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Voting for nominees for the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards in 21 categories closed on October 23, 2026. However, the Golden Joystick Awards Show has even more in store, as it has announced the nominees for its “Ultimate game of the year” price.
You can vote for the winner for this coveted award now on GamesRadar, and voting will remain open until October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET / midnight GMT.
Here are the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards nominees for the Ultimate Game of the Year award:
Golden Joystick Awards — Nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year
Golden Joystick Awards — Where can you watch the show?
The winner of the Ultimate Game of the Year category and the winners of the other 21 categories will be announced during the Golden Joystick Awards ceremony on November 11, 2026 at Troxy, London, United Kingdom.
Viewers can tune in to watch the awards ceremony (which will be hosted by actress Alix Wilton Regan and several guest presenters) live on YouTube, Tic, XFuture Games Show, GamesRadar and PC Gamer.
Who do you want to win the ultimate game of the year?
The Golden Joystick has a pretty comprehensive selection of contenders for the ultimate game of the year, from AAA titles like 007: First Light to viral indie hits like Big Walk.
Personally, I’m voting on Pragmata to win. Its strange mix of fast-paced third-person shooters and hacking puzzles to weaken enemies without stopping works surprisingly well, and its story is a heartwarming adventure that I wouldn’t dare spoil for anyone who hasn’t played it yet.
But will Pragmata manage to beat the competition? Who are you personally voting for to win? Log in to November 11, 2026to find out when the Golden Joystick Awards will reveal their ultimate game of the year.
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