and although it s a global industry, these awards also have a uk focus. forza horizon 5 driving away with the award for best british game. recognising games since 2004, this event gives the gaming industry a mainstream legitimacy that many of tonight s winners passionately believe it deserves. and the bafta goes to. ..returnal! applause. but after spending much of the last few difficult years looking for ways to escape, perhaps it s no surprise that a title that s lets you vent your frustration on invading aliens is tonight s big winner. steffan powell, bbc news.
to be asked, is covid done with america? tim allman, bbc news. bafta has recognised the achievements of the video games industry, which has reached record levels of popularity in the uk ? worth £7 billion, just over $9 billion to the economy in just one year. the bbc s gaming reporter steffan powell was at the award ceremony. applause. it s been two years of virtual ceremonies, so nominees really made the most of the glitz and glamour of a bafta awards do. and the title enjoying that bafta glow most tonight, with four awards in total including the best game, is returnal, a dark, action packed psychological horror that made the most of the latest gaming technology. it s, i guess, people want to experience different things. i guess that s all about, and, you know, when i go out