Golden Joystick Awards’ vote time for its ‘PC Game of the Year’ winner closes soon
The Golden Joystick Awards, one of gaming’s longest-running award shows, has opened voting for its 2026 ceremony. The awards span 21 different game-of-the-year categories, including dedicated awards for PC Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, Best Indie Game, and numerous others across the gaming landscape. The shortlist of nominees was announced on September 25, 2026. Voting for the winners is now open to the public on GamesRadar.com, allowing players to cast their votes for their favorite games of the year. However, time is running short—the voting period closes on October 23, 2026 at 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET / 12:00am BST, giving voters approximately one week to make their selections. The Golden Joystick Awards remain one of gaming’s most prestigious and long-running award ceremonies, celebrating the best games and gaming achievements throughout the year.