08:00 PST / 11:00 EST / 16:00 GMT Monday, November 21 2022: The 40th Golden Joystick Awards will be hosted by actors Laura Bailey and Troy Baker (Joel and Abby in The Last of Us). Viewers can watch the winners revealed when the ceremony is broadcast on Twitch, YouTube and GamesRadar at 12.00 PST, 15.00 EST and 20.00 GMT on Tuesday, November 22. Over 3 million public votes have been cast in 18 categories and two new awards introduced this year ‘Best Early Access Launch’ and ‘Best Game Trailer’. Show highlights will include: Hosted by actors, Laura Bailey and Troy Baker, well known for working together as Joel and Abby in The Last of Us. Special guests and previous winners from across the gaming world will present over 20 Golden Joystick Awards to this year’s winners, including Studio of the Year, Ultimate Game of the Year and Best Game Community.  Exclusive trailers for upcoming games, including some surprise announcements and special guests A special video celebrating ’40 Years of the Golden Joystick Awards’

Laura Bailey, actor and show host said:

“SO excited to be back hosting the glittering Golden Joystick Awards this year with one of my best buds, Troy Baker. The awards recognize over 20 incredible games and creators who have thrilled and entertained us this year, voted for by you! Tune in on Nov 22 to find out if your favorite will pick up a coveted Golden Joystick!”

Troy Baker, actor and show host said:  

“News flash – Laura Bailey and I are hosting the iconic Golden Joystick Awards this year. The GJA’s recognise the creators and performers who have made this year yet another stellar year in gaming. From indie devs to triple AAAs we will be awarding them all on Nov 22. Don’t miss it!”

The Golden Joystick Awards presented by GamesRadar+, are the world’s longest-running, public-voted video games awards, attracting millions of votes every year. Fans have voted in 18 categories including ‘Best Storytelling’, ‘Best Studio’ and ‘Most Wanted’. Three additional Critics Choice awards – ‘Best Performer’, ‘Breakthrough Award’ and ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ – are selected by a panel of journalists from brands including gamesradar.com, pcgamer.com, Edge magazine, Retro Gamer and Play magazine, plus Future’s trusted network of freelance writers.

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About The Golden Joystick Awards

The Golden Joystick Awards honor the people and products that have transformed the games industry in 2022. The event features over 20 categories, the majority of which are voted for by the global gaming public. The event was first held in 1983 and is now the world’s longest-running public voted gaming awards brand. For more information visit goldenjoysticks.com or follow us on twitter.com/goldenjoysticks, facebook.com/goldenjoysticks.

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