Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Voting Opens: Full Nominees and How to Cast Your Ballot

The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards, one of the longest-running video game awards ceremonies, has officially opened public voting, marking the start of the 2024 games awards season. Fans can now cast votes across 17 categories, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, and Studio of the Year. Leading the nominations are Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Astro Bot, each with five nods, while indie hit Balatro and horror remake Silent Hill 2 follow closely with four apiece. Other notable nominees include Helldivers 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Voting is open until October 4, 2024, with winners announced on November 21. This year’s shortlist reflects a strong year for both blockbuster and indie titles, highlighting the industry’s creative range. As the first major public-voted awards of the season, the Golden Joysticks offer an early signal of which games may dominate the conversation heading into The Game Awards and beyond. Cast your vote now to help shape the narrative for 2024’s best in gaming.