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A writer who quit gaming 15 years ago finds his enthusiasm reignited after the BAFTA premiere of 007 First Light; impressed by its cinematic visuals and faithful Bond vibe, he buys a PS5 and wonders if contemporary games can deliver a cinema-like experience.
Alan Cumming criticized Bafta leadership as 'bad' after Tourette activist John Davidson shouted the N-word at the ceremony; the BBC broadcast drew apologies from BBC and Bafta, and an independent review found no malicious intent. Cumming said he wasn’t warned and called the event a 'shitshow', apologized on stage for any offense tied to Tourette syndrome, and indicated he won’t host the Baftas again. Davidson later explained his tics are involuntary and not a reflection of his beliefs.
The May 10, 2026 BAFTA TV Awards in London mixed polished red-carpet glamour with several fashion misses: Christine McGuinness’s corset-skirt look drew criticism for its ill-fitting fit; Paloma Faith’s Napoleonic headpiece dominated the outfit; Jessie Wallace appeared underdressed due to a casual vibe and a bold necklace; Cat Burns’s minimalist style read as too casual for the event; Olivia Bowen’s Regencycore white corset pinched uncomfortably; Amanda Holden’s showgirl-inspired look divided opinion; Hannah Lowther’s ill-fitting, bridesmaid-esque dress and the pastel-yellow trend were noted as outdated by some. Overall, the event showcased both stylish moments and notable missteps on the red carpet.
Stephen Graham won Leading Actor as Adolescence dominated the BAFTA TV Awards, sweeping four prizes including Limited Drama with supporting wins for Owen Cooper and Christine Tremarco, marking a record haul for the Netflix-backed series; Apple TV+’s The Studio took Best International and Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won Current Affairs.
Warhorse Studios says there will be no new content for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 beyond possible patches and that they’re already moving forward with their next game, a large immersive RPG. Deliverance 2 recently concluded its DLC cycle to strong reception and BAFTA nominations. A translator layoff at the studio drew some PR scrutiny and was replaced with an AI solution. Rumors of a Deliverance 3 or a Lord of the Rings RPG were denied; the team emphasizes they’re sticking to RPGs and will share details about the next title when ready.
The 27th BAFTA Television Craft Awards, hosted by Greg Davies in London, honored behind‑the‑scenes talent across multiple categories, with Adolescence and The Celebrity Traitors tying for the most wins (two each); Olaide Sadiq and Janice Okoh won Emerging Talent awards for Grenfell: Uncovered and Just Act Normal, and Simone Pennant MBE received a Special Award; the article lists the full set of winners.
Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly pre-sold around 500,000 copies on Steam a month ahead of its release, signaling a strong launch opportunity per Alinea Analytics. In a separate note, BAFTA pulled an indie trailer (The Quiet Things) from the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards due to a compliance decision about trigger-worthy content, prompting comments from the developer who said warnings were insufficient, while BAFTA defended the move as protecting guests.
BAFTA pulled the trailer for The Quiet Things, an autobiographical narrative about childhood trauma by Silver Script Games, due to its sensitive subject matter and a lack of sufficient warnings for the audience. The developer, Alyx Jones, says the move silences survivors and shuts doors to personal storytelling, while BAFTA later explained the decision was to protect guests at the event and that it supports games tackling difficult topics, noting it was an event-specific compliance choice.
An independent Rise Associates review found Bafta failed to adequately anticipate and manage the impact of a racial slur shouted during the awards, delivered by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson; while there was no malicious intent, Bafta says it will tighten escalation and information sharing, boost access and inclusion planning, and address internal cultural gaps to reduce future risk, with broader questions raised about the BBC broadcast as well.
At the BAFTA ceremony, host Alan Cumming said the night was let down after a racial slur was directed at Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan by Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson. Cumming apologized for the pain caused and for the broadcast’s handling of the incident, which he called a trauma-triggering fiasco. Davidson, who has coprolalia, explained his tics are involuntary and noted BAFTA had planned to edit swearing. The episode overshadowed the ceremony, and BAFTA pledged to learn from it and keep inclusion central.
SNL’s post-Olympics episode included a cut-for-time sketch that joked about a Tourette’s diagnosis driving celebrity outbursts tied to a BAFTA incident, prompting condemnation from Tourette Action as mocking a disability. The piece also rounds up other TV news, including The Miniature Wife on Peacock, Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, and Colin From Accounts resuming production.
Alan Cumming addressed the BAFTA Tourette’s incident for the first time, posting an apology on Instagram and calling the night a trauma-triggering “sh*tshow.” He apologized to Black people worldwide and the Tourette’s community, stressed that words matter, and criticized both the broadcast of slurs and the lack of nuance in understanding the condition, noting the artists’ work was overshadowed by the night’s events.
The Hollywood Reporter analyzes backlash to SNL’s Tourette’s sketch and contrasts US commentary with UK efforts to improve public understanding of the condition, highlighting ongoing gaps in Tourette’s education and the debate over disability representation in comedy.
A Saturday Night Live sketch mocking Tourette syndrome drew swift condemnation from Tourette Action, which said joking about the condition is unacceptable and harmful to the Tourette community. The sketch has celebrities blaming past statements on Tourette’s, a controversy that followed Bafta Awards coverage over an involuntary racial slur incident. The charity urged that mocking a disability is unacceptable, while responses from public figures varied; NBC has been asked for comment as SNL’s UK edition prepares to launch.
Wunmi Mosaku says her Bafta win for best supporting actress was tainted by a racially charged N-word incident at the ceremony; the moment was captured in the BBC broadcast, prompting apologies from the BBC and a review, with Bafta and Warner Bros reporting the incident and Mosaku saying it kept her awake and distressed.