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very warm welcome to the British Academy Games Awards, BAFTA’s annual celebration of the very best achievement in games of the past year. This evening is one of the most important in the games calendar, and we congratulate all our inspirational nominees. Spanning a range of platforms, genres and crafts, this year’s nominations demonstrate the incredible imagination and breadth of creativity within the industry. Our brochure cover powerfully illustrates the array of talent and creative collaboration behind the games we play, and how great game-making is the culmination of hundreds of ideas and countless hours of craft. Alongside film and television, games is an essential pillar of the Academy, and supporting the next generation of talent in games is at the heart of what we do. From our Young Game Designers competition, scholarships programme, Breakthrough Brits initiative and BAFTA Crew activity, to shining a spotlight on emerging talent at our Awards, we provide access to the world’s leading games practitioners, inspiring the creative talent of tomorrow and invigorating the industry. Our membership is crucial in all of this, which is why over the past year BAFTA has committed to growing its international influence and profile, recruiting members from across the globe. If you’re not already a member, now is the perfect time to join. This is a wonderfully exciting period for us, with our global games activity marking a renewed sense of energy for BAFTA Games. Tonight’s Special Award recipient is Brenda Romero, one of the industry’s most valued creative minds. Throughout her career, Brenda has been a true advocate of the art and creative process behind game-making, and her commitment to encouraging the next generation of games talent is something she shares with us. We are delighted to be acknowledging her work with one of BAFTA’s highest accolades this evening. A huge thank you to the Games Committee and its chair, Nick Button-Brown, to all our juries, to the BAFTA team and to our host, Danny Wallace. Thank you also to all our partners for your unwavering support and commitment. We hope you have a very enjoyable evening. FOLLOW US #BA F TAgames
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