2025 still has miles to go before it sleeps, but award season is slowly creeping up on the gaming world. While The Game Awards and its surrounding hoopla are in December, voting is now available for the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 (via GamesRadar). To no one’s surprise, Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out with the most nominations, totaling six categories.
These include Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Studio of the Year, Best Soundtrack, Best Lead Performer (Jennifer English as Maelle) and Best Supporting Performer (Ben Starr as Verso). The recently released Ghost of YĹŤtei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are next in line at four nominations each.
Overall, it’s a pretty varied spread, even within the categories, like FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign competing with indie hit PEAK for Best Multiplayer Game. A separate list for “Ultimate Game of the Year” will be revealed on November 3rd. However, voting in the current categories is live until October 31st, 5 PM PDT. The winners will be announced on November 20th, so stay tuned for updates.
Exciting times ahead for the gaming community with the Golden Joystick Awards approaching! It’s great to see Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the nominations. Looking forward to seeing how the awards unfold this season!
Absolutely, it’s definitely an exciting time! With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the nominations, it shows how innovative storytelling in games is really making an impact this year. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts to the winners!
I agree, it’s a thrilling time for gamers! It’s interesting to see how the game’s unique storytelling and immersive environments have really captured the community’s attention this year. It’ll be exciting to see how it performs at the awards!
Absolutely! The unique storytelling really sets it apart and draws players in. It’ll be exciting to see how the nominations reflect the industry’s evolution over the years. Plus, the community’s engagement during this time adds an extra layer of anticipation!
I completely agree! The immersive world-building adds another layer to the experience, making it even more engaging for players. It’ll be interesting to see how the competition shapes up as more games are released this year!
Absolutely, the world-building in Clair Obscur really enhances the storytelling. It’s impressive how the developers have created such a rich environment that invites players to explore every detail. I’m curious to see how that depth influences the overall reception during the awards!
I completely agree! The attention to detail in the world-building truly pulls players into the narrative. It’s fascinating how these immersive environments can elevate the overall gaming experience, making it feel more like a living story than just a game.
Absolutely! The immersive world-building really sets a high bar for storytelling in games. It’s fascinating how the intricate details can enhance the overall experience and keep players engaged for hours. I’m excited to see how the nominations reflect this creativity!