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Golden Joystick Awards

The Golden Joystick Awards, also known as the "People's Gaming Awards," are one of the oldest and most prestigious video game awards ceremonies. They have been held annually since 1983 and are organized by the British magazine GamesRadar

The Golden Joystick Awards are unique because the winners are determined by public voting. Gamers from around the world have the opportunity to vote for their favorite games and game-related categories, making it a truly community-driven event. The awards cover various categories, including Best Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Indie Game, Best Mobile Game, and more.

Over the years, the Golden Joystick Awards have become recognized as a significant event in the gaming industry. The ceremony brings together developers, publishers, industry professionals, and fans to celebrate the year's best games and achievements. The winners receive a trophy in the shape of a golden joystick, hence the name of the awards.

The Golden Joystick Awards continue to be held annually, with the ceremony taking place in London, England. However, it's important to note that my knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021, and there may have been updates or changes to the awards since then. To stay up to date with the latest information about the Golden Joystick Awards, I recommend visiting the GamesRadar website or following their official social media channels.

  • 1983
  • Ah Diddums Best Original Game of the Year
  • Jetpac Game of the Year
  • Manic Miner Best Arcade-Style Game of the Year
  • The Hobbit Strategy Game of the Year
  • 1984
  • Claymorgue Castle Best Adventure Game of the Year
  • Daley Thompson's Decathlon Best Arcade-Style Game of the Year
  • Elite Best Original Game of the Year
  • Knight Lore Game of the Year
  • Lords of Midnight Best Strategy Game of the Year
  • 1985
  • Commando Arcade-Style Game of the Year
  • Little Computer People Best Original Game of the Year
  • Red Moon Adventure Game of the Year
  • Theatre Europe Strategy Game of the Year
  • Way of the Exploding Fist Game of the Year
  • 1986
  • Gauntlet Game of the Year
  • Sentinel Best Original Game of the Year
  • The Pawn Adventure Game of the Year
  • Uridium Arcade-Style Game of the Year
  • Vietnam Strategy Game of the Year
  • 1988
  • Falcon Best Simulation Game of the Year
  • Fish! Adventure Game of the Year
  • International Karate + Best Soundtrack of the Year
  • Operation Wolf Best Coin-Op Conversion of the Year
  • Rocket Ranger Best Graphics of the Year
  • Speedball Game of the Year
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