For the second year running EE has partnered with BAFTA Games Awards on the EE Mobile Game of The Year – the only awards voted for by the public. The award celebrates the mobile game that offers the best experience on a smartphone and over a mobile network. It includes online competitive titles and those that use online functionality in an innovative way.
The 2020 nominees consist of six games that have each created a standout impression upon the public and games industry alike.
The EE Mobile Game of The Year nominees for 2020 are:
ASSEMBLE WITH CARE
A unique narrative puzzle game from British developer ustwo games. Assemble With Care is a story about taking things apart and putting ourselves back together. Players can enter the game as Maria, a globe-trotting antique restorer who arrives in the town of Bellariva determined to help the town’s inhabitants save their most cherished possessions. Assemble With Care tells its evocative story through meaningful, tactile gameplay, vibrant handcrafted visuals and powerful writing.
CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE
A multiplayer game from Activision, that allows you to fight across iconic maps and play fan-favourite modes as you strive to be the best in the world. The basis of the game is heart-pumping head-to-head multiplayer modes, which allows you to play several classic maps and modes from across Call of Duty franchises, including Call of Duty: Black Ops and the original Modern Warfare series.
DEAD MAN’S PHONE
A mobile-first crime drama game, where single players act as a New Scotland Yard detective who investigates and solves murders through the smartphone of victims. To help uncover the truth, players can search through a victim’s phone to see their personal messages, photos and apps. They also use the device to help find clues and interrogate suspects – putting them in the driver’s seat on how the narrative unfolds.
POKÉMON GO
A free-to-play mobile game developed by Niantic and available on iPhone and Android devices. Using AR (augmented reality) and GPS, Pokémon GO allows players to travel between the real world and the virtual world of Pokémon seamlessly through their phones. So, players can team up with other trainers, capture Pokémon and compete in epic gym battles as they explore everyday life.
TANGLE TOWER
A single player murder mystery game developed by SFB Games. Featuring an atmospheric original orchestral soundtrack and beautiful digitally painted environments to explore, players are challenged to unravel the thrilling mystery of Tangle Tower by exploring the strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Initially launched on Apple Arcade, it has also since been released on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
WHAT THE GOLF?
A single player physics-based golf parody game designed for people who hate golf. Players experience a variety of different courses which features a new, surprising type of golf ranging from brilliant and hilarious to downright absurd. These include using football or bowling techniques on a course, first-person shooter mode, snowboarding or even driving to get the hallowed hole-in-one.
If you’re an avid gaming fan be sure to head over the link below to place your vote to ensure your favourite mobile game of the year with the award.
The winner will be announced on Thursday 2nd April 2020 by YouTube Gaming stars Ali-A and Clare Siobhan at the British Academy Games Awards ceremony, which will take place at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.
Place your vote here – ee.co.uk/BAFTAgames