It was a big night at the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 last night (April 12), which celebrated many of 2023’s best games.
Whether you missed the live event or just want to see how your favourite developers and actors spent the night, we’ve gathered 10 of our favourite pictures that tell the story of BAFTA Games 2024.
Baldur’s Gate 3 stars turn up in style
Samantha Béart and Tracey Wiles – who were both up for awards as the actors behind Karlach and Jaheira in Baldur’s Gate 3 – pose for a pic before heading in.
Speaking of style…
Chandana Ekanayake and Meghna Jayanth were dressed to the nines while representing Outerloop Games‘ phenomenal role-playing game Thirsty Suitors.
Spider-Men on the red carpet
Insert the Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man meme here, as Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales) and Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker) arrived to celebrate their stellar performances in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
The Baldur’s Gate 3–Alan Wake 2 crossover we didn’t know we needed
The actors behind two of 2023’s most iconic characters came together on the red carpet, as David Harewood (Mr. Door, Alan Wake 2) and Neil Newbon (Astarion, Baldur’s Gate 3) snapped a pic together.
Time for a Sam Lake coffee break
Speaking of Alan Wake 2, creative director Sam Lake – infamous for his love of java – couldn’t help stopping for a coffee break with Jane Douglas and Lucy James.
Tomb Raider star Shelley Blond makes an appearance
Days after her character Lara Croft was voted the most iconic character in gaming, Shelley Blonde was spotted celebrating backstage at BAFTA Games.
Spider-Man returns
Nadji Jeter is back – but this time with an award, as David Harewood presents him with ‘Performer in a Leading Role’ for his performance as Miles Morales.
A massive night for the ‘Viewfinder’ team
Few teams had as much to celebrate as Sad Owl Studios, the Scottish developer behind gorgeous indie hit Viewfinder – make sure to watch their emotional acceptance speech for best British Game.
Backstage with tonight’s performers
Julie Elven (L), Daniel Oates (M), and Aaron Grimes (R) performed a moving cover of ‘Late Goodbye’ by Poets Of The Fall, in tribute to those the games industry has lost.
Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the night
Overall it was Larian Studios who won the most awards, including Best Game. Here they are, trying to share the stage.
Check out the full list of winners here.