Golden Joystick Awards Explained

Golden Joystick Awards
Awarded For:Outstanding achievements in the video game industry
Country:United Kingdom
Website:www.goldenjoystick.com

The Golden Joystick Awards, also known as the People's Gaming Awards, is a video game award ceremony; it awards the best video games of the year, as voted for originally by the British general public,[1] but is now a global event that can be voted online via GamesRadar+., the ceremony was in its 41st year. It is the longest-running video game award ceremony, launched in 1983, and the second-oldest video game award ceremony after the Arcade Awards, launched in 1981.

The awards were initially focused on computer games, but were extended to include console games. The ceremony is not directly related to the golden joystick prize given away to successful contestants on GamesMaster, a British television show, but both properties belong to Future plc.

In 2021, the Golden Joystick Awards celebrated 50 Years Of Games by asking the public to vote for the Ultimate Game Of All Time, which was won by the 2011 game Dark Souls. The PC also received the Best Gaming Hardware of All Time Award, which was accepted by Valve president Gabe Newell.

Winners

1983

Awards were presented by DJ Dave Lee Travis at a ceremony in London's Berkeley Square.

AwardWinner[2] [3] Runners-up
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

Awards were presented by Jools Holland, at a ceremony in London.

AwardWinner[4] Runner-UpCommended
Game of the YearKnight LoreGhostbustersAvalon, Impossible Mission
Software House of the YearUltimate Play the GameBeyond SoftwareHewson Consultants, Mikro-Gen
Best Original Game of the YearEliteDeus Ex MachinaAncipital, Pyjamarama
Best Adventure Game of the YearClaymorgue CastleErik the VikingEureka, Tir Na Nog
Best Strategy Game of the YearLords of MidnightBeach HeadNato Commander, Battle for Midway
Best Arcade-Style Game of the YearDaley Thompson's DecathlonBoulderdash, Starstrike
Best Programmer of the YearUltimate TeamMike SingletonTony Crowther, Acornsoft

1985

Awards were presented by Jools Holland, at a ceremony on a Thames Riverboat.

AwardWinner[5] Runners-up
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 EuropeShadowfire, Battle of Britain
Arcade-Style Game of the YearCommandoHyper Sports, Dropzone
Programmer of the YearStephen CrowJeff Minter, Andrew Braybrook, Bo Jangeborg

1986

The ceremony took place at Cadogan Hall.

AwardWinner[6] Runners-up
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, Starglider

1987

Awards were presented by Chris Tarrant.

AwardWinner[7] Runners-up
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

The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens.

AwardWinner (8-bit)[8] Winner (16-bit)Runners-up
Computer Game of the YearOperation WolfSpeedballLast Ninja 2, Starglider 2
Console Game of the YearThunder Blade (Master System)R-Type (PC Engine)
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

1989

The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens, 11 April 1990.[9]

AwardWinner (8-bit)Winner (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 Year
Most Original Game of the YearPopulous
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1990

The ceremony took place at Kensington Roof Gardens, 4 April 1991.[10]

AwardWinner (8-bit)Winner (16-bit)
Computer Game of the YearRick Dangerous 2Kick Off 2
Console Game of the YearMega Man (Nintendo Entertainment System)John Madden American Football (Mega Drive)
Best Graphics of the YearMidnight ResistanceShadow of the Beast 2
Best Soundtrack of the YearRoboCop 2Speedball 2[11]
Best Simulation Game of the YearF19 Stealth FighterF19 Stealth Fighter
Best Coin-Op Conversion of the YearRainbow IslandsGolden Axe
PC Game of the YearRailroad Tycoon
Hardware Manufacturer of the YearSega
Software House of the YearOcean Software

1991

The ceremony took place at Hyde Park Hotel, London, on 7 April 1992.[12]

AwardWinnerDeveloper
Overall Game of the YearSonic the HedgehogSonic Team
16-Bit Computer 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

1992

The ceremony took place at Kensington, London, in May 1993.[13]

AwardWinnerPlatformPublisher
Game of the YearStreet Fighter II[14] Super NESCapcom
Computer Game of the YearSensible SoccerAmigaRenegade Software
Console Game of the YearStreet Fighter IISuper NESCapcom
Handheld Game of the YearSuper Kick OffGame GearU.S. Gold
Best Licensed Console GameStreet Fighter IISuper NESCapcom
Best Licensed Computer GameIndiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisPCLucasArts
Best Original Console GameSonic the Hedgehog 2Mega DriveSega
Best Original Computer GameAlone in the DarkPCInfogrames
Best Console Original Action GameDesert StrikeMega DriveElectronic Arts
Best Computer SimulationFormula One Grand PrixPCMicroprose
Promotional Campaign of the YearSonic the Hedgehog 2Mega DriveSega
Programming Team of the YearLucasArts
Software House of the YearElectronic Arts
Team17

