Golden Joystick Awards

Logo der Golden Joystick Awards
Grafische Darstellung der Trophäe

Die Golden Joystick Awards, auch bekannt als People’s Gaming Awards, ist eine seit 1983 jährlich stattfindende Preisverleihung für Videospiele.[1]

Geschichte

Die Golden Joystick Awards zeichnen die besten Videospiele des Jahres aus, die ursprünglich von der britischen Öffentlichkeit gewählt wurden. Durch die steigende Beliebtheit ist es inzwischen ein globales Ereignis, für das jeder online über GamesRadar+ abstimmen kann. Es ist die am längsten laufende Preisverleihung für Videospiele. Die Awards gibt es seit dem Jahr 1983. Außerdem ist es die zweitälteste Preisverleihung für Videospiele nach den Arcade Awards, die 1981 ins Leben gerufen wurden.

Die Auszeichnungen konzentrierten sich ursprünglich auf PC-Spiele, wurden aber später aufgrund des Erfolgs von Videospielkonsolen wie dem Sega Master System und dem Sega Mega Drive im Vereinigten Königreich auch auf Konsolenspiele ausgeweitet.

Im Jahr 2021 feierten die Golden Joystick Awards 50 Jahre Videospiele, wobei das „ultimative Spiel aller Zeiten“ gewählt wurde. Das Spiel Dark Souls aus dem Jahr 2011 gewann diesen Titel.[2]

Auszeichnungen

1983

KategorieGewinner[3][4]Nominiert
Game of the YearJetPacArcadia, Manic Miner, The Hobbit
Best Arcade-Style Game of the YearManic MinerArcadia, Penetrator, Zalaga
Strategy Game of the YearThe HobbitFootball Manager, Planet Invasion, Scrabble
Best Original Game of the YearAh DiddumsAnt Attack, Pssst, Splat!
Software House of the YearUltimate Play the GameImagine Software, Llamasoft, Melbourne House

1984

KategorieGewinner[5]Nominiert
Game of the YearKnight LoreAvalon, Ghostbusters, Impossible Mission
Software House of the YearUltimate Play the GameBeyond Software, Hewson Consultants, Mikro-Gen
Best Original Game of the YearEliteDeus Ex Machina, Ancipital, Pyjamarama
Best Adventure Game of the YearClaymorgue CastleErik the Viking, Eureka, Tir Na Nog
Best Strategy Game of the YearLords of MidnightBeach Head, Nato Commander, Battle for Midway
Best Arcade-Style Game of the YearDaley Thompson’s DecathlonBoulder Dash, Wanted: Monty Mole, Star Strike
Best Programmer of the YearUltimate TeamAcornsoft, Tony Crowther, Mike Singleton

1985

KategorieGewinner[6]Nominiert
Game of the YearThe Way 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 EuropeShadowfire, Battle of Britain
Arcade-Style Game of the YearCommandoHyper Sports, Dropzone
Programmer of the YearStephen CrowJeff Minter, Andrew Braybrook, Bo Jangeborg

1986

KategorieGewinner[7]Nominiert
Game of the YearGauntletUridium, Space Harrier
Software House of the YearElite SystemsU.S. Gold, Hewson Consultants
Best Original Game of the YearThe SentinelThe Trap Door, Trivial Pursuit
Adventure Game of the YearThe PawnLord of the Rings: Game One, 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, Starglider

1987

KategorieGewinner[8]Nominiert
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
Arcade Game of the YearOut RunRenegade, Bubble Bobble
Adventure Game of the YearThe Guild of ThievesKnight Orc, Shadows of Mordor
Strategy Game of the YearVulcanDefender of the Crown, Annals of Rome
Programmer of the YearJon RitmanAndrew Braybrook

