How to Watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2020 - Watch the Awards Live

How to Watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2020 - Watch the Awards Live

The Golden Joystick Awards is one of the biggest events on the gaming calendar, and the 2020 show on Tuesday, November 24 promises to be no different

Now in its 38th year, the Golden Joystick Awards 2020 will feature a wide range of game categories, from Best Storytelling and Best Game Expansion to Studio of the Year and Ultimate Game of the Year

The majority of the winners will be chosen by a public vote of millions of game fans, but in a few select categories, winners will be chosen by veteran game critics

The Golden Joystick Awards can be thought of as a sort of short list of games to play before 2020 is over, or to choose which games to dedicate the holiday season to

The show will be hosted by Laura Bailey, who voices Abby in The Last of Us Part 2 and Black Widow in Marvel's Avengers, and Travis Willingham, who voices Thor in Marvel's Avengers Music will also be provided by Harry Mack and Lara6683, who will perform a selection of game music

Exclusive footage from "The Medium" and "Martha is Dead" can also be expected, as well as cameos and appearances by some of the biggest names in gaming Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2020

The awards will take place on Tuesday, November 24, starting at 8:30 PM BST, 3:30 PM ET, and 12:30 PM PT

They will also be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and GamesRadar, so you can choose where to watch the event This gives you a lot of freedom to choose where you want to watch the awards take place

For those who want to participate a bit more, they can also use the #GoldenJoysticks hashtag on Twitter That way, you can not only follow people's reactions to the winners, but also mix in your own opinions and reactions

There are 20 categories voted on by the public, covering the most important and interesting elements of the 2020 games And there are four Critics' Choice Awards, which are expected to highlight the high points in the 2020 games They are:

Public Vote Category

Best Storytelling Award

Best Multiplayer Game Award

Best Visual Design Award

Best Game Expansion Award

Mobile Game of the Year [

Best Audio Award

Best Indie Game Award

Still Playing Award

Best Studio Award

esports Game of the Year

Best New Streamer or Broadcaster Award

Best Family Game

Best Gaming Community

Best Performer

Breakthrough Award

PC Game of the Year

Best Gaming Hardware

PlayStation Game of the Year

Xbox Game of the Year

Nintendo Game of the Year

Most Wanted Game

Ultimate Game of the Year

Best Performer

Critics' Choice

Critics Choice Awards:

Best Performer

Critics Award

Hall of Fame

Breakthrough Award

Outstanding Contribution

For more Golden Joystick Awards news, visit sibling site GamesRadar

But if you want more from Tom's Guide, here are our own picks for the best games of 2020, such as the best PC games so far, the best PS5 games, and the best Xbox Series X games so far

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