1994

The ceremony took place in London, on 16 May 1994.[15] [16]

AwardWinnerPlatform
Console Game of the YearSuper Mario All-StarsSuper NES
Hand Held Game of the YearGame Boy
Best Original Computer GameCannon FodderAmiga
Best Computer SimulationTFXAmiga
Best Advert of the YearGame Boy
Best Software HouseVirgin Interactive
Best Computer ProgrammerSensible Software
Services to the IndustryAcclaim Entertainment

1996/1997

The ceremony took place at Café de Paris, in November 1997.[17] [18]

AwardWinner
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

The 2002 ceremony took place at the Dorchester Hotel on 25 October 2002 and was hosted by Jonathan Ross.[19]

AwardWinnerRunners-up
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games)Halo (Microsoft Studios), (EA Games)
Online Game of the YearCounter-Strike (Valve Corporation) (EA Games), (Blizzard)
PC Game of the Year (EA Games)Grand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games), (Blizzard)
Best Use of a Film LicenceThe Thing (Vivendi Universal Games/Konami)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 (Rockstar/3D Realms), The D-Day landing in (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.comGAME, Amazon.co.uk
Most Wanted Game for Christmas (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 (Rockstar/3D Realms)
GameCube Game of the YearResident Evil (Capcom Eurosoft) (Activision/LucasArts), Super Smash Bros. Melee (Nintendo of Europe)
Handheld Game of the YearGolden Sun (Nintendo) (Nintendo), (Nintendo of Europe)
PS2 Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto III (Rockstar Games)Final Fantasy X (SCEE), (Konami)

2003

The 2003 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 28 November 2003 and was hosted by Phill Jupitus.[20]

AwardWinnerRunners-up
PS2 Game of the Year (Rockstar) (SCEE), Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (Konami)
GameCube Game of the Year (Nintendo)Metroid Prime (Nintendo), Resident Evil Zero (Capcom)
Handheld Game of the Year (Nintendo)Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (Nintendo), (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) (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 Daily Mirror Award: Best of BritishChampionship Manager 4 (Eidos) (SCi), (Eidos)
Publisher of the YearNintendoElectronic Arts, Rockstar Games
Retailer of the YearGAMEAmazon.co.uk, Gameplay.com
Hardware of the YearNintendo Game Boy Advance SPSCEE EyeToy, Microsoft Xbox Live!
Unsung Hero Game of the YearViewtiful Joe (Capcom) (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), (Nintendo)
Most Wanted Game for Christmas (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 Year (Rockstar) (Nintendo), Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Activision/LucasArts)

2004

The 2004 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 5 November 2004 and was hosted by Matt Lucas.[21]

AwardWinnerRunners-up
PS2 Game of the Year (Electronic Arts)Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (Konami), Spider-Man 2 (Activision)
GameCube Game of the Year (Nintendo) (Konami), Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Nintendo)
Handheld Game of the YearSonic Advance 3 (THQ)Metroid Zero Mission (Nintendo), (Nintendo)
Xbox Game of the YearFable (Microsoft) (Ubisoft), Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack (Rockstar Games)
PC Game of the YearDoom 3 (Activision) (Deep Silver), Far Cry (Ubisoft)
Online Game of the YearBattlefield Vietnam (Electronic Arts) (Electronic Arts), (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) (VU Games)The Suffering (Midway), Mashed (Empire Interactive)
Game of the Year (Editors' Award)Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Konami) (Nintendo), (NovaLogic)
Hall of Fame - Industry Personality of the YearWarren Spector (Ion Storm)
Most Wanted Game for Xmas (Rockstar Games)Half-Life 2 (Valve), Halo 2 (Microsoft)
Most Wanted Game For 2005 (Nintendo) (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

The 2005 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 4 November 2005 and was hosted by Jimmy Carr.[22]

AwardWinner
PlayStation 2 Game of the Year (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 2005 (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 Xmas (Nintendo)
One to Watch for 2006Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
Hero of 2005CJ (, Rockstar Games)
Villain of 2005Officer Tenpenny (, 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 Year (Rockstar Games)
Soundtrack of the YearSonic Rush (Sega)

2006

The 2006 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 27 October 2006 and was hosted by Emma Griffiths.[23]

