Golden Joystick Award

(Redirecionado de Golden Joystick Awards)

A Golden Joystick Awards (em português, "Premiação do Joystick Dourado"), também chamado People's Gaming Awards, é a cerimônia de premiação anual de jogos eletrônicos que premia dede 1983 os melhores jogos para videogame e computador do ano, de acordo com os votos do público geral. A cerimônia está em seu 40° ano (em 2022). É a segunda premiação mais antiga do mundo.

Golden Joystick Awards
Golden Joystick Award
DescriçãoRealizações notáveis na indústria de jogos eletrônicos
PaísReino Unido
Primeira cerimónia1983; há 41 anos
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A premiação forma uma lista com os lançamentos do ano classificados em diversas categorias, que são premiados conforme méritos e qualidade.[1]

Um dos vencedores do GOTY foi Elden Ring. Em 2003 os jogos do ano foram: Baldur's Gate 3; Starfield (Xbox); Final Fantasy 16 (PS); Baldur's Gate 3 (PC), e; The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo).[2]

Vencedores

A lista de vencedores da premiação Golden Joystick Awards ou People's Gaming Awards,[1][3][4] desde a primeira edição (1983).[4][5]

1983

Este ano, o prêmio foi sediado no Berkeley Square de Londres e teve apresentação do Dave Lee Travis.

PrêmioVencedor[6]Indicados
Best Arcade-Style Game of the YearManic MinerArcadia, Penetrator, Galaga
Strategy Game of the YearThe HobbitFootball Manager, Planet Invasion, Scrabble
Best Original Game of the YearAh DiddumsAnt Attack, Pssst, Splat!
Game of the YearJetpacArcadia, Manic Miner, The Hobbit
Software House of the YearUltimate Play The GameImagine Software, Llamasoft, Melbourne House

1984

PrêmioVencedor[7]
Game of the YearKnight Lore
Software House of the YearUltimate Play The Game
Best Original Game of the YearElite
Best Adventure Game of the YearClaymorgue Castle
Best Strategy Game of the YearLords of Midnight
Best Arcade-Style Game of the YearDaley Thompson's Decathlon
Best Programmer of the YearUltimate Team

1985

PrêmioVencedor[8]Indicados
Game of the YearWay of the Exploding FistElite, Summer Games II
Software House of the YearMelbourne HouseU.S. Gold, Elite Systems, Firebird Software
Best Original Game of the YearLittle Computer PeopleSpy vs. Spy, Paradroid
Adventure Game of the YearRed MoonGremlins, Bored of the Rings
Strategy Game of the YearTheatre Europe,Shadowfire, Battle of Britain
Arcade-Style Game of the YearCommandoHyper Sports, Dropzone
Programmer of the YearStephen CrowJeff Minter, Andrew Braybrook, Bo Jangeborg

1986

PrêmioVencedor[9]Indicados
Game of the YearGauntletUridium, Space Harrier
Software House of the YearElite SystemsU.S. Gold, Hewson Consultants
Best Original Game of the YearSentinelTrap Door, Trivial Pursuit
Adventure Game of the YearThe PawnLord of the Rings, Heavy on the Magick
Strategy Game of the YearVietnamJohnny Reb II, Silent Service
Arcade-Style Game of the YearUridiumGauntlet, Ghosts'n Goblins
Programmer of the YearAndrew BraybrookChris Butler, Stephen Crow
Best Soundtrack of the YearSanxionKnucklebusters, Star Glider

1988

Os premios foram apresentados por Chris Tarrant.

CategoriaVencedor[10]Indicados
Game of the YearOut RunThe Last Ninja, Renegade
Software House of the YearU.S. GoldOcean Software, Elite Systems
Best Original Game of the YearNebulusWizball, Driller
Adventure Game of the YearThe Guild of ThievesKnight Orc, Shadows of Mordor
Strategy Game of the YearVulcanDefender of the Crown, Annals of Rome
Arcade-Style Game of the YearOut RunRenegade, Bubble Bobble
Programmer of the YearJon RitmanAndrew Braybrook

1989

A premiação foi sediada no Kensington Roof Gardens.

