announces 2004 Winners |website=Gamasutra |access-date=5 November 2005 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195351/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/95479/Golden_Joystick_Awards_Announces_2004_Winners.php |url-status=live }}
=2005=
The 2005 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 4 November 2005 and was hosted by Jimmy Carr.{{cite web |author=GamesIndustry International |date=3 October 2005 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/final-call-for-tables-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2005 |title=Final call for tables at The Golden Joystick Awards 2005! - The countdown is on as gamers have their say on the titles that matter |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=3 October 2005 |archive-date=7 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507185303/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/final-call-for-tables-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2005 |url-status=live }}
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| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| PlayStation 2 Game of the Year |
| GameCube Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year
| Half-Life 2 (Valve) |
| Handheld Game of the Year |
| Best Film-Based Game of 2005 |
| Best Game Soundtrack of 2005 |
| Online Game of the Year |
| Publisher of the Year
| Nintendo |
| Retailer of the Year
| Play.com |
| Gaming Innovation of the Year
| PSP |
| One to Watch for Xmas |
| One to Watch for 2006 |
| Hero of 2005 |
| Villain of 2005
| Officer Tenpenny (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar Games) |
| The Girl's Choice for 2005 |
| Editor's Game of the Year |
| Unsung Hero of the Year |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
| Soundtrack of the Year
| Sonic Rush (Sega) |
=2006=
The 2006 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 27 October 2006 and was hosted by Emma Griffiths.{{cite web |author=GamesIndustry International |date=13 June 2006 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/voting-opens-for-the-golden-joystick-awards-2006 |title=Voting opens for the Golden Joystick Awards 2006 - Have your say in the UK's favourite gaming awards |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=13 June 2006 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195352/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/voting-opens-for-the-golden-joystick-awards-2006 |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Online Handheld Game of the Year |
| Online Game of the Year |
| The All-Nighter Award |
| The One to Watch 2007
| PlayStation 3 (Sony) |
| The Editor's Choice Award |
| Publisher of the Year |
| Retailer of the Year
| GAME |
| Soundtrack of the Year |
| Innovation Award |
| Family Game of the Year
| Nintendogs (Nintendo) |
| Favourite Character Award
| Lara Croft (Tomb Raider, Eidos) |
| Girls' Choice Award
| Nintendogs (Nintendo) |
=2007=
The 2007 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 26 October 2007 and was hosted by David Mitchell.{{cite web |author=GamesIndustry International |date=1 August 2007 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2007-announces-shortlists |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2007 Announces Shortlists - David Mitchell Confirmed to Host 2007 Awards |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=1 August 2007 |archive-date=17 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117112911/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2007-announces-shortlists |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year 2007 |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| The Editor's Choice Award |
| Publisher of the Year
| Nintendo |
| Retailer of the Year
| GAME |
| The One to Watch |
| UK Developer of the Year |
| Online Game of the Year
| World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Blizzard Entertainment) |
| All-Nighter |
| Soundtrack of the Year |
| Innovation of the Year |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| Handheld Game of the Year |
| Family Game of the Year 2007
| Wii Sports (Nintendo) |
| Girls' Choice Game of the Year 2007 |
=2008=
The 2008 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 31 October 2008 and was hosted by Frankie Boyle.{{cite web |author=GamesIndustry International |date=25 September 2008 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2008-cheeky-comedian-frankie-boyle-to-host-next-month-s-ceremony |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2008 - Cheeky comedian Frankie Boyle to host next month's ceremony |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=25 September 2008 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195348/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2008-cheeky-comedian-frankie-boyle-to-host-next-month-s-ceremony |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Nuts All-Nighter Award
| Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare{{cite news|title=Joystick gold for action shooter|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7700872.stm|work=BBC News|access-date=1 November 2008|date=31 October 2008|archive-date=19 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090319035613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7700872.stm|url-status=live}} (Activision) |
| Handheld Game of the Year |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| Mobile Game Pitch 2008 |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year Sponsored by United Kingdom eSports Association |
