BAFTA announced this morning that their Games Awards will indeed return next year. Delayed this year because of the need to find a more effective judging process, the organization will hand out awards in 13 categories.
In additon, they will also be handing out awards for special recognition and for their “Dare to be Digital” program. They also encouraged developers and publishers alike to let the public in on the game making process by creating short films on the development of their titles.
“We are keen to see the new filmed support material be developed by each nominee, as this is the sort of initiative that helps the wider world understand that the creation and development of video games is an art form, often with teams of hundreds of people and budgets on a par with feature films,” said committee chairman Ray Maguire.
BAFTA’s 2009 Games Awards will take place at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel on March 10.
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