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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 follows Baldur's Gate 3 to become the second game ever to win all five major GOTY…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a rare feat by winning all five major Game of the Year awards, including the BAFTA for Best Game. This makes it the second game ever, after Baldur's Gate 3, to accomplish this sweep. The title from Sandfall Interactive also won awards for Best Debut Game and Best Performer.
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.
1348 Ex Voto Review – A Broken but Ambitious Medieval Action RPG | Invision Game Community
1348 Ex Voto is an ambitious medieval action RPG that ultimately falls short due to poor execution and numerous technical issues. While the game presents an intriguing story and visually impressive environments, its combat system is frustrating, enemy encounters are tedious, and a lack of features like a map further detract from the experience. The game requires significant further development to address its many flaws.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr hasn't romanced Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart because it'd be "so weird" after Jennifer English's role as Maelle, and he's more of a "Gale girly"
Voice actor Ben Starr stated he has not romanced the character Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 due to his professional relationship with Jennifer English, who voices Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Starr and English noted that romancing each other's characters would feel "weird" and "incestuous" given their sibling-like roles in Expedition 33. Starr also mentioned he leans towards romancing Gale in Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor says Hades has become a comfort game, though she's "too bad" to…
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, shared that Hades has become a comfort game for her, though she admits to struggling with its difficulty and wishes for an easy mode. She also mentioned her past gaming habits, including being banned from the PlayStation for playing Soul Blade and her tendency to hyperfocus on games like The Sims.
'Marathon Is Gonna Be Game of the Year': Actor Ben Starr Jokes It'll Beat GTA 6 Due to Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr jokingly suggested that Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon could win Game of the Year, attributing its potential success to co-star Jennifer English. English has a notable track record, having voiced characters in multiple recent Game of the Year winners like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Starr believes this 'Jennifer English Effect' will propel Marathon to victory, despite its current sales performance.
Baldur's Gate 3 performance director knew Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a hit, and even took a bet "to…
Aliona Baranova, performance and motion capture director for Baldur's Gate 3, was so confident in the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that she bet on it. Baranova shared this anecdote during a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2026, alongside lead actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English.
"Marathon is gonna be Game of the Year," actor Ben Starr says, because it has Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 award magnet Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr believes Bungie's upcoming game Marathon has a strong chance of winning Game of the Year, citing a perceived "Jennifer English effect." This phenomenon suggests games featuring Jennifer English, who has roles in Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, are critically acclaimed. While Starr made the prediction during the Marathon debut, he also acknowledged Grand Theft Auto 6 as a likely contender for the award.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Maelle actor recorded her audition at 2am while in bed because "she forgot to do…
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, shared that she recorded her audition tape for the role late at night while in bed due to forgetting about it. Despite the last-minute rush, she successfully secured the part. English also commented on the varied nature of video game audition processes.
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor was "fully expecting" Larian to cut her "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison, but "it ended up being in the game"
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, was surprised that an improvised "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison made it into the final game. She recalled the moment while discussing the humor present in the game despite its serious main quest. Larian Studios is noted for allowing room for such improvisations, which add nuance to characters.
Tides of Annihilation Interview: Ary Chen on Knight Combat, Gwendolyn, and Arthurian Inspiration
Ary Chen of Eclipse Glow Games discusses their debut title, Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure game inspired by Arthurian mythology. The game features a unique combat system where players fight alongside legendary knights, blending modern London with a fantasy world. Chen also touches on the team's focus on single-player narrative, the importance of community feedback, and the collaboration with voice actor Jennifer English.
Expedition 33's Charlie Cox Teases He's Doing Another Video Game That Will Be "Much More Involved"
Actor Charlie Cox, who made his video game debut in the successful Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has revealed he will be participating in another game this year with a more involved role. Cox expressed his enjoyment of voicing Gustave in Expedition 33 and was surprised by the game's success and the passion of gaming fans. Developer Sandfall Interactive is also working on a new project, with lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen emphasizing a commitment to the studio's vision over solely pleasing fans.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'
The nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations. Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
