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Golden Joystick Awards 2026: Saros, Pokopia and Nioh 3 vie for Console Game of the Year

Public voting for the 44th Golden Joystick Awards is open in 21 categories. Ten titles compete for Console Game of the Year, with winners revealed on 11 November.

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Archive image: an award presentation at the 1990 Golden Joystick Awards with host Jonathan Ross (right)

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Voting for the 44th Golden Joystick Awards has opened. Players can vote in 21 categories until 23 October. Nominations for the top prize, Ultimate Game of the Year, open on 26 October, and the winners will be revealed on 11 November.

Ten games are competing for Console Game of the Year: Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Pokémon Pokopia, 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Saros and Nioh 3.

Nintendo also features several times: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is nominated for Best Storytelling, Star Fox for Best Remake/Remaster and Rhythm Heaven Groove for Best Audio Design. Nintendo EPD is up for Studio of the Year against Square Enix, Capcom and IO Interactive, among others.

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