1988

KategorieGewinner (8-bit)[9]Gewinner (16-bit)Nominiert
Computer Game of the YearOperation WolfSpeedballLast Ninja 2, Starglider 2
Console Game of the YearThunder BladeR-Type
Best Graphics of the YearArmalyteRocket RangerLast Ninja 2, Starglider 2
Best Soundtrack of the YearBionic CommandoInternational Karate PlusRoboCop, 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

1989

1989/1990: Paul Patterson von Ocean Software nimmt von Jonathan Ross und Julian Rignall den "Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year (8-bit)" Award entgegen
KategorieGewinner (8-bit)[10]Gewinner (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
Most Original Game of the YearPopulous
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1990

KategorieGewinner (8-bit)[11]Gewinner (16-bit)
Computer Game of the YearRick Dangerous 2Kick Off 2
Console Game of the YearMega ManJohn Madden American Football
Best Graphics of the YearMidnight ResistanceShadow of the Beast 2
Best Soundtrack of the YearRoboCop 2Speedball 2[12]
Best Simulation Game of the YearF19 Stealth FighterF19 Stealth Fighter
Best Coin-Op Conversion of the YearRainbow IslandsGolden Axe
PC Game of the YearSid Meier’s Railroad Tycoon
Hardware Manufacturer of the YearSega
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1991

KategorieGewinner[13]
Overall Game of the YearSonic the Hedgehog
16-Bit Computer Game of the YearHeimdall
Best Coin-Op ConversionToki
Best SimulationJimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker
Best GraphicsHeimdall
Best SoundtrackThe Secret of Monkey Island
Programmer of the YearArcher MacLean
Software House of the YearElectronic Arts

1992

KategorieGewinner[14]
Game of the YearStreet Fighter II
Computer Game of the YearSensible Soccer
Console Game of the YearStreet Fighter II
Handheld Game of the YearSuper Kick Off
Best Licensed Console GameStreet Fighter II
Best Licensed Computer GameIndiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
Best Original Console GameSonic the Hedgehog 2
Best Original Computer GameAlone in the Dark
Best Console Original Action GameDesert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Best Computer SimulationFormula One Grand Prix
Promotional Campaign of the YearSonic the Hedgehog 2
Programming Team of the YearLucasArts
Software House of the YearElectronic Arts
Team17

1994

KategorieGewinner[15][16]
Console Game of the YearSuper Mario All-Stars
Hand Held Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Best Original Computer GameCannon Fodder
Best Computer SimulationTFX
Best Advert of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Best Software HouseVirgin Interactive
Best Computer ProgrammerSensible Software
Services to the IndustryAcclaim Entertainment

1996/1997

KategorieGewinner[17]
Game of the YearSuper Mario 64
PlayStation Plus Best PlayStation GameResident Evil
Sega Saturn Magazine Best Saturn GameFighters Megamix
Nintendo Magazine Best N64 GameSuper Mario 64
CVG 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

KategorieGewinner[18]Nominiert
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto IIIHalo: Kampf um die Zukunft, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Online Game of the YearCounter-StrikeMedal of Honor: Allied Assault, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
PC Game of the YearMedal of Honor: Allied AssaultGrand Theft Auto III, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Best Use of a Film LicenceThe ThingSpider-Man, The Sum of All Fears
Sports Game of the YearPro Evolution SoccerChampionship Manager, FIFA 2002
Game Innovation of the YearGrand Theft Auto IIIMax Payne, D-Day-Landung in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Hardware of the YearMicrosoft XboxAMD Athlon XP, Nintendo GameCube
British Developer of the YearRockstar NorthElectronic Arts
Rare Publisher of the YearElectronic ArtsActivision/LucasArts, Microsoft Game Studios
Retailer of the YearGameplay.comGAME, Amazon.co.uk
Most Wanted Game for ChristmasGrand Theft Auto: Vice CityTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, Super Mario Sunshine
Xbox Game of the YearHalo: Kampf um die ZukunftDead or Alive 3, Max Payne
GameCube Game of the YearResident EvilStar Wars: Rogue Squadron II – Rogue Leader, Super Smash Bros. Melee
Handheld Game of the YearGolden SunMario Kart: Super Circuit, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
PS2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto IIIFinal Fantasy X, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

