The Golden Joysticks, the "Oscars" of the gaming world, took place on Friday, according to a press release by Market Watch. No surprise, Grand Theft Auto V won the biggest award.

GTA V, the fastest-selling video of all time only a few months after its release, won the Game of the Year Award, according to Market Watch. The title also helped spur monthly PS4 Sales past Xbox 360's for the first time in over two years.

In its 31st year of existence, the event based its awards on 10 million votes from gaming fans around the world -- except for the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award and one title's induction into the Golden Joysticks hall of fame, Market Watch reported. Those came straight from the Joystick academy.

Ken Levine won the lifetime achievement award for developing the hit Bioshock series, which has sold over five million copies and has won several Game of the Year awards. The title is the highest-rated first person shooter of all time and has been considered by some a piece of art, according to Market Watch. In his acceptance speech, Levine, who also founded Irrational Games, commented on how the industry derives its influences from established masters and relative amateurs.

"In most fields, people begin their careers being inspired by others. In turn, they hopefully end up inspiring others," Levin said. "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."

Call of Duty received the only other award not to be determined by a fan vote. The franchise was enshrined in the Golden Joysticks Hall of Fame, Market Watch reported.

"The Last Of Us" was the only title to take home multiple awards. It won the categories of Best Newcomer and Best Storytelling. For the list of all 17 award winners, click here.

Andy Robinson, Editor of Golden Joysticks and CVG, highlighted the event's established legitimiacy and its growing variety.

"This year's Golden Joystick Awards have seen a record-breaking 10 million votes, proving that even after 31 years they're still the awards that best represent the voice of gamers worldwide. With revamped categories to reflect the diversity of modern gaming and the addition of the inaugural Lifetime Achievement award, which was deservedly presented to Ken Levine, one of the most interesting creators working in games, this year's ceremony has been the most thrilling yet."