In an exciting turn of events for Nintendo fans, both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Console Game of the Year’ at the Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition not only highlights the quality of these titles but also underscores the strong start of the Switch 2’s game library, which has already garnered multiple nominations in various categories. The competition is fierce, with both games facing off against notable titles such as Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Ytei.