Stray: The New Sensation in the Gaming Industry
Stray, in particular, has garnered a lot of attention since its announcement in 2021.
The game’s unique premise, which sees players take on the role of a stray cat in a futuristic city, has captured the imagination of gamers who are eager to explore this new world.
The game has been praised for its unique premise and stunning visuals, which have earned it eight nominations, including for Best Game, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, and others.
God of War Ragnarök: The Highly-anticipated Sequel
God of War Ragnarök, the sequel to the 2018 Bafta-winning God of War, also received a staggering 14 nominations, and became the most-nominated game in the history of this awards show.
God of War Ragnarök is up for Best Game, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Design, Narrative, and other categories.
The game follows the adventures of Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through the world of Norse mythology.
Other Notable Nominations
In addition to Stray and God of War Ragnarök, several other games received multiple nominations.
Deathloop, the first-person shooter developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, received six nominations.
Life is Strange: True Colors, the narrative adventure game developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix, received four nominations, including Original Property, Performer in a Leading Role for the voice of Alex, and others.
The Best Game Award
The coveted Best Game award will go to one of the following:
- God of War, a high-octane action game;
- Surprise Australian hit Cult of the Lamb;
- Compulsive card-battling game Marvel Snap;
- The expansive and bleak Elden Ring;
- Cyberpunk cat adventure Stray;
- Vampire Survivors, an arcade shooter created by first-time game developer Luca Galante.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Date
The BAFTA Games Awards ceremony, which will take place on March 30, 2023, is expected to be a star-studded event, with some of the biggest names in the gaming industry in attendance.
The ceremony will be hosted by Richard Ayoade, a British comedian and actor who is known for his sharp wit and irreverent humor.
Overall, the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards promises to be a celebration of the best and brightest in the world of gaming, and fans are eagerly anticipating the results.
The BAFTA Games Awards History
The BAFTA Games Awards is an annual ceremony that celebrates excellence in the video game industry.
The event is organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), which is a professional organization that supports and promotes the art forms of the moving image, including film, television, and video games.
The first BAFTA Games Awards were held in 2004, and since then, the event has become one of the most prestigious gaming ceremonies in the world.
The awards recognize the best video games released over the previous year, across a range of categories, including Best Game, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Design, and Narrative.
In addition to the main awards, the BAFTA Games Awards also feature a number of special categories, including the BAFTA Fellowship, which is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the video game industry over their careers.
The BAFTA Games Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and professionals, who are chosen by BAFTA for their knowledge and expertise in the field of video games.
Over the years, the BAFTA Games Awards have recognized some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed video games of all time, including titles like The Last of Us, Grand Theft Auto V, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The event has also helped to raise the profile of video games as an art form and has played an important role in promoting the medium to a wider audience.
