Another massive year as Golden Joystick Awards amasses one million votes from gamers
11th October 2010 – An incredible one million votes have been already cast in the
28th Annual Golden Joystick Awards, organisers Future announced today.
With just over two weeks left for the public to choose this year's winners, the
excitement is really hotting up for the ‘people's gaming awards’.
The acclaimed Golden Joystick Awards are the longest running gaming awards in the
world and have been the burgeoning entertainment genre’s ultimate accolade since
1982. Officially named as the ‘World’s Most Popular Video Game Awards’ by Guinness
World Records, the ‘Joysticks’ are now celebrating a record breaking 28th year.
“Once again gamers are demonstrating their extraordinary passion and are making
their opinions known. With voting coming from over 30 different nations, we are
convinced that we are celebrating a truly global gaming event and more importantly
we're pleased to have been able to give so many gamers the chance to celebrate their
favourite releases and see them get the recognition they deserve.'' said Simon
Maxwell, Group Publisher for Console & Online and Organiser of the Golden Joystick
Awards for Future:
Categories in the 28th Annual Golden Joystick Awards categories are:
Action Game Of The Year Sponsored by Nuts
ITN Game On Shooter Of The Year
Racing Game Of The Year
RPG Game Of The Year
Puzzle Game Of The Year
Fighting Game Of The Year
Sports Game Of The Year Sponsored by Mousebreaker.com
Strategy Game Of The Year
Music Game Of The Year
Online Game Of The Year
Downloadable Game Of The Year Sponsored by Green Man Gaming
Habbo.com Portable Game of the Year
Soundtrack Game Of The Year
MSN One To Watch
UK Developer Game Of The Year
Ultimate Game Of The Year
With diverse categories like Action, RPG and Puzzle Game of The Year, there is truly
something for everyone as the awards showcase the diversity in today’s video games
industry. In total, over 100 titles competing across 16 categories for the biggest
prize in gaming, the Ultimate Game of the Year.
Voting is still wide open in many of the categories, with the top spots changing
regularly throughout the day as votes are cast. Voting closes on 25th October - if
there’s a game you feel deserves a Golden Joystick – get over to
http://www.goldenjoystick.com and vote now!
The winners will be announced at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on 29th
October 2010 during the ceremony hosted by legendary US comedian Rich Hall.
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