Golden Joystick Awards’ vote time for its ‘PC Game of the Year’ winner closes soon
The Golden Joystick Awards, a long-running annual gaming awards show, has announced its shortlist nominees across 21 game-of-the-year categories. The nominations were revealed on September 25, 2026, and include major categories such as PC Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, and Best Indie Game.
Public voting is currently open on GamesRadar.com, allowing fans to determine the winners in their preferred categories. However, time is running short—the voting deadline is October 23, 2026 at 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET / midnight BST. The Golden Joystick Awards represents one of the gaming industry’s most significant annual celebrations, with community participation playing a key role in recognizing both major releases and indie titles across all major gaming platforms.