#BAFTAGames: British Academy Games Awards

Follow the updates, news and gossip from the gaming Baftas as they happen

5 hours 'til the #BAFTAGames Awards - spread the word! Watch the live stream powered by @Alienware from 9pm GMT here: http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesLIVE13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 5:16:16 PM
Here's a video from Bafta Games host, gamer and comedian Dara O Briain, on this year's nominations: bcove.me

by Emily Jupp 3/5/2013 5:26:26 PM
Excitement mounting as the guests begin to arrive on the #BAFTAGames red carpet...

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:05:24 PM
The team from #Journey are among the first to walk up the #BAFTAGames red carpet. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnM53sCAAACqkP.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:11:54 PM
Matt Hampson (@Hambofoundation) in front of the BAFTA masks. He'll be presenting an Award later tonight. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnNY6HCYAAIkzK.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:14:01 PM
Watch our #BAFTAGames Awards live stream powered by @Alienware here from 9pm GMT: http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesLIVE13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:22:01 PM
#Competition time! Predict the winner of #BAFTAGames' Best British Game to win @GAMEdigital and Grolsch goodies. http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesComp13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:29:47 PM
Mathew Horne (@mfhorne) is here to present the Award for Debut Game. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnWfApCUAEQ78l.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:53:45 PM
Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) strikes a pose on the #BAFTAGames red carpet. He's nominated in the Performer category. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnXuTlCYAACs8d.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 6:59:10 PM
British Game award presenter Louis Smith (@louissmith1989) looking sharp outside the @LondonHiltonPL. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnYmTJCUAA6Ycw.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:03:00 PM
The team behind #DearEsther arrive at the @LondonHiltonPL. They're nominated for 5 #BAFTAGames awards this evening. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnaqquCQAAKQLx.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:12:01 PM
Gabe Newell is here to pick up his #BAFTAGames Academy Fellowship. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnbh-NCQAANp96.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:15:48 PM
Here are the nominations for this years' Bafta games awards: ind.pn Which one is your money on to win the Best Game category?

by Emily Jupp 3/5/2013 7:19:39 PM
Have a leaf through our #BAFTAGames Awards brochure, featuring concept art from our nominated films: http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/games-awards-2013-brochure,3675,BA.html

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:23:14 PM
RT @BAFTA: Have a leaf through our #BAFTAGames Awards brochures, featuring concept art from our nominated games: http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/games-awards-2013-brochure,3675,BA.html

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:28:15 PM
.@russell_kane is here to present the award for Game Design. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEne_TbCIAAroMC.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:30:55 PM
Jonathan Ross (@wossy) is here to present Gabe Newell with his #BAFTAGames Academy Fellowship. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEngQaCCcAANGLr.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:36:27 PM
#TOWIE's @MarkWright smiles for the camera on the #BAFTAGames red carpet. He's here to present the Action award. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnhgqZCEAEW7bO.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:41:55 PM
Tennis legend Boris Becker arrives on the #BAFTAGames red carpet. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnkC1QCMAEqdbz.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:53:00 PM
RT @BAFTA: A gallery of images from the #BAFTAGames Awards red carpet is now up on our Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151373349199010.1073741825.6830739009&type=1

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 7:56:30 PM
Rugby player @martinoffiah will be presenting the Sports/Fitness award. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnmOElCIAIN7L-.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:02:30 PM
Pop star @ConorMaynard poses for the camera at the #BAFTAGames awards. He'll be presenting an award later tonight. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnnI2pCQAAvdu_.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:06:31 PM
One hour to go 'til we kick off the #BAFTAGames Awards live stream! Watch the ceremony here: http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesLIVE13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:09:12 PM
Hollyoaks actress @anna_shaffer will be presenting the #BAFTAGames award for Mobile & Handheld with @tom_scurr. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnoggmCEAAHuok.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:12:30 PM
.@DaveFennoy is nominated for the Performer award for his work in The Walking Dead. #BAFTAGames http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEnpZ4zCMAAMW0w.jpg

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:16:25 PM
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by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:20:17 PM
Predict the winner of #BAFTAGames' Best British Game category to win @GAMEdigital and Grolsch prizes. http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/compeititon,3674,BA.html

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:20:44 PM
We're here at the British Academy Games Awards. We'll keep you updated over the winners and all the action. Kick off is at 20:30.

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:22:23 PM
Tech guru Jason Bradbury has just dropped by to say hello. Last seen on The Indy as our Tech Editor for the Xmas gift guide in 2005.

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:23:41 PM
Top tip for winning across the board tonight has to be surreal beautiful adventure game Journey.

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:25:26 PM
RT @tom_scurr: Having an amazing evening @BAFTAGames. @anna_shaffer looks ok I guess but lucky I made an effort for the both of us. http ...

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:45:30 PM
The room here at the Hilton Hotel is packed with the cream of the games industry, including a rather nervous looking Far Cry 3 team

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:46:24 PM
No start as of et though - guests here in the ballroom are still finishing up the panacotta desserts. Quite tasty actually.

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:47:28 PM
5 minutes to go! Watch our #BAFTAGames live stream powered by @Alienware here: http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesLIVE13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 8:56:25 PM
Desserts finished, wine flowing freely amoung the creatives The audience quietens and we are T-4 minutes till kick off.

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 8:58:44 PM
The #BAFTAGames ceremony has begun! Host @daraobriain takes to the stage to introduce the ceremony. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/BAFTAGamesLIVE13

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 9:04:47 PM
dara o'briain takes the stage and we are off. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEn09vICcAALhg5.jpg

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 9:06:55 PM
Tonight I am tweeting from #BAFTAGames

by Daisy Wyatt via twitter 3/5/2013 9:12:36 PM
We'll be tweeting from backstage at #BAFTAGames and we want YOUR questions for our winners! Tweet us @BAFTAGames & we'll get them answered.

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 9:12:49 PM
.@mfhorne takes to the stage to present the award for Debut Game. #BAFTAGames

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 9:14:41 PM
#BAFTAGames WINNER: Debut Game - The Unfinished Swan @Nathan_Gary @Sony @PlayStation http://awards.bafta.org/award/2013/games/debut-game

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 9:16:35 PM
Best Debut Game: the winner is the incredibly moving fairy tale game The Unfinished Swan

by Adam Jacques via twitter 3/5/2013 9:16:42 PM
Debut game goes to The Unfinished Swan #BAFTAGames

by Daisy Wyatt via twitter 3/5/2013 9:17:07 PM
Journey wins original music #BAFTAGames

by Daisy Wyatt via twitter 3/5/2013 9:19:36 PM
#BAFTAGames WINNER: Original Music – Journey @awintory @thatgamecompany @Sony http://awards.bafta.org/award/2013/games/original-music

by BAFTA Games via twitter 3/5/2013 9:20:05 PM