01 Jun

The shortlist for the 27th Golden Joystick Awards has now been opened, so those wishing to cast their vote on the best of the last year can do so at www.goldenjoystick.com. A quarter of million votes from across the industry spectrum have decided the shortlist, the results of which will decide how takes home the conveted award this October 30th.

The following categories are all available for the best games of the past year to fill:

Ultimate Game of the Year
Family Game of the Year
Soundtrack of the Year
Handheld Game of the Year
The One To Watch Award
Mobile Game of the Year
Multiplayer Game of the Year
Nintendo Game of the Year
Online Game of the Year
PC Game of the Year
PlayStation Game of the Year
Xbox Game of the Year
Publisher of the Year
Retailer of the Year
UK Developer of the Year