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