Bafta Awards 2010 - Video Game Awards
So it's was that time of year again (March 19th) when the UK actors and actresses get together for the , it's the Oscar's of the UK. Since 1998 Bafta also recognises the massive industry that is Video Games and has given it it's own awards amongst the TV and Film industry.
While they were celebrating all that is interactive in the world of Video Games a lot of the celebs took the opportunity to talk about their love of gaming; Ralph Little (may know him from ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 3's sitcom comedy Four Pints Of Larger and A Packet Of Crisps) said Halo is the best shoot em up ever! .. That's big talk Ralph.. (X Factor) would play in the X Factor house to chill out and our sister station Radio 1's presenter Edith Bowmen admitted she likes what she calls the 'Show Off' games such as .. (comedian who used to walk around with an oversized Mobile Phone, like you do!) said he enjoys a night in with ...
I think we can safely say this gaming industry is booming! There were so many categories which included things like, Use of Audio, The Best Strategy and Best Use of online etc..
Here's a taster of just some of the big winners from the night.
The Best Sports Game =
The Best Multiplayer Game =
The Best Handheld Game =
The Best Gameplay =
The Best Family & Social Game =
The Best Game overall (any guesses.... No not Call Of Duty) .... It went to .!!
Another big award on the night the 'Fellowship Award' which recognises the achievement of the developers. Yep those people behind the big titles who come up with the idea and concept in the first place. Do you ever spare them a thought when playing your favourite game? Probably not cos you're too busy getting to the next level without losing another life...
The prestigious award went to Shigeru Miyamoto developer of (Remember that game? - CLASSIC!!) and (hold tight Sampage on that game).
So if you want to see our mate Dev rubbing his gamer shoulders with the celebs at the Bafta's check this out:
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