2003

KategorieGewinner[18]Nominiert
PS2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice CityEyeToy: Play, Pro Evolution Soccer 2
GameCube Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerMetroid Prime, Resident Evil Zero
Handheld Game of the YearAdvance Wars 2: Black Hole RisingPokémon Rubin- und Saphir-Edition, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Xbox Game of the YearStar Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicSoulCalibur II, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
PC Game of the YearChampionship Manager 4Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Battlefield 1942
Online Game of the YearBattlefield 1942Phantasy Star Online I & II, Unreal Championship
Film Adaptation of the YearDer Herr der Ringe: Die zwei TürmeEnter the Matrix, Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen
The Daily Mirror Award: Best of BritishChampionship Manager 4Conflict: Desert Storm 2, Republic: The Revolution
Publisher of the YearNintendoElectronic Arts, Rockstar Games
Retailer of the YearGAMEAmazon.co.uk, Gameplay.com
Hardware of the YearGame Boy Advance SPEyeToy, Xbox Live!
Unsung Hero Game of the YearViewtiful JoeNo One Lives Forever 2, Steel Battalion
Hall of Fame Industry Personality of the YearShigeru Miyamoto
Editor's Award: Game of the YearPro Evolution Soccer 3Call of Duty, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Most Wanted Game for ChristmasMario Kart: Double Dash!!Pro Evolution Soccer 3, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
Most Anticipated Game for 2004Half-Life 2Doom 3, Halo 2
Ultimate Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice CityThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

2004

KategorieGewinner[19]Nominiert
PS2 Game of the YearBurnout 3: TakedownPro Evolution Soccer 3, Spider-Man 2
GameCube Game of the YearMario Kart: Double Dash!!Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Handheld Game of the YearSonic Advance 3Metroid Zero Mission, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Xbox Game of the YearFableSplinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack
PC Game of the YearDoom 3X2: Die Bedrohung, Far Cry
Online Game of the YearBattlefield VietnamBurnout 3: Takedown, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Publisher of the YearElectronic ArtsTHQ, Ubisoft
Retailer of the YearAmazon.co.ukGAME, Play.com
Hardware of the YearGame Boy Advance SPCreative Labs Gigaworks S750, Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter
Unsung Hero Game of the Year (Editors' Award)The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher BayThe Suffering, Mashed
Game of the Year (Editors' Award)Pro Evolution Soccer 4The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising
Hall of Fame - Industry Personality of the YearWarren Spector
Most Wanted Game for XmasGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasHalf-Life 2, Halo 2
Most Wanted Game For 2005The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Resident Evil 4
Ultimate Game of the YearDoom 3Fable, Pro Evolution Soccer 4
Ultimate Gaming HeroSonic the HedgehogMaster Chief (Halo 2), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

2005

KategorieGewinner[18]
PlayStation 2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
GameCube Game of the YearResident Evil 4
Xbox Game of the YearHalo 2
PC Game of the YearHalf-Life 2
Handheld Game of the YearSuper Mario 64 DS
Best Film-Based Game of 2005Resident Evil 4
Best Game Soundtrack of 2005Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft
Publisher of the YearNintendo
Retailer of the YearPlay.com
Gaming Innovation of the YearPlayStation Portable
One to Watch for XmasThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
One to Watch for 2006Resident Evil 5
Hero of 2005CJ (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas)
Villain of 2005Officer Tenpenny (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas)
The Girl's Choice for 2005Die Sims 2
Editor's Game of the YearResident Evil 4
Unsung Hero of the YearFahrenheit
Ultimate Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Soundtrack of the YearSonic Rush

