GOLDEN Joystick Awards 2024 The BIGGEST Winners and Losers!

The Golden Joystick Awards for 2024 were a celebration of video gaming achievements, with various titles taking home several accolades. Here’s a summary of the biggest winners and some notable games that didn't win as many awards:

Winners:

Black Myth: Wukong was declared the Ultimate Game of the Year. This game also won for Best Visual Design, showcasing its significant impact on the gaming community despite being a debut console release from Game Science.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth emerged as a major winner, securing four awards. It won for Best Storytelling, Best Soundtrack, Best Leading Performer for Cody Christian as Cloud, and Best Supporting Performer for Briana White as Aerith.

Helldivers 2 also did exceptionally well, claiming three public-voted awards: Best Multiplayer Game, Best Game Trailer, and Console Game of the Year along with the Critics' Choice Award.

Balatro, an indie game, managed to secure two awards, highlighting the strong presence of indie titles at the awards.

Astro Bot from Team Asobi took home awards for Best Audio Design and Studio of the Year.

Nominees and Noteworthy Mentions:

Although not highlighted as winners in this summary, games like Satisfactory were recognized in categories like PC Game of the Year.

Astro Bot and Helldivers 2 were noted for their achievements in the awards, reflecting their popularity and critical acclaim.

Event Details:

The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 ceremony took place on November 21, 2024, and was hosted by Ben Starr, known for his voice acting in Final Fantasy XVI. The event was broadcasted live across various platforms, allowing fans worldwide to engage with the celebration of gaming excellence.

This year's awards showcased a diverse range of games, from major titles with big budgets to indie darlings, reflecting the broad spectrum of gaming culture in 2024.