| Retailer of the Year
| Play.com |
| Official PlayStation Magazine HD PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Soundtrack of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Online Game of the Year |
| UK Developer of the Year |
| Grand Master Flash Award |
| One to Watch |
| UK Publisher of the Year |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
=2009=
The 2009 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 30 October 2009 and was hosted by Sean Lock.{{cite web |author=GamesIndustry International |date=8 October 2009 |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2009-media-accreditation-now-open |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2009 - Media accreditation now open |publisher=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=8 October 2008 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195352/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/golden-joystick-awards-2009-media-accreditation-now-open |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Family Game of the Year
| LittleBigPlanet (Sony){{cite web|title=Fallout 3 crowned 'game of year'|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/10002660|publisher=BBC Newsbeat|access-date=2 November 2009|date=30 October 2009|archive-date=18 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118100226/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/10002660|url-status=live}} |
| Handheld Game of the Year |
| Retailer of the Year
| GAME |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Multiplayer Game of the Year |
| Soundtrack of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year |
| UK Developer of the Year
| Jagex |
| PlayStation Game of the Year
| Killzone 2 (Sony) |
| Publisher of the Year |
| Online Game of the Year
| Left 4 Dead (Valve) |
| ShortList One to Watch |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
=2010=
The 2010 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 29 October 2010 and was hosted by Rich Hall.{{cite news |author=Relaxnews |date=7 October 2010 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/public-vote-for-golden-joystick-awards-ends-october-25-2101493.html |title=Public vote for Golden Joystick Awards ends October 25 |newspaper=The Independent |access-date=7 October 2010 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195344/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/public-vote-for-golden-joystick-awards-ends-october-25-2101493.html |url-status=live }}
=2011=
The 2011 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 21 October 2011 and was hosted by Seann Walsh.{{cite news |last=Hartley |first=Adam |date=3 August 2011 |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/golden-joystick-awards-2011-voting-open-987176 |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2011 voting open |work=TechRadar |access-date=3 August 2011 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205195358/https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/golden-joystick-awards-2011-voting-open-987176 |url-status=live }}
=2012=
The 2012 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 26 October 2012 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=23 August 2012 |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a401428/golden-joystick-awards-2012-public-voting-now-open/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2012 public voting now open |website=Digital Spy |access-date=23 August 2012 |archive-date=30 March 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160330050856/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a401428/golden-joystick-awards-2012-public-voting-now-open/ |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Shooter of the Year
| Battlefield 3 (Electronic Arts){{cite web|last=Crookes|first=Del|title=Skyrim wins the Ultimate Golden Joystick gaming award|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/20103119|publisher=BBC Newsbeat|access-date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027102558/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/20103119|archive-date=27 October 2012|url-status=live|date=26 October 2012}} |
| Action/Adventure Game of the Year |
| Download Game of the Year |
| Fighting Game of the Year |
| Free to Play Game of the Year |
| Handheld Game of the Year |
| Top Gaming Moment |
| DLC of the Year |
| One to Watch |
| MMO Game of the Year |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| Racing Game of the Year |
| RPG of the Year |
| Sports Game of the Year |
| Strategy Game of the Year |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
| YouTube Gamer |
| Outstanding Contribution
| FIFA (Electronic Arts) |
=2013=
The 2013 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 25 October 2013 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.{{cite magazine |author=PCGamer |date=20 September 2013 |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/golden-joystick-awards-2013-host-ed-byrne-explains-the-new-categories/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2013: host Ed Byrne explains the new categories |magazine=PC Gamer |access-date=20 September 2013}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Best Newcomer