2006

KategorieGewinner[18]
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
PC Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil 4
Xbox Game of the YearThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Nintendo Game of the YearNew Super Mario Bros.
Online Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Online Game of the YearAge of Empires III
The All-Nighter AwardPro Evolution Soccer 5
The One to Watch 2007PlayStation 3
The Editor's Choice AwardTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Publisher of the YearElectronic Arts
Retailer of the YearGAME
Soundtrack of the YearNeed for Speed: Carbon
Innovation AwardXbox Live Marketplace
Family Game of the YearNintendogs
Favourite Character AwardLara Croft (Tomb Raider)
Girls' Choice AwardNintendogs

2007

KategorieGewinner[18]
Ultimate Game of the YearGears of War
Xbox Game of the YearGears of War
PC Game of the YearDer Herr der Ringe Online
PlayStation Game of the Year 2007God of War II
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Editor's Choice AwardGears of War
Publisher of the YearNintendo
Retailer of the YearGAME
The One to WatchAssassin’s Creed
UK Developer of the YearCodemasters
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
All-NighterGears of War
Soundtrack of the YearGuitar Hero II
Innovation of the YearNintendo Wii
Mobile Game of the YearFinal Fantasy
Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Family Game of the Year 2007Wii Sports
Girls' Choice Game of the Year 2007Guitar Hero II

2008

KategorieGewinner[20]
Nuts All-Nighter AwardCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Handheld Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Mobile Game of the YearBejeweled 2
Mobile Game Pitch 2008Finders Keeper (Tobias Rowe)
Nintendo Game of the YearSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
PC Game of the Year Sponsored by United Kingdom eSports AssociationCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Retailer of the YearPlay.com
Official PlayStation Magazine HD PlayStation Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Soundtrack of the YearGrand Theft Auto IV
Xbox Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto IV
Most Wanted AwardFallout 3
Online Game of the YearCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
UK Developer of the YearRockstar North
Grand Master Flash AwardStickman Madness
One to WatchCall of Duty: World at War
UK Publisher of the YearActivision Blizzard
Ultimate Game of the YearCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

2009

KategorieGewinner[21]
Family Game of the YearLittleBigPlanet
Handheld Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Retailer of the YearGAME
Mobile Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid Touch
Nintendo Game of the YearCall of Duty: World at War
Multiplayer Game of the YearCall of Duty: World at War
Soundtrack of the YearGuitar Hero World Tour
Xbox Game of the YearGears of War 2
PC Game of the YearFallout 3
UK Developer of the YearJagex
PlayStation Game of the YearKillzone 2
Publisher of the YearActivision Blizzard
Online Game of the YearLeft 4 Dead
ShortList One to WatchCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Ultimate Game of the YearFallout 3

2010

KategorieGewinner[22][23]
Action/Adventure Game of the Year, in association with NutsAssassin’s Creed II
Download Game of the Year, in association with Green Man GamingPflanzen gegen Zombies
Fighting Game of the Year, in association with Official Nintendo MagazineStreet Fighter IV
Music Game of the Year, in association with Total FilmGuitar Hero 5
The One to WatchCall of Duty: Black Ops
Online Game of the YearLeague of Legends
Portable Game of the YearPokémon HeartGold und SoulSilver
Puzzle Game of the YearWorld of Goo
Racing Game of the YearForza Motorsport 3
RPG of the YearMass Effect 2
Shooter of the Year, in association with ITN Game OnCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Soundtrack of the Year, in association with Metal HammerFinal Fantasy XIII
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 10
Strategy Game of the YearPflanzen gegen Zombies
UK Developer of the YearJagex
Ultimate Game of the YearMass Effect 2

2011

KategorieGewinner[24]
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
Best MMOWorld of Warcraft
Strategy Game of the YearStarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Innovation of the YearNintendo 3DS
Outstanding ContributionSonic the Hedgehog
Ultimate Game of the YearPortal 2

