Ninja Theory’s brutal journey into myth and madness leads the way with nine nominations, including nods in the Best Game, Artistic Achievement, and Ga
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 12. You can view a select list of nominees below or head over to the BAFTA website for the full rundown.
