Late September this year, GamesRadar unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, making sure we had something to look forward to by announcing the winners would be revealed on November 21st. Well, that much-anticipated day has finally come, revealing the champions of the gaming world.
There weren’t too many surprises among the winners, except for the perhaps disappointing news that Nintendo didn’t snag any accolades. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth certainly stole the spotlight by bagging multiple awards, with Helldivers 2 being the only other contender coming close. Let’s dive into the complete list of winners.
- Best Audio Design: Astro Bot
- Best Soundtrack: Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Best Storytelling: Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2
- Best Visual Design: Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Indie Game: Balatro
- Best Indie Game (Self-published): Another Carb’s Treasure
- Studio of the Year: Team Asobi (Astro Bot)
- Best Lead Performer: Cody Christian (Cloud, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Best Supporting Performer: Briana White (Aerith, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Breakthrough Award (Critics Choice): Balatro
- Still Playing Award (Console & PC): Minecraft
- Still Playing Award (Mobile): Honkai: Star Rail
- PC Game of the Year: Satisfactory
- Console Game of the Year: Helldivers 2
- Most Wanted Game: GTA 6
- Critics’ Choice Award: Helldivers 2
- Best Game Expansion: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Best Gaming Hardware: Steam Deck OLED
- Best Early Access Game: Lethal Company
- Best Game Trailer: Helldivers 2
- Streamers’ Choice Award: Chained Together
- Best Game Adaptation: Fallout
- Ultimate Game of the Year: Black Myth Wukong
These awards highlight not only the achievements of the games but also the talent and creativity behind them. While fans might debate the results, they serve as a reflection of this year’s standout contributions to the gaming industry.
