5 gongs for The Lands Between

Final night time noticed the debatable begin of awards season, with the return of the annual Golden Joystick Awards, an establishment that has now run for some 4 many years. Introduced by GamesRadar, the 2022 version of the veteran UK ceremony noticed nearly three million votes solid by the gaming public, hoping to shine a highlight on the numerous titles which have entertained them over the previous 12 months.

And, in what might show to be one thing of a portent for issues to come back, Bandai Namco’s difficult fantasy journey Elden Ring was the massive winner on the night time, strolling away with 5 awards in whole together with Final Recreation of the 12 months and the Critic’s Alternative award, (in addition to, curiously, Finest Multiplayer). Devolver Digital’s Cult of the Lamb took residence the Finest Indie Recreation gong, whereas actor Mahon Mage received Finest Performer for her memorable flip in FMV thriller Immortality.

Steam hit Vampire Survivors received Finest Breakthrough, whereas Goat Simulator 3 bagged Finest Recreation Trailer for its amusing Lifeless Island 2 pastiche. Lastly, as voted for by the general public, the Most Wished Recreation for 2023 was received by Nintendo’s extremely anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Listed here are the winners for the 2022 Golden Joystick Awards:

Finest Storytelling: Horizon Forbidden West

Nonetheless Taking part in Award: Genshin Influence

Finest Visible Design: Elden Ring

Studio of the 12 months: FromSoftware Inc.

Finest Recreation Growth: Cuphead: The Scrumptious Final Course

Finest Early Entry Launch: Slime Rancher 2

Finest Indie Recreation: Cult of the Lamb

Finest Multiplayer Recreation: Elden Ring

Finest Audio: Metallic: Hellsinger

Finest Recreation Trailer: Goat Simulator 3 Announcement Trailer

Finest Recreation Neighborhood: Ultimate Fantasy XIV

Finest Gaming {Hardware}: Steam Deck

Breakthrough Award: Vampire Survivors (critically chosen)

Critics’ Alternative Award: Elden Ring (critically chosen)

Finest Performer: Mahon Gage – IMMORTALITY (critically chosen)

Nintendo Recreation of the 12 months: Pokemon Legends: Arceus

PC Recreation of the 12 months: Return to Monkey Island

PlayStation Recreation of the 12 months: Stray

Xbox Recreation of the 12 months: Grounded

Most Wished Recreation: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Final Recreation of the 12 months: Elden Ring