BALDUR'S GATE 3 WINS THE EE PLAYERS’ CHOICE AWARD AT THE 2024 BAFTA GAMES AWARDS
- Baldur’s Gate 3 is crowned the 2024 winner of the EE Players’ Choice Award – the only award decided by players themselves
- The BAFTA Games Awards were hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London by comedian, Phil Wang, and live streamed exclusively on BAFTA’s Twitch, YouTube and X Channels
- The 2024 nominees were: Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, Lethal Company, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- YouTube Creator, Yammy, presented the EE Players’ Choice Award to Baldur’s Gate 3
- The EE Players’ Choice Award – formerly the EE Game of the Year Award – highlights the importance of players and the games that have had the greatest impact on them over the last year, regardless of console or platform. It also forms part of EE’s ongoing ambition to become the no.1 destination for gaming in the UK
Thursday 11th April, London: Tonight, gaming fans worldwide celebrated as Baldur’s Gate 3 won the EE Players’ Choice Award at the BAFTA Games Awards, the only category voted for by the public. The winner was announced at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London, as well as live streamed exclusively on BAFTA’s Twitch, YouTube and X channels.
The ceremony saw Baldur’s Gate 3 named the EE Players’ Choice Award, beating nominees: Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, Lethal Company, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Brought to fans by EE and its unbeatable network for gaming, the EE Players’ Choice Award – formerly the EE Game of the Year Award – celebrates the games that have had a huge impact on players over the last year, regardless of console or platform. It also forms part of EE’s ongoing ambition to become the no.1 destination for gaming in the UK and continues to be the only category at the BAFTA Games Awards voted for by players themselves.
The ceremony, which was hosted by comedian, Phil Wang, featured the announcements for winners across all categories, along with acceptance speeches and video reels celebrating 20 BAFTA Games Awards and nominees.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of six outstanding games nominated by the jurors who recognised their innovative offering and the impact they have had upon the public and video games industry alike. Many of the EE Players' Choice Award nominated games are also available to purchase at the EE Game Store, the go to destination for UK gamers on any network.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a mind flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil. Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
Pete Jeavons, Marketing Communications Director at EE, said: “Congratulations to Baldur’s Gate 3 for winning the EE Players’ Choice Award, the only category at the BAFTA Games Awards voted for by the players themselves. As part of our ambition to become the no.1 destination for gaming in the UK, we’re pleased to give players the opportunity to celebrate the game that has had the greatest impact on them and entertained them over the past year. Through this award, we are proud to continue to support the gaming industry and highlight the incredible talent behind some of the most loved games”.
Des Gayle, Deputy Chair of BAFTA’s Games Committee, said: "My congratulations to Baldur’s Gate 3 , who players around the world have named this year’s EE Players’ Choice Award winner. The BAFTA Games Awards recognises the very best games of the year including the outstanding talent behind them. We understand the importance of putting these talented people on a global stage by livestreaming the awards via our Twitch, YouTube and X channels, enabling fans to tune in, be inspired and celebrate with us.”
Earlier this year, a jury panel comprising of leading industry experts met to select the six nominees for the EE Players’ Choice Award from a long list. This jury was chaired by Des Gayle, Deputy Chair of BAFTA’s Games Committee, and included Gaming content creators such as Elz The Witch, BlueyedBeth and TV Presenter, Ali Plumb, as well as leading gaming journalists from a range of publications.
The EE Players’ Choice Award was voted for by the British public via the EE website. For more information on this year’s EE Players’ Choice Award nominated games, please visit www.ee.co.uk/gaming/baftagames.
The EE Game Store is perfect for anyone looking for the latest video games and gaming products. Available to anyone no matter what mobile or broadband network they are with, the online store also offers many of the EE Players’ Choice Award nominated games.
EE’s partnership with the BAFTA Games Awards forms part of a wider ambition to become the UK’s no.1 destination for gaming, with bespoke gaming bundles, interest-free flexible payment options, access to great Full Fibre and 5G connectivity, and collaborations with the best partners, including British esports organisation, GIANTX. All of this is designed to create a gaming experience that customers can count on.
For more information, visit http://www.ee.co.uk/gaming.
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About the EE Players’ Choice Award
The EE Players’ Choice Award shortlist was selected from a pool of games that have had the greatest impact on players in 2023. Games eligible for consideration can have been released at any time and on any platform but must have released new content to players between 10th December 2022 and 24th November 2023. Factors considered within the shortlist’s selection include popularity, the scale and innovation of new content, commercial success and cultural impact.
EE Players’ Choice Award Jury Panel
1. Des Gayle, Deputy Chair of the BAFTA Games committee
2. Aaron Potter, Gaming Content Creator at Daily Mirror
3. Ali Plumb, Host and Presenter at BBC Radio 1
4. Elle Osili-Wood, TV Presenter and Broadcaster
5. Keza Macdonald, Video Games Editor at The Guardian
6. Sam Loveridge, Global Editor-In-Chief at GamesRadar
7. Vicky Jessop, Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at Evening Standard
8. Blueyed Beth, Content Creator
9. Elz The Witch, Presenter
10. Leahviathan, Content Creator
11. Marcus Bronzy, Content Creator
12. Yinsu, Content Creator
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