
The Highly Anticipated Golden Joystick Awards 2026: A Global Gaming Celebration

By Richard Garfield


By Richard Garfield
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as the Golden Joystick Awards are set to broadcast live. The ceremony will commence at 10 AM PT, 1 PM ET, 6 PM GMT, and 7 PM CEST, promising a worldwide spectacle for gaming enthusiasts. This year's event builds on a rich tradition of honoring outstanding contributions to the industry.
This year's gala will be helmed by the exceptionally talented Alix Wilton Regan, a renowned voice actor celebrated for her work across various iconic gaming titles. Known for her roles as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077, Specialist Traynor in Mass Effect 3, and Cauthrien in Dragon Age: Origins, Regan brings a wealth of gaming experience and a familiar voice to the stage, ensuring an engaging and memorable presentation.
The Golden Joystick Awards will be accessible to a vast international audience, streaming across numerous popular platforms. Viewers can watch the event live on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok, and X. Additionally, dedicated gaming channels such as Future Games Show, PC Gamer, WhatCulture Gaming, IGN, Ginx TV, eClutch, Niconico, Kuaishou, and Bilibili will also carry the broadcast, ensuring that no fan misses out on the action.
This year's awards feature a robust roster of nominees vying for various accolades. The competition is fierce, with titles like 007 First Light, Big Walk, Crimson Desert, Control Resonant, Dispatch, Forza Horizon 6, Meccha Chamelon, Mewgenics, and Resident Evil Requiem, among others. With such a diverse array of games, the event promises to be a thrilling showcase of innovation and creativity within the gaming landscape. The anticipation builds to see which of these incredible games will emerge victorious.
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