The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 will take place in London and be streamed across major platforms to celebrate the best of the gaming industry.
The Golden Joystick Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the best gaming titles of the year. Voting is still open, giving fans the chance to support their favorite games. Here’s everything you need to know about this celebration of gaming excellence.
Ultimate Game of the Year
The Ultimate Game of the Year is the most anticipated and celebrated category among fans, and the organization has just revealed the full list of nominees. It’s safe to say that gamers have been spoiled this year, with an incredible lineup of standout titles across every genre.
You still have a few days left to cast your vote, as voting closes on Nov. 8. Fans can vote through the GamesRadar+ website, with each person allowed to select up to three games in the category. All you have to do is select the games and write your name, email, and country. Here are the nominees:
Other categories
The ceremony will also have 21 other categories to celebrate this year, full of incredible games. The voting for these categories is already closed.
- Best Storytelling
- Best Multiplayer Game
- Best Visual Design
- Best Indie Game
- Best Indie Game - Self-Published
- Still Playing Award - PC and Console
- Still Playing Award - 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
Where to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2025?
The longest-running video game award ceremony, which started back in 1983 in the United Kingdom, is coming back for its 43rd edition. The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 will be held at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. You'll be able to follow the ceremony at the Golden Joystick Awards on Twitch and YouTube channels. The event starts at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 6 p.m. CEST.
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