Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Shine in Gaming's Golden Joystick Awards Nominations
Monday, 7 October 2024, 08:43
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Lead Amidst Strong Competition
The race for Game of the Year remains wide open, with celebrated indies having as much or stronger critical interest than obvious AAA tentpoles. The nominees for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards only strengthen the narrative that there is no straightforward frontrunner. Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Helldivers 2 are among the standout nominees.
A Robust List of Nominees Highlights Diverse Talent
- Best Storytelling:
- 1000xResist
- Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2
- Best Visual Design: Astro Bot
- Best Indie Game:
- Animal Well
- Balatron
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Fan voting is open until November 21, with these nominees representing top gaming talent from November 2023 to October 2024.
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