It’s that time of the year again when gamers come together to cast their votes for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards. 2022 is coming to an end, and the year has seen an amazing lineup of titles that have appeared on multiple platforms. This year’s category features 12 noteworthy games that have made quite an appearance during 2022. From the vibrant Horizon Forbidden West to the highly-anticipated God of War Ragnarok, players can vote now for their favorite game.
12 Titles Compete for Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
Players may want to participate as soon as they can before this Friday approaches. Voting just commenced today, though the deadline cutoff time is 12:00 PM PST/ 3:00 PM EST on Friday, November 11. This gives fans five days to make a decision. The winner will be announced on all major streaming platforms, including Twitch and YouTube. To vote, visit the GamesRadar+’s link to view the list and claim a free ebook!
Here are the 12 games that are nominated for Ultimate Game of the Year of 2022:
- Elden Ring
- Gran Turismo 7
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Immortality
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
- God of War Ragnarok
- Return to Monkey Island
- Teardown
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
- Bayonetta 3
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
- Neon White
The Golden Joystick Awards is an annual ceremony that celebrates the best in video games. It first came to light in 1983 in the United Kingdom before transforming into an international ceremony with various categories. It’s presented by GamesRadar+, and it includes 17 unique categories (not counting Ultimate Game of the Year) that fans can vote in. These categories include:
- Best Audio
- Best Storytelling
- Best Game Community
- Best Game Expansion
- Best Gaming Hardware
- Best Indie Game
- Best Multiplayer Game
- Best Visual Design
- Most Wanted Game
- Nintendo Game of the Year
- PC Game of the Year
- PlayStation Game of the Year
- Xbox Game of the Year
- Still Playing
- Studio of the Year
- Best Early Access Launch
- Best Game Trailer
After 39 years in the business, it’s great to see the Golden Joystick Awards coming back for another round of ceremonial fun. Did you see your favorite title on the list for Ultimate Game of the Year? Have you already voted in other categories? If not, be sure to do so now before time runs out!
