54 young people have been shortlisted for BAFTA’s annual Young Game Designers award.
BAFTA reports that “compelling themes relating to gender identity, mental health, and climate change dominate this year’s entries” and confirms that the winners will be revealed at an upcoming digital ceremony scheduled for 30th June 2022 hosted by Inel Tomlinson.
“This year’s shortlisted entries encompass a diverse range of contemporary topics, including mental health and anxiety, climate change, computer safety, time and space travel, and gender identity, with several gender-neutral leading characters across this year’s entries,” the organisation said.