The British Academy Video Games Award for Animation is an award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). It is given in honor to "the highest level of excellence in bringing a game to life", considering elements such as "player control, non-player characters, ambient/environmental animation, facial animation and cinematics". The category also considers the style, fluidity and responsiveness of the character. At the 1st British Academy Games Awards, a category named Animation or Intro was presented. The following year, a category called Animation was awarded though it was discontinued until the 16th edition. It has been awarded under its current name ever since. Winners and nominees In the following table, the years are listed as per BAFTA convention, and generally correspond to the year of game release in the United Kingdom. Animation or Intro Animation References External links Official website Animation