CategoriaVencedor (8-bit)[11]Vencedor (16-bit)[11]Indicados
Best Graphics of the YearArmalyteRocket RangerLast Ninja 2, Starglider 2
Best Soundtrack of the YearBionic CommandoInternational Karate +RoboCop, Starglider 2
Best Simulation Game of the YearMicroprose SoccerFalconProject Stealth Fighter, F/A-18 Interceptor
Adventure Game of the YearCorruptionFish!Ingrid's Back
Best Coin-Op Conversion of the YearOperation WolfOperation WolfR-Type, Pac-Mania
Software House of the YearOcean SoftwareMirrorsoftU.S. Gold
Programmer of the YearJohn PhillipsThe Bitmap BrothersMev Dink, John Twiddy
Computer and Video Games Console AwardThunder Blade (Sega Master System)R-Type (PC Engine)
Game of the YearOperation WolfSpeedballLast Ninja 2, Starglider 2

1990

A cerimônia aconteceu no Kensington Roof Gardens, em 11 de abril de 1990.[12]

CategoriaVencedor (8-bit)Vencedor (16-bit)
Game of the YearThe UntouchablesKick Off
Best Graphics of the YearMythShadow of the Beast
Best Soundtrack of the YearChase H.Q.Future Wars
Best Simulation Game of the YearCarrier CommandM1 Tank Platoon
Best Coin-Op Conversion of the YearChase H.Q.Hard Drivin'
PC Leisure Product of the YearIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure
Most Original Game of the YearPopulous
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1991

A cerimônia aconteceu no Kensington Roof Gardens, em 4 de abril de 1991.[13]

CategoriaVencedor (8-bit)Vencedor (16-bit)
Game of the YearRick Dangerous 2Kick Off 2
Best Graphics of the YearMidnight ResistanceShadow of the Beast 2
Best Soundtrack of the YearRoboCop 2Speedball 2[14]
Best Simulation Game of the YearF19 Stealth FighterF19 Stealth Fighter
Best Coin-Op Conversion of the YearRainbow IslandsGolden Axe
Best Console Conversion of the YearMega ManJohn Madden's Football
PC Game of the YearRailroad Tycoon
Hardware Manufacturer of the YearSega
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1992

A cerimônia aconteceu no Hyde Park Hotel, Londres, em 7 de abril de 1992.[15]

CategoriaVencedorDesenvolvedora
Overall Game of the YearSonic the HedgehogSonic Team
16-Bit Game of the YearHeimdallCore Design
Best Coin-Op ConversionTokiTAD
Best SimulationJimmy White's 'Whirlwind' SnookerVirgin
Best GraphicsHeimdallCore Design
Best SoundtrackThe Secret of Monkey IslandU.S. Gold
Programmer of the YearArcher MacLean
Software House of the YearElectronic Arts

1993

PrêmioVencedor
Game of the YearStreet Fighter II[16]

1997

A cerimônia aconteceu no Café de Paris, em novembro de 1997.[17]

CategoriaVencedor
Game of the YearSuper Mario 64
PlayStation Plus Best GameResident Evil
Sega Saturn Magazine Best Saturn GameFighters Megamix
Nintendo Magazine Best N64 GameSuper Mario 64
Computer and Video Games Best PC GameQuake
Best Looking GameSuper Mario 64
Best Sounding GameWipeout 2097
Most Original GamePaRappa the Rapper
Best AdTekken 2
Scoop of the YearGoldenEye 007
Favourite Game CharacterLara Croft (Tomb Raider)
Best Development TeamRare
Best Software HouseSony
Best Looking PagesSega Saturn Magazine Showcases
Best Review WriterEd Lomas, CVG

2002

A cerimônia aconteceu no Dorchester Hotel em 25 de outubro de 2002, e foi apresentado por Jonathan Ross.[18]

