This year’s BAFTA Games Awards promises to be an exciting celebration of the best in gaming, recognizing exceptional titles from around the world, including those available on Xbox platforms. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, has seen numerous games from Xbox’s first-party studios, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV, Sea of Thieves, and World of Warcraft, as well as pioneering ID@Xbox titles like Animal Well, Balatro, Botany Manor, and more, make a significant impact on the nominations list.
In particular, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II stands out, having garnered an impressive 11 nominations across various categories, covering nearly every aspect of game development. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the developers at Ninja Theory, who previously received 9 nominations and won in 5 categories for Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
To commemorate this milestone, we had the opportunity to speak with developers across the studio about their work on the nominated categories and what this recognition means to them.
Animation
“The animation team is thrilled to be recognized in the Animation category. We’re glad that our hard work and vision for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II have been well-received.
“Our goal was to bring Senua, her companions, and adversaries to life in a vivid and engaging way, whether in intimate moments or life-or-death struggles.”
Guy Midgley, Ninja Animation Director
Photo Credit: Gareth Dutton
Artistic Achievement
“The team at Ninja Theory is passionate about pushing the boundaries of art in our games, and receiving recognition from BAFTA is incredible and means a lot to us.
“For Senua’s Saga, we learned so much on our journey, from exploring new features of UE5 to working with costume designers and capturing the beauty of Iceland’s landscape with drones.”
Mark Slater-Tunstill, Ninja VFX Director
Audio Achievement
“Bringing the world of Senua to life through sound is a privilege, requiring a strong vision and bravery to find a unique voice.
“Receiving this nomination brings joy to the entire Ninja audio team, who have worked tirelessly to deliver an experience like no other.”
David García Díaz, Ninja Audio Director
Photo Credit: Gareth Dutton
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