We have reached the fall season (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere). And with that rush of cooler weather comes the Golden Joystick Awards! Cited as one of the longest-running video game awards, Open Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards (GJA’s) started today. The digital polls will close on October 31st, and then polls for the Ultimate Game of the Year award will open November 3rd. These polls, however, will have a much smaller window, closing on November 7th. This coveted title went to Black Myth: Wukong in 2024.
So what’s on the ballot, as far as categories, for the 2025 season? Let’s see, we have:
- Best Storytelling
- Best Multiplayer Game
- Best Visual Design
- Best Indie Game
- Best Self-Published Indie Game
- Still Playing Award
- PC & Console
- Mobile
- Best Remake/Remaster
- Studio of the Year
- Best Game Expansion
- Best Audio Design
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Lead Performer
- Best Supporting Performer
- PC Game of the Year
- Console Game of the Year
- Best Early Access Game
- Best Gaming Hardware
- Best Game Adaptation
- Best Game Trailer
- Most Wanted Game (who wants to bet it will be GTA VI?)
More on the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
This year’s Golden Joystick Awards, supported by MSI, accepted nominations from August 14th through September 5th. Additionally, all those who cast their votes this year can claim a free e-book, which includes:
- Retro Gamer Presents: The RPG Book
- The Big Book of Nintendo
- Ultimate Guide to Roblox
- 100 PlayStation Games to Play Before You Die
- Retro Gamer Book of Arcade Classics
To redeem, just include your email address when registering your votes. GamesRadar notes that there will be outreach shortly afterwards to start your claim process.
Be sure to stay connected with Gamer Social Club, especially as we near the November 20th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony! We’ll be certain to have coverage of all the winners and some of the special moments from the ceremony.
