Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
The video game 'Resident Evil Requiem' dominated the Golden Joystick Awards, winning four categories including Ultimate Game of the Year. Developer Capcom was also honored as Studio of the Year, while the indie title 'Meccha Chameleon' received multiple critical and developer-choice awards.
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These awards reflect current trends in the gaming industry and highlight the continued success of long-running horror franchises alongside innovative indie titles.
Image source, Capcom Image caption, Grace Ashcroft, one of two playable protagonists in Resident Evil Requiem, was portrayed by Angela Sant'Albano, who won best lead performer
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.
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