Alix Wilton Regan hosts Golden Joystick Awards voting live
Get ready to jump into history, because the stage is set for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, and the excitement is already building. Stepping into the spotlight as the host for the event is Alix Wilton Regan, the iconic Lara Croft known for her legendary work in the Tomb Raider franchise. Alix, who is also a frequent voice on the G+RLS podcast, is ready to guide the celebration of the greatest games of the past twelve months.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 11th, and the celebration won’t be confined to one screen. This year’s event will be a massive multimedia spectacle, live-streamed across multiple platforms to ensure everyone can be part of the excitement. Viewers can tune in on YouTube, Twitch, and X, alongside coverage from major gaming outlets like Future Games Show, PC Gamer, and GamesRadar+.
Alix shared her enthusiasm, emphasizing that the awards are a tribute not just to the games themselves, but to the incredibly talented teams who poured thousands of hours into crafting virtual worlds for players to explore. “We’re celebrating the greatest games of the past 12 months – and, more importantly, the incredibly talented teams who made them happen,” she said. “Get ready for an evening of special guests, spectacular games, and plenty of silly jokes.”
The anticipation is reaching a fever pitch, especially with the vote for the Ultimate Game of the Year category currently live. This year’s shortlist showcases a truly eclectic mix, reflecting the vast and diverse landscape of the gaming industry in 2026. The nominees span everything from highly polished indie creations to titanic franchises that have dominated gaming for decades.
The nominees vying for the Ultimate Game of the Year title include titles such as 007 First Light, Big Walk, CONTROL Resonant, Crimson Desert, Dispatch, Forza Horizon 6, Phantom Blade Zero, Pokémon Pokopia, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, and The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Industry content director Daniel Dawkins highlighted the fascinating scope of the nominees, noting that the list offers a compelling cross-section of the industry. “We see the work of small teams of indie developers sitting shoulder to shoulder with titanic gaming franchises like Pokémon and Resident Evil, as well as huge IPs like STAR WARS and James Bond,” Dawkins added. He noted that the Golden Joystick Awards remain the only games awards show chosen by the players, making the public vote all the more meaningful.
Fans have a limited window to cast their ballots. The voting for the Ultimate Game of the Year will close on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET, or midnight GMT. It’s time to decide which game truly captured the hearts of the gaming community this year.
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