‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use

‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use

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The Indie Game Awards has stripped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of both its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards, citing the roleplaying game’s use of generative AI.

Run by Six One Indie, the annual Indie Game Awards aims to highlight excellence in independent video game development. Titles are eligible for consideration in the Indie Game Awards if their developers are outside the “traditional publisher system,” and were not owned or financially controlled by a major corporation. Said games also must not have used any generative AI in their development process, which would make them “strictly ineligible for nomination.” 

Unfortunately, it appears that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s developer Sandfall Interactive did indeed use generative AI, disqualifying them from the Indie Game Awards.

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“The Indie Game Awards have a hard stance on the use of gen AI throughout the nomination process and during the ceremony itself,” the Indie Game Awards wrote, announcing its decision over the weekend. “When it was submitted for consideration, a representative of Sandfall Interactive agreed that no gen AI was used in the development of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

“In light of Sandfall Interactive confirming the use of gen AI art in production on the day of the Indie Game Awards 2025 premiere, this does disqualify Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from its nomination. While the assets in question were patched out and it is a wonderful game, it does go against the regulations we have in place.”

The Indie Game Awards’ Game of the Year and Debut Game will now be awarded to the second-highest scoring titles in each respective category. As such, Debut Game goes to à la mode games’ survival horror Sorry We’re Closed, while the Indie Game Awards’ Game of the Year 2025 is Dogubomb’s puzzle adventure game Blue Prince.

The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.

Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq

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— The Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg) December 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM

Sandfall Interactive had previously disclosed its use of AI in a July interview with Spanish newspaper El País, though did not explicitly confirm that the tools they used were generative in nature. At the time, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s producer François Meurisse merely stated that they had used “some AI” in the game’s production.

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In a later update to El País‘ article, Sandfall Interactive claimed that no generative AI assets currently remain in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, it confirmed that generative AI was used to create placeholder textures during development, not all of which were removed prior to release due to oversights in the quality assurance process. Sandfall Interactive states that such AI-generated textures were replaced within five days of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s launch, and were never intended to be included in the final game.

Players did indeed spot AI-generated textures in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 upon its April 24 release, quickly calling out suspicious in-game posters on social media. Less than a week later, patch notes for a hotfix noted that the developers had “replaced a placeholder texture with the correct visual asset.”

Even so, the Indie Game Awards were apparently unaware of these events, as it did not discover Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s AI use until Dec. 18, the day the winners were announced.

Reaction to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s disqualification from the Indie Game Awards has been mixed. While some fans appreciate the awards’ strict stance against generative AI, others feel that Sandfall Interactive’s use of the technology to create a few placeholder poster assets was relatively minor and should be permissible in this case. Still, the Indie Game Awards’ criteria requires that no generative AI be used at all, regardless of the extent of such use.

“Thank you for standing up and speaking out for a more ethical games industry,” wrote @erin-hallow on Bluesky. “In a time where authentic human creativity is under threat and big players perpetuate that issue, it means a lot to see an awards show that truly cares about the authenticity of the games it showcases.”

“Considering a single placeholder asset made it into the final version, entirely by mistake, it seems a bit silly but rules are rules I guess,” Redditor u/Caridor wrote on the r/expedition33 subreddit. (Note: Technically at least two placeholder assets were spotted, but their sentiment stands.)

While Sandfall Interactive hasn’t directly commented on the retraction of its Indie Game Awards at time of writing, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 still has plenty of other wins to keep it warm. The highly lauded French game swept the 2025 Game Awards earlier this month, taking home Game of the Year as well as eight other trophies. It also took six wins at the Golden Joystick awards, also including Ultimate Game of the Year.

Use of generative AI in game development is a contentious issue. Though some see it as a tool to increase efficiency, many others are concerned that generative AI will replace real artists, eliminating jobs from an already struggling industry while flooding the market with low-quality, soulless AI slop.

