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gaming4 hours ago

Fares Urges Industry to Embrace Diversity, Not Lock Into a Double‑A Blueprint

Split Fiction director Josef Fares warns against using Clair Obscur’s claimed ‘AA’ success as the industry’s new template, arguing for a mix of AAA blockbusters and diverse, smaller projects. He praises EA as a collaborative partner to Hazelight, notes strong sales for It Takes Two and Split Fiction, and remains skeptical about generative AI’s value in game design, saying true creative vision can’t be replaced by a chatbot while predicting Hazelight will continue delivering co‑op hits.

news1 day ago

Cory in the House Poised to Overtake Metacritic’s Top User-Rated Game

A revived meme drive has Cory in the House (DS, 2008) challenging Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for Metacritic’s top user-rated game. Clair Obscur had dominated since its 2025 release with ratings around 9.7, but recent upvotes and a few suspect scores have nudged it down to about 9.5 as Cory rises toward 9.4, fueled by Reddit/4chan activity and ongoing discussions about the Metacritic rankings.

gaming23 days ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Loses Indie Awards Over AI Use

The Indie Game Awards retracted the Game of the Year and Debut Game awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after it was revealed that the game used generative AI during development, contrary to the awards' policies. The awards were instead given to Sorry We're Closed and Blue Prince, respectively, with the retraction highlighting ongoing concerns about AI use in game development.

technology23 days ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Faces Disqualification and Wins at Indie Game Awards 2025

The Indie Game Awards disqualified Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for using generative AI in its development, violating their strict rules against AI use, despite the developer's claims that AI assets were replaced before release. The game still received other awards at different ceremonies, highlighting ongoing debates about AI's role in game development.

gaming29 days ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gains Momentum After Game Awards Win

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 experienced a significant sales and player boost following its Game Awards win, with nearly 400,000 copies sold since the event and a notable increase in Steam players, further supported by its new expansion. The game has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and received public recognition from French President Emmanuel Macron.

gaming3 months ago

Clair Obscur Studio Teases 'Crazy' New Artsy Game After Expedition 33 Success

Sandfall Interactive, creators of Clair Obscur Expedition 33, are beginning work on their next project, promising it will be 'crazy' and artsy, while continuing to support Expedition 33 with updates. The new game will expand the Clair Obscur universe and reflect the studio's small, creative, and artsy philosophy, with fans eagerly awaiting what’s next.

entertainment6 months ago

Charlie Cox Surprised by Success of His Role in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Charlie Cox, known for Daredevil, contributed voice work to the successful game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with only about four hours in the studio, yet his role has become iconic. Despite the game's massive sales and critical acclaim, Cox remains modest and surprised by its popularity, expressing feelings of being a fraud despite his vital contribution to the game's story.