Stand-up comedian and Netflix star Phil Wang is set to host the prestigious 20th BAFTA Games Awards, celebrating excellence in the gaming industry. The event will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
About Phil Wang
Phil Wang, known for his wit and comedic prowess, gained fame through his Netflix special “Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang” and as the co-host of the BudPod podcast.
His comedic talent has graced popular panel shows like “Have I Got News For You” and “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown,” along with the inventive game show “Taskmaster.” Wang’s global tour with his show “Phil Wang: Wang In There, Baby!” is also hugely popular.
Wang’s Gaming Background
Having grown up in Malaysia, Wang’s gaming journey began with the legendary Sega Saturn. He developed a passion for real-time strategy (RTS) games like “Rome: Total War,” “Age of Empires,” and “Theme Park Tycoon.”
As an adult, he gravitated towards narrative-driven AAA titles such as “Death Stranding” and “The Last of Us Part II,” both of which received numerous BAFTA Games Awards nominations.
BAFTA CEO and Wang’s Response
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, expressed excitement about Wang hosting the milestone 20th anniversary of the BAFTA Games Awards, It’s not everyday you get a host who genuinely loves gaming industry. According to Millichip,
This year BAFTA is proud to celebrate two decades of creative excellence within the games industry with the BAFTA Games Awards. Phil Wang is the perfect host – a consummate presenter – entertaining, witty, knowledgeable and passionate about the games industry.
Wang himself expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, reminiscing about his childhood gaming experiences and the evolution of games’ sophistication over the years. In Wang’s words,
I’m incredibly excited to host the BAFTA Games Awards on the 11th of April. And what an honour to present it on the Awards’ 20th anniversary! I’ve always loved and been fascinated by video games.
Event Details
The BAFTA Games Awards ceremony will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London, on April 11, 2024. The event will be livestreamed globally on major social and streaming platforms, including BAFTA’s YouTube, Twitch, and X channels.
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