PrêmioVencedorIndicados
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games)[16]Halo (Microsoft Studios), Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (EA Games)
Online Game of the YearCounter-Strike (Vivendi Universal Games)Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (EA Games), Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Vivendi Universal Games)
PC Game of the YearMedal of Honor: Allied Assault (EA Games)Grand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games), Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Vivendi Universal Games)
Best Use of a Film LicenceThe Thing (Vivendi Universal Games)Spider-Man (Activision), The Sum of All Fears (Ubi Soft)
Sports Game of the YearPro Evolution Soccer (Konami)Championship Manager (Eidos), FIFA 2002 (EA Sports)
Game Innovation of the YearGrand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games)Max Payne (Take 2 Interactive), Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (EA Games)
Hardware of the YearMicrosoft XboxAMD Athlon XP Processor, Nintendo GameCube
British Developer of the YearRockstar NorthElectronic Arts
Rare Publisher of the YearElectronic ArtsActivision/LucasArts, Microsoft Game Studios
Retailer of the YearGameplay.comAmazon.co.uk
Most Wanted Game for ChristmasGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (Rockstar Games)Splinter Cell (UbiSoft), Super Mario Sunshine (Nintendo of Europe)
Xbox Game of the YearHalo (Microsoft Game Studios)Dead or Alive 3 (Tecmo), Max Payne (Take 2 Interactive)
GameCube Game of the YearResident Evil (Capcom Eurosoft)Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (Activision/LucasArts), Super Smash Bros. Melee (Nintendo of Europe)
Handheld Game of the YearGolden Sun (Nintendo)Mario Kart: Super Circuit (Nintendo), Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (Nintendo of Europe)
PlayStation 2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games)Final Fantasy X (SCEE), Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Konami)

2003

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 28 de novembro de 2003, e foi apresentada por Phill Jupitus.[19]

PrêmioVencedorIndicados
PlayStation 2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (Rockstar)EyeToy: Play (SCEE), Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (Konami)
GameCube Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Nintendo)Metroid Prime (Nintendo), Resident Evil Zero (Capcom)
Handheld Game of the YearAdvance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (Nintendo)Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (Nintendo), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nintendo)
Xbox Game of the YearStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Activision/LucasArts)Soul Calibur II (Electronic Arts), Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (Ubisoft)
PC Game of the YearChampionship Manager 4 (Eidos)Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Rockstar), Battlefield 1942 (Electronic Arts)
Online Game of the YearBattlefield 1942 (Electronic Arts)Phantasy Star Online I & II (Sega), Unreal Championship (Atari)
Film Adaptation of the YearThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Electronic Arts)Enter the Matrix (Atari), Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Electronic Arts)
The Award for Best of BritishChampionship Manager 4 (Eidos)Conflict: Desert Storm II (SCi Games), Republic: The Revolution (Eidos)
Publisher of the YearNintendoElectronic Arts, Rockstar Games
Retailer of the YearGAMEAmazon.co.uk
Hardware of the YearNintendo Game Boy Advance SPSCEE EyeToy, Microsoft Xbox Live!
Unsung Hero Game of the YearViewtiful Joe (Capcom)No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way (Monolith Productions), Steel Battalion (Capcom)
Hall of Fame Industry Personality of the YearShigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo)
Editor's Award: Game of the YearPro Evolution Soccer 3 (Konami)Call of Duty (Activision), The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Nintendo)
Most Wanted Game for ChristmasMario Kart: Double Dash!! (Nintendo)Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (Konami), WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (THQ)
Most Anticipated Game for 2004Half-Life 2 (Valve)Doom III (Activision), Halo 2 (Microsoft)
Ultimate Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (Rockstar)The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Nintendo), Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Activision/LucasArts)

2004

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 5 de novembro de 2004, e foi apresentada por Matt Lucas.[20]

AwardWinnerRunners-up
PlayStation 2 Game of the YearBurnout 3: Takedown (Electronic Arts)Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (Konami), Spider-Man 2 (Activision)
GameCube Game of the YearMario Kart: Double Dash!! (Nintendo)Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (Konami), Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Nintendo)
Handheld Game of the YearSonic Advance 3 (THQ)Metroid: Zero Mission (Nintendo), Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Nintendo)
Xbox Game of the YearFable (Microsoft)Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (Ubisoft), Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack (Rockstar Games)
PC Game of the YearDoom 3 (Activision)X2: The Threat (Deep Silver), Far Cry (Ubisoft)
Online Game of the YearBattlefield Vietnam (Electronic Arts)Burnout 3: Takedown (Electronic Arts), Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (Valve)
Publisher of the YearElectronic ArtsTHQ, Ubisoft
Retailer of the YearAmazon.co.ukGAME, Play.com
Hardware of the YearNintendo GBA SPCreative Labs Gigaworks S750, GBA Wireless Adapter
Unsung Hero Game of the Year (Editors' Award)The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (VU Games)The Suffering (Midway), Mashed (Empire Interactive)
Game of the Year (Editors' Award)Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Konami)The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (Nintendo), Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising (NovaLogic)
Hall of Fame - Industry Personality of the YearWarren Spector (Ion Storm)
Most Wanted Game for XmasGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)Half-Life 2 (Valve), Halo 2 (Microsoft)
Most Wanted Game For 2005The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nintendo)Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater (Konami), Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Ultimate Game of the YearDoom 3 (Activision)Fable (Microsoft), Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Konami)
Ultimate Gaming HeroSonic the Hedgehog (Sega)Master Chief (Halo 2, Microsoft); Lara Croft (Tomb Raider, Eidos)

