Why the Golden Joysticks Game of the Year winner might point to the TGA

At this year's Golden Joystick Awards, Black Legend: Wukong took the coveted title of Ultimate Game of the Year, solidifying the action-adventure title as a fan favorite. if Black Legend: Wukong received high praise from players and critics, it is still unclear whether the upcoming game deserves game of the year or not. A few of this year's GOTY nominees have sparked controversy, especially Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and Black Legend: Wukong.

If a GOTY-nominated DLC is controversial, Black Legend: Wukong The matchup was also controversial, as it was the lowest-rated game ever nominated in the category. The game still holds strong ratings overall, but its nomination has still sparked a lot of debate about whether or not it deserves the spot. On the other hand, its Golden Joystick win could indicate which game carries the GOTY title.

Black Myth: Wukong's Golden Joystick Win Could Set the Stage for an Unexpected Prize

Stories of Converging Winners

The Golden Joystick Awards have been around longer than The Game Awards' 10-year anniversary, but both are proud to be important events for the industry. Although the GOTY Award winners are not always the same from the two ceremonies, there have been strong overlapping stories. Black Legend: Wukong Winning the Golden Joystick's final game of the year is no small feat, and it could well inform the outcome of The Game Awards decision.

The Golden Joystick Awards are the longest running awards ceremony in gaming, first held in 1983.

Golden Joystick and The Game Awards' major winners since 2014

Although it's not an exact science, and there are a lot of deviations, the Golden Joystick Awards and The Game Awards share a lot of the same winners. With the past two years having the same winner as Elden Ring SY Baldur's Gate 3there may be genetics of the form being formed. However, there is one big difference between the two award ceremonies that will be the final decision on the title of The Game Awards.

The main difference between The Game Awards and Golden Joystick is significant

Black Myth: The Victory of Wukong Golden Joystick depended on a great selection process

When it comes to voting in The Game Awards, the critics' response is more emphatic. The Golden Joystick Awards are 100% fan-voted, and The Game Awards don't have the same kind of open voting system. That's why Black Legend: Wukong has lower reviews than its competitors, the action-adventure title may have less chance of winning the GOTY. If the awards place more weight on receiving reviews, then Astro Bot may be the most suitable option.

The Game Awards are scheduled to take place on December 12th.

Of course, there is no official way to know. The nominations for The Game Awards have made many big surprises, and it is likely that the ceremony can be like a speech. As the event approaches, it will be interesting to see how Black Legend: Wukong against his competitors.