Golden Joystick Awards – listing of Nintendo nominees

This year’s nominees for the Golden Joystick Awards are in. You can find all of the Nintendo-related nominees below.

Best Original Game

Shovel Knight

Most Wanted

The Legend of Zelda (Wii U)
Splatoon
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS

Best Indie Game

Shovel Knight

Best Visual Design

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Mario Kart 8

Best Multiplayer

Mario Kart 8
Super Mario 3D World

Best Audio

Mario Kart 8
Super Mario 3D World
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Best Gaming Moment

Mario Kart 8 — Luigi Death Stare

Best Storytelling

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Best Handheld Game

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Bravely Default
Shovel Knight
Pokémon X & Y

Gaming Platform of the Year

Nintendo 3DS
Wii U

Studio of the Year

Nintendo EAD

Game of the Year

Mario Kart 8
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Super Mario 3D World

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