2005

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 4 de novembro de 2005, e foi apresentada por Jimmy Carr.[21]

PrêmioVencedor
PlayStation 2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
GameCube Game of the YearResident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Xbox Game of the YearHalo 2 (Microsoft)
PC Game of the YearHalf-Life 2 (Valve)
Handheld Game of the YearSuper Mario 64 DS (Nintendo)
Best Film-Based Game of 2005Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Best Game Soundtrack of 2005Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft (Blizzard)
Publisher of the YearNintendo
Retailer of the YearPlay.com
Gaming Innovation of the YearPSP
One to Watch for XmasThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nintendo)
One to Watch for 2006Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
Hero of 2005CJ (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar Games)
Villain of 2005Officer Tenpenny (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar Games)
The Girl's Choice for 2005The Sims 2 (Electronic Arts)
Editor's Game of the YearResident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Unsung Hero of the YearFahrenheit (Quantic Dream)
Ultimate Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
Soundtrack of the YearSonic Rush (Sega)

2006

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 27 de outubro de 2006, e foi apresentada por Emma Griffiths.[22]

PrêmioVencedor
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda Softworks)
PC Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda Softworks)
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Xbox Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda Softworks)
Nintendo Game of the YearNew Super Mario Bros (Nintendo)
Online Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (Rockstar Games)
Online Game of the YearAge of Empires III (Ensemble Studios)
The All-Nighter AwardPro Evolution Soccer 5 (Konami)
The One to Watch 2007PlayStation 3 (Sony)
The Editor's Choice AwardTom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (Ubisoft)
Publisher of the YearElectronic Arts
Retailer of the YearGAME
Soundtrack of the YearNeed for Speed: Carbon (Electronic Arts)
Innovation AwardXbox Live Marketplace (Microsoft)
Family Game of the YearNintendogs (Nintendo)
Favourite Character AwardLara Croft (Tomb Raider, Edios)
Girls' Choice AwardNintendogs (Nintendo)

2007

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 26 de outubro de 2007, e foi apresentada por David Mitchell.[23]

AwardWinner
Ultimate Game of the YearGears of War (Epic Games)
Xbox Game of the YearGears of War (Epic Games)
PC Game of the YearLord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (Midway)
PlayStation Game of the Year 2007God of War II (SCE Studios Santa Monica)
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nintendo)
The Editor's Choice AwardGears of War (Epic Games)
Publisher of the YearNintendo
Retailer of the YearGAME
The One to WatchAssassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
UK Developer of the YearCodemasters
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Blizzard Entertainment)
All-NighterGears of War (Epic Games)
Soundtrack of the YearGuitar Hero II (Harmonix Music Systems)
Innovation of the YearNintendo Wii
Mobile Game of the YearFinal Fantasy
Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (Rockstar)
Family Game of the Year 2007Wii Sports (Nintendo)
Girls' Choice Game of the Year 2007Guitar Hero II (Harmonix Music Systems)

2008

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 31 de outubro de 2008, e foi apresentada por Frankie Boyle.[24]

PrêmioVencedor[25]
Nuts All-Nighter AwardCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
Handheld Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo)
Mobile Game of the YearBejeweled 2 (PopCap Games)
Mobile Game Pitch 2008Finders Keeper (Tobias Rowe)
Nintendo Game of the YearSuper Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo)
PC Game of the YearCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
Retailer of the YearPlay.com
Official PlayStation Magazine HD PlayStation Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Konami)
Soundtrack of the YearGrand Theft Auto IV (Rockstar Games)
Xbox Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto IV (Rockstar Games)
Most Wanted AwardFallout 3 (Bethesda)
Online Game of the YearCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
UK Developer of the YearRockstar North
Grand Master Flash AwardStickman Madness
One to WatchCall of Duty: World at War (Activision)
UK Publisher of the YearActivision Blizzard
Ultimate Game of the YearCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)

