The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins 2023 Golden Joystick Nintendo Game Of The Year

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins 2023 Golden Joystick Nintendo Game Of The Year

Yesterday, the 2023 Golden Joystick Awards were held in  London, recognizing talent from all across the games industry.

This year, The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom was crowned Nintendo Game Of The Year, this would perhaps come as no surprise given its extremely positive reception from critics and fans alike.

As for the coveted title of Ultimate Game Of All Time, it was given to Larian’s  Baldur’s Gate 3, although Tears Of The Kingdom was also nominated for that category, alongside Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Metroid Prime Remastered.

The full list of awards and winners can be found below:

  • Best Storytelling – Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Still Playing Award – No Man’s Sky
  • Best Visual Design – Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Studio of the Year – Larian Studios
  • Best Game Expansion – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Best Indie Game – Sea of Stars
  • Best VR Game – Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • Best Multiplayer Game – Mortal Kombat 1
  • Best Audio – Final Fantasy XVI
  • Best Game Trailer – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Best Streaming Game – Valorant
  • Best Game Community – Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Best Gaming Hardware – PSVR 2
  • Breakthrough Award – Coccoon / Geometric Interactive
  • Critics’ Choice Award – Alan Wake II
  • Best Lead Performer – Ben Starr, Final Fantasy XVI
  • Best Supporting Performer – Neil Newborn, Astarion, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Nintendo Game of the Year – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • PC Game of the Year – Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Xbox Game of the Year – Starfield
  • PlayStation Game of the Year – Resident Evil 4
  • Most Wanted Game – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • UGOTY – Baldur’s Gate 3

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