BAFTA 2004 GAMES AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES START
Awards to recognise the best in cutting edge gaming
1 September, 2004
The call for entries for the prestigious BAFTA Game Awards, started today. For the second year the Game Awards will be held in early March 2005. This is the chance for the creators of the most exciting, involving and progressive gaming experiences across the world to have their work recognised with the coveted BAFTA mask.
Last year's big winner with five BAFTAs at the Games Awards was Grand Theft Auto Vice City, but this year sees the release of some of the most anticipated titles of all time, which should make for the most hotly contested Game Awards ever.
The BAFTA Games Awards reward the artists, educators and entertainers who are pushing the boundaries and bringing the media we engage with alive. Categories will range from sporting, racing PS2, Xbox to mobile gaming.
Entries can be made either through the website, www.bafta.org, or by calling the BAFTA office on 020 7292 5800.
For further information, please contact:
Ben Mason / Charlotte Fraczek / Cyril Moloney
Herald Communications
020 7340 6300
bmason@heraldcommunications.com / cfraczek@heraldcommunications.com / cmoloney@heraldcommuincations.com
GAMES CATEGORIES
Racing
The best games where the focus is on a racing experience
Sports
The best game where the main focus is a real or fictional sport, strategic or action based
Action/Adventure
The best action and/or adventure game
Online & Multiplayer
The best online and/or offline multiplayer title across any genre or platform
Children's
The best game across any platform or genre aimed at children aged 13 and under
Audio
The best overall design and creative application of sound effects, dialogue and music within an interactive videogame
Original Music
The best original music score within an interactive videogame, recognising excellence in composition, production and integration
Animation
The best animation sequence or sequences contained within a game
Technical Direction
Best technical achievement recognising excellence and innovation within an interactive videogame.
Art Direction
Best overall art direction in the areas of environments, animations, 3D models and character style within an interactive videogame.
Handheld
Best handheld game designed for physical distribution (e.g. cartridge, UMB, smartcard etc) or broadband download.
Mobile
Best mobile game designed for wireless OTA (over-the-air) download of less than 250k.
PC
The best PC game in any genre
Gamecube
The best Gamecube game in any genre
PS2
The best PS2 game in any genre
Xbox
The best Xbox game in any genre
Originality
The year's most original title across any genre or platform
Best Game
The year's best game across any genre or platform