2012

KategorieGewinner[25]
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 YearSlender – The Eight Pages
Handheld Game of the YearUncharted: Golden Abyss
Top Gaming MomentSkyrim: Throat of the World
DLC of the YearPortal 2: Perpetual Testing Initiative
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 YearThe Elder 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
Outstanding ContributionFIFA

2013

KategorieGewinner[26]
Best NewcomerThe Last of Us
Most WantedThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best Indie GameMark of the Ninja
Best Visual DesignBioShock Infinite
Best MultiplayerPayday 2
Best Gaming MomentFar Cry 3: The Definition of Insanity
Studio of the YearNaughty Dog
Innovation of the YearOculus Rift
Best StorytellingThe Last of Us
Best Online GameWorld of Tanks
Best Handheld GameAssassin’s Creed III: Liberation
YouTube Gamer AwardYogscast
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Best Mobile/Tablet Game of the YearXCOM: Enemy Unknown
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto V
Hall of FameCall of Duty
Lifetime AchievementKen Levine

2014

KategorieGewinner[27]
Best Original GameDayZ
Best Online GameHearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Best StorytellingThe Last of Us: Left Behind
Best Visual DesignAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Best AudioAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Playfire Most Played GameRust
Best MultiplayerBattlefield 4
Best Indie GameDayZ
Innovation of the YearOculus Rift
Best Gaming MomentThe Last of Us: Left Behind: Der Kuss
Handheld Game of the YearPokémon X und Y
Best Mobile GameHearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Most WantedThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Gaming PersonalityPewDiePie
Studio of the YearUbisoft Montreal
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Lifetime AchievementHideo Kojima
Game of the YearDark Souls II

2015

KategorieGewinner[28]
Best Original GameBloodborne
Best StorytellingThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best Visual DesignThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best AudioOri and the Blind Forest
Best Multiplayer GameGrand Theft Auto Online
Best Indie GameKerbal Space Program
Family GameSplatoon
Playfire Most Played AwardGrand Theft Auto V
Best Gaming MomentThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Die Blutiger-Baron-Quest
Gaming PersonalityPewDiePie
eSports IconAnders Blume (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive)
Studio of the YearCD Projekt Red
Innovation of the YearFirst-Person-Modus in Grand Theft Auto V
Gaming Platform of the YearSteam
Performance of the YearAshly Burch als Chloe Price (Life Is Strange)
PlayStation Game of the YearBloodborne
Xbox Game of the YearOri and the Blind Forest
Nintendo Game of the YearSplatoon
PC Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto V
Most Wanted GameFallout 4
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Critics’ ChoiceMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Best Handheld / Mobile GameFallout Shelter
Lifetime AchievementSatoru Iwata (postum)

2016

KategorieGewinner[29]
Best Original GameOverwatch
Best StorytellingThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine
Best Visual DesignThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine
Best AudioFallout 4
Best Indie GameFirewatch
Gaming Personality of the YearSean Plott
Best Multiplayer GameOverwatch
Competitive Play of the YearColdzeras Sprung-AWP-Vierfach-Kill beim MLG Columbus
Best Gaming MomentOverwatch: Play of the Game
YouTube - Upcoming Personality of the YearJesse Cox
Studio of the YearCD Projekt Red
Innovation of the YearPokémon Go
Lifetime AchievementEiji Aonuma
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Best Gaming PerformanceDoug Cockle als Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine)
Competitive Game of the YearOverwatch
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
PlayStation Game of the YearUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Xbox Game of the YearRise of the Tomb Raider
PC Game of the YearOverwatch
Handheld/Mobile Game of the YearPokémon Go
BreakthroughEric Barone (Stardew Valley)
Hall of FameLara Croft
Critics’ ChoiceTitanfall 2
Most Wanted GameMass Effect: Andromeda
Ultimate Game of the YearDark Souls III

