The Golden Joystick Awards 2024: Indie Games Shine Bright
The Golden Joystick Awards, celebrating gaming excellence since 1983, returns on November 21st, 2024, for its 42nd year. This year's awards, recognizing games released between November 11th, 2023, and October 4th, 2024, showcase a strong showing for indie titles, with games like Balatro and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes receiving multiple nominations.
A key highlight is the introduction of a new category: "Best Indie Game - Self Published," acknowledging the growing impact of independent developers working without the backing of major publishers. This category specifically recognizes games developed and published by smaller teams.
Here's a glimpse at some of the nominated games across various categories:
Key Award Categories and Nominees:
(Note: A full list of nominees across all 19 categories is available on the official website.)
Voting and Controversy:
Voting is now open on the official Golden Joystick Awards website. The voting period runs until November 8th, 2024. A bonus for voters includes a free ebook.
The announcement of initial nominees sparked some controversy, with fans expressing disappointment over the exclusion of titles like Black Myth: Wukong from the Game of the Year categories. Organizers clarified that the Ultimate Game of the Year (UGOTY) shortlist, which will include these titles, is yet to be revealed.
The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 promises to be a thrilling event, celebrating both established and emerging talent in the gaming world. Stay tuned for the final results!
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