Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead the shortlist for the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, nudging out Helldivers 2 and Balatro for the most nominations

Have you ever disagreed with Game of the Year lists? Well, now is your chance to help shape them. GamesRadar+ is happy to confirm that voting is live for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards – where your input will help create conversations around the best video games of the year. 

Voting is now live in 19 categories, including ‘Console Game of the Year,’ ‘PC Game of the Year,’ ‘Best Multiplayer Game,’ and more. If you want to have your say, you’ve got until Friday, November 1, to make your opinions heard. This year, new categories have been introduced, such as ‘Best Soundtrack,’ ‘Best Audio Design,’ and ‘Best Indie Game – Self Published,’ as we look to celebrate a wider range of releases from 2024.