Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards have announced their nominees across 21 categories, featuring a mix of indie hits and AAA blockbusters. Public voting is currently open and will remain active until October 23, 2026. The winners will be revealed during a ceremony on November 11, with the Ultimate Game of the Year shortlist announced on October 26.
- ▪Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 is open until October 23 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 0:00am BST.
- ▪Notable nominees include Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, and indie titles like Big Walk.
- ▪The Ultimate Game of the Year shortlist will be announced on October 26, 2026.
- ▪Winners will be revealed at the live ceremony on November 11, 2026.
- ▪Content director Daniel Dawkins described this year's lineup as the most diverse and unpredictable in the awards' history.
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Gaming Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 News By Demi Williams Published 29 September 2026 Voting will remain open until October 23 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Golden Joystick Awards) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 nominations have been announcedVoting is open now until October 23, with winners to be revealed on November 11The nominations include some of our…
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