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Golden Joystick Awards: Vote for Game of the Year!

11/4/2025

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Summary

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43rd Golden Joystick Awards unveiled 12 nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Voting remains open until November 7.
Winners will be announced on November 20 in London.
The ceremony will be hosted by Maggie Robertson, known for her role in Resident Evil Village.
The ceremony will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch, with presenters including notable voices from popular games.

History

Historical Context

The Golden Joystick Awards, established in 1983, is the longest-running video game award ceremony, initially recognizing 8-bit computer games. By 2021, it celebrated 50 years of gaming, showcasing nominees like "Hollow Knight: Silksong." The awards reflect the gaming industry's evolution and cultural significance, paralleling the rise of platforms like Twitch and YouTube, which have transformed audience engagement with games.

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43rd Golden Joystick Awards unveiled 12 nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Voting remains open until November 7.
Winners will be announced on November 20 in London.
The ceremony will be hosted by Maggie Robertson, known for her role in Resident Evil Village.
The ceremony will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch, with presenters including notable voices from popular games.

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