Instant classics up for British award

The British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) have listed their nominations for their 2018 Video Game Awards. The ceremony will take place in London next month, at an event hosted by comedian and video game fan Dara O’Brien.

A lot of last year’s fan favourites are up to win the creepy-ass golden mask, with games includingCuphead, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Super Mario Odyssey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Zelda: Breath of the WildandLife is Strangeall nominated in various categories. As the awards is Britain-based, the flag is being flownhardfor titles such asHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, The Sexy BrutaleandMonument Valley 2.

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The full list of nominees can be read below.The BAFTA Video Game Awards 2018takes place at Troxy London on April 12 and will also be live-streamed for home viewers.

Best GameAssassin’s Creed: OriginsHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon: Zero DawnThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper Mario OdysseyWhat Remains of Edith Finch

The ghost at the end of the hallway

Artistic AchievementCupheadGorogoaHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon: Zero DawnThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildUncharted: The Lost Legacy

Audio AchievementCall of Duty: WW2Destiny 2Hellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon: Zero DawnStar Wars: Battlefront 2Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Picking up the smiley face post-it off the broken mirror

British GameHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeMonument Valley 2Reigns: Her MajestyThe Sexy BrutaleSniper Elite 4Total War: Warhammer 2

Debut GameCupheadGorogoaHollow KnightNight in the WoodsThe Sexy BrutaleSlime Rancher

Evolving GameClash RoyaleFinal Fantasy XVFortniteOverwatchPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

FamilyJust Dance 2018LEGO WorldsMario + Rabbids: Kingdom BattleMonument Valley 2SnipperclipsSuper Mario Odyssey

Game Beyond EntertainmentBury Me, My LoveHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeLast Day of JuneLife Is Strange: Before the StormNight in the WoodsSea Hero Quest VR

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Game DesignAssassin’s Creed: OriginsHorizon: Zero DawnThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildNier: AutomataSuper Mario OdysseyWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Game InnovationGorogoaHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildNier: AutomataSnipperclipsWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

MobileBury Me, My LoveGolf ClashGorogoaKAMI 2Monument Valley 2Stranger Things: The Game

MultiplayerDivinity: Original Sin 2FortniteGang BeastsPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsSplatoon 2Star Trek: Bridge Crew

MusicCupheadGet EvenHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon: Zero DawnThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildWhat Remains of Edith Finch

NarrativeHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeHorizon: Zero DawnNight in the WoodsTacomaWhat Remains of Edith FinchWolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Original PropertyCupheadGorogoaHorizon: Zero DawnNight in the WoodsPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsWhat Remains of Edith Finch

PerformerAbubakar Salim as Bayek (Assassin’s Creed Origins)Ashly Burch as Aloy (Horizon: Zero Dawn)Claudia Black as Chloe Frazer (Uncharted: The Lost Legacy)Laura Bailey as Nadine Ross (Uncharted: The Lost Legacy)Melina Juergens as Senua (Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice)Valerie Rose Lohman as Edith Finch (What Remains of Edith Finch)

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Looking at the ghost of Jackie inside the lighthouse