Gaming
God of War: Ragnarok Receives Record BAFTA Nominations
Awards season is not over. BAFTA Games returns with 2022’s software nominees. Santa Monica Studio’s epic sequel, God of War Ragnarok, has been nominated for the most awards in the ceremony’s history. The game received 15 nominations, six for individual performances.
Ragnarok is eligible for Animation, Game Design, Music, Best Game, and EE Game of the Year. Christopher Judge (Kratos), Sunny Suljic (Atreus), Adam J. Harrington (Sindri), Danielle Bisutti (Freya), Laya Deleon Hayes (Angrboda), and Ryan Hurst (Angrboda) are nominated (Thor). Phew!
However, other Sony first-party games were nominated. Horizon Forbidden West receives six nominations, while The Last of Us: Part I and Dreams each receive one (Technical Achievement and Evolving Game respectively).
Stray, Elden Ring, Immortality, and Vampire Survivors—hopefully coming to PlayStation—are also highly nominated.
On March 30, Twitch will stream the awards ceremony. See the full list of nominations and leave a comment.
Animation
- CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE II
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
- LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGA
- SIFU
- STRAY
Artistic Achievement
- A PLAGUE TALE: REQUIEM
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- IMMORTALITY
- PENTIMENT
- TUNIC
Audio Achievement
- A PLAGUE TALE: REQUIEM
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
- METAL: HELLSINGER
- STRAY
- TUNIC
Best Game
- CULT OF THE LAMB
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- MARVEL SNAP
- STRAY
- VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
British Game
- CITIZEN SLEEPER
- OLLIOLLI WORLD
- ROLLERDROME
- TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER III
- TWO POINT CAMPUS
- VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
Debut Game
- AS DUSK FALLS
- THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN IDOL
- STRAY
- TROMBONE CHAMP
- TUNIC
- VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
Evolving Game
- APEX LEGENDS
- DREAMS
- THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE
- FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
- FORZA HORIZON 5
- NO MAN’S SKY
Family
- DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY
- KIRBY AND THE FORGOTTEN LAND
- LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGA
- MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE
- NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SHREDDER’S REVENGE
Game Beyond Entertainment
- CITIZEN SLEEPER
- ENDLING – EXTINCTION IS FOREVER
- GIBBON: BEYOND THE TREES
- I WAS A TEENAGE EXOCOLONIST
- NOT FOR BROADCAST
- WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS
Game Design
- CULT OF THE LAMB
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
- TUNIC
- VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
Multiplayer
- CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE II
- EA SPORTS FIFA 23
- ELDEN RING
- OVERWATCH 2
- SPLATOON 3
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SHREDDER’S REVENGE
Music
- A PLAGUE TALE: REQUIEM
- CUPHEAD – THE DELICIOUS LAST COURSE
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- STRAY
- TUNIC
Narrative
- A PLAGUE TALE: REQUIEM
- CITIZEN SLEEPER
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- IMMORTALITY
- PENTIMENT
- STRAY
Original Property
- CITIZEN SLEEPER
- CULT OF THE LAMB
- ELDEN RING
- SIFU
- STRAY
- VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
Performer in a Leading Role
- ALAIN MESA as Alejandro Vargas in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
- CHARLOTTE MCBURNEY as Amicia in A Plague Tale: Requiem
- CHRISTOPHER JUDGE as Kratos in God of War Ragnarök
- MANON GAGE as Marissa Marcel in Immortality
- SIOBHAN WILLIAMS as Laura in The Quarry
- SUNNY SULJIC as Atreus in God of War Ragnarök
Performer in a Supporting Role
- ADAM J. HARRINGTON as Sindri in God of War Ragnarök
- ALISON JAYE as Alva in Horizon Forbidden West
- CHARLOTTA MOHLIN as The One in Immortality
- DANIELLE BISUTTI as Freya in God of War Ragnarök
- LAYA DELEON HAYES as Angrboda in God of War Ragnarök
- RYAN HURST as Thor in God of War Ragnarök
Technical Achievement
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
- IMMORTALITY
- THE LAST OF US PART I
- STRAY
EE Game of the Year (voted for by the public)
- ELDEN RING
- GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
- HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
- IMMORTALITY
- MARVEL SNAP
- STRAY
Gaming
Are you eagerly anticipating what Absurd Ventures has in store for us in the coming years
Activision has recently announced the establishment of a new studio, Elsewhere Entertainment, located in Warsaw. The studio has been entrusted with the exciting challenge of creating a groundbreaking AAA franchise that will captivate players with its immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay. A significant number of employees were let go by the large corporation after the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King earlier this year.
According to IGN, Activision made the announcement in a blog post, sharing that the team will be based in Poland with additional resources in the US. The studio has assembled a team of highly skilled individuals who have worked on acclaimed titles such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Destiny, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s The Division.
Activision’s response to IGN’s request for a studio logo or official artwork was rather unconventional. Instead of providing the requested materials, they sent over the Cambridge University dictionary definition of the word “elsewhere.”. However, with a discerning eye, one may catch a glimpse of something lurking in the background. The publication acknowledges that, whatever it may be, it has no connection to Call of Duty. Elsewhere Entertainment has been granted full access to Activision’s extensive resources and cutting-edge tools, enabling them to further enhance their production and development capabilities. We may have to wait a while before we find out what they have in store for us.
Curious about Activision’s latest venture, Elsewhere Entertainment? Opening a new studio after numerous layoffs—is it a tasteless move or simply another harsh reality of the video game industry? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser is currently working on the development of an exciting new ‘Open World Action-Adventure’ game
Last year, we reported that Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser had launched a new studio called Absurd Ventures, with the aim of developing original IP for all platforms and formats. The new outfit has recently started development on a game that boasts top-notch combat and third-person action in a variety of game modes.
This information is available, as Eurogamer discovered, from a recent job listing on the developer’s website. The company is looking for more people to join their team and contribute to an “open-world action-adventure game.”. According to Eurogamer, it seems that the project they are working on is still in its early stages. They are currently in the process of hiring for important positions like lead designer, lead gameplay designer, art director, and technical director.
Absurd Venture is dedicated to crafting immersive narrative experiences across a wide range of mediums, such as games, animation, books, graphic novels, live-action, and scripted podcasts. Their mission is to create captivating worlds, compelling characters, and engaging stories that span diverse genres. The former vice president of writing at Rockstar, who co-wrote both Red Dead Redemption games, has recently joined the studio. Additionally, Lazlow Jones, a former writer and producer at Rockstar, has also come on board.
Are you eagerly anticipating what Absurd Ventures has in store for us in the coming years? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the physical version, requires an online connection for installation
Players who choose to go with a physical copy of the recently announced Assassin’s Creed Shadows will need an Internet connection in order to finish the installation. This is unlikely to pose a problem for most Ubisoft fans, but it does align with a trend that is worth mentioning. It follows a requirement that was initially introduced in 2023’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and will also be the case with the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws.
As reported by VGC, pre-orders for the game are now available, and a notice on the front box art at retailers such as Best Buy and GameStop states: “Internet connection is necessary for game installation.” For Avatar, players had to install a day-one patch before being able to start the game. However, both Shadows and Outlaws come with a warning prominently displayed on the front of the box.
The lack of a clear explanation for this requirement raises concerns about the long-term preservation of the game, particularly if the servers are eventually shut down. In December, Ubisoft made the decision to delist the original The Crew, effectively ending its run. This unfortunate event may not be the last time we see a game meet a similar fate.
What are your thoughts on Ubisoft’s requirement of an online connection for the installation of its flagship games? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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