Games Categories >>
Our games categories are open to all relevant games businesses.
Social Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging social games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- Disney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion Island
- Dovetail Games: CATAN – Console Edition
- FuturLab: PowerWash Simulator
- GameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate Supremacy
- Gearbox Publishing: Tribes of Midgard
- Gearbox Publishing: Homeworld Mobile
- Gearbox Publishing: Blanc
- Hugecalf Studios: Turbo Golf Racing
- Outright Games: DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
Casual Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging casual games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- Awaceb: Tchia
- Deadpan and Gaziter: Wildfrost
- Exient: Ultimate Sackboy
- FuturLab: PowerWash Simulator
- Gearbox Publishing: Blanc
- Kwalee: Hunt and Seek
- Outplay Entertainment: Subway Surfers Blast
- Outright Games: DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
- Space Ape Games: Chrome Valley Customs
- Terahard Studios: Monster Mop Up
Educational, Serious or Simulation Game
The judges will be looking for:
- games that are enjoyable and educational – these can be advergames, charity or educational games, simulation games, games with serious content, games with an educational or training purpose or games that are designed to raise awareness about a particular subject;
- creative, innovative and engaging educational games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- Auroch Digital: Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
- BBC /Mobile Pie: Planet Planners
- BBC / Playerthree: Operation Ouch! It Takes Guts!
- Charles Games: Beecarbonize
- FuturLab: PowerWash Simulator
- Fish in a Bottle / BBC: Divided Islands
- Frontier Developments: F1 Manager 2023
- Frontier Developments/Haemimont Games: Stranded: Alien Dawn
- Slitherine Software UK Ltd: Command: Modern Operations
- Somewhat Unsettling: The Longest Walk
Strategy Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting strategy games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- Abylight: One Military Camp
- Deadpan & Gaziter: Wildfrost
- Dovetail Games: CATAN – Console Edition
- Gearbox Publishing: Homeworld Mobile
- Kraken Empire: Toy Tactics
- Only4Gamers: Space Menace
- Slitherine Software UK Ltd: Starship Troopers: Terran Command
- The Iterative Collective: Homeseek
- Thing Trunk: Hellcard
Role Playing Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting role playing games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- BBC / Jollywise: Silverpoint: The Game
- GameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate Supremacy
- Gearbox Publishing: Tribes of Midgard
- Imperia Online JSK: Crush Them All
- Pentakill Studios: The Occultist
- The Iterative Collective: Knight Crawlers
- Ustwo Games: Desta: The Memories Between
Puzzle Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging puzzle games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- ARTE France: How to say Goodbye
- Chanko Studios: It’s a Wrap!
- Disney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion Island
- Max Inferno: A Little to the Left
- Outplay Entertainment: Gordon Ramsay’s Chef Blast
- Space Ape Games: Chrome Valley Customs
- Staffordshire University: Mental Block
- Supersolid: Cook & Merge
- Trailmix: Love & Pies
- Wired Productions: Tin Hearts
Arcade Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and engaging arcade games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- excellent game design.
Shortlist
- Exient: Ultimate Sackboy
- Island Bender Games: Island Bender
- Ping Creates: Super Stretchy Chicken Legs
- Secret Base Pte Ltd: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
- Staffordshire University: MechHead
- Sumo Digital Academy: Zool Redimensioned
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
Creativity In Games Awards
The judges will be looking for:
- creativity and originality in a game;
- a game that reflects British creativity.
Shortlist
- Disney Games/Dlala Studios: Disney Illusion Island
- Fireshine Games: Shadows of Doubt
- FuturLab: PowerWash Simulator
- Hugecalf Studios: Turbo Golf Racing
- Jump Over the Age: Citizen Sleeper
- Noun Town: Noun Town: VR Language Learning
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me
- Ustwo Games: Desta: The Memories Between
- Wired Productions: Tin Hearts
Heritage in Games Award
The judges will be looking for:
- creativity and innovation;
- a game that reflects a British or EEA subject matter and heritage.
Shortlist
- Cave Monsters: Lord Winklebottom Investigates
- D’Avekki Studios: Murderous Muses
- Frogwares: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
- The Parasight: Blacktail
- Sugar Creative: 878 AD: Winchester Revealed
- Sumo Digital Academy: Zool Redimensioned
- Ustwo Games: Desta: The Memories Between
- Wales Interactive, Dead Pixel Productions, Good Gate Media: Mia and the Dragon Princess
- Wales Interactive and Good Gate Media: Ten Dates
VR/AR/XR/MR Game
The judges are looking:
- an outstanding game within this genre of games development.
- excellence in creativity, innovation and user experience within a VR, AR, XR or MR game.
Shortlist
- Maze Theory: Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom
- nDreams: Synapse
- Noun Town: Noun Town: VR Language Learning
- Squido Studio: No More Rainbows
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Sugar Creative: 878AD Winchester Revealed
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- Wired Productions: The Last Worker
- XR Games: Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded
Action and Adventure Game
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, innovative and exciting action and adventure games;
- strong visual design;
- great sound design;
- great game design.