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If you prefer Windows or need it for specific applications, the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is the strongest alternative to the MacBook Air. It might just be the best laptop HP has ever made. The device is beautifully built and incredibly sturdy, with a thin chassis (though the height of the feet makes it taller on the table next to the MacBook Air), an oversized haptic trackpad, and polished metal edges. I also appreciate the three Thunderbolt 4 ports split between both sides for convenient charging, as well as the surprisingly good speakers.

I tested the high-end model, which features a fast Snapdragon X2 Elite and 32 GB of RAM, and a gorgeous 2880 x 1800 OLED display. The screen offers near-perfect colors, excellent brightness, and astounding HDR performance. It doesn’t get much better than this. My only real complaint is that the glossy OLED screen is quite reflective and lacks an anti-glare coating. The displays of the two configurations of the OmniBook Ultra are quite different though. Hopefully there will be more configuration options in the near future, as I’d love to see something with the higher-end OLED panel available in a cheaper configuration. The base configuration sold directly from HP is lower resolution and dimmer.

My other favorite alternative to the 15-inch MacBook Air is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x. I was impressed by the overall package for this laptop, which retails for $900 before any discounts. It’s not as refined as the OmniBook Ultra or MacBook Air, but it makes up for it in other areas. For example, while it lacks a haptic trackpad, it boasts a fantastic 2560 x 1600 OLED display with a 165-Hz refresh rate. I highly recommend the $30 upgrade from the base panel to get this screen. Additionally, while it is slightly thicker than the MacBook Air, that extra space allows for a great selection of ports, including HDMI, USB-A, and an SD card slot.

But the smart thing about the IdeaPad Slim 5x is that it undercuts the MacBook Air and competitive Windows laptops in terms of price. When it comes down to it, it’s currently the best Windows laptops under $1,000.

I used to recommend the Surface Laptop 13.8 (also known as the 7th Edition) as one of my top picks. While I still love this laptop, it’s risen in price dramatically and no longer feels like a good value, especially since it’s two years old at this point. I’ve been waiting for Microsoft to refresh the Surface Laptop to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chips for improved performance, which still hasn’t happened. In the meantime, I’ll just keep waiting for the Surface Laptop Ultra that comes out later this year.

Cheap Laptops That Are Actually Good

Image may contain: Computer, Electronics, Laptop, and Pc

While “cheap” means something different to everyone, the best budget laptops generally fall under $750. This is where Windows truly shines, offering great specs for less money. Thanks to the latest processors from Qualcomm and Intel, these laptops now offer battery life that rivals Apple. The best deal I’ve tested is the HP OmniBook 5. It features a Snapdragon X processor, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and a 14-inch OLED screen. Discounts fluctuate frequently, but right now you can find it directly from HP deal for $660, which is an incredible value.

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For more guidance, also see my recommendations in specific categories, such as the Best MacBooks, Best Gaming Laptops, Best Chromebooks, Best Budget Laptops, Best Windows Laptops, and Best 2-in-1 Laptops. My guide on How to Choose a Laptop may also help if you’re undecided.

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Apple

MacBook Air (M5, 2026)

When friends or family ask what laptop to buy, I always start with the MacBook Air. It is far more powerful than its compact size suggests. With the new M5 chip, its GPU matches the M3 Pro MacBook Pro, easily handling everything from gaming to video editing. That’s not at all what the MacBook Air is designed for, but the performance is there when you want to dabble. It’s what makes it feel like a do-it-all machine, all contained in a fanless chassis that’s still one of the thinnest laptops you can buy. Oh, and did I mention it’ll last well over a full work day away from the wall and perform as well on battery as when plugged in? In almost every aspect, it’s the gold standard.

While the lower price of the new MacBook Neo might be tempting, the MacBook Air is the better choice for anyone working at a computer all day. With its superior performance, extra memory, faster storage, and Thunderbolt ports, you will never have to question if you have the right tool for the job. (And unless you already know you need a MacBook Pro, you probably don’t.)

