London hosted the Golden Joystick Awards today, where the best games and creators of the year were crowned. This was the 43rd edition, and what makes them special is that the voting is done exclusively by people who play and buy games. Without further ado, here is the complete list of the best. The ceremony was hosted by Maggie Robertson (Resident Evil Village).
- Best Storytelling - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Multiplayer Game - Peak
- Best Visual Design - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Indie Game - Blue Prince
- Best Indie Game - Self Published - Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Still Playing Award - PC and Console - Minecraft
- Still Playing Award - Mobile - Pokemon GO
- Best Remake / Remaster - The Elder Scroll IV Oblivion Remastered
- Studio of the Year - Sandfall Interactive
- Best Game Expansion - Lies of P: Overture
- Best Audio Design - Ghost of Yotei
- Best Soundtrack - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Lorien Testard, Alice Duport-Percier)
- Best Lead Performer - Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- Best Supporting Performer - Ben Starr (Verso - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- PC Game of the Year - Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Console Game of the Year - Ghost of Yotei
- Best Early Access Game - R.E.P.O.
- Best Gaming Hardware - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Best Game Adaptation - Arcane season 2
- Best Game Trailer - Grand Theft Auto VI trailer 2
- Most Wanted Game - Grand Theft Auto VI
- Ultimate Game of the Year - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Streamer's Choice - Peak
- Breakthrough Award - Schedule I
- Hall of Fame - The Sims
- Critic's Choice - Donkey Kong Bananza