Shortlist
- Auroch Digital: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
- Out of the Bit Ltd: Full Void
- Pentakill Studios: The Occultist
- Rain Games: Teslagrad 2
- Sloclap: SiFU
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War Ragnarök
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me
- The Parasight: Blacktail
Diversity Award
The judges will be looking for:
- diversity within the characters of the game, i.e. gender, age, socio-economic background, ethnicity, disability, religion;
- diversity within the development team backed up by company goals to be more inclusive;
- organisations that promote diversity within the games industry;
- initiatives or projects that promote diversity within the games industry, or allow a more diverse range of players to be able to take part.
Shortlist
- Awaceb: Tchia
- D’Avekki Studios: Murderous Muses
- DON’T NOD: Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
- GameXPlosion Ltd: Ultimate Supremacy
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War Ragnarök
- Staffordshire University: Staffordshire University Games Development
- Trailmix: Love & Pies
- Ustwo Games: Desta: The Memories Between
- Wales Interactive and Good Gate Media: Ten Dates
- Women in Games
Audio Design
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, high quality audio design in music and in sound effects which enhance the player’s game experience.
Shortlist
- Air Edel Associates Ltd/ Take-Two Interactive Software Inc./ Piccolo Studio: After Us
- Auroch Digital: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
- Dovetail Games: Train Sim World 3
- Frontier Developments: F1 Manager 2023
- Frontier Developments: Deliver Us Mars
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Santa Monica Studio: God of War Ragnarök
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Supermassive Games: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me
- TiMi Studio Group: Honor of Kings – Mayene
- Wired Productions: Tin Hearts
Visual Design
The judges will be looking for:
- creative, imaginative and high quality visual design that provides players with an exciting game experience.
Shortlist
- Arte France: To Hell with Ugly
- DON’T NOD: Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
- Gearbox Publishing: Blanc
- Max Inferno: A Little to the Left
- Plot Twist: The Last Case of Benedict Fox
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerilla: Horizon Call of the Mountain
- The Parasight: Blacktail
- Trailmix: Love and Pies
- Wales Interactive, Dead Pixel Productions, Good Gate Media: Mia and the Dragon Princess
- Wired Productions: The Last Worker
Small Studio
The judges will be looking for evidence of a small studio (49 or fewer staff) that:
- develops great games;
- has a track record of commercial and critical success.
Shortlist
- D’Avekki Studio
- Dlala Studios
- Exient
- Fireshine Games
- Huge Calf Studios
- Party for Introverts
- Purple Yonder
- Trailmix
- Ustwo Games
- Wired Productions
Business Categories
Business Categories >>
Our business categories are exclusive to TIGA members, if you’re not a member why not join today?
Audio Services Supplier
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
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excellent audio work;
-
sound business processes; and
-
excellent commercial results.
Shortlist
- PitStop Productions
- SIDE
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation Studios/Creative Arts
- Soundcuts Ltd
- Tazman-Audio
Outstanding Leadership Award
The judges will be looking for evidence of a CEO/MD who
- displays vision and commercial acumen;
- delivers tangible results;
- demonstrates business, commercial and creative success;
- develops the effectiveness of his/her team.
Shortlist
- Ben Forrester, Head of PC and Console, Kwalee
- Ben Lavery, Studio Head TrailerFarm
- Bobby Thandi CEO XR Games
- John Sanderson, CEO PitStop Productions
- John Tearle, CEO Flix Interactive
- Nathan Burlow Studio Director and Darius Sadeghian Studio Production Director, Rocksteady Studios.
- Patrick O’Luanaigh, CEO nDreams
- Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor Staffordshire University
- Russ Clarke, CEO, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Payload Studios
- Simon Iwaniszak, Studio Director Red Kite Games
- Trevor Williams, Studio Head, Playground Games
- Viki Freeman, Chief Strategy Officer Airship Interactive and Tim Horton, Chief Commercial Officer Airship Interactive
Publisher
The judges will be looking for evidence of an organisation that:
- publishes great games/content that is either their own or is owned by another party;
- has a track record of commercial success;
- works positively and constructively with independent developers (if a third party publisher).
Shortlist
- Curve Games
- Kwalee
- nDreams
- Rebellion
- Secret Mode
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
Educational Institution
The judges will be looking for evidence of an educational institution that:
- delivers a high proportion of its students into graduate level jobs, particularly into the games sector;
- has strong links with industry; and
- has a track record in research and innovation.