2009

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Lane Hilton em 30 de outubro de 2009, e foi apresentada por Sean Lock.[26]

PrêmioVencedor[27]
Family Game of the YearLittleBigPlanet (Sony)
Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar Games)
Retailer of the YearGAME
Mobile Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid Touch (Konami)
Nintendo Game of the YearCall of Duty: World at War (Activision)
Multiplayer Game of the YearCall of Duty: World at War (Activision)
Soundtrack of the YearGuitar Hero World Tour (Activision)
Xbox Game of the YearGears of War 2 (Epic Games)
PC Game of the YearFallout 3 (Bethesda Softworks)
UK Developer of the YearJagex
PlayStation Game of the YearKillzone 2 (Sony)
Publisher of the YearActivision Blizzard
Online Game of the YearLeft 4 Dead (Valve)
ShortList One to WatchCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision)
Ultimate Game of the YearFallout 3 (Bethesda Softworks)

2010

A cerimônia aconteceu no Park Plaza Westminster em 29 de outubro de 2010, e foi apresentada por Rich Hall.[28]

PrêmioVencedor[29]
Action/Adventure Game of the Year in association with NutsAssassin's Creed II (Ubisoft)
Download Game of the YearPlants vs. Zombies (PopCap Games)
Fighting Game of the YearStreet Fighter IV (Capcom)
Music Game of the YearGuitar Hero 5 (Activision)
The One to WatchCall of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)
Online Game of the YearLeague of Legends (Riot Games)
Portable Game of the YearPokémon HeartGold e SoulSilver (Nintendo)
Puzzle Game of the YearWorld of Goo (2D Boy)
Racing Game of the YearForza Motorsport 3 (Microsoft)
RPG of the YearMass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts)
Shooter of the YearCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision)
Soundtrack of the YearFinal Fantasy XIII (Square Enix)
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 10 (Electronic Arts)
Strategy Game of the YearPlants vs. Zombies (PopCap Games)
UK Developer of the YearJagex
Ultimate Game of the YearMass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts)[30]

2011

A cerimônia aconteceu no Bridge Park Plaza em 21 de outubro de 2011, e foi apresentada por Seann Walsh.[31]

PrêmioVencedor[32]
Shooter of the YearCall of Duty: Black Ops
Action/Adventure Game of the YearAssassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Download Game of the YearMinecraft
Fighting Game of the YearMortal Kombat
Free to Play Game of the YearLeague of Legends
Music Game of the YearGuitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
The One to WatchThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft
Mobile Game of the YearAngry Birds Rio
Racing Game of the YearGran Turismo 5
RPG of the YearFallout: New Vegas
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 11
Strategy Game of the YearStarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Ultimate Game of the YearPortal 2

2012

A cerimônia aconteceu no Bridge Park Plaza em 26 de outubro de 2012, e foi apresentada por Ed Byrne.[33]

PrêmioVencedor[34]
Shooter of the YearBattlefield 3
Action/Adventure Game of the YearBatman: Arkham City
Download Game of the YearMinecraft
Fighting Game of the YearMortal Kombat Komplete Edition
Free to Play Game of the YearCrossfire
Hand-held Game of the YearUncharted: Golden Abyss
DLC of the YearPerpetual Testing Initiative do Portal 2
The One to WatchGrand Theft Auto V
MMO Game of the YearWorld of Tanks
Mobile Game of the YearAngry Birds Space
Racing Game of the YearForza Motorsport 4
RPG of the YearElder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 12
Strategy Game of the YearCivilization V: Gods & Kings
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
YouTube GamerYogscast

2013

A cerimônia aconteceu no The O2 em 25 de outubro de 2013, e foi apresentada por Ed Byrne.[35]

CategoriaVencedor[36]
Melhor NovatoThe Last of Us
Mais DesejadoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Melhor Jogo IndependenteMark of the Ninja
Melhor Projeto VisualBioShock Infinite
Melhor MultijogadorPayday 2
Melhor Momento em JogoFar Cry 3: "A Definição de Insanidade"
Estúdio do AnoNaughty Dog
Inovação do AnoOculus Rift
Melhor NarrativaThe Last of Us
Melhor Jogo OnlineWorld of Tanks
Melhor Jogo PortátilAssassin's Creed III: Liberation
Prêmio Jogador YouTubeThe Yogscast
Melhor Plataforma de JogoSteam
Melhor Jogo Portátil do AnoXCOM: Enemy Unknown
Jogo do AnoGrand Theft Auto V
Hall da FamaCall of Duty
Realização de Conjunto da ObraKen Levine

