The British Academy of Film and Television Arts reminds you that is also 'Of Games,' as the list of BAFTA Games Awards 2019 nominations is now ready for your consideration. God of War and Return of the Obra Dinn are tied for the lead with six nominations each, though God of War is way ahead if you count the four actors it has nominated for the Performer category.Tied behind them for second place are Celeste and Red Dead Redemption 2. The tie is once again broken if you count the Performer nod for Arthur Morgan actor Roger Clark; Celeste doesn't have any Performers to nominate (unless you count the little wah-wah sounds the characters make as their text appears), so it's not really a fair comparison. Anyway, the award ceremony is set for April 4, 2019 at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. We'll let you know when and where to watch as the awards get closer, but until then, here's a list of all the nominations.Best GameAssassin's Creed OdysseyAstro Bot: Rescue MissionCelesteGod of WarRed … [Read more...] about BAFTA Games Awards 2019 nominations are in: God of War and Obra Dinn lead the pack
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Bafta Games Awards 2019 nominees
The Bafta Games Awards 2019 nominees have been revealed, detailing all the games, developers, and performers who are in the running for awards at this year’s ceremony. The biggest awards in the UK gaming industry, the Bafta Games Awards celebrates a variety of games across multiple categories, including the coveted Best Game award. This year, God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 are inevitably the running for the top prize, while unlikely entries such as Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Return of the Obra Dinn are also in the running. Check out the full list of nominees below: Bafta Games Awards 2019 nominees Artistic Achievement Detroit Become Human GRIS God of War Marvel’s Spider-Man Red Dead Redemption 2 Return of the Obra Dinn Audio Achievement Battlefield 5 Detroit Become Human God of War Marvel’s Spider-Man Red Dead Redemption 2 Tetris Effect British Game 11-11: Memories Retold Forza Horizon 4 Red Dead Redemption 2 … [Read more...] about Bafta Games Awards 2019 nominees
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice leads BAFTA Games Awards 2018 nominations
The nominations are in for the 2018 British Academy (BAFTA) Games Awards, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice leads the way with nine nominations, including nods in the Best Game, Artistic Achievement, and Game Innovation categories. Horizon Zero Dawn is the second most nominated title with eight nods, including Best Game, Game Design, and Audio Achievement, while What Remains of Edith Finch rounds off the top three with seven nominations. Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Gorogoa have received five nominations apiece, with others like Cuphead, Night in the Woods, and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy each nabbing four. In total, 45 games have been nominated for this year's awards, which will see the introduction of a new 'Game Beyond Entertainment' category to recognize those titles that deliver "deliver a transformational experience beyond pure entertainment." The winners will be announced during the BAFTA Games Awards ceremony in London on April … [Read more...] about Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice leads BAFTA Games Awards 2018 nominations
BAFTA Games Awards 2018 Nominees List Dominated by Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice
BAFTA has announced the nominations for the BAFTA Games Awards 2018, showcasing a total of 45 different games from last year. Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice leads the pack this year with nominations in a whopping nine different categories. According to the press release, the nine BAFTA Games Awards nominations for Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice include Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Game, British Game, Game Beyond Entertainment, Game Innovation, Music, Narrative, and Performer. A challenger comes in the form of Horizon Zero Dawn, with an impressive eight nominations, including Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Game, Game Design, Music, Narrative, Original Property, and Performer. Indie hit What Remains of Edith Finch receives a not-too-shabby total of seven nominations, in Best Game, Game Design, Game Innovation, Music, Narrative, Original Property, and Performer. Two games which have received over five nominations each are Gorogoa and The … [Read more...] about BAFTA Games Awards 2018 Nominees List Dominated by Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice
What Remains of Edith Finch, PUBG and Cuphead shine in BAFTA Games Awards nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for its BAFTA Games Awards 2018. Across 16 categories, a number of PC games are well represented—not least Giant Sparrow's wonderful What Remains of Edith Finch, which is up for seven awards. PUBG, Cuphead and Night in the Woods get four nods each, while Fortnite, Destiny 2 and Total War: Warhammer 2 pop up in various categories throughout. Console big hitters Horizon Zero Dawn and Zelda: Breath of the Wild feature heavily too, and it's nice to see the likes of Nier: Automata rubbing shoulders with Super Mario Odyssey, Edith Finch and Assassin's Creed Origins. Best of luck to them all. Here's the nominees in full: Performer Original Property Cuphead Narrative Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Music Cuphead Multiplayer Divinity: Original Sin 2 Mobile Game Bury Me, My Love Game Innovation Gorogoa Game Design Assassin's Creed Origins Game Beyond Entertainment Bury Me, … [Read more...] about What Remains of Edith Finch, PUBG and Cuphead shine in BAFTA Games Awards nominations