Shortlist
- Birmingham City University
- Bournemouth University
- London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
- Norwich University of the Arts
- Staffordshire University
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Greenwich
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Portsmouth
- University of the West of England
- University of the West of Scotland
Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing
The judges will be looking for the studio or company that has shown a commitment to excellence in workplace wellbeing initiatives/programmes, including:
- Evidence of HR policies that specifically promote employee wellbeing, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and mental health support (i.e. employee assistance programmes, flexible working, diversity and inclusion training, or mental health awareness campaigns); and/or
- Demonstrate a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction, as measured through surveys, testimonials, or other relevant metrics; and/or
- Showcase the positive impact of their HR and wellbeing initiatives on the broader games industry, including contributions to industry standards, collaborations with other organisations, or the development of best practices.
Shortlist
- Airship Interactive
- Dovetail Games
- nDreams
- Outplay Entertainment
- Payload Studios
- Playground Games
- PlayStation London Studio
- Rebellion
- Rocksteady Studios
- Sumo Group
- TrailerFarm
- Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington
Commitment to ESG Award
The judges will be looking for the studio or company that has shown a commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives in order to improve society and promote the common good via any of the following:
- Reducing its carbon footprint; or
- Showing a commitment to sustainability; or
- Charitable efforts; or
- Working with its local community; or
- Working with education
Shortlist
- Airship Interactive
- Behaviour Interactive
- London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
- PlanetPlay
- Rebellion
- Rocksteady Studios
- Santa Monica Studio
- Sumo Group
- Testronic
- Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington
- University of Portsmouth
Large Studio
The Judges will be looking for evidence of a large studio (50 or more staff) which:
- develops great games;
- has a track record of commercial and critical success.
Shortlist
- Auroch Digital
- Dovetail Games
- Flix Interactive
- Guerrilla
- Kwalee
- nDreams
- Outplay Entertainment
- Rebellion
- Santa Monica Studio
- Space Ape Games
- Sumo Digital
- Supermassive Games
Legal Services Supplier
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent legal work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients.
Shortlist
- Charles Russell Speechlys
- Eaton Smith LLP
- Lewis Silkin LLP
- Stevens & Bolton LLP
- Wiggin LLP
QA and/or Localisation Provider
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent QA and/or localisation work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Shortlist
- PTW
- Testronic
- Universally Speaking
Recruitment Agency
The judges will be looking for the company to provide evidence of:
- excellent recruitment work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Shortlist
- Aardvark Swift
- Amiqus
- Avatar
- Big Planet
Education Initiative
The judges will be looking for evidence of an educational initiative that:
- delivers high proportions of students into graduate level jobs; or
- delivers outstanding initiatives to prepare students for work (e.g. student
internships, strong links with industry, work on industry projects, etc); - advances innovation, knowledge and research; or
- promotes student studio start-ups.
Shortlist
- Birmingham City University STEAMhouse
- London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
- Norwich University of the Arts
- Staffordshire University
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Portsmouth
Technical Innovation
The judges will be looking for:
- evidence of technical innovation in the development of a video game carried out by a UK team (if the game is developed by several studios around the world then it will be necessary to show that the innovation was due to the UK team);
- technical innovation in engines, middleware, tools and technology by a technology business relating to the video games industry.
Shortlist
- CGHero
- Rebellion
- Speech Graphics
- TrailerFarm & Big Farmer
Services Provider
The judges will be looking for the service company to provide evidence for:
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Shortlist
- Airship Interactive
- Big Planet
- Flix Interactive
- Liquid Crimson
- Magic Media
- Maverick Media
- PitStop Productions
- PTW Family of Brands
- Testronic
- TrailerFarm
- Sky Life Accountancy
- RSM
Talent Development
The judges will be looking for evidence of a games company that contributes to the future supply of good quality personnel available to work in the games industry via initiatives such as:
- working closely with educational institutions;
- providing learning & development initiatives; or
- supporting community-driven talent development organisations.
Shortlist
- Dlala Studios
- Dovetail Games
- Flix Interactive
- Grads in Games
- nDreams Academy
- PlayStation London Studio
- Rocksteady Studios
- Sumo Group
- XR Games
Best Art/Animation/Trailer Supplier
The judges will be looking for:
- excellent work;
- excellent customer service;
- excellent commercial results for clients;
- a track record of business success.
Shortlist
- Airship Interactive
- Atomhawk
- Liquid Crimson
- Maverick Media
- Sony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation Studios/Creative Arts
- TrailerFarm
- 1518 Studios
Special Awards
Special Awards >>
Employer of the Year 2023
This Award is open to TIGA STAR accredited organisations. The judges will be looking for evidence of best practice in terms of: strategy and leadership; recruitment, selection and training and a commitment to equality and diversity; continuous improvement; and an effective recognition and reward strategy.
Shortlist
- Dovetail Games
- Rebellion
- Sumo Group
Outstanding Individual Award
This Award will be presented at the awards ceremony.
- This is non-enterable and will be awarded to a TIGA member who has made an important contribution to the work of TIGA and to the industry.
Game of the Year
- The winner will be chosen by attendees of the awards ceremony.
- Further details to follow!