2014

A cerimônia aconteceu no The O2 em 24 de outubro de 2014, e foi apresentada por Ed Byrne.[37]

CategoriaVencedor[38]
Melhor Jogo OriginalDayZ
Melhor Jogo OnlineHearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Melhor NarrativaThe Last of Us: Left Behind
Melhor Projeto VisualAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Melhor Áudio
Jogo Mais JogadoRust
Melhor MultijogadorBattlefield 4
Inovação do AnoOculus Rift DK2
Melhor Momento em JogoThe Last of Us: Left Behind: "O Beijo"
Jogo Portátil do AnoPokémon X & Y
Mais DesejadoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
PersonalidadePewDiePie
Estúdio do AnoUbisoft Montreal
Melhor Plataforma de JogoSteam
Realização de Conjunto da ObraHideo Kojima
Jogo do AnoDark Souls II

2015

A cerimônia aconteceu no The O2 em 30 de outubro de 2015, e foi apreentada por Danny Wallace.[39]

CategoriaVencedor[40]
Melhor Jogo OriginalBloodborne
Melhor NarrativaThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Melhor Projeto Visual
Melhor ÁudioOri and the Blind Forest
Melhor Jogo MultijogadorGrand Theft Auto Online
Melhor Jogo IndependenteKerbal Space Program
Jogo FamíliaSplatoon
Prêmio Jogo Mais JogadorGrand Theft Auto V
Melhor Momento de JogoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: "Missão do Barão Sanguinário"
PersonalidadePewDiePie
Ícone do eSportAnders Blume
Estúdio do AnoCD Projekt RED
Inovação do AnoModo em primeira pessoa de Grand Theft Auto V
Plataforma de Jogo do AnoSteam
Interpretação do AnoAshly Burch em Life Is Strange como Chloe Price
Jogo Portátil/Móvel do AnoFallout Shelter
Jogo PlayStation do AnoBloodborne
Jogo Xbox do AnoOri and the Blind Forest
Jogo Nintendo do AnoSplatoon
Jogo PC do AnoGrand Theft Auto V
Jogo Mais DesejadoFallout 4
Jogo do AnoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Escolha dos CríticosMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Realização por Conjunto da ObraSatoru Iwata (póstumo)

2016

A cerimônia aconteceu no The O2 em 18 de novembro de 2016, e foi apresentada por James Veitch.[41][42]

CategoriaVencedor[43]
Melhor Jogo OriginalOverwatch
Melhor NarrativaThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine
Melhor Projeto Visual
Melhor ÁudioFallout 4
Melhor Jogo IndependenteFirewatch
Personalidade de Jogo do AnoSean Plott
Melhor Jogo MultijogadorOverwatch
Jogada Competitiva do Anocoldzera matando quatro adversários pulando com AWP, na MLG Columbus
Melhor Momento de JogoOverwatch: "Jogada da Partida"
Personalidade em Ascensão do AnoJesse Cox
Estúdio do AnoCD Projekt RED
Inovação do AnoPokémon GO
Realização por Conjunto da ObraEiji Aonuma
Melhor Plataforma de JogoSteam
Melhor Interpretação em JogoDoug Cockle em The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine como Geralt de Rívia
Jogo Competitivo do AnoOverwatch
Jogo Nintendo do AnoThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Jogo PlayStation do AnoUncharted 4: A Thief's End
Jogo Xbox do AnoRise of the Tomb Raider
Jogo PC do AnoOverwatch
Jogo Portátil/Móvel do AnoPokémon GO
RevelaçãoEric Barone por Stardew Valley
Hall da FamaLara Croft
Escolha dos CríticosTitanfall 2
Jogo Mais DesejadoMass Effect: Andromeda
Jogo do AnoDark Souls III

2017

A cerimônia de 2017 aconteceu no Bloomsbury Big Top em 17 de novembro de 2017, e foi apresentada por Danny Wallace.[44][45]

