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Taking the spotlight, Team Asobi’s remarkable game not only claimed the prestigious award for Best Game but also swept up accolades in Game Design, Animation, Audio, and Family categories. The gripping mystery of The Chinese Room’s Still Wakes the Deep, set on an oil rig, was honored with three awards, recognizing New Intellectual Property and applauding performances in both lead and supporting roles. Helldivers 2 made its mark by winning awards for Multiplayer and Music.
Balatro, an intriguing indie card game, was recognized as the best Debut Game. Interestingly, the creator known as LocalThunk chose to keep their identity a secret. Consequently, actor Ben Starr, famous for his role as Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16, stepped in to accept the award, embodying the quirky character of the game’s notable Joker, Jimbo.
The playful chaos of Thank Goodness You’re Here! captured the top spot in the British Game category at the BAFTAs. Meanwhile, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, despite leading with 11 nominations, walked away with just a single honor for Technical Achievement.
This year’s BAFTA Fellowship went to the pioneering composer Yoko Shimomura, celebrated for her unforgettable scores in games like Street Fighter 2 and the Kingdom Hearts series. Shimomura now stands among other eminent Fellows, joining industry legends such as Hideo Kojima, Gabe Newell, and Shigeru Miyamoto.
The UK’s BAFTA Game Awards are the final highlight of the annual gaming awards circuit, rounding off the celebrations for the top games of 2024. Astro Bot snatched the Best Game trophy, replicating its earlier successes at both the DICE Awards and The Game Awards held in December. Meanwhile, at the Game Developers Choice Awards, Balatro took home the Game of the Year title, being a formidable contender to Astro Bot throughout this season.
Astro Bot’s win at the BAFTAs came as a bit of a twist. Typically, the BAFTAs, with their intricate voting process, tend to diverge in their selections for Game of the Year compared to The Game Awards. This divergence has given rise to unexpected winners like Vampire Survivors and Outer Wilds over the past decade. But this year marks the third occasion where both BAFTA and The Game Awards aligned in their choice.
