Team Zelda grateful for Mario’s late arrival
The Golden Joystick Awards took place yesterday, one of the first major “Year in Review” events to happen thus far, with many of this year’s best and brightest titles clamoring for the retro-chic trophy.
Nintendo’sZelda: Breath of the Wildwalked away with the coveted “Ultimate Game of the Year” gong. The acceptance speech video, shown below, featured theZeldateam’s humble thanks, with veteranproducer Eiji Aonuma cutely quipping how grateful he was thatSuper Mario Odysseyarrived late in the voting window. Funny stuff.
Other big winners on the night include open-word adventureHorizon Zero Dawn, team-based massacrePlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, ragtime platformerCupheadand voice-actor (and former Destructoider) Ashly Burch, who walked away with two trophies. Sid Meir was also honoured for his contributions to the strategy genre, as well as spearheading the long-runningCivilisationseries.
Best Storytelling– Horizon Zero DawnBest Visual Design– CupheadBest Audio– The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildBest Gaming Performance– Ashly Burch (Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn)Best Indie Game– Friday the 13th The GameBest Multiplayer Game– PlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsStudio of the Year– Nintendo EPDBest VR Game– Resident Evil 7Esports Play of the Year– OverwatchEsports Team of the Year– Lunatic HaiEsports Game of the Year– OverwatchBest Streamer/Broadcaster– MarkiplierHandheld/Mobile Game of the Year –Pokemon Sun & MoonNintendo Game of the Year –The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildPlaystation Game of the Year –Horizon Zero DawnXbox Game of the Year –CupheadPC Game of the Year –PlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsThe Critics Choice Award –The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildBreakthrough Award– Ashly BurchHall of Fame– Final FantasyMost Wanted Game –The Last of Us 2Still Playing Award –World of TanksOutstanding Contribution to the UK Games Industry– Debbie Bestwick MBE (Team17 Founder)Lifetime Achievement Award –Sid MeierUltimate Game of the Year –The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
