Dark Souls 3, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 & More Nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards
Sep. 16, 2016Dark Souls 3, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 & More Nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards
The 34th Golden Joystick Awards, also known as the Oscars of Gaming, are to be held November 16th in London. In anticipation of the event, public voting has now opened for the 21 gamer chosen categories and the RPG genre is very well represented especially games across theFextralife Wiki network.
Dark Souls 3earned some of the more prestigious nominations, including the overall Game of the Year, Best Visual Design, and Best Multiplayer. It also earned a nomination for best gaming moment when players make their return toAnor Londo. Additionally From Software earned a nomination for Studio of the Year. High accolades for a franchise that has evolved so much from King’s Field andDemon’s Souls!
Fallout 4also earned a nomination for Game of the Year, as well as Best Audio. It gained a nomination for Best Gaming Moment for the scene that marks the arrival of theBrotherhood of Steel. Bethesda joined From Software in the Studio of the Year category.
The Witcher 3continues to power through long after its release, earning specific nominations for the final beloved expansionBlood and Wine. Blood and Wine was nominated for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design. CD Projekt Red was unsurprisingly nominated for the Studio of the Year award after another year of quality releases in addition to the upcoming standaloneGwentgame.
The Most Wanted category is populated with some big upcoming RPG titles, specificallyHorizon Zero Dawn,Mass Effect AndromedaandScalebound.Salt and Sanctuaryalso picked up a nomination for Playstation Game of the Year, alongside Naughty Dog’s powerhouseUncharted 4. Not too shabby for an indie team!XCOM 2also picked up a nomination for overall Game of the Year.
Other titles likeOverwatchandThe Divisionwere represented across a variety of categories like Best Original Game, Best Multiplayer and Best Visual Design rounding out a packed year for gaming both in the RPG and innovative gaming spheres.
To vote for your favorites, visit theGolden Joystick Awardsand check back later in the year as we’ll bring the results. Will Dark Souls 3 or Fallout 4 clean up some prestigious hardware? Or will we see a dark horse contender? Any games missing from the categories? Let us know your thoughts on the nominees in the comments!
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Editor at Fextralife. I look for the substantial in gaming and I try to connect video games to the emotions and stories they elicit. I love all things culture and history and have an odd fondness for the planet Jupiter. I think my dogs are pretty awesome too.
I vote every yearThis year I voted for the Minecraft youtuber, Amy Lee. In a world full of swear words, euphemisms and dumbed down jokes, she brings in a breath of fresh air. She is adorable. While I might be a rum swilling, sailor mouthed badass, I have a special place in me heart for soft voiced humans.
In my opinion the witcher 3 was the best and i hope it comes out on top.Fallout 4 was alright but it could be way better, same goes for dark souls 3.
