The ceremony is not directly related to the golden joystick prize given away to successful contestants on GamesMaster, a British television show, but both properties belong to Future plc.

The PC also received the Best Gaming Hardware of All Time Award, which was accepted by Valve president Gabe Newell.

Awards were presented by DJ Dave Lee Travis at a ceremony in London's Berkeley Square.

[28] The 2010 ceremony took place at the Bridge Park Plaza on 29 October 2010 and was hosted by Rich Hall.

[44][45] The 2017 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top[47] on 17 November 2017 and was hosted by Danny Wallace.

[48] The 2018 ceremony took place at Bloomsbury Big Top on 16 November 2018, and was hosted by Danny Wallace.

[57] The 2023 ceremony took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 10 November 2023, and was hosted by Troy Baker.

[58][59] The 2024 ceremony took place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 21 November 2024, and was hosted by Ben Starr.