AwardWinner
Ultimate Game of the Year (Bethesda Softworks)
PC Game of the Year (Bethesda Softworks)
PlayStation Game of the YearResident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Xbox Game of the Year (Bethesda Softworks)
Nintendo Game of the YearNew Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Online Handheld Game of the Year (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 Year (Electronic Arts)
Innovation AwardXbox Live Marketplace (Microsoft)
Family Game of the YearNintendogs (Nintendo)
Favourite Character AwardLara Croft (Tomb Raider, Eidos)
Girls' Choice AwardNintendogs (Nintendo)

2007

The 2007 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 26 October 2007 and was hosted by David Mitchell.[24]

AwardWinner
Ultimate Game of the YearGears of War (Epic Games)
Xbox Game of the YearGears of War (Epic Games)
PC Game of the Year (Midway)
PlayStation Game of the Year 2007God of War II (Santa Monica Studio)
Nintendo Game of the Year (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 Year (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 Year (Rockstar)
Family Game of the Year 2007Wii Sports (Nintendo)
Girls' Choice Game of the Year 2007Guitar Hero II (Harmonix Music Systems)

2008

The 2008 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 31 October 2008 and was hosted by Frankie Boyle.[25]

AwardWinner
Nuts All-Nighter Award[26] (Activision)
Handheld Game of the Year (Nintendo)
Mobile Game of the YearBejeweled 2 (PopCap Games)
Mobile Game Pitch 2008Finders Keeper (Tobias Rowe)
Nintendo Game of the Year (Nintendo)
PC Game of the Year Sponsored by United Kingdom eSports Association (Activision)
Retailer of the YearPlay.com
Official PlayStation Magazine HD PlayStation Game of the Year (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 Year (Activision)
UK Developer of the YearRockstar North
Grand Master Flash AwardStickman Madness
One to Watch (Activision)
UK Publisher of the YearActivision Blizzard
Ultimate Game of the Year (Activision)

2009

The 2009 ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hilton on 30 October 2009 and was hosted by Sean Lock.[27]

AwardWinner
Family Game of the YearLittleBigPlanet (Sony)[28]
Handheld Game of the Year (Rockstar Games)
Retailer of the YearGAME
Mobile Game of the YearMetal Gear Solid Touch (Konami)
Nintendo Game of the Year (Activision)
Multiplayer Game of the Year (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 Watch (Activision)
Ultimate Game of the YearFallout 3 (Bethesda Softworks)

2010

The 2010 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 29 October 2010 and was hosted by Rich Hall.[29]

AwardWinner
Action/Adventure Game of the Year, in association with NutsAssassin's Creed II (Ubisoft)[30]
Download Game of the Year, in association with Green Man GamingPlants vs. Zombies (PopCap Games)
Fighting Game of the Year, in association with Official Nintendo MagazineStreet Fighter IV (Capcom)
Music Game of the Year, in association with Total FilmGuitar Hero 5 (Activision)
The One to Watch (Activision)
Online Game of the YearLeague of Legends (Riot Games)
Portable Game of the YearPokémon HeartGold/Soul Silver (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 Year, in association with ITN Game On (Activision)
Soundtrack of the Year, in association with Metal HammerFinal 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)[31]

2011

The 2011 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 21 October 2011 and was hosted by Seann Walsh.[32]

AwardWinner
Shooter of the Year (Activision)[33]
Action/Adventure Game of the Year (Ubisoft)
Download Game of the YearMinecraft (Mojang)
Fighting Game of the YearMortal Kombat (Warner Bros.)
Free to Play Game of the YearLeague of Legends (Riot Games)
Music Game of the Year (Activision)
The One to Watch (Bethesda Softworks)
Online Game of the YearWorld of Warcraft (Blizzard Entertainment)
Mobile Game of the YearAngry Birds Rio (Rovio Entertainment)
Racing Game of the YearGran Turismo 5 (Sony)
RPG of the Year (Obsidian Entertainment)
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 11 (Electronic Arts)
Best MMOWorld of Warcraft (Blizzard)
Strategy Game of the Year (Blizzard)
Innovation of the YearNintendo 3DS
Outstanding ContributionSonic the Hedgehog (Sega)
Ultimate Game of the YearPortal 2 (Valve)

2012

The 2012 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 26 October 2012 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.[34]

