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Who is in the running for the Bafta Games Awards 2025?

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Two sisters on a sofa playing with games consoles.

You might have heard of the TV or Film Bafta Awards, but how much do you know about the Bafta Games Awards?

They'll be taking place on Tuesday evening, and there's a wide range of entries seeking to pick up the top prize in their category.

Lego Horizon Adventures is nominated in four categories including best British Game, and will be fighting off competition from Astrobot in two categories - Animation and Family Game.

In the Family category The Plucky Squire, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Cat Quest III, and Little Kitty, Big City will also be in the running.

Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments, and keep reading for all you need to know about the gaming Baftas.

What are the Bafta Games Awards?

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Bafta trophy on a black background

Bafta stands for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts so you might be surprised to know that that also includes games.

Nevertheless every year the awards celebrate excellence in video games, with prizes for the best titles, developers, and innovations each year.

Bafta's goal is to honour "outstanding creative achievement" in the video game industry.

When do the Bafta Gaming Awards 2025 take place?

The nominees were announced on 4 March, and the awards night is 8 April 2025.

If you want to watch all the action it will be live streamed on BAFTA's YouTube and Twitch channels on 8 April at 7pm.

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How are the winners chosen?

The winners are chosen by Bafta members and people who are highly regarded in the gaming industry.

They are able to vote for their top choices in each category, but some categories are decided by a specialised jury to ensure everything is as fair as possible.

What games won at last year's Bafta Games Awards?

Georg Backer, Gwendelyn Foster, and Matthew Stark pose with their awards after winning the New Intellectual Property Award for 'Viewfinder' and the British Game Award for 'Viewfinder'.Getty Images

The creators of puzzle and photography based game Viewfinder won two awards last year

Super Mario Bros. Wonder won two awards - best Family and best Multiplayer game.

Puzzle video game Viewfinder won best British game and New Intellectual Property Award, meaning the game is very original.