2017

KategorieGewinner[30]
Best StorytellingHorizon Zero Dawn
Best Visual DesignCuphead
Best AudioThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Best Gaming PerformanceAshly Burch als Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
Best Indie GameFriday the 13th: The Game
Best Multiplayer GamePlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Studio of the YearNintendo EPD
Best VR GameResident Evil 7: Biohazard
eSports Play of the YearAgilities
eSports Team of the YearLunatic-Hai
eSports Game of the YearOverwatch
Best Streamer/BroadcasterMarkiplier
Handheld/Mobile Game of the YearPokémon Sonne und Mond
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
PlayStation Game of the YearHorizon Zero Dawn
Xbox Game of the YearCuphead
PC Game of the YearPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Critics’ Choice AwardThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Breakthrough AwardAshly Burch
Hall of FameFinal Fantasy
Most Wanted AwardThe Last of Us Part II
Still Playing AwardWorld of Tanks
Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games IndustryDebbie Bestwick
Lifetime AchievementSid Meier
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

2018

KategorieGewinner[31]
Best StorytellingGod of War
Best Competitive GameFortnite Battle Royale
Best Cooperative GameMonster Hunter: World
Best DesignGod of War
Best Indie GameDead Cells
Best AudioGod of War
Still Playing AwardWorld of Tanks
Best PerformerBryan Dechart als Connor (Detroit: Become Human)
eSports Game of the YearOverwatch
Best VR GameThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Studio of the YearSanta Monica Studio
Best Streamer/BroadcasterBryan Dechart und Amelia Rose Blaire
Mobile Game of the YearPUBG Mobile
PC Game of the YearSubnautica
PlayStation Game of the YearGod of War
Xbox Game of the YearForza Horizon 4
Nintendo Game of the YearOctopath Traveler
Breakthrough AwardUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Most Wanted AwardCyberpunk 2077
Critics’ Choice AwardRed Dead Redemption 2
Lifetime AchievementHidetaka Miyazaki
Outstanding ContributionXbox Adaptive Controller
Ultimate Game of the YearFortnite Battle Royale

2019

KategorieGewinner[32]
Best StorytellingDays Gone
Best Multiplayer GameApex Legends
Best Visual DesignDevil May Cry 5
Best Indie GameOuter Wilds
Best AudioResident Evil 2
Still Playing AwardMinecraft
Best PerformerLogan Marshall-Green als David Smith (Telling Lies)
eSports Game of the YearFortnite Battle Royale
Best VR/AR GameBeat Saber
Studio of the YearEpic Games
Best Streamer/BroadcasterSweet Anita
Mobile Game of the YearBTS World
PC Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft Classic
PlayStation Game of the YearDays Gone
Xbox Game of the YearGears 5
Nintendo Game of the YearSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Breakthrough AwardHouse House
Most Wanted AwardCyberpunk 2077
Critics’ Choice AwardControl
Lifetime AchievementYu Suzuki
Outstanding ContributionLife Is Strange
Ultimate Game of the YearResident Evil 2

2020

KategorieGewinner[33]
Best StorytellingThe Last of Us Part II
Best Multiplayer GameFall Guys
Best Visual DesignThe Last of Us Part II
Best Game ExpansionNo Man’s Sky: Origins
Mobile Game of the YearLego Builder's Journey
Best AudioThe Last of Us Part II
Best Indie GameHades
Still Playing AwardMinecraft
Studio of the YearNaughty Dog
eSports Game of the YearCall of Duty: Modern Warfare
Best New Streamer/BroadcasteriamBrandon
Best Family GameFall Guys
Best Gaming CommunityMinecraft
Best PerformerSandra Saad als Kamala Khan (Marvel’s Avengers)
Breakthrough AwardAmong Us
Outstanding ContributionThe Gaming Industry
PC Game of the YearDeath Stranding
Best Gaming HardwareNvidia GeForce RTX 3080
PlayStation Game of the YearThe Last of Us Part II
Xbox Game of the YearOri and the Will of the Wisps
Nintendo Game of the YearAnimal Crossing: New Horizons
Most Wanted AwardUntitled God of War sequel
Critics’ Choice AwardHades
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Last of Us Part II

