UK Gaming’s Night of Stars: Celebrating the Best in 2025
The UK gaming world sparkled at the 2025 Ukie Awards, a night dedicated to honoring the best games and people in the industry. Among the shining stars, one game stood out: Thank Goodness You’re Here. This comedy-adventure game, developed by Coal Supper and published by Panic, won two major nominations – Best PC Game and UK Game of the Year[1]. Let’s dive into the reasons behind its success and the other winners of the night.
A Comedy-Adventure Sensation: Thank Goodness You’re Here
Thank Goodness You’re Here has certainly made a splash in the gaming scene. Its nominations in two major categories show that it’s not just critics who love it – players do too! The game’s engaging story and unique gameplay have set it apart from other games. It’s like a funny movie you can play, with puzzles that make you think[2].
The Ukie Awards: A Night of UK Gaming Excellence
The Ukie Awards, now in their second year, are like the Oscars of the UK gaming world. They celebrate the best games, people, and companies that make our gaming experience amazing. This year, some other fantastic winners were:
- Best UK Mobile Game: Monument Valley 3 by Ustwo Games
- Best UK Console Game: LEGO Horizon Adventures by Studio Gobo
- Best UK Mixed Reality Game: Just Dance VR by Soul Assembly
Key Winners and Nominees
Here are some of the other amazing winners and nominees:
- UK Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here (Coal Supper)
- Best PC Game: Thank Goodness You’re Here (Coal Supper)
- Sustainability Champion: Jennifer Estaris (Ustwo Games)
- Diversity and Inclusion Champion: Women in Games
- Best UK Developer: FuturLab
- Best UK Publisher: Playstack
- Rising Star: Spilt Milk Studios
Hall of Fame: Gaming Legends
The Ukie Hall of Fame welcomed some incredible gaming legends this year. These people have done amazing things to make our gaming experience better. Some of them are:
- David Braben of Frontier Developments
- Sam Houser of Rockstar Games
- Siobhan Reddy of Media Molecule
- Demis Hassabis of DeepMind
- Meghna Jayanth, a famous narrative designer
A Night to Remember: Celebrating UK Gaming
The 2025 Ukie Awards showed us that the UK gaming industry is full of creativity and amazing people. Thank Goodness You’re Here proved that a funny and engaging game can win big. As we look to the future, nights like this remind us to keep making games that make us laugh, think, and have fun. Let’s keep celebrating excellence in gaming!
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Sources:
– gaming.news
– ukie.org.uk