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The BAFTA Games Awards are annual awards presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for achievements in video games.
… BAFTA said this change will "enable a broader range of industry expertise and player perspectives ensuring the category remains relevant, robust and reflective of today's games landscape." The eligibility window for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards is for games released between November 15, 2025 and Nov… …
… "We fully support games that engage with difficult subjects, and we made the decision in relation to our event only and with the wellbeing of all guests as our priority." In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz , BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip said trailers might be considered for future instalments… …
Ahead of today's BAFTA Games Awards, GamesIndustry.biz sat down with BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip to discuss what's new this year and what might change in the future. The first thing that seems different about the 2026 awards is the name: it's now the BAFTA Games Awards with Google Play. …
… We are delighted to celebrate his exceptional contribution to the industry and look forward to presenting him with this honour at this year's BAFTA Games Awards with Google Play." Last year, Japanese composer and pianist Yoko Shimomura received a BAFTA Fellowship for her work composing scores for f… …
… GamesIndustry.biz also spoke with BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip about this year's 2026 Awards , and its partnership with headline sponsor Google Play. …
… 17 of the 42 studios nominated for this year's awards are first-timers, including Dogubomb, Embark Studios, and Sandfall Interactive. "Today's nominations recognise 42 outstanding games that highlight the very best of the global games industry," said BAFTA Games Committee chair Tara Saunders. …
… Indika was released in 2024 and won Game of the Year and Best Narrative at the 2025 Games for Change Awards . It also received nominations at The Game Awards, BAFTA Game Awards , Golden Joystick Awards, and DICE Awards . …
… Games London's Ensemble exhibition and Screen Play conference will take place at other venues, with the BAFTA Game Awards returning to Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank. A Friday Late event focused on games will be held at the Victoria & Albert Museum. …
… Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, which was released in August 2017, was recognised for its portrayal of mental health experiences and won five BAFTA Awards . Its 2024 sequel was nominated for 11 BAFTA Awards in 2025 , including Best British Game.
I have just returned from a whirlwind two days flitting around the London Games Festival, which is rumbling on until the end of this week, with events like New Game Plus and the BAFTA Games Awards still to come. …