Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly acclaimed epic fantasy RPG adventure from Larian Studios, has emerged as the frontrunner at the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards with an impressive 10 nominations. The game, set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, has garnered recognition in categories such as Best Game, Artistic Achievement, and Music. Notable mentions include actors Samantha Béart and Neil Newbon, who portray characters in the game and are vying for individual accolades for Performer in a leading role. The multiplayer role-playing game won Game of the Year and five other awards at The Game Awards last year.
Following closely behind Baldur’s Gate 3 is Sony’s Spider-Man 2 with nine BAFTA Games Awards nominations, and Alan Wake 2 with eight nominations. Other games with multiple nods include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Dave the Diver, a single-player deep-sea exploration game, stands out as an indie game contender for Best Game this year.
The 20th BAFTA Games Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on 11 April, where winners across various categories will be announced. The event promises to celebrate the best and brightest in the gaming industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in animation, artistic design, audio production, narrative storytelling, and more. Baldur’s Gate 3’s dominance in nominations indicates its status as a standout title in the gaming world, captivating audiences with its immersive gameplay and rich storytelling.
Source
Photo credit www.euronews.com