In line with the game's highly-celebrated release over a month ago, Grand Theft Auto V won as the game of year at this year's Golden Joystick awards.

Beating the likes of "The Last of Us," the highly-popular GTA V bagged in millions of votes from its hardcore fans. Green Man Gaming presented the awards, which also gave out prestigious awards to other worthy games.

Zombie-stricken game, The Last Of Us, might not have won the coveted game of the year acclaim, but it did nab the "Best Storytelling" and "Best Newcomer" awards. A hall of fame trophy was awarded to Call of Duty for selling over 160 million copies for its installment and series. Unlike the other awards whose results were driven by fan votes, the hall of fame awardee was handpicked by the Golden Joystick board.

The lifetime achievement award was handed to Ken Levine, creator of BioShock, and co-founder of Irrational Games. Levine is the first individual recipient of the lifetime achievement award.

"In most fields, people begin their careers being inspired by others. In turn, they hopefully end up inspiring others. The great thing about the still-maturing nature of video games is you get to be inspired by the work of novices and veterans alike. We're all figuring out day by day exactly what the medium is capable of," said Levine in his acceptance speech, as reported by Telegraph.

Below is a complete list of winners for the 31^st Golden Joystick awards:

Best Newcomer

The Last of Us

Most Wanted in association with Playfire

Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Best Indie Game

Mark of the Ninja

Best Visual Design

BioShock Infinite

Best Multiplayer

Payday 2

Best Gaming Moment in association with Absolute Radio

Far Cry 3 - The Definition of Insanity

Studio of the Year in association with MPG Universal

Naughty Dog

Innovation of the Year in association with T3

Oculus Rift

Best Storytelling

The Last of Us

Best Online Game

World of Tanks

Best Handheld Game

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

YouTube Gamer Award in association with YouTube

Yogscast

Best Gaming Platform in association with Digital Spy

Steam

Best Mobile/Tablet Game of the Year

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Game of the Year

Grand Theft Auto V

Hall of Fame

Activision: Call of Duty

Lifetime Achievement

Ken Levine