AwardWinner
Shooter of the YearBattlefield 3 (Electronic Arts)[35]
Action/Adventure Game of the Year (Warner Bros.)
Download Game of the YearMinecraft (Mojang)
Fighting Game of the YearMortal Kombat Komplete Edition (Warner Bros.)
Free to Play Game of the Year (Parsec Productions)
Handheld Game of the Year (Sony)
Top Gaming MomentSkyrim: Throat of the World (Bethesda Softworks)
DLC of the YearPortal 2's Perpetual Testing Initiative (Valve)
One to WatchGrand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
MMO Game of the YearWorld of Tanks (Wargaming (company))
Mobile Game of the YearAngry Birds Space (Rovio Entertainment)
Racing Game of the YearForza Motorsport 4 (Microsoft)
RPG of the Year (Bethesda Softworks)
Sports Game of the YearFIFA 12 (Electronic Arts)
Strategy Game of the Year (2K Games)
Ultimate Game of the Year (Bethesda Softworks)
YouTube GamerThe Yogscast
Outstanding ContributionFIFA (Electronic Arts)

2013

The 2013 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 25 October 2013 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.[36]

AwardWinner
Best NewcomerThe Last of Us (Sony)[37]
Most Wanted (CD Projekt Red)
Best Indie GameMark of the Ninja (Klei Entertainment)
Best Visual DesignBioShock Infinite (2K Games)
Best MultiplayerPayday 2 (Starbreeze Studios)
Best Gaming MomentFar Cry 3: "The Definition of Insanity" (Ubisoft)
Studio of the YearNaughty Dog
Innovation of the YearOculus Rift
Best StorytellingThe Last of Us (Sony)
Best Online GameWorld of Tanks (Wargaming (company))
Best Handheld Game (Ubisoft)
YouTube Gamer AwardThe Yogscast
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Best Mobile/Tablet Game of the Year (2K Games)
Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
Hall of FameCall of Duty (Activision)
Lifetime AchievementKen Levine

2014

The 2014 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 24 October 2014 and was hosted by Ed Byrne.[38]

AwardWinner
Best Original GameDayZ (Bohemia Interactive)[39]
Best Online Game (Blizzard Entertainment)
Best Storytelling (Sony)
Best Visual Design (Ubisoft)
Best Audio (Ubisoft)
Playfire Most Played GameRust (Facepunch Studios)
Best MultiplayerBattlefield 4 (Electronic Arts)
Best Indie GameDayZ (Bohemia Interactive)
Innovation of the YearOculus Rift DK2
Best Gaming MomentThe Last of Us: Left Behind - The Kiss (Sony)
Handheld Game of the YearPokémon X and Y (Nintendo)
Best Mobile Game (Blizzard Entertainment)
Most Wanted (CD Projekt Red)
Gaming PersonalityPewDiePie
Studio of the YearUbisoft Montreal
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Lifetime AchievementHideo Kojima[40]
Game of the YearDark Souls II (Bandai Namco Entertainment)

2015

The 2015 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 30 October 2015 and was hosted by Danny Wallace.[41]

AwardWinner
Best Original GameBloodborne (Sony Computer Entertainment)[42]
Best Storytelling (CD Projekt Red)
Best Visual Design (CD Projekt Red)
Best AudioOri and the Blind Forest (Microsoft Studios)
Best Multiplayer GameGrand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games)
Best Indie GameKerbal Space Program (Squad)
Family GameSplatoon (Nintendo)
Playfire Most Played AwardGrand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
Best Gaming Moment (The Bloody Baron Quest)
Gaming PersonalityPewDiePie
eSports IconAnders Blume ()
Studio of the YearCD Projekt Red
Innovation of the YearFirst-person mode in Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
Gaming Platform of the Year Steam (Valve)
Performance of the YearAshly Burch as Chloe Price (Life Is Strange)
PlayStation Game of the YearBloodborne (Sony)
Xbox Game of the YearOri and the Blind Forest (Microsoft Game Studios)
Nintendo Game of the YearSplatoon (Nintendo)
PC Game of the YearGrand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
Most Wanted GameFallout 4 (Bethesda Softworks)
Ultimate Game of the Year (CD Projekt Red)
Critics' Choice (Kojima Productions)
Best Handheld / Mobile GameFallout Shelter (Bethesda Softworks)
Lifetime AchievementSatoru Iwata (posthumous)

2016

The 2016 ceremony took place at the indigO2 on 18 November 2016 and was hosted by James Veitch.[43] [44]

