The 40th annual Golden Joystick Awards, presented by GamesRadar+, will take place on Tuesday, November 22. The event is run by Future, the parent company of PC Gamer.

The Golden Joystick Awards is the longest running video game awards show in history, with awards determined by public vote. Each year, millions of votes are cast in a wide range of categories, plus three "Critics' Choice Awards" are determined by Future's senior editorial staff.

This year, the 40th anniversary year, fans will vote in 18 categories, including "Best Studio" and the fan-favorite "Ultimate Game of the Year." Public voting will begin on Friday, October 7 here (opens in new tab).

This year, two new voting categories have been created to better reflect the changing gaming landscape: one for "Best Game Trailer" and the other for what Golden Joystick feels is a long overdue recognition of a unique element of modern PC gaming The other was the "Best Game Trailer" award, for which the Golden Joystick was recognized as a unique element of modern PC gaming. Although it was a year too late for Valheim to receive the award, it is intended to show affection for the many great games that now choose this development and release route.

The winners will be announced at an all-digital celebration on November 22, which will be broadcast on all streaming platforms. In addition to the winning films, the program will also feature new trailers and exclusive content. For updates on Golden Joystick 2022, follow us on Twitter (opens in new tab) or Facebook (opens in new tab) accounts: