- Will "007: First Light" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?16¢
- Will "Big Walk" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?3¢
- Will "Resident Evil Requiem" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?56¢
- Will "Forza Horizon 6" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?11¢
- Will "Crimson Desert" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?5¢
- Will "Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?4¢
- Will "Pragmata" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?6¢
- Will "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?<1¢
- Will "Saros" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?12¢
- Will "Nioh 3" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?<1¢
- Will "Gears of War: E-Day" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?5¢
- Will "Escape from Tarkov" win Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards?3¢
The upcoming October 26 shortlist announcement for Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year remains the dominant catalyst, as public voting in that category opens immediately afterward and runs through October 30 ahead of the November 11 ceremony. Trader sentiment reflects a wide-open field, with 007: First Light and Resident Evil Requiem carrying strong momentum from multiple nominations across Console Game of the Year, storytelling, and performance categories, while PC standouts like Big Walk, Crimson Desert, Mewgenics, and The Blood of Dawnwalker compete for attention in a diverse slate. Historical precedent favors titles with broad critical and audience crossover, yet the public-voted nature introduces volatility once the official contenders surface.
Rules
Golden Joystick Awards presents its "Ultimate Game of the Year" award annually, honoring the best overall game across all platforms as voted by the public. The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards are scheduled to be presented on November 11, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Golden Joystick Award for Ultimate Game of the Year. If a game is not officially shortlisted for the 2026 Golden Joystick Award for Ultimate Game of the Year when the shortlist is announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Golden Joystick Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.