| The Last of Us (Sony){{cite web|last=Hussain|first=Tamoor|title=Golden Joysticks 2013: Full list of winners|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/435281/golden-joysticks-2013-full-list-of-winners/|publisher=ComputerandVideoGames.com|access-date=25 October 2013|archive-date=27 October 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131027154030/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/435281/golden-joysticks-2013-full-list-of-winners/|url-status=live}} |
| Most Wanted |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Multiplayer |
| Best Gaming Moment |
| Studio of the Year |
| Innovation of the Year |
| Best Storytelling
| The Last of Us (Sony) |
| Best Online Game |
| Best Handheld Game |
| YouTube Gamer Award |
| Best Gaming Platform
| Steam |
| Best Mobile/Tablet Game of the Year |
| Game of the Year |
| Hall of Fame |
| Lifetime Achievement |
=2014=
The 2014 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 24 October 2014 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=24 September 2014 |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a598215/golden-joystick-awards-2014-public-voting-now-open/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2014 public voting now open |website=Digital Spy |access-date=8 October 2018 |archive-date=2 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902013551/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a598215/golden-joystick-awards-2014-public-voting-now-open/ |url-status=live }}
=2015=
The 2015 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 30 October 2015 and was hosted by Danny Wallace.{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Matthew |date=1 September 2015 |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a665921/golden-joystick-awards-2015-voting-now-open-to-the-public/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2015 voting now open to the public |website=Digital Spy |access-date=1 September 2015 |archive-date=24 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024161133/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a665921/golden-joystick-awards-2015-voting-now-open-to-the-public/ |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
! Winner |
|---|
| Best Original Game
| Bloodborne (Sony Computer Entertainment){{cite web|title=The Golden Joystick Awards: all the winners this year|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joysticks-all-winners-year/|first=Leon|last=Hurley|date=30 October 2015|access-date=5 December 2015|website=GamesRadar+|archive-date=11 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111013111/http://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joysticks-all-winners-year/|url-status=live}} |
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Audio |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Indie Game |
| Family Game |
| Playfire Most Played Award |
| Best Gaming Moment
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (The Bloody Baron Quest) |
| Gaming Personality |
| eSports Icon |
| Studio of the Year |
| Innovation of the Year
| First-person mode in Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games) |
| Gaming Platform of the Year |
| Performance of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year
| Bloodborne (Sony) |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Most Wanted Game |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
| Critics' Choice |
| Best Handheld / Mobile Game |
| Lifetime Achievement |
=2016=
The 2016 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 18 November 2016 and was hosted by James Veitch.{{cite web |last=Loveridge |first=Sam |date=15 September 2016 |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a807943/golden-joystick-awards-2016-voting-now-open-to-the-public/ |title=Golden Joystick Awards 2016 voting now open to the public |website=Digital Spy |access-date=15 September 2016 |archive-date=28 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228140939/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/golden-joystick-awards/news/a807943/golden-joystick-awards-2016-voting-now-open-to-the-public/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Viki |date=13 November 2016 |url=http://www.ggsgamer.com/2016/11/13/the-golden-joystick-awards-2016-will-be-streamed-on-youtube/ |title=The Golden Joystick Awards 2016 Will Be Streamed on Youtube |publisher=GGS Gamer |access-date=13 November 2016 |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217123037/http://www.ggsgamer.com/2016/11/13/the-golden-joystick-awards-2016-will-be-streamed-on-youtube/ |url-status=live }}
=2017=
The 2017 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/35th-golden-joystick-awards-returns-on-november-17th-2017/|author=MCV Staff|title=35th Golden Joystick Awards returns on November 17th 2017|magazine=MCV/Develop|date=17 August 2017|access-date=17 December 2019|archive-date=23 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423063736/https://www.mcvuk.com/35th-golden-joystick-awards-returns-on-november-17th-2017/|url-status=live}} on 17 November 2017 and was hosted by Danny Wallace.{{cite web|last1=Weber|first1=Rachel|title=The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild scores big at the 35th Golden Joystick Awards presented with OMEN by HP|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-scores-big-at-the-35th-golden-joystick-awards-presented-with-omen-by-hp/|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=17 November 2017|date=17 November 2017|archive-date=17 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117181142/http://www.gamesradar.com/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-scores-big-at-the-35th-golden-joystick-awards-presented-with-omen-by-hp/|url-status=live}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Visual Design
