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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.
The critically acclaimed 2025 game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was disqualified from major awards, including Game of the Year, due to its use of generative AI assets, which violates the eligibility rules of the Indie Game Awards, leading to the retraction of its awards and the assignment of new winners.
The Game Awards 2024 set a new viewership record with approximately 171 million livestreams, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, driven by global streaming platforms and new viewing options like Amazon Prime Video, and solidifying its status as a major annual event in the gaming industry.
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.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 experienced a significant sales and player engagement boost after winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards, with sales increasing notably on PlayStation 5 and Steam, and a record number of concurrent players, aided by the release of new DLC and widespread recognition.
Highguard, a hero shooter game from ex-Titanfall and Apex Legends developers, was revealed as the closing act at The Game Awards but received a poor reception, with negative YouTube ratios and widespread criticism, casting doubt on its upcoming release on January 26 and indicating a challenging road ahead for the game.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive, became the biggest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, praised for its story, visuals, and innovative combat, reaching a wide audience through Xbox support and Game Pass.
The Game Awards' Future Class program, aimed at highlighting diverse talent in the gaming industry, has been discontinued after years of support waning and internal advocacy struggles, with inductees feeling used and marginalized, especially after pushing for improvements and voicing concerns about industry issues.
The article discusses the lack of a dedicated puzzle category at The Game Awards, highlighting the popularity of puzzle games and their potential for recognition. It also covers topics like layoffs in the gaming industry, the revenue differences between remakes and remasters, and new game updates such as Path of Exile's latest patch and the co-op horror game Mimesis, which mimics players' voices.
Xbox is preparing for a series of upcoming events including a November Partner Preview focused on Xbox Play Anywhere titles, a December appearance at The Game Awards, and a January Developer_Direct showcasing major titles like Fable and Forza Horizon 6, amidst strong developer and consumer interest in its ecosystem.
The article provides a retrospective on the Game of the Year winners at The Game Awards over the past decade, highlighting notable titles such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, Overwatch, and more recently, Astro Bot in 2024. It discusses trends, such as the dominance of RPGs and PlayStation-published games, and mentions significant moments like FromSoftware's two wins and the record nominations for The Last of Us Part II.
The trailer for Naughty Dog's new game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet," has captivated a viewer who was previously unimpressed by the studio's past works like "The Last of Us." The game features a character named Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter played by Tati Gabrielle, who is on a mission to track down her former gang member, Colin Graves, portrayed by Kumail Nanjiani. Despite the game's combat elements, the viewer is drawn to its storytelling and character development, reminiscent of the "Uncharted" series.
A sequel to the critically acclaimed game Okami is in development through a collaboration between Capcom and Hideki Kamiya's new studio, Clovers. Announced at the Game Awards, the project will involve many original team members and is being co-developed with M-TWO Inc. and Machine Head Works Inc. Despite Okami's initial commercial struggles, the sequel aims to continue its unique storytelling and artistic style.
Naughty Dog has announced a new game titled "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet" at The Game Awards, set in a sci-fi universe with a retro-tech aesthetic. The game follows bounty hunter Jordan Munn, voiced by Troy Baker, as she pursues a criminal syndicate called The Five Aces. Directed by Neil Druckmann, known for "The Last of Us" and "Uncharted," the game promises a creative storyline. Development began in 2020, but no release date or platform details have been revealed yet.
Naughty Dog has unveiled their new sci-fi game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' at the Game Awards. The game, in development since 2020, features actress Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on a distant planet. The trailer showcases a departure from Naughty Dog's usual style, with melee combat against mechs. Despite no release date, the game aims to replicate the success of Uncharted and The Last of Us.