Golden Joystick Awards 2024 – Celebrating Gaming Excellence
The 2024 Golden Joystick Awards have wrapped up, showcasing the best in gaming and giving fans and creators alike much to celebrate. Held with its usual flair, this year's ceremony delivered excitement, surprises, and well-deserved recognition for the gaming industry's stars. With over 12 million votes cast globally, this public-voted event remains a cherished cornerstone of gaming culture, highlighting both blockbuster hits and indie gems.
The night saw Black Myth: Wukong crowned as the Ultimate Game of the Year , a remarkable achievement for Game Science, marking its debut console release. This action RPG, inspired by the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West , also claimed Best Visual Design , solidifying its place as a standout in narrative and aesthetics.
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Other big winners included Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth , which swept four major categories, including Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack , with Cody Christian and Briana White receiving accolades for their roles as Cloud and Aerith, respectively. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 captured hearts with its cooperative gameplay, earning three major awards: Best Multiplayer Game , Best Game Trailer , and the coveted Critics' Choice Award .
The spotlight also shone on smaller studios and indie projects. Balatro , a poker roguelike, bagged both the Best Indie Game and the Breakthrough Award , while the self-published Another Crab’s Treasure took home Best Indie Game (Self-published) . These wins are a testament to the innovation and passion thriving in the indie scene.
Among other notable highlights, Satisfactory secured PC Game of the Year , while Minecraft and Honkai: Star Rail claimed the Still Playing Awards for console/PC and mobile, respectively. In hardware, the Steam Deck OLED took the prize for Best Gaming Hardware , further cementing its place as a must-have for gamers.
From blockbuster successes to heartfelt indie projects, the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 was a celebration of creativity and dedication. Whether through stunning visuals, compelling storytelling, or groundbreaking innovation, the event underscored gaming’s power to inspire and connect millions around the globe.
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