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I tested the high-end model, which features a fast Snapdragon X2 Elite and 32 GB of RAM, and a gorgeous 2880 x 1800 OLED display. The screen offers near-perfect colors, excellent brightness, and astounding HDR performance. It doesn’t get much better than this. My only real complaint is that the glossy OLED screen is quite reflective and lacks an anti-glare coating. The displays of the two configurations of the OmniBook Ultra are quite different though. Hopefully there will be more configuration options in the near future, as I’d love to see something with the higher-end OLED panel available in a cheaper configuration. The base configuration sold directly from HP is lower resolution and dimmer.

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In a nutshell, the pool has turned green. Warm weather has caused algae to sprout, putting a dampener on the $14.2 million project.

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In a nutshell, the pool has turned green. Warm weather has caused algae to sprout, putting a dampener on the $14.2 million project.

In the clip above, Jimmy Kimmel has the perfect response: “You know he promised he would drain the swamp, instead he’s spent $14 million of our dollars building a new one.”

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#Complete #Calvin #Hobbes #great #lastminute #Fathers #Day #giftDeals,Gadgets,Verge Shopping">The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day giftFather’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for .48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for 5, but it’s often available for around 0. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for.The lighthearted, kid-friendly comics couldn’t be more different from Watterson’s darker, adult-themed The Mysteries, which brought him out of retirement with its 2023 launch.If you’re thinking of getting dad a book, but aren’t sure Calvin and Hobbes is the right pick, there are some good deals happening on gorgeous hardcover versions of The Lord of the Rings and other tales in the franchise. The deluxe slipcase hardcover version of The Lord of the Rings that includes illustrations by the author J.R.R. Tolkien himself is 5.14 at Amazon, its lowest price in about a year.He can go further back in the lore with Silmarillion, the prequel to The Hobbit and to The Lord of the Rings. It, too, is illustrated, comes in a bold hardcover, and is down to its lowest price in a while. The book costs .50 at Amazon, while the slipcase hardcover version of The Hobbit that contains illustrations is .41.#Complete #Calvin #Hobbes #great #lastminute #Fathers #Day #giftDeals,Gadgets,Verge Shopping

Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for.

The lighthearted, kid-friendly comics couldn’t be more different from Watterson’s darker, adult-themed The Mysteries, which brought him out of retirement with its 2023 launch.

If you’re thinking of getting dad a book, but aren’t sure Calvin and Hobbes is the right pick, there are some good deals happening on gorgeous hardcover versions of The Lord of the Rings and other tales in the franchise. The deluxe slipcase hardcover version of The Lord of the Rings that includes illustrations by the author J.R.R. Tolkien himself is $105.14 at Amazon, its lowest price in about a year.

He can go further back in the lore with Silmarillion, the prequel to The Hobbit and to The Lord of the Rings. It, too, is illustrated, comes in a bold hardcover, and is down to its lowest price in a while. The book costs $30.50 at Amazon, while the slipcase hardcover version of The Hobbit that contains illustrations is $81.41.

#Complete #Calvin #Hobbes #great #lastminute #Fathers #Day #giftDeals,Gadgets,Verge Shopping">The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift

Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for $89.48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for.

The lighthearted, kid-friendly comics couldn’t be more different from Watterson’s darker, adult-themed The Mysteries, which brought him out of retirement with its 2023 launch.

If you’re thinking of getting dad a book, but aren’t sure Calvin and Hobbes is the right pick, there are some good deals happening on gorgeous hardcover versions of The Lord of the Rings and other tales in the franchise. The deluxe slipcase hardcover version of The Lord of the Rings that includes illustrations by the author J.R.R. Tolkien himself is $105.14 at Amazon, its lowest price in about a year.

He can go further back in the lore with Silmarillion, the prequel to The Hobbit and to The Lord of the Rings. It, too, is illustrated, comes in a bold hardcover, and is down to its lowest price in a while. The book costs $30.50 at Amazon, while the slipcase hardcover version of The Hobbit that contains illustrations is $81.41.

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