Golden Joystick Awards reveal 2026 Ultimate Game of the Year nominees

The 44th Golden Joystick Awards have announced the nominees for the Ultimate Game of the Year award. The shortlist features a diverse range of titles, including major franchises such as 007 First Light, Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Forza Horizon 6. Other nominees include Big Walk, Control Resonant, Crimson Desert, Dispatch, Phantom Blade Zero, Pragmata, and The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Public voting is currently open and will remain active until Friday, October 30, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 11, with actor Alix Wilton Regan announced as the host. The event aims to celebrate the industry's most significant achievements from the past year, featuring guest presenters from the gaming community.