AwardWinner
Best Original GameOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)[45]
Best Storytelling (CD Projekt Red)
Best Visual Design (CD Projekt Red)
Best AudioFallout 4 (Bethesda Softworks)
Best Indie GameFirewatch (Panic)
Gaming Personality of the YearSean Plott
Best Multiplayer GameOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Competitive Play of the Yearcoldzera's jumping AWP quad kill at 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 (Niantic, Inc.)
Lifetime AchievementEiji Aonuma
Best Gaming PlatformSteam
Best Gaming PerformanceDoug Cockle as Geralt of Rivia ()
Competitive Game of the YearOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Nintendo Game of the Year (Nintendo)
PlayStation Game of the Year (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Xbox Game of the YearRise of the Tomb Raider (Microsoft Studios/Square Enix)
PC Game of the YearOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Handheld/Mobile Game of the YearPokémon Go (Niantic, Inc.)
BreakthroughStardew Valley (ConcernedApe)
Hall of FameLara Croft
Critics' ChoiceTitanfall 2 (Electronic Arts)
Most Wanted Game (Electronic Arts)
Ultimate Game of the YearDark Souls III (Bandai Namco Entertainment)

2017

The 2017 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top[46] on 17 November 2017 and was hosted by Danny Wallace.[47]

AwardWinner
Best StorytellingHorizon Zero Dawn (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Visual DesignCuphead (StudioMDHR)
Best Audio (Nintendo)
Best Gaming PerformanceAshly Burch as Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
Best Indie Game (Gun Media)
Best Multiplayer GamePlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Bluehole)
Studio of the YearNintendo EPD
Best VR Game (Capcom)
eSports Play of the YearAgilities
eSports Team of the YearLunatic-Hai
eSports Game of the YearOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Best Streamer/BroadcasterMarkiplier
Handheld/Mobile Game of the YearPokémon Sun and Moon (Nintendo)
Nintendo Game of the Year (Nintendo)
PlayStation Game of the YearHorizon Zero Dawn (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Xbox Game of the YearCuphead (StudioMDHR)
PC Game of the YearPlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Bluehole)
Critics' Choice Award (Nintendo)
Breakthrough AwardAshly Burch
Hall of FameFinal Fantasy
Most Wanted AwardThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Still Playing AwardWorld of Tanks (Wargaming (company))
Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games IndustryDebbie Bestwick MBE
Lifetime AchievementSid Meier
Ultimate Game of the Year (Nintendo)

2018

The 2018 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top on 16 November 2018, and was hosted by Danny Wallace.[48] [49]

AwardWinner
Best StorytellingGod of War (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Competitive GameFortnite Battle Royale (Epic Games)
Best Cooperative Game (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 ()
eSports Game of the YearOverwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
Best VR Game (Bethesda Softworks)
Studio of the YearSanta Monica Studio
Best Streamer/BroadcasterBryan Dechart and 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

The 2019 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top on 16 November 2019.

AwardWinner[50]
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 as 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/BroadcasterSweet Anita
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

The 2020 ceremony took place digitally on 24 November 2020 and was hosted by Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham.[51] [52]

AwardWinner[53]
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 as Kamala Khan (Marvel's Avengers)
Breakthrough AwardAmong Us (Innersloth)
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 Year (Nintendo)
Most Wanted AwardUntitled God of War sequel (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Critics' Choice AwardHades (Supergiant Games)
Ultimate Game of the YearThe Last of Us Part II (Sony Interactive Entertainment)

2021

The 2021 ceremony took place on 23 November 2021 and was hosted by Nolan North and Emily Rose.[54]

AwardWinner[55]
Best Storytelling (Square Enix)
Best Multiplayer GameIt Takes Two (Electronic Arts)
Best Visual Design (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Best Game ExpansionGhost of Tsushima: Iki Island (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Mobile Game of the Year (Riot Games)
Best AudioResident Evil Village (Capcom)
Best Indie GameDeath's Door (Devolver Digital)
Still Playing AwardFinal Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Best Gaming CommunityFinal Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Studio of the Year
Best PerformerMaggie Robertson as 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

The 2022 ceremony took place on 22 November 2022.[56]

AwardWinner
Best StorytellingHorizon Forbidden West
Best Multiplayer GameElden Ring
Best Visual DesignElden Ring
Best Game ExpansionCuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Best Audio
Best Indie GameCult of the Lamb
Best Early Access LaunchSlime Rancher 2
Still Playing AwardGenshin Impact
Best Gaming CommunityFinal Fantasy XIV
Studio of the Year
Best PerformerManon Gage as 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 Year
Best Game TrailerGoat Simulator 3 Announcement Trailer
Most Wanted Award
Critics' Choice AwardElden Ring
Ultimate Game of the YearElden Ring

2023

The 2023 ceremony took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 10 November 2023, and was hosted by Troy Baker.[57] [58]

AwardWinner
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 Year
Best Lead PerformerBen Starr as Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Supporting PerformerNeil Newbon as 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 Year (Nintendo)
Best Game TrailerCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt)
Most Wanted AwardFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
Critics' Choice AwardAlan Wake 2 (Epic Games)
Ultimate Game of the YearBaldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

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