Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominations - IGN
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominations with 12 nods, including Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch follows with nine nominations, while Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17.
BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced, Clair Obscur Gets 12 Nominations
The nominees for the 22nd Annual BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations across 10 categories. Other notable games receiving multiple nominations include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17 as part of the London Games Festival.
50 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?
Hollywood is actively developing over 50 film and television adaptations of video game properties, ranging from major franchises like Elden Ring and Call of Duty to indie titles such as The Mortuary Assistant. While some projects like Death Stranding and Mortal Kombat 2 are further along, many others are in early development or face potential delays, with varying degrees of success seen in past video game movies.
Evening Legal Briefs
Meta is collaborating with law enforcement to combat scams using AI technology. Separately, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has dropped legal action against L'Académie Clair-Obscur comic.
How the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev process powered creative design freedom
Sandfall Interactive's CTO Tom Guillermin details the development process for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, emphasizing how the team leveraged Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting to grant designers maximum creative freedom. This approach allowed for efficient iteration and asset reuse, enabling the small studio to achieve its creative vision for the RPG, which is available on PlayStation 5.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio withdraws legal action against graphic novel that shares the RPG's name, wishing…
Sandfall Interactive, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has withdrawn its legal action against graphic novel author Olivier Gay, whose book L'Académie Clair-Obscur shares a similar name. The studio initially contacted Gay over copyright concerns, but after communication, they decided to support his work and creativity, resolving the dispute amicably.
In an amazing live mash-up, composer Austin Wintory turned Ben Starr's Clair Obscur monologue into a Balatro gag
During his annual Game Developer's Conference concert, composer Austin Wintory performed a live mash-up, humorously blending a serious monologue from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with the music of the poker deckbuilder Balatro. Actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English participated in the bit, which also featured musical pairings with The Last of Us and Super Mario Bros.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was built '95 percent' with Unreal Engine Blueprints
Sandfall Interactive's upcoming game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was developed using Unreal Engine's Blueprints system for approximately 95 percent of its creation. This visual scripting approach allowed the small development team to achieve a highly polished look by enabling designers and artists to implement content with fewer programming roadblocks.
What does another French studio like the Solasta 2 team feel when it sees Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 win all the awards? It's a simple answer: pride
Tactical Adventures, the studio behind Solasta 2, expresses pride in the success of fellow French developer Sandfall Interactive and their game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Solasta 2, an RPG launching in early access, is compared to Baldur's Gate 3, and its developers emphasize the importance of quality polish, even for early access titles, a lesson learned from Kepler Interactive's support of Sandfall Interactive.
"Parrying was not easy": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs had to turn to sound to fix an integral part of the…
Developers at Sandfall Interactive discussed how sound design was crucial in refining the parry mechanic for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Technical and sound designer Olivier Penchenier explained that instead of an explicit prompt, they integrated timing cues directly into the attack sounds and introduced a 'Glissant Rush' audio element to help players achieve precise parries.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio drops legal action against L’Académie Clair-Obscur comic: 'Sorry…
Sandfall, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has dropped its legal action against the creator of the graphic novel L'Académie Clair-Obscur. The studio apologized for the situation, stating that the legal action initiated by their representatives was new and complex to manage, and did not align with their values of supporting artists and creativity.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins 2025 Game of the Year from NAVGTR
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at the 25th annual NAVGTR Awards, also securing wins for Animation, Costume Design, Original Role Playing, Dramatic Score, Performance in a Drama, Use of Sound, and Writing. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and DOOM: The Dark Ages were also among the top contenders. Sandfall led as the most awarded developer, while Sony Interactive Entertainment was the top publisher.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio say they're seeking a 'fair solution' in dispute with comic artist who named his book after the same 15th century painting technique
Sandfall Interactive, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is seeking a resolution with comic artist Olivier Gay over the use of the term 'Clair Obscur'. Gay alleges Sandfall's lawyers contacted him to stop selling his comic, L'Académie Clair-Obscur, which shares the name of a 15th-century painting technique. Sandfall Interactive has stated they are working with Gay and his publisher to find a fair solution.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
Developers behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shared insights into the game's creation process. The discussion focused on the methodologies and secrets behind how the game was developed.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase airs this week — here's how to watch and what games to expect from the…
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will take place on March 12, featuring over 40 upcoming games with new trailers and previews. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90+ minute show will include reveals for titles like Life is Strange: Reunion and Directive 8020. It will be broadcast on platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)
This article lists the highest-rated games released in 2026 so far, focusing on titles that have achieved a review score of 8 or higher. It highlights games like Cairn, Esoteric Ebb, Mewgenics, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Nioh 3, Pokemon Pokopia, Big Hops, Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Resident Evil Requiem, and WWE 2K26, providing brief descriptions and their scores. The article also mentions notable games from 2025 and explains GameSpot's review methodology.
Clair Obscur Dev Withdraws All Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic Book
Sandfall Interactive has withdrawn all legal action against the comic book L’Academie Clair-Obscur, which it had previously claimed infringed on the intellectual property of its game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The studio stated that the action taken by its legal representatives was a mistake, as the comic book is unrelated to their game. Sandfall Interactive expressed support for artists and creativity, wishing the comic book creator well.
Clair Obscur Dev Promises a 'Fair' Solution After Threatening Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic
Sandfall Interactive, the developer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has threatened legal action against a comic book titled L’Academie Clair-Obscur, claiming copyright infringement. The comic's creator, Olivier Gay, has stated he will rebrand the comic if necessary. Sandfall Interactive has since commented, expressing a desire to find a fair solution for all parties involved.
Ghost of Yōtei Legends: everything you need to know about the online co-op multiplayer mode
VGChartz's Evan Norris discusses the unpredictable nature of Game of the Year contenders for 2025, highlighting titles like Ghost of Yōtei and Split Fiction alongside surprise hits such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Donkey Kong Bananza. The late release of Hollow Knight: Silksong also impacted other indie game launch schedules.
