Stardew won Breakthrough Award @Golden Joysticks - London

[chris]

Wow, just read from BBC news that our beloved game won 'Breakthrough' award at the Golden Joysticks Awards at London's Indig02.
From what I read the Golden Joysticks are seen as the most prestigious awards in game industry.

Didn't know much about what exactly is "Breakthrough award" tho, and for those who interested here's the list of winners.

Breakthrough Award : Eric Barone (aka ConcernedApe) - Stardew Valley.
Best Storytelling : The Witcher 3.
Best Indie game : Firewatch.
Best audio : Fallout 4.
PC game of the year : Overwatch.
Xbox game of the year : Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Playstation Game of the year : Uncharted 4.
Nitendo game of the year : The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess.
Mobile game of the year : Pokemon Go.
Best gaming platform : Steam.

@Ultimate game of the year : Dark Souls 3 (the main award).

[I Kinda Fail]

The award was technically to the developer, rather than the game - and rightfully so. He made the entire game himself, including the soundtrack. That's some talent.

A pity it didn't win indie game of the year. I'm actually surprised with how many people voted for Firewatch, considering how often "walking simulators" are talked down upon.