The victors of the British Academy of Film and Television’s video game awards for 2012 have been officially unveiled. Portal 2 is the night’s biggest winner by a slim margin, earning 3 awards against Battlefield 3 and LittleBigPlanet 2‘s 2 each, but taking home a victory in some of the biggest categories. This year’s Special Award – the event’s personal achievement award- went to Mojang founder Markus “Notch” Persson. A full list of the winners can be found after the jump.
Story
Portal 2
Original Music
L.A. Noire
Audio Achievement
Battlefield 3
Design
Portal 2
Game Innovation
LittleBigPlanet 2
Strategy
Shogun 2: Total War
Mobile & Handheld
Peggle HD
GAME Award 2011
Battlefield 3
Action
Batman: Arkham City
BAFTA Ones To Watch (in association with the Dare to be Digital competition)
Tick Tock Toys
Online – Browser
Monstermind
Artistic Achievement
Rayman: Origins
BAFTA Special Award
Markus ‘Notch’ Persson (Mojang, Minecraft)
Sports – Fitness
Kinect Sports: Season 2
Online Multiplayer
Battlefield 3
Debut Game
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Family
LittleBigPlanet 2
Performer
Mark Hamill (for Joker in Batman: Arkham City)
Best Game
Portal 2