The Golden Joystick Awards were live earlier this morning, and it definitely feels like a preview to come. Though I personally was rooting for Adriyan Rae (Hazel Flood, South of Midnight) to win best lead performer, it was Jennifer English (Maelle, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33) who took home the crown. Grand Theft Auto VI took home two awards, one for best trailer, and one for most anticipated game. Host Maggie Robertson (Lady Dimitrescu, Resident Evil Village) even quipped that GTA VI won an award before we got GTA VI.
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 took home SEVEN awards, including Ultimate Game of the Year. Multiplayer romp Peak took home 2, and The Sims was inducted into the Golden Joystick Award Hall of Fame. Hollow Night Silksong took best PC game. Ghost of Yotei took home best console game, and Donkey Kong Bananza took home the Critics Award. Here's the full list of categories and awards, as well as the full presentation, if you want to see it for yourself. Of course, I tacked on my interview with Adriyan Rae, because yes.
Best Storytelling: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
Best Audio: Ghosts of Yotei
Best Multi-player: Peak
Best Visual Design: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
Best Game Expansion: Lies Of P: Overture
Best Indie Game (Self Published): Silksong
Best Indie Game: Blue Prince
Studio of the Year: Sandfall Interactive (Clair Obscure)
Best Early Access Game: R.E.P.O.
Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
Best Game Trailer: GTA6
Best Ongoing Game(Mobile): Pokemon GO!
Best Ongoing (PC and Console): Minecraft
Streamer Award: Peak
Best Remake: Oblivion
Best Breakthrough : Schedule 1
Best Hardware: 9950X3D CPU
Best Adaptation: Arcane Season 2
Best Supporting Performer: Ben Starr (Clair Obscure Expedition 33)
Best Lead Performer: Jennifer English: (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33)
Hall of Fame: The Sims
PC Game of the Year: Hollow Knight Silksong
Console Game of the Year: Ghost of Yotei
Critics Award: Donkey Kong Bananza
Most Wanted Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
Ultimate Game of the Year: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
