[5] All entries (from either a game's publisher or developer) received before 5 November 2008, were voted on by a first stage panel after grouping into categories by BAFTA.

Despite garnering the joint most nominations, Grand Theft Auto IV would fail to capture any of the awards.

Both publishers and developers were eligible to enter their games in fifteen categories, fourteen of which were awarded by a panel of judges.

[4] There was surprise in the announcement of Super Mario Galaxy as the winner of the main award of Game of the Year, as well as the fact that Grand Theft Auto IV did not receive any of the prizes, despite leading the nominations list.

[4] Grand Theft Auto IV failed to win an award after receiving six nominations, replicating the "feat" managed by Gears of War at the preceding ceremony.