Tailing just behind with seven nods is The Walking Dead, which will be challenging Journey in the Best Game, Game Design, Story and Original Music categories, as well as vying for Mobile & Handheld as well as two Performer awards.
Far Cry 3 follows with six noms, including Action, Story, Best Game and Game Design, while Dear Esther has five chances to bag a win in categories including British Game, Debut Game and Performer.
Rounding out the list of honoured games with four nominations are Borderlands 2, Assassin's Creed III, The Room and Halo 4, while Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Mass Effect 3, Dishonored, Forza Horizon, The Unfinished Swan and Thomas Was Alone each received three nods.
Finally, LEGO The Lord of the Rings, Need for Speed Most Wanted, FIFA 13, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, New Star Soccer and Diablo III have two nominations each.
The winners will be announced during a ceremony on March 5 at the London Hilton. Head over to BAFTA if you fancy having a look at the full (lengthy) list of nominees. Luke Karmali is IGN's UK Editorial Assistant and loves it when indie games get recognition. You too can revel in mediocrity by following him on IGN and on Twitter.
