Golden Joystick Awards
The World's Longest-Running and Definitive Public-Voted Gaming Honors
Established in 1983 in London, the Golden Joystick Awards are the video game industry's longest-running honors ceremony, powered by millions of public votes worldwide.
Four Decades of Democratic Gaming Recognition
Debuting in 1983 at Berkeley Square, London, the Golden Joysticks were inaugurated by CVG magazine, asking readers to mail in printed coupons voting for their favorite titles. The inaugural ceremony championed 8-bit gems like Manic Miner and Jetpac, establishing a tradition of democratic player choice that survived every hardware generation.
Digital Scale and Ultimate Accolades
Now hosted digitally by GamesRadar+, the Golden Joysticks tally millions of votes from across the globe each autumn. In 2021, celebrating the medium's 50th anniversary, the ceremony awarded Dark Souls the monumental title of 'Ultimate Game of All Time', underscoring the enduring passion of the global gaming audience.