Omnipresent Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle will be the host of this year's Golden Joystick awards, we learn this afternoon.

The ceremony will take place on October 31st at London's Park Lane Hilton.

"This year’s Golden Joystick Awards are shaping up to be the best yet, thanks to the support of our sponsor Virgin Media and Frankie Boyle signing up as host," enthused organiser Emma Parkinson.

"The industry has always seen the Joysticks as a focal point of its calendar and long may this continue. Increasingly, it has become a focal point for mainstream press attention and a celebration of the games industry. As we aim for a million votes, we need the help of your fans and customers’ make the wider world proud of our industry."

Boyle a good choice, folks?

By Luke Guttridge