Minecraft, Portal 2 on shortlist for BAFTA's 2011 Game Award

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the shortlist for its Game Award 2011, with the likes of Portal 2 and indie behemoth Minecraft up for the award. The Game Award, a collaboration between BAFTA and UK retailer Game Group, is the only BAFTA award that is voted for by the public. Call of Duty: Black Ops previously picked up the 2010 award. Notable inclusions to the shortlist include war shooter rivals Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The awards ceremony is due to take place on March 16 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The full list of nominees is as follows: Batman: Arkham City (Warner Bros) Battlefield 3 (EA) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Activision) FIFA 12 (EA) LA Noire (Take Two) Minecraft (Mojang) Portal 2 (Valve) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda) The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo) Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Sony)