The time has finally arrived; this year’s Golden Joystick Awards have now begun, giving everyone the chance to vote for their favourite games. With an astonishing 14 categories to vote in, ranging from Best Shooter to Best Music-based, there’s sure to be something for every type of gamer out there!

There are 2 ways you can cast your votes, by heading over to the official site by clicking here or going to the Habbo group page here. You don’t have to vote for all 14 categories, but if you do you’ll be in with the chance to win the Games Master Ultimate Gaming Prize. Included in this prize will be a gaming console, peripherals and a selection of games nominated in the 2011 awards! If you’d like to stay up to date with the awards and even take part in mini competitions to win prizes such as laptops and downloadable content, you can follow the official Twitter of the Golden Joystick Awards by clicking here.

Will you be voting in the awards?