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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins each
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, with Sandfall Interactive also securing wins for Debut Game and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch tied for the most wins with three awards, including Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffery Wright, and also received nominations in multiple categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, too
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Game award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, though it secured only three wins out of ten nominations. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Best Narrative. This year's awards saw a more distributed set of wins compared to Clair Obscur's previous dominant performances at other ceremonies.
Expedition 33, Dispatch the Two Big Winners at the BAFTA Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch were the top winners at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, each securing three awards. Expedition 33 won Best Game, Best Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch took home awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright.
No prizes for guessing what won Best Game at Bafta 2026 Games Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the dominant winner at the Bafta 2026 Games Awards, securing Best Game, Debut Game for Sandfall Interactive, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. The Telltale Games style adventure Dispatch also received three awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen was controversially awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 winners
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated top titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game. Blue Prince received the Game Design award, No Man's Sky won Best Evolving Game, and South of Midnight took home the New IP award. Other notable winners included Dispatch for Animation and Audio Achievement, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners: Full Results and Biggest Moments | Invision Game Community
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated a diverse range of titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch also received multiple awards for Animation and Audio Achievement. The ceremony recognized excellence across various categories, including music, technical and artistic achievements, and performance, with Ilkka Paananen receiving the Fellowship Award.
PC gaming is growing, but it isn't because of Dota 2 and Fortnite
PC gaming is projected to surpass console revenue by 2028, driven by a growing diversity of titles beyond the top 20. While major titles like Dota 2 and World of Warcraft remain significant, a larger portion of revenue is now generated by a long tail of indie and double-A games, particularly RPGs and adventure titles. This trend indicates a shift in player spending and engagement towards a broader range of games on PC.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director "really proud" the gay romance he pushed for, which is somehow totally different to "woke" games' representation, is up for awards
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's creative director Daniel Vávra expressed pride in the game's portrayal of a gay romance option, contrasting it with what he calls "woke" games. He emphasized player choice and natural integration, while also stating his annoyance with forced "woke" content in the entertainment industry. The game received award nominations from Gayming Magazine for its LGBTQ+ representation.
10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 chief "really proud" of LGBT Gayming Awards nom, insists Henry and Hans' gay romance isn't "woke" like other RPGs
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has received two nominations at the Gayming Awards, including for its portrayal of a gay romance between characters Henry and Sir Hans Capon. Developer Warhorse Studios co-founder Daniel Vávra expressed pride in the nominations, asserting that the game's approach to LGBTQ+ themes is not "woke" and offers player choice without being overly explicit.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Lead Says His LGBTQ+ Award Nom Isn't "Woke"
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 creative director Daniel Vávra expressed pride in the game's Gayming Awards nominations, including for its LGBTQ+ character representation, while also stating his continued dislike for what he calls "woke" content in media. Vávra, who previously stepped down from his role at Warhorse Studios, also commented on the game's sales success and the studio's pivot towards AI.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Says It Did Gay Romance "Right" By Not Going "Woke"
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II director Daniel Vávra expressed pride in the game's nominations for the Gayming Awards, stating the game handled its gay romance option correctly by being non-coercive and optional. Vávra criticized other games for what he termed 'woke' LGBTQ+ representation, contrasting it with his approach. He also mentioned his departure from daily duties at Warhorse Studios to focus on an upcoming Kingdom Come film.
Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn't…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's creative director Daniel Vávra welcomed an LGBT award nomination for the game's same-sex romance, but then elaborated on his views regarding "woke" content in media. Vávra stated that the game's approach was non-coercive and offered choice, contrasting it with what he perceives as forced representation in other titles. Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, the article acknowledges the game's strong writing and deserves praise for its depiction of the romance.
Kingdom Come Deliverance and Animal Crossing inspired this medieval cozy game where you hang with tiny dragons and make art, and it's launching to great reviews: "Hans capon mentioned therefore GOTY"
Scriptorium Master of Manuscripts, a medieval simulator inspired by Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Animal Crossing, has launched to positive reviews on Steam. The game tasks players with transcribing and decorating manuscripts, featuring over 2000 medieval art assets and the ability to have pets like tiny dragons. The developer emphasizes that the game is entirely human-made with a zero-tolerance policy for AI-generated content.
Here are my top 10 best single-player RPGs as a life-long fan whose spent thousands of hours with the genre
This article ranks the top 10 best single-player RPGs for players who prefer to adventure solo. The list includes a variety of titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting their strengths in storytelling, world-building, and player choice.
Analysts say PC gaming is now the one platform where more than 50% of revenue comes from games outside the top 20
PC gaming revenue is increasingly driven by titles outside the top 20, with these games accounting for 56% of revenue in Western markets in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Playtime for these less popular titles also grew substantially, while playtime for top-tier games remained flat or declined, indicating a shift in player engagement towards a broader range of games on the platform.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may make Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 look like the "small kids in the playground," but star hopes it'll "live in people's memory" anyway
Tom McKay, the lead actor for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, hopes the game will be remembered by players, even when compared to major RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring. He acknowledges that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may seem like a smaller title in comparison to these giants but expresses pride in the game and its character, Henry.
Newzoo: More than half of PC revenue comes from games outside the Top 20
Newzoo data indicates that games outside the Top 20 are increasingly significant in the PC market, capturing 56% of revenue and 45% of playtime by 2025. While console spending remains concentrated on top titles, lower-ranked games are also seeing growth on platforms like PlayStation. Genres like action RPGs and survival games are performing well, with titles such as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 contributing to this trend.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's full edition is massively discounted on Fanatical, but not for long
The Royal Edition of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available at a significant discount on Fanatical, priced at $37.59 / £31.01, down from its original $79.99 / £65.99. This immersive medieval RPG, set in 15th-century Bohemia, includes all DLC and extra content. The game also runs on Steam Deck, offering a bonus for handheld play.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