| Cuphead (StudioMDHR) |
| Best Audio |
| Best Gaming Performance
| Ashly Burch as Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn) |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best VR Game |
| eSports Play of the Year
| Agilities |
| eSports Team of the Year |
| eSports Game of the Year |
| Best Streamer/Broadcaster |
| Handheld/Mobile Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year
| Cuphead (StudioMDHR) |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Breakthrough Award |
| Hall of Fame |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Still Playing Award |
| Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games Industry
| Debbie Bestwick MBE |
| Lifetime Achievement |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
=[[2018 Golden Joystick Awards|2018]]=
The 2018 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top on 16 November 2018, and was hosted by Danny Wallace.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/heres-how-to-watch-this-years-golden-joystick-awards/golden-joystick-awards-2018/|title=Here's how to watch this year's Golden Joystick Awards|first=Vikki|last=Blake|magazine=MCV/Develop|date=16 November 2018|access-date=17 December 2019|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223124226/https://www.mcvuk.com/heres-how-to-watch-this-years-golden-joystick-awards/golden-joystick-awards-2018/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Sheridan|first1=Connor|title=Golden Joystick Awards 2018 winners: God of War wins big but Fortnite gets Victory Royale|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2018-winners/|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=17 November 2018|date=16 November 2018|archive-date=16 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116215904/https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2018-winners/|url-status=live}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Competitive Game |
| Best Cooperative Game |
| Best Design |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best Audio |
| Still Playing Award |
| Best Performer
| Bryan Dechart as Connor (Detroit: Become Human) |
| eSports Game of the Year |
| Best VR Game |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best Streamer/Broadcaster |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| PC Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Breakthrough Award |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Lifetime Achievement |
| Outstanding Contribution |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
= 2019 =
The 2019 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top on 16 November 2019.
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
!Winner{{cite news |title=Golden Joysticks: Resident Evil 2 wins big award |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50438161 |access-date=24 November 2019 |work=BBC News |agency=BBC |date=15 November 2019 |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217153640/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50438161 |url-status=live }} |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best Audio |
| Still Playing Award |
| Best Performer
|Logan Marshall-Green as David Smith (Telling Lies) |
| eSports Game of the Year |
| Best VR/AR Game
|Beat Saber (Beat Games) |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best Streamer/Broadcaster |
| Mobile Game of the Year
| BTS World (Takeone Company) |
| PC Game of the Year |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Breakthrough Award |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Lifetime Achievement |
| Outstanding Contribution |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
= 2020 =
The 2020 ceremony took place digitally on 24 November 2020 and was hosted by Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham.{{cite web |title=38th Golden Joystick Awards is going digital, voting shortlists announced late September |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/2020-golden-joystick-awards-announced/ |website=GamesRadar+ |date=15 September 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217123546/https://www.gamesradar.com/2020-golden-joystick-awards-announced/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Tyrer |first1=Ben |title=How to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2020 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/ |website=GamesRadar+ |date=23 November 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217123631/https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/ |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award
!Winner{{cite web |last1=Tyrer |first1=Ben |title=Every winner at the Golden Joystick Awards 2020 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/every-winner-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/ |website=GamesRadar+ |date=24 November 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124223825/https://www.gamesradar.com/every-winner-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/ |url-status=live }} |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Game Expansion |
| Mobile Game of the Year |
| Best Audio |
| Best Indie Game |
| Still Playing Award |
| Studio of the Year |
| eSports Game of the Year |