CategoriaVencedor[44]
Melhor NarrativaHorizon Zero Dawn
Melhor Projeto VisualCuphead
Melhor ÁudioThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Melhor Interpretação em JogoAshly Burch em Horizon Zero Dawn como Aloy
Melhor Jogo IndependenteFriday the 13th: The Game
Estúdio do AnoNintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Melhor Jogo VRResident Evil 7: Biohazard
Time eSports do AnoLunatic-Hai
Jogo eSports do AnoOverwatch
Melhor StreamerMarkiplier
Jogo Portátil/Móvel do AnoPokémon Sun & Moon
Jogo Nintendo do AnoThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Jogo PlayStation do AnoHorizon Zero Dawn
Jogo Xbox do AnoCuphead
Jogo PC do AnoPlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Escolha dos CríticosThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
RevelaçãoAshly Burch
Hall da FamaFinal Fantasy
Mais DesejadoThe Last of Us Part II
Prêmio Ainda JogandoWorld of Tanks
Contribuição para Indústria BritânicaDebbie Bestwick
Realização por Conjunto da ObraSid Meier
Jogo do AnoThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

2018

A cerimônia aconteceu no Bloomsbury Big Top em 16 de novembro de 2018, e foi apresentada por Danny Wallace.[46][47]

CategoriaVencedor[47]
Best StorytellingGod of War (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Competitive GameFortnite Battle Royale (Epic Games)
Best Cooperative GameMonster Hunter: World (Capcom)
Best DesignGod of War (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Indie GameDead Cells (Motion Twin)
Best AudioGod of War (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Still Playing AwardWorld of Tanks (Wargaming)
Best PerformerBryan Dechart as Connor (Detroit: Become Human)
eSports Game of the YearOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Best VR GameThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (Bethesda Softworks)
Studio of the YearSIE Santa Monica Studio
Best Streamer/BroadcasterBryan Dechart e Amelia Rose Blaire
Mobile Game of the YearPUBG Mobile (Tencent Games)
PC Game of the YearSubnautica (Unknown Worlds Entertainment)
PlayStation Game of the YearGod of War (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Xbox Game of the YearForza Horizon 4 (Microsoft)
Nintendo Game of the YearOctopath Traveler (Nintendo)
Breakthrough AwardUnknown Worlds
Most Wanted AwardCyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt)
Critics' Choice AwardRed Dead Redemption 2 (Rockstar Games)
Lifetime AchievementHidetaka Miyazaki
Outstanding ContributionXbox Adaptive Controller
Ultimate Game of the YearFortnite Battle Royale (Epic Games)

2019

CategoriaVencedor[48]
Best StorytellingDays Gone (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Multiplayer GameApex Legends (Electronic Arts)
Best Visual DesignDevil May Cry 5 (Capcom)
Best Indie GameOuter Wilds (Annapurna Interactive)
Best AudioResident Evil 2 (Capcom)
Still Playing AwardMinecraft (Mojang)
Best PerformerLogan Marshall-Green como David Smith (Telling Lies)
eSports Game of the YearFortnite Battle Royale (Epic Games)
Best VR/AR GameBeat Saber (Beat Games)
Studio of the YearEpic Games
Best Streamer/BroadcasterSoleil Wheeler
Mobile Game of the YearBTS World (TAKEONE COMPANY)
PC Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft Classic (Blizzard Entertainment)
PlayStation Game of the YearDays Gone (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Xbox Game of the YearGears 5 (Xbox Game Studios)
Nintendo Game of the YearSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo)
Breakthrough AwardHouse House
Most Wanted AwardCyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt)
Critics' Choice AwardControl (505 Games)
Lifetime AchievementYu Suzuki
Outstanding ContributionLife Is Strange (Dontnod Entertainment)
Ultimate Game of the YearResident Evil 2 (Capcom)

2020

A cerimônia de 2020 ocorreu digitalmente no dia 24 de novembro de 2020, e foi apresentado por Laura Bailey e Travis Willingham.[49][50]

