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Control Wins Critics’ Choice Award in The Golden Joysticks and Receives 8 Nominations in The Game Awards

By Antonela Pounder
on November 27, 2019

 
Wow… Where do we even begin? It’s been a crazy few weeks in these lands, with Control picking up and being shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards. First things first, thank you. It’s been a wild ride getting to this point and to see the Control team getting this sort of recognition means a great deal to everyone involved. Thank you once again!
 
Let us give you a rundown on what’s been going on and how YOU can help us…
 

THE GOLDEN JOYSTICK AWARDS

 
Earlier this month, Remedy and 505 Games attended The Golden Joystick Awards in London, where the Control team picked up the Critics’ Choice Award. This was a total shock for the team. We had no idea we were in the running. A huge congrats to everyone in making this possible. Such a brilliant achievement and one we’re all very proud of!
 

 

THE GAME AWARDS 2019

 
Little did we know more was to come. Just a few days ago, Control received 8 nominations in the following categories at The Game Awards 2019. This is a huge moment for the team, but we need your help.
 
Game of the Year
Best Action/Adventure Game
Best Art Direction
Best Audio Design
Best Game Direction
Best Narrative
Best Performance: Courtney Hope
Best Performance: Matthew Porretta

 
Please consider voting for us, if you haven’t already It would mean so much to us all to pick up these awards. The Game Awards 2019 will be screened live online at 17:30 PST on December 12th 2019. For more info, head on over to https://thegameawards.com/watch
 
VOTE HERE: The Game Awards – https://thegameawards.com/nominees
 

 

OFFICIAL PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE GAME OF THE YEAR

 
But that’s not all! Control is also up for Official PlayStation Magazine’s Game of the Year. Again, we are relying on out community here to support us, so please vote for Control if you haven’t already. Voting ends later this week, so please consider picking Control from the list below before it’s too late!
 

 

 

THE GLOBAL GAME AWARDS 2019

 
But wait… There’s more! Control has been shortlisted in 4 categories in The Global Game Awards 2019. (Seriously, we’re so grateful for the support and love, thank you!) Once again, we are relying on community support here, so take a moment to vote for Control if you’ve not done so! It takes just a few seconds…
 
Game of the Year
Best Original Story
Best Story
Best Visuals

 
VOTE HERE: The Global Game Awards 2019 – https://www.game-debate.com/awards/2019/nominee/control
 

 
Let us wrap things up by saying a huge congratulations to the entire Control team on all the above. You honestly have no idea how much this all means to the team here at 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment. Keep those fingers and toes crossed for us!
 
Thanks everyone!