BAFTA 2004 GAMES AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES START Awards to recognise the best in cutting edge gaming The call for entries for the prestigious BAFTA Game Awards, started today. For the second year the Game Awards will be held in early March 2005. This is the chance for the creators of the most exciting, involving and progressive gaming experiences across the world to have their work recognised with the coveted BAFTA mask. Last year's big winner with five BAFTAs at the Games Awards was Grand Theft Auto Vice City, but this year sees the release of some of the most anticipated titles of all time, which should make for the most hotly contested Game Awards ever. The BAFTA Games Awards reward the artists, educators and entertainers who are pushing the boundaries and bringing the media we engage with alive. Categories will range from sporting, racing PS2, Xbox to mobile gaming. www.bafta.org/interactive.htm Entries can be made either through the website, www.bafta.org, or by calling the BAFTA office on 020 7292 5800. GAMES CATEGORIES Racing The best games where the focus is on a racing experience Sports The best game where the main focus is a real or fictional sport, strategic or action based Action/Adventure The best action and/or adventure game Online & Multiplayer The best online and/or offline multiplayer title across any genre or platform Children's The best game across any platform or genre aimed at children aged 13 and under Audio The best overall design and creative application of sound effects, dialogue and music within an interactive videogame Original Music The best original music score within an interactive videogame, recognising excellence in composition, production and integration Animation The best animation sequence or sequences contained within a game Technical Direction Best technical achievement recognising excellence and innovation within an interactive videogame. Art Direction Best overall art direction in the areas of environments, animations, 3D models and character style within an interactive videogame. Handheld Best handheld game designed for physical distribution (e.g. cartridge, UMB, smartcard etc) or broadband download. Mobile Best mobile game designed for wireless OTA (over-the-air) download of less than 250k. PC The best PC game in any genre Gamecube The best Gamecube game in any genre PS2 The best PS2 game in any genre Xbox The best Xbox game in any genre Originality The year's most original title across any genre or platform Best Game The year's best game across any genre or platform