French video game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” was crowned the top prize of game of the year at The Game Awards held in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The indie game dominated the awards ceremony by winning a total of nine awards, including best game direction, best narrative, and best independent game, following its 12 nominations.
Developed by Sandfall and Kepler Interactive, the game is a role-playing adventure set in a dark fantasy world where a group of characters strives to break a curse that claims lives annually of those at or above a certain age.
During the acceptance speech for the best game award, the game’s director, Guillaume Broche, expressed gratitude to his team and YouTube tutorial creators who contributed to the game’s success. He acknowledged the players for their support, fan art, and engaging discussions on the various game endings, emphasizing the significant impact on their lives and the studio.
Other notable winners included “Battlefield 6” for best audio design, “Mario Kart World” for best sports/racing game, and the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto 6” for the most anticipated game award. Additionally, the second season of “The Last of Us” won the best adaptation award for the HBO TV series based on the game.
The event also featured exciting announcements for upcoming games. Viewers were treated to previews of the next installments in the “Tomb Raider” series, including “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” and “Tomb Raider: Catalyst.” Star Wars enthusiasts were delighted with trailers for “Fate of the Old Republic” and “Galactic Racer,” and the reveal that character Leon S. Kennedy would be a second protagonist in the ninth edition of “Resident Evil,” titled “Resident Evil Requiem.”
Moreover, Larian Studios, known for “Baldur’s Gate 3,” unveiled their new project, “Divinity.” Fans also celebrated the return of “flute guy” Pedro Eustache, a musician in the live orchestra, who showcased his talent by playing multiple wind instruments during the final performance.
The Game Awards not only recognized outstanding achievements in the gaming industry but also served as a platform for exciting new game reveals and updates on highly anticipated titles.