Phil Elliott 15:05 (BST)
25/04/2008

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The twelve titles shortlisted for this year's Nordic Game Awards have been revealed, with three categories up for grabs - Artistic Achievement, Nordic Children's Game and Nordic Game.

Kaptein Sabeltann leads the list, nominated in all three sections, while global games such as Kane & Lynch, World in Conflict, The Darkness and Super Stardust HD are among the other titles in with a chance.

The winners will be announced on May 14 during the event hosted by Ste Curran.

The full breakdown of nominations is as follows:

Best Artistic Achievement

• Kaptein Sabeltann, developed by Artplant (NOR)
• Reven og Grisungen, developed by Minimedia (NOR)
• The Darkness, developed by Starbreeze (SWE)

Best Nordic Children's Game

• Hast och Ponny - Ridskolan, developed by Upside Studios (SWE)
• Kaptein Sabeltann, developed by Artplant (NOR)
• Lille Oystein, developed by Medieparken (NOR)

Best Nordic Game

• Crayon Physics, developed by Kloonigames (FIN)
• Global Conflicts: Palestine, developed by Serious Games Interactive (DEN)
• Kane & Lynch, developed by IO Interactive (DEN)
• Kaptein Sabeltann, developed by Artplant (NOR)
• Lost Empire: Immortals, developed by Pollux Gamelabs (DEN)
• Snakeball, developed by Ravn Studio (NOR)
• Super Stardust HD, developed by Housemarque (FIN)
• World in Conflict, developed by Massive Entertainment (SWE)