'Meccha Chameleon' Nominated in 3 Categories at Golden Joystick Awards 2026
A Japanese indie title reaching three categories at a long-running international awards vote shows the awards body treating a single self-published game as a contender across PC, multiplayer, and indie fields at once.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
The Golden Joystick Awards has announced its 2026 nominees across 21 game categories, with public voting now open. The Japanese indie title 'Meccha Chameleon' appears in three: PC Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Indie Game - Self Published. Nominees include 'Big Walk' and '007 First Light' in multiple categories. The awards are in their 44th year.
The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards nominations are out, covering 21 game-related categories plus public voting for individual performers. 'Meccha Chameleon,' the Japanese indie title, is listed in PC Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Indie Game - Self Published. 'Big Walk' also appears three times, in PC Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Indie Game. '007 First Light' is nominated in Best Soundtrack, Console Game of the Year, and Best Storytelling. Voting has opened for the public.
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