CategoriaVencedor[51]
Best StorytellingThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Multiplayer GameFall Guys (Devolver Digital)
Best Visual DesignThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Game ExpansionNo Man's Sky: Origins (Hello Games)
Mobile Game of the YearLego Builder's Journey (The Lego Group)
Best AudioThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Indie GameHades (Supergiant Games)
Still Playing AwardMinecraft (Mojang)
Studio of the YearNaughty Dog
eSports Game of the YearCall of Duty: Modern Warfare (Activision)
Best New Streamer/BroadcasteriamBrandon
Best Family GameFall Guys (Devolver Digital)
Best Gaming CommunityMinecraft (Mojang)
Best PerformerSandra Saad como Kamala Khan (Marvel's Avengers)
Breakthrough AwardInnersloth (Among Us)
Outstanding ContributionThe Gaming Industry
PC Game of the YearDeath Stranding (505 Games)
Best Gaming HardwareNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
PlayStation Game of the YearThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Xbox Game of the YearOri and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox Game Studios)
Nintendo Game of the YearAnimal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo)
Most Wanted AwardSequência de God of War sem título (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Critics' Choice AwardHades (Supergiant Games)
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)

2021

A Cerimônia de 2021 ocorreu digitalmente no dia 23 de novembro de 2021, e foi apresentada por Nolan North e Emily Rose.[52]

CategoriaVencedor[53]
Best StorytellingLife Is Strange: True Colors (Square Enix)
Best Multiplayer GameIt Takes Two (Electronic Arts)
Best Visual DesignRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Game ExpansionGhost of Tsushima: Iki Island (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Mobile Game of the YearLeague of Legends: Wild Rift (Riot Games)
Best AudioResident Evil Village (Capcom)
Best Indie GameDeath's Door (Devolver Digital)
Still Playing AwardFinal Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Studio of the YearCapcom
Best PerformerMaggie Robertson como Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)
Breakthrough AwardHousemarque
PC Game of the YearHitman 3 (IO Interactive)
Best Gaming HardwareSony PlayStation 5
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil Village (Capcom)
Xbox Game of the YearPsychonauts 2 (Xbox Game Studios)
Nintendo Game of the YearMetroid Dread (Nintendo)
Most Wanted AwardElden Ring (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Critics' Choice AwardDeathloop (Bethesda Softworks)
Ultimate Game of the YearResident Evil Village (Capcom)
Ultimate Hardware of All TimePC
Ultimate Game of All TimeDark Souls (Bandai Namco Entertainment)

2022

A cerimônia de 2022 ocorreu em 22 de novembro de 2022.[54]

CategoriaVencedor[54]
Best StorytellingHorizon Forbidden West
Best Multiplayer GameElden Ring
Best Visual Design
Best Game ExpansionCuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Best AudioMetal: Hellsinger
Best Indie GameCult of the Lamb
Best Early Access LaunchSlime Rancher 2
Still Playing AwardGenshin Impact
Best Gaming CommunityFinal Fantasy XIV
Studio of the YearFromSoftware
Best PerformerManon Gage como Marissa Marcel (Immortality)
Breakthrough AwardVampire Survivors
PC Game of the YearReturn to Monkey Island
Best Gaming HardwareSteam Deck
PlayStation Game of the YearStray
Xbox Game of the YearGrounded
Nintendo Game of the YearPokémon Legends: Arceus
Best Game TrailerGoat Simulator 3
Most Wanted AwardThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Critics' Choice AwardElden Ring
Ultimate Game of the Year

2023

A cerimônia de 2023 (41º Golden Joysticks Awards[5]) ocorreu no Royal Lancaster Hotel em 10 de novembro de 2023, e foi apresentada por Troy Baker.[2][5][55]

CategoriaVencedor[2][5][56]
Best StorytellingBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Best Multiplayer GameMortal Kombat 1 (Warner Bros. Games)
Best Visual DesignBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Best Game ExpansionCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt)
Best AudioFinal Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
Best Indie GameSea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
Best VR GameHorizon Call of the Mountain (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Streaming GameValorant (Riot Games)
Still Playing AwardNo Man's Sky (Hello Games)
Best Gaming CommunityBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Studio of the YearLarian Studios
Best Lead PerformerBen Starr como Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Supporting PerformerNeil Newbon como Astarion (Baldur's Gate 3)
Breakthrough AwardCocoon (Annapurna Interactive)
PC Game of the YearBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Best Gaming HardwarePlayStation VR2
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Xbox Game of the YearStarfield (Bethesda Softworks)
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)
Best Game TrailerCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt)
Most Wanted AwardFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
Critics' Choice AwardAlan Wake 2 (Epic Games Publishing)
Ultimate Game of the YearBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

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