Golden Joysticks Reveal Console Game of the Year Contenders

The nominees for the Console Game of the Year at the upcoming Golden Joysticks awards have been officially revealed. As reported by My Nintendo News, the list features several high-profile titles, though a few major releases have been left out of the running due to strict timing constraints regarding eligibility.

Notable Omissions and Entries

According to the reporting from My Nintendo News, fans hoping to see The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake or Grand Theft Auto VI in the competition will be disappointed. Both titles were excluded from the running because they missed the official eligibility cutoff date for the awards. This creates a shift in the field, as these anticipated releases were widely discussed by the gaming community leading up to the nomination announcement.

Despite the absence of those two major titles, the official list does include several notable Nintendo-published titles that are currently competing for the top honor. Specifically, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Pokemon Pokopia are among the contenders highlighted by the news desk. Additionally, the list of nominees includes LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, rounding out the selection of titles vying for the Console Game of the Year distinction. Gamers can view the full list of nominees and participate in the selection process by visiting the official Golden Joysticks voting portal linked via the My Nintendo News report.

Why it matters

For gamers, the announcement marks the beginning of the crucial voting phase for the annual Golden Joysticks awards. With major titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Grand Theft Auto VI sitting this one out, the competition for the Console Game of the Year crown remains open and unpredictable among the current nominees. The industry continues to observe these awards as a significant bellwether for community sentiment as the calendar year draws to a close.

Players who want to have their say on which games take home the awards have until Friday, October 23, to cast their votes. If you have a favorite among the contenders, you should make sure to participate before the deadline passes. With the voting window closing shortly, stakeholders and fans alike are encouraged to engage with the process to ensure their preferred titles have the best chance at victory in this year’s competition.