The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 has announced its nominations for the Ultimate Game of the Year category, and Xbox indeed has one game in the running. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the sole Xbox-associated title among the 12 nominees for this prestigious award.
The full list of nominees for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 includes:
1. Animal Well
2. Astro Bot
3. Balatro
4. Black Myth: Wukong
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
6. Dragon Age: The Veilguard
7. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
8. Helldivers 2
9. Metaphor: ReFantazio
10. Satisfactory
11. Silent Hill 2
12. Tekken 8
While Xbox's representation is limited to one title, it's worth noting that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a significant entry in a popular franchise. The Golden Joystick Awards, known as one of the longest-running video game award ceremonies, allows public voting for this category. Fans can cast their votes until November 8, 2024, and the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on November 21, 2024.
It's important to remember that nominations don't always directly correlate with platform exclusivity, as many games are multi-platform releases. The presence of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in this list reflects its impact and quality in the gaming landscape of 2024, regardless of its availability on other platforms.