BAFTA Announces 2025 Games Awards Nominees: A World of Fun and Creativity
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has just announced the nominees for the 2025 Games Awards! This is a big deal in the gaming world, and this year’s nominations show us a wide range of games, from huge blockbusters to small indie gems. These games are full of creativity and innovation, making them really special.
Meet the Nominees
The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 nominations were chosen from a list of 58 games. Over 1,300 BAFTA members helped to pick the best ones[1][3]. The ceremony will be on April 8, and it will honor games that were released between November 25, 2023, and November 15, 2024[1][3]. Some of the games nominated this year are *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, *Astro Bot*, *Black Myth: Wukong*, and *Thank Goodness You’re Here*. Each of these games has something unique and special about it.
Categories and Games to Watch
Animation
The Animation category has some really cool games this year. *Astro Bot*, *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*, *LEGO Horizon Adventures*, *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, *Thank Goodness You’re Here*, and *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2* are all nominated[1][3]. These games have amazing visuals and storytelling.
Artistic Achievement
In the Artistic Achievement category, we have games like *Astro Bot*, *Black Myth: Wukong*, *Harold Halibut*, *Neva*, *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, *Still Wakes The Deep*, *Vampire Survivors*, and *World of Warcraft*. These games are recognized for their beautiful visuals and artistic design[3].
Family and Game Beyond Entertainment
The Family category has games that everyone can enjoy. *Astro Bot*, *Cat Quest 3*, *LEGO Horizon Adventures*, *Little Kitty, Big City*, *The Plucky Squire*, and *Super Mario Party Jamboree* are all nominated[3]. The Game Beyond Entertainment category has titles like *Botany Manor*, *Kind Words 2 (LOFI CITY POP)*, *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, and *Tales of Kenzera: ZAU*. These games show us that games can be more than just fun – they can also make us think and feel[3].
Performance Categories
The performance categories have a lot of newcomers this year. Out of 13 nominations, 11 are for first-time BAFTA nominees[3]. Some notable performances include Alec Newman in *Still Wakes The Deep* and Melina Juergens in *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2[3].
Celebrating the Best in Gaming
A Year of Innovation and Fun
The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 nominations show us a year full of innovation and fun in the gaming industry. From the super-cute *Astro Bot* to the deeply emotional *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, each game has something special to offer. The ceremony on April 8 will be a great way to celebrate these amazing games and the people who made them.
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Sources:
– Epic Games Store
– Gamerant