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The Most Influential Open World Game of All Time Just Got the Recognition It Deserves

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has a new list of the most influential games of all time, and the top spot is a surprising, but fitting, choice.

Inverse

The BAFTAs declares Shenmue and a game that came out 2 months ago more influential than Tetris and expects us to all just go along with that

Lotta forklift fans in the house tonight.

PC Gamer

Shenmue voted the most influential video game of all time in Bafta poll

The idiosyncratic adventure from 1999 beat the likes of Doom and Super Mario Bros in a public vote, proving that, in a world of blockbusters, there’s still room for strange, exotic games

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'Shenmue' Voted Most Influential Video Game Ever In UK Poll

The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video games.

International Business Times

Cult classic Shenmue named most influential game of all time in Bafta poll

The 1999 video game finished ahead of Doom and Super Mario Bros in the public vote.

The Independent UK

BAFTA Games Awards 2025 nominations show the rise of indie games as serious rivals to AAA dominance

A raft of nominations is proof that creative innovation needn't be limited by budget.

Creative Bloq

Actor said Noel Clarke’s Bafta award would hand him ‘loaded gun’ against women, court told

Jing Lusi said Clarke had boasted of previous Bafta award at a dinner where he propositioned and threatened her

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Adolescence star suffers wardrobe malfunction on BBC Breakfast: ‘Things go wrong!’

Host Charlie Stayt jumped to action, declaring ‘anything can happen’

The Independent UK

'I can’t turn a blind eye': Nicola Coughlan discusses Gaza activism as she lands first Bafta TV nod

The Derry Girls star previously revealed she had been advised against speaking out on Israel’s war on Gaza, warned that doing so could harm her Hollywood career

Evening Standard

Nothing for Gavin & Stacey? The sheer number of omissions in the TV Baftas is ridiculous

From the Barry-Billericay finale, to Wolf Hall, Pachinko and Nobody Wants This, there are far too many cruelly overlooked shows this year. But the even bigger problem? Bafta’s Adolescence issue

The Guardian - UK

Actor Alan Cumming set to host Bafta ceremony for first time

ACTOR Alan Cumming will host the Bafta TV awards for the first time when he presents the ceremony in May ...

The National (Scotland)

Alan Cumming to host Bafta ceremony for first time

For the previous two years, the ceremony has been jointly presented by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.

Evening Standard

Daisy Edgar-Jones hails importance of inspiring new generation in filmmaking

She has starred in Normal People and Twisters, and has recently been promoting her new film On Swift Horses.

Evening Standard

From Neva to A Highland Song, the Baftas are a reminder of how creative games can be

From a magical realist gem to a environmentalist action game, the titles up for prizes at the industry’s classiest awards are a welcome reminder of its creative vivacity in tough times

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Evening Standard

Gavin And Stacey, Rivals and The Traitors scenes up for Bafta Memorable Moment

Moments from Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and Bridgerton are also nominated.

The Independent UK

Warwick Davis on the mystery woman who helped him find love again

The actor’s late wife Samantha Davis died last March, aged 53

Evening Standard

Noel Clarke attends planned start of libel trial against Guardian publisher

Mr Clarke appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Trial of Noel Clarke’s libel claim against The Guardian publisher due to begin

The actor is suing Guardian News and Media at the High Court in London.

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Evening Standard

Trial of Noel Clarke’s libel claim against The Guardian publisher to begin in London

The Bafta-winning actor is suing Guardian News and Media at the High Court over a series of articles alleging sexual misconduct

Evening Standard

‘Extraordinary’ and ‘wide open’ Bafta Games Awards field hailed

British-made Senua’s Sage: Hellblade II leads the field with 11 nominations.

Evening Standard

BAFTA Game Awards nominations announced: Senua's Saga and Astro Bot lead the charge

British and indie titles are leading the charge for gaming excellence this year

Total Film

Emilia Pérez's Zoe Saldaña delivers a tearful speech after historic Best Supporting Actress win at the 2025 Oscars

The Avatar star picked up the gong for her role in Emilia Pérez

The Guardian - UK

Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave

The award follows previous triumphs at the Baftas, Golden Globes and more

Marie Claire

Mikey Madison Is a New-Era Hollywood Starlet on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet

The actress surprised in a sweet Dior gown and a 115-year-old Tiffany necklace.

The Independent UK

Cynthia Erivo honours her Wicked character in bold Oscars red carpet look

True to form, her nails were as show-stopping as her bottle green Louis Vuitton gown

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