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It is almost that time of the year again. Gaming awards season is fast approaching, which means that the debating and discussing over what everyone thinks is this year\u2019s Game of The Year is about to really get underway. That said, it has been a busy 2023, so it won\u2019t be easy. There are quite a few amazing games that may fit that criteria.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, nominees for The Golden Joystick Awards 2023 have been announced today, along with confirmation that voting is now live. However, it is worth noting that the nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year Award, Best Performer, and Best Supporting Performer won\u2019t be announced until October 23rd. Voting for these categories will begin on the same day. You\u2019ll have until October 27th, 4 days later, to vote. <\/p>\n

As for the nominees that have been announced today, there were quite a few. Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had the most nominations, with each game getting nominations in 4 categories. You can see a full list of the nominees that have been announced down below. The awards ceremony begins on November 10th.<\/p>\n

Best Audio
<\/strong>Stray Gods
Hi-Fi Rush
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Starfield
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Final Fantasy XVI<\/p>\n

Best Storytelling
<\/strong>Baldur\u2019s Gate 3
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor<\/p>\n

Best Game Community
<\/strong>Final Fantasy XIV
Warframe
Baldur\u2019s Gate 3
Deep Rock Galactic
Dreams
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom<\/p>\n

Best Game Expansion
<\/strong>Power Wash Simulator DLC
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom
The Case of the Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire and Spider of Lanka
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers<\/p>\n

Best Gaming Hardware
<\/strong>PlayStation VR2
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Headset
Alienware 34 AW3423DWF
Nitro Deck
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96
Samsung 990 PRO<\/p>\n

Best Indie Game
<\/strong>Dave the Diver
Pizza Tower
Dredge
Cocoon
Viewfinder
Sea of Stars<\/p>\n

Best Multiplayer Game
<\/strong>Exoprimal
Diablo IV
Street Fighter 6
Remnant II
Mortal Kombat 1
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip<\/p>\n

Best Visual Design
<\/strong>Baldur\u2019s Gate 3
Starfield
Hi-Fi Rush
Viewfinder
Lies Of P
Street Fighter 6<\/p>\n

Nintendo Game of the Year
<\/strong>Pikmin 4
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Fire Emblem Engage
Metroid Prime Remastered
Octopath Traveller II
Fae Farm<\/p>\n

PC Game of the Year
<\/strong>Baldur\u2019s Gate 3
Diablo IV
Dave the Diver
Tchia
System Shock
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew<\/p>\n

PlayStation Game of the Year
<\/strong>Final Fantasy XVI
Resident Evil 4
Street Fighter 6
Humanity
Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor<\/p>\n

Xbox Game of the Year
<\/strong>Starfield
Chants of Sennaar
Hi-Fi Rush
Planet of Lana
Dead Space
Pentiment<\/p>\n

Still Playing Award
<\/strong>No Man\u2019s Sky
Genshin Impact
The Sims 4
Fortnite
Naraka Bladepoint
GTA Online
Warframe
Valorant
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive \/ Counter-Strike 2
Apex Legends
Dota 2
Call of Duty<\/p>\n

Studio of the Year
<\/strong>Larian Studios
Digital Eclipse
Nintendo EPD
Mimimi Games
Remedy Entertainment
CD Projekt Red<\/p>\n

Best Game Trailer
<\/strong>Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty \u2013 Official Cinematic Trailer
Alan Wake 2 \u2013 The Dark Place Gameplay Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom \u2013 Official Trailer #3
Baby Steps Reveal Trailer
Mortal Kombat 1 \u2013 Official It\u2019s In Our Blood Trailer
Dave the Diver \u2013 Official Release Month And Accolades Trailer<\/p>\n

Most Wanted Game
<\/strong>Death Stranding 2
Star Wars Outlaws
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Tekken 8
Vampire: The Masquerade \u2013 Bloodlines 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Hades II
Fable
Hollow Knight: Silksong
EVERYWHERE
Frostpunk 2
ARK 2
METAL GEAR SOLID \u0394: SNAKE EATER
Persona 3 Reload
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Pacific Drive
Black Myth: Wukong
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin<\/p>\n

Returning in 2023 Best VR Game
<\/strong>C-Smash VRS
Horizon Call of the Mountain VR
Synapse
Vertigo 2 VR
F1 23 VR
The Light Brigade<\/p>\n

Source<\/p>\n