2021

KategorieGewinner[34]
Best StorytellingLife Is Strange: True Colors
Best Multiplayer GameIt Takes Two
Best Visual DesignRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Best Game ExpansionGhost of Tsushima: Iki Island
Mobile Game of the YearLeague of Legends: Wild Rift
Best AudioResident Evil Village
Best Indie GameDeath's Door
Still Playing AwardFinal Fantasy XIV
Best Gaming CommunityFinal Fantasy XIV
Studio of the YearCapcom
Best PerformerMaggie Robertson als Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)
Breakthrough AwardHousemarque
PC Game of the YearHitman 3
Best Gaming HardwareSony PlayStation 5
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil Village
Xbox Game of the YearPsychonauts 2
Nintendo Game of the YearMetroid Dread
Most Wanted AwardElden Ring
Critics’ Choice AwardDeathloop
Ultimate Game of the YearResident Evil Village
Ultimate Hardware of All TimePC
Ultimate Game of All TimeDark Souls

2022

KategorieGewinner[35]
Best StorytellingHorizon Forbidden West
Best Multiplayer GameElden Ring
Best Visual DesignElden Ring
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 als 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 Announcement Trailer
Most Wanted AwardThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Critics’ Choice AwardElden Ring
Ultimate Game of the YearElden Ring

2023

KategorieGewinner[36]
Best StorytellingBaldur's Gate 3
Best Multiplayer GameMortal Kombat 1
Best Visual DesignBaldur's Gate 3
Best Game ExpansionCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Best AudioFinal Fantasy XVI
Best Indie GameSea of Stars
Best VR GameHorizon Call of the Mountain
Best Streaming GameValorant
Still Playing AwardNo Man's Sky
Best Gaming CommunityBaldur's Gate 3
Studio of the YearLarian Studios
Best Lead PerformerBen Starr als Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Supporting PerformerNeil Newbon als Astarion (Baldur's Gate 3)
Breakthrough AwardCocoon
PC Game of the YearBaldur's Gate 3
Best Gaming HardwarePlayStation VR2
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil 4
Xbox Game of the YearStarfield
Nintendo Game of the YearThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game TrailerCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Most Wanted AwardFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth
Critics' Choice AwardAlan Wake 2
Ultimate Game of the YearBaldur's Gate 3

2024

KategorieGewinner[37]
Best StorytellingFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Multiplayer GameHelldivers 2
Best Visual DesignBlack Myth: Wukong
Best Game ExpansionElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Best Audio DesignAstro Bot
Best SoundtrackFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Indie Game - Self PublishedAnother Crab’s Treasure
Best Indie GameBalatro
Best Early Access GameLethal Company
Studio of the YearTeam Asobi
Best Lead PerformerCody Christian als Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
Best Supporting PerformerBriana White als Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
Still Play Award – MobileHonkai: Star Rail
Still Playing Award – Console & PCMinecraft
PC Game of the YearSatisfactory
Best Gaming HardwareSteam Deck OLED
Console Game of the YearHelldivers 2
Best Game TrailerHelldivers 2 The Fight for Freedom Begins Launch Trailer
Best Game AdaptationFallout
Most Wanted AwardGrand Theft Auto VI
Streamers’ Choice AwardChained Together
Breakthrough AwardBalatro
Critics’ Choice AwardHelldivers 2
Ultimate Game of the YearBlack Myth: Wukong

Einzelnachweise

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"1990 Golden Joystick Awards. Pictured is Paul Patterson from Ocean Software, and Jonathan Ross, who was the presenter of the Golden Joysticks that year. The award being presented is best 8-bit coin-op conversion (which was won by Ocean Software's Chase HQ)."