Who's up for top gaming awards?

One of the gaming industry's biggest awards, the Golden Joysticks, will reveal its winners this afternoon (30th October).

The awards, now in their 27th year, are awarded across 15 categories and are voted for by UK gamers.

Among the favourites at the gaming industry's version of the Oscars are the latest versions of Call Of Duty, Metal Gear Solid, Fallout, Grand Theft Auto and World Of Warcraft as well as Football Manager 2009 and Fable 2.

Categories include family game of the year, handheld and mobile games, retailer of the year, best soundtrack and the big one - ultimate game of the year.

Have Your Say: What's your video game of the year?

To qualify games have to be released between May 2008 and May 2009. The only exception is the 'one to watch' award which covers games released since then.

Former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis handed out the first Golden Joystick awards in 1982. A record 1.2 million people have voted this year - 400,000 more than last time.

At the video game Baftas in February, Super Mario Galaxy won the best game but Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was the big winner, scooping three awards including people's choice and best gameplay.