Nominees for 2026’s ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’ at the Golden Joysticks Awards have been revealed
It might only be October, but that also means staring down the barrel of 2026’s end and all the video game award ceremonies that come with it. This includes the 44th fan-voted Golden Joystick Awards, which today has revealed the shortlist of candidates for the highly coveted ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’ category. It’s this award that represents the ceremony’s highest honour, with 12 candidates making the cut for 2026. The full list of ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’ nominees at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards is as follows: Star Wars: Galactic Racer The Blood of Dawnwalker The list of candidates marks a rather eclectic selection to say the least, with expected AAA hits such as Crimson Desert, 007 First Light and others appearing alongside more indie-centric titles such as Big Walk and Dispatch. The latter of which missed the cut-off date to be considered for the Golden Joystick Awards…
