Final Fantasy Wins Multiple Categories at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023

Final Fantasy left a notable impression at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023, clinching top honors in three significant categories. Final Fantasy XVI earned the esteemed "Best Audio" accolade, while Ben Starr's portrayal of Clive Rosfield in the same game secured the "Best Lead Performer" title. The competition was fierce, with notable titles like Starfield and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also in the running.

In addition to these victories, the anticipation surrounding Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was validated as it claimed the title of "Most Wanted Game."

The list of the nominees for each category can be found below.

Best Audio Nominees:

• Stray Gods

• Hi-Fi Rush

• Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

• Starfield

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

• Final Fantasy XVI (Winner)

Best Lead Performer Nominees:

• Ben Starr - Clive Rosfield - Final Fantasy XVI (Winner)

• Yuri Lowenthal - Spiderman - Marvel's Spiderman 2

• Cal Kestis - Cameron Monaghan - Star Wars Jed Survivor

• Ilkka Villi / Matthew Porretta (Alan Wake, Alan Wake 2)

• Nadi Jeter - Miles Morales - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

• Ellise Chappell - Kathy Johanson - Deliver Us Mars

Most Wanted Game Nominees:

• Death Stranding 2

• Star Wars Outlaws

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Winner)

• Tekken 8

• Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

• Hades II

• Fable

• Hollow Knight: Silksong

• EVERYWHERE

• Frostpunk 2

• ARK 2

• METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

• Persona 3 Reload

• Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

• Pacific Drive

• Black Myth: Wukong

• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin