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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 14d

Gonna be thinking about this audio transition in the Wolverine trailer all day

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 20d

Andy Serkis perfectly parries our question about working on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 👀

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 20d

What's the GREATEST games soundtrack ever? 🎶

Don't miss out on securing your tickets for BAFTA Games in Concert 👀

🗓️ Royal Festival Hall, 31 January 2026

Buy now 👉 www.liveconcert.games

Purple artwork that reads 'BAFTA Games in Concert, Games Visual with live orchestra' in the centre and 'Celebrating 20 years of award-winning games music' at the top. At the bottom is an image of an orchestra and at the top are games characters (L-R) Agent 47, Lae'zel, Cuphead and Mugman, Lara Croft, Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad.

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 24d

A night of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning music ✨

Synchronised to in-game visuals, experience the BBC Concert Orchestra bring your favourite soundtracks to life at BAFTA Games in Concert.

🗓️ Royal Festival Hall, 31 January 2026

Tickets on sale now 👉 www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/baf...

Purple artwork that reads 'BAFTA Games in Concert, Games Visual with live orchestra' in the centre and 'Celebrating 20 years of award-winning games music' at the top. At the bottom is an image of an orchestra and at the top are games characters (L-R) Agent 47, Lae'zel, Cuphead and Mugman, Lara Croft, Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad.

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Silksong day 🎉

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Aug 11

Entries for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards are now open 📢

The awards will take place on Friday 17 April 2026 🗓️

Head to the link below to find out more about updates to entry requirements and deadlines, eligibility criteria and voting rules.

👉 www.bafta.org/awards/award...

A black and white photo of Karen Dunbar posing backstage at the BAFTA Games Awards, wearing sunglasses and smiling with her award in one hand. Neon tube lights are either side in the background of the photo.

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jul 31

Watch @abubakarsalim.bsky.social talk about his favourite games at the link below 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=45u9...

Dead Take Creator Abubakar Salim's Favourite Lines as Bayek in Assassin's Creed: Origins | BAFTA

YouTube video by BAFTA

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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jul 31

Will Siwa never know peace?

Abubakar Salim shares his favourite lines as Bayek from Assassin's Creed: Origins.

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jul 21

Come behind the scenes to see how and why our trailer celebrating storytelling in games was made.

Starring Susan Wokoma and some very familiar faces, you can catch the trailer in cinemas again this week 👀

📺 youtu.be/_33OIkGIYrs

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Luke Hebblethwaite @lukethehebble.bsky.social · Jul 9

A huge @baftagames.bsky.social thank you to the one and only @samlakewrites.bsky.social for dropping by the BAFTA stand at Develop for an a inspiring chat with our 18 year old Young Game Designers winners and finalists 🙏🤩🎮

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

Do you have an LGBTQ+ game or game narrative that resonates with you?

Visit www.outmaking.games/resources to find a collection of playbooks, guides & other educational materials to foster inclusivity, creativity, and professional growth for the LGBTQ+ community and allies within the games industry.

Resources — OMG

www.outmaking.games

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Last of Us developed by Naughty Dog

The Last of Us stars a fully realised lesbian lead character and many more LGBTQ+ supporting characters throughout its rich narrative.

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game The Last of Us.

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist developed by Northway Games

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist features highly inclusive character creation and relationships.

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

A Summer’s End developed by @oracleandbone.bsky.social

A Summer’s End tells the story of an interracial, lesbian romance set in 1980s Hong Kong and features queer Asian representation.‬

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game A Summer's End

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

If Found... is a raw and emotional journey of a trans woman in Ireland. It was developed by the Irish studio Dreamfeel.

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game If Found...

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tell Me Why developed by @dontnod.bsky.social

Tell Me Why stars a trans male protagonist, and was co-created with GLAAD, a non-profit LGBTQ advocacy organization. Find out more about GLAAD here: glaad.org/our-work/

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game Tell Me Why

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

Baldur's Gate 3 developed by @larianstudios.com

Not only can you romance mostly anyone or anything, but Baldur’s Gate’s actors are a blend of straight, queer and everything in between.

A graphic that shows the key art of the video game Baldur's Gate 3

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

We are thrilled to be partnering with @outmakinggames.bsky.social to celebrate #PrideMonth

We asked the OMG community for their favourite games that tell LGBTQ+ stories or celebrate inclusivity.

Check out our list below and tell us about your favourite games that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thanks to our partners for all their support! 🤩

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 18

Huge congratulations to this year’s BAFTA Young Game Designers winners!

Check out the list of 2025 winners here 🏆 bafta.org/stories/2025...

You can rewatch the ceremony here ➡️ youtu.be/6OAoeOR6U9M

#BAFTAYGD

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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 18

Join us TODAY at 5pm to celebrate 15 years of BAFTA Young Game Designers and find out this year’s winners! 🏆

Watch on YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/6OAoeOR6U9M

#BAFTAYGD

Inel Tomlinson stands on a stage with his arms stretched out. He is wearing a light beige suit. His shadow appears on the screen behind him that read BAFTA Young Game Designers Awards 2025.

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BAFTA @bafta.org · Jun 11

A reminder that BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix, is open for applications until Thursday 19 June 📢

Have you had a breakthrough year in film, games or TV? Find out more and apply here 👇

www.bafta.org/programmes/b...

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 4

Watch Norman Reedus' full Roll Play now 👇
youtu.be/00m6c8GwpCM?...

Ballerina is in cinemas 6th June

Norman Reedus on working with Kojima, Boondock Saints and his passion for Daryl Dixon | BAFTA

YouTube video by BAFTA

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 4

A WHALE!

Norman Reedus shares what it was like collaborating with Hideo Kojima on Death Stranding 📦

Just don't ask him about the movie...

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 4

Have you had a breakthrough year in games? Or know someone who has? 🎮

BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix, is open for applications until Thursday 19 June and we’re looking for talented creatives from all fields within the games industry.

Learn more here 👉 www.bafta.org/programmes/b...

A composite image. On the left is Jennifer English, centre is Abubakar Salim smiling with his BAFTA, and right is Beth Park. All three are BAFTA Breakthrough alumni.