Black Myth: Wukong has clinched the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year award at the Golden Joystick Awards, presented by Future plc’s GamesRadar+. This accolade is considered one of the oldest video game awards in the United Kingdom, dating back to 1983.
The Golden Joystick Awards’ decision-making process involves online voting from a curated list of games in each category selected by the committee. This year, the game that swept the most categories was FF7: Rebirth, winning in four categories, followed by Helldivers 2 with three wins.
The list of winning games in 2024 includes:
Best Audio Design – Astro Bot
Best Soundtrack – Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Best Storytelling – Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Best Multiplayer Game – Helldivers 2
Best Visual Design – Black Myth: Wukong
Best Indie Game – Balatro
Best Indie Game (Self-published) – Another Crab’s Treasure
Studio of the Year – Team Asobi (Astro Bot)
Best Lead Performer – Cody Christian (Cloud, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
Best Supporting Performer – Briana White (Aerith, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
Breakthrough Award (Critics Choice) – Balatro
Still Playing Award (Console & PC) – Minecraft
Still Playing Award (Mobile) – Honkai: Star Rail
PC Game of the Year – Satisfactory
Console Game of the Year – Helldivers 2
Most Wanted Game – GTA 6
Critics’ Choice Award – Helldivers 2
Best Game Expansion – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Best Gaming Hardware – Steam Deck OLED
Best Early Access Game – Lethal Company
Best Game Trailer – Helldivers 2
Streamers’ Choice Award – Chained Together
Best Game Adaptation – Fallout
Ultimate Game of the Year – Black Myth Wukong
Source: GamesRadar+
In the culmination of the event, the Ultimate Game of the Year award was presented to Black Myth: Wukong. A well-deserved achievement for the team behind this outstanding game. Congratulations! #GoldenJoystickAwards 🏆🎮
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