"Astro Bot is tied for second place with The Chinese Room's narrative horror Still Wakes the Deep on eight nominations."
"The BAFTA does things a little differently; unlike most other game awards bodies, it has abandoned genre categories and focuses instead on craft categories."
"Thank Goodness You're Here! is a wild card in BAFTA's Best Game category, competing against perennial favorites like Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong."
"In recent years, BAFTA has been as likely to award Best Game to smaller indie titles as to big productions like Baldur's Gate 3 or God of War."
As the gaming scene in 2025 evolves, the BAFTA Games Awards nominations reveal a shift in recognition towards both indie titles and larger productions. Leading the nominations is Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 with 11 nominations, while the playful Thank Goodness You're Here! stands out among classic favorites like Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong. BAFTA's distinctive approach of omitting genre categories in favor of craft recognition allows indie games to shine, suggesting a more inclusive appreciation for diverse gaming experiences in award seasons.
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