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Crimson Desert Enhanced Nominated for Two Golden Joystick Awards
AppWizard
September 28, 2026

Crimson Desert Enhanced Nominated for Two Golden Joystick Awards

Crimson Desert Enhanced has received nominations for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. It ranks second in cumulative sales in the 2026 U.S. video game rankings and is the top new intellectual property in Steam revenue for the year. Voting for the awards is open until October 23, with winners announced on November 11 in London. Additionally, the first downloadable content (DLC) for the game will launch on October 16.
Pearl Abyss announced on the 28th that its open world action adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced ..
AppWizard
September 28, 2026

Pearl Abyss announced on the 28th that its open world action adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced ..

Pearl Abyss announced that its game, Crimson Desert Enhanced, has been nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, taking place in London on November 11. Voting is open until October 23. The game is a significant update to the original Red Desert, enhancing its narrative and broadening language support. It ranks second in cumulative sales of U.S. video games for 2026 and first in Steam sales among new intellectual properties. The first downloadable content for Red Desert Enhanced is set to release on October 16, with pre-orders already available.
Six Xbox Game Pass titles to dive into during the holidays
AppWizard
December 17, 2025

Six Xbox Game Pass titles to dive into during the holidays

The text describes a cozy holiday atmosphere enhanced by gaming, highlighting six games suitable for the festive season: 1. Fallout 4: An award-winning RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Boston where players can build settlements and explore a vast open world. 2. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: A game where players control a dwarf miner, gathering resources and battling aliens, featuring a unique path-carving mechanic and a rich progression system. 3. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: The latest installment in the franchise, offering three game modes and over thirty multiplayer maps for co-op campaigns and competitive play. 4. Age of Mythology: Retold: A reimagining of the 2002 classic real-time strategy game, featuring mythological heroes and significant gameplay improvements. 5. Abiotic Factor: A survival game where players are stranded scientists dealing with a paranormal outbreak, focusing on resource scavenging and teamwork, nominated for PC Game of the Year. 6. Diablo 4: A loot-driven game with engaging mechanics, featuring roguelike events and character customization, set in demon-infested zones.
Catch up on the GOTY conversation with these Game Awards nominees on Xbox Game Pass
AppWizard
December 7, 2025

Catch up on the GOTY conversation with these Game Awards nominees on Xbox Game Pass

The Golden Joystick Awards have concluded, and discussions about Game of the Year are increasing as The Game Awards approach. Xbox Game Pass provides access to many acclaimed games from the year. The latest installment of Ninja Gaiden, featuring the character Yakumo, continues the series' tradition of precision gameplay and intense battles. Hades, a nominee for Game of the Year in 2020 and winner of multiple awards, allows players to control Zagreus as he attempts to escape the underworld, encountering gods and engaging in combat. Hades is recognized for its unique gameplay loop and character development, and its sequel, Hades 2, has also received several nominations.
Lies of P director says 'I will not disappoint you' when it comes to the sequel, and after playing its award-winning DLC this year, I fully believe him
AppWizard
November 28, 2025

Lies of P director says ‘I will not disappoint you’ when it comes to the sequel, and after playing its award-winning DLC this year, I fully believe him

Lies of P has gained critical acclaim with its recent downloadable content (DLC) titled Overture, which won the Best Game Expansion at the Golden Joystick Awards. The DLC features a rich narrative and stylistic innovation, incorporating cinematic storytelling and team-up challenges. It enhances gameplay with a stance break mechanic inspired by Bloodborne and Sekiro. Overture transforms a convoluted story into an emotionally engaging experience, showcasing character arcs that evoke genuine emotion. Anticipation for a sequel is high, with promises of hauntingly beautiful covers of classic rhythm game tracks integrated into the game's gothic atmosphere.
Clair Obscur creative director says he knew the game was going to be 'cool,' but he really didn't expect it to be so 'big'
AppWizard
November 27, 2025

Clair Obscur creative director says he knew the game was going to be ‘cool,’ but he really didn’t expect it to be so ‘big’

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over five million copies and received significant recognition at the Golden Joystick Awards. Creative director Guillaume Broche expressed surprise at the game's popularity, stating it was not expected to be a major success before its launch. Voice actor Ben Starr noted that the game was never intended to achieve such heights and attributed its success to its authenticity. The game has also received a record number of nominations for The Game Awards 2025, with results to be revealed on December 11.
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AppWizard
November 21, 2025

Minecraft and Pokemon Go among winners at Golden Joystick Awards

The Golden Joystick Awards, celebrating its 43rd year, recognized standout games through public votes and an expert panel. Minecraft won the Still Playing Award for console and PC games, marking its 15th anniversary and maintaining a monthly player base of around 160 million. In the mobile gaming category, Pokemon Go received the Still Playing Award, having transformed player interaction since its 2016 launch. Donkey Kong Bonanza won the Critics' Choice Award, highlighting the character's lasting influence in gaming.
Minecraft is the winner of the Still Playing Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Minecraft is the winner of the Still Playing Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024

Minecraft has won the Still Playing Award for PC and Console at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024. It has sold over 300 million copies since its launch in 2009. Notable nominees for the award included Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, EA Sports FC, Dota 2, Fortnite, GTA Online, Naraka: Bladepoint, Roblox, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant, and Warframe. The developers are shifting to a strategy of regular free update "game drops" instead of infrequent major patches. Additionally, an animated series on Netflix and a live-action film featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa are in development.
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