Journey, Walking Dead, Far Cry 3 lead BAFTA 2013 nominations

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Journey scooped eight nominations in the British Academy of Film and Television's Games Awards this year. As if it hadn't won enough of the like, thatgamecompany's PS3 odyssey is a contender for BAFTA's Best Game award, competing with Dishonored, FIFA 13, Mass Effect 3, Far Cry 3, and The Walking Dead for the prize.

It's the two latter games that also lead the way in terms of nominations; Far Cry 3 received six nods, while The Walking Dead picked up seven, including two in the Performer category for Melissa Hutchinson and Dave Fennoy's respective portrayals of Clementine and Lee.

Dear Esther is also clearly popular at BAFTA HQ. The melancholic game, developed by indie studio thechineseroom, can boast a very impressive five nominations including ones in the British Game and Debut Game categories.

The full list of nominees is after the break. BAFTA's Games Awards take place on March 5.Continue reading Journey, Walking Dead, Far Cry 3 lead BAFTA 2013 nominations

Journey, Walking Dead, Far Cry 3 lead BAFTA 2013 nominations originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.




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