| Best New Streamer/Broadcaster
|iamBrandon |
| Best Family Game |
| Best Gaming Community |
| Best Performer
|Sandra Saad as Kamala Khan (Marvel's Avengers) |
| Breakthrough Award
|Among Us (Innersloth) |
| Outstanding Contribution
|The Gaming Industry |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Best Gaming Hardware |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Most Wanted Award
|Untitled God of War sequel (Sony Interactive Entertainment) |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
= 2021 =
The 2021 ceremony took place on 23 November 2021 and was hosted by Nolan North and Emily Rose.{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Mollie |date=23 November 2021 |title=How to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2021 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-watch-the-golden-joystick-awards-2021/ |website=PC Gamer |access-date=23 November 2021 |archive-date=23 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223104532/https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-watch-the-golden-joystick-awards-2021/ |url-status=live }}
= 2022 =
The 2022 ceremony took place on 22 November 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/|title=Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 winners|first=Sam|last=Loveridge|date=22 November 2022|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122212535/https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/|archive-date=22 November 2022|url-status=live}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Game Expansion |
| Best Audio |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best Early Access Launch |
| Still Playing Award |
| Best Gaming Community |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best Performer
|Manon Gage as Marissa Marcel (Immortality) |
| Breakthrough Award |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Best Gaming Hardware |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Best Game Trailer
|Goat Simulator 3 Announcement Trailer |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
= 2023 =
The 2023 ceremony took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 10 November 2023, and was hosted by Troy Baker.{{Cite web |last=Loveridge |first=Sam |date=2023-11-10 |title=Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2023-winners/ |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}{{Cite web |title="Troy Baker to host the 41st Golden Joystick Awards Powered by Intel " - Games Press |url=https://www.gamespress.com/Troy-Baker-to-host-the-41st-Golden-Joystick-Awards-Powered-by-Intel |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=www.gamespress.com}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Game Expansion |
| Best Audio |
| Best Indie Game |
| Best VR Game
|Horizon Call of the Mountain (Sony Interactive Entertainment) |
| Best Streaming Game |
| Still Playing Award |
| Best Gaming Community |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best Lead Performer |
| Best Supporting Performer |
| Breakthrough Award |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Best Gaming Hardware |
| PlayStation Game of the Year |
| Xbox Game of the Year |
| Nintendo Game of the Year |
| Best Game Trailer |
| Most Wanted Award |
| Critics' Choice Award |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
= 2024 =
The 2024 ceremony took place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 21 November 2024, and was hosted by Ben Starr.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Ali |title=Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 winners |date=2024-11-21|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/here-are-all-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024-winners/ |website=GamesRadar+ |access-date=November 22, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Iain |title=Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, hosted by Final Fantasy 16 favorite Ben Starr |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/gaming/events-conferences/heres-how-to-watch-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024/ |website=GamesRadar+ |access-date=November 22, 2024 |date=November 21, 2024}}
| class="wikitable" |
| Award |
|---|
| Best Storytelling |
| Best Visual Design |
| Best Multiplayer Game |
| Best Audio Design |
| Best Game Expansion |
| Best Indie Game - Self Published
|Another Crab's Treasure (Aggro Crab) |
| Best Indie Game
|Balatro (LocalThunk) |
| Studio of the Year |
| Best Soundtrack
|Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix) |
| Best Game Trailer
|Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios) |
| Best Early Access Game
|Lethal Company (Zeekerss) |
| Still Playing Award (Mobile) |
| Still Playing Award (PC & Console) |
| Streamers' Choice
|Chained Together (Anegar Games) |
| Breakthrough
|Balatro (LocalThunk) |
| Best Gaming Hardware |
| Best Game Adaptation |
| Best Supporting Performer
|Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as Aerith) |
| Best Lead Performer
|Cody Christian (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as Cloud) |
| PC Game of the Year |
| Console Game of the Year
|Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios) |
| Critics' Choice
|Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios) |
| Most Wanted Game |
| Ultimate Game of the Year |
References
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External links
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