Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards

Resident Evil Requiem and its makers have won big at the Golden Joystick Awards, which celebrate the year's most popular games.

Released in February, it was the latest instalment of the global survival horror phenomenon, which has also spawned books, films and TV programmes since it was first released 30 years ago.

At Wednesday's awards ceremony, it scooped ultimate game of the year, console game of the year, best game trailer, and best lead performer for the game's star Angela Sant'Albano, who plays protagonist Grace Ashcroft.

Meanwhile its makers, Japanese studio Capcom, was named studio of the year and was also recognised for other games, including Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Pragmata.

FBI agent Grace Ashcroft was a brand new lead character in Resident Evil Requiem who, along with returning fan favourite Leon S. Kennedy, explores old haunts, such as Racoon City's police department as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths.

Securing 17% of the public vote, it was named ultimate game of the year ahead of other contenders Phantom Blade Zero, Crimson Desert, Control Resonant and The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Best Storytelling - Dispatch

Best Audio Design - Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Best Multiplayer Game - Meccha Chameleon

Best Visual Design - Control Resonant

Best Game Expansion - Doom: The Dark Ages

Best Indie Game Self-Published - Meccha Chameleon

Best Indie Game - Valheim

Best Gaming Hardware - Steam Controller

Studio of the Year - Capcom

Best Early Access Game - Subnautica 2

Best Soundtrack - Dispatch

Still Playing - Mobile - Balatro

Still Playing - Consoles & PC - Minecraft

Streamers' Choice - Meccha Chameleon

Best Game Trailer - Resident Evil Requiem - Evil Has Always Had A Name

Best Remake / Remaster - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered

Developers' Choice - Meccha Chameleon

Best Game Adaptation - Iron Lung

Best Supporting Performer - Grace Saif, Diana, Pragmata

Best Lead Performer - Angela Sant'Albano - Grace Ashcroft, Resident Evil Requiem