Resident Evil Requiem kicks award season off with series of sweeps, but it’s on a collision course with GTA for the crown jewels

Resident Evil Requiem has opened the awards season with a series of Golden Joystick wins, including Ultimate Game of the Year, best console game and best trailer. The article argues that this early success puts Capcom in a strong position, but predicts that Grand Theft Auto 6 could prevent Requiem from claiming The Game Awards’ top prize.

Requiem and Capcom collected seven Golden Joystick awards in total, including recognition for Grace Ashcroft actor Angela Sant’Albano and Studio of the Year. The author says The Game Awards relies mainly on a jury for its Game of the Year choice, while players determine a separate award, and notes that Rockstar titles have previously missed out there. The suggestion that GTA 6 is already favoured is the writer’s view, not a confirmed decision.