Will Wright, creator of The Sims amongst other super-popular video games, has been nominated to become the first member of our beloved industry to receive a Fellowship at this year’s Awards.

“Will’s immense, creative body of work and his continued contribution to the industry make him a most worthy recipient of the Fellowship and being such a pioneer, we are thrilled that he will be the first person to receive this honour,” said Hilary Bevan Jones, Chairman of the Academy.