French Game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” Tops Los Angeles Game Awards
French game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” has made headlines as it leads the nominations for the prestigious Los Angeles Game Awards. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, this title is in the running for Game of the Year (GOTY), marking a significant milestone for the French gaming industry.
Overview of “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”
This post-apocalyptic adventure revolves around a group of tragic characters. Sandfall Interactive, a Montpellier-based studio, employs a modest team of approximately thirty developers, significantly smaller than many competitors.
Competition at the Game Awards
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” faces stiff competition in several categories:
- “Death Stranding 2”, developed by Hideo Kojima
- “Donkey Kong Bananza” from Nintendo
- “Hades 2”, a title from Supergiant Games
- “Hollow Knight: Silksong” created by Team Cherry
- “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” from Warhorse Studios
Nominations and Categories
The game has received nominations in ten categories, including:
- Best Role-Playing Game
- Best Narrative
- Best Music
- Best Artistic Direction
- Best Performance
Additionally, “Clair Obscur” has been nominated for the public vote category, reflecting its broad appeal among gamers.
Previous Years and Notable Personalities
Last year, Nicolas Doucet, from Team Asobi, received the GOTY award for “Astro Bot”. Influential personalities such as Todd Howard from Bethesda and actor Jeffrey Wright are expected to present awards this year.
Event and Broadcast Information
The Game Awards have been organized since 2014 by Geoff Keighley. The event will be broadcast live on various platforms, including Prime Video for the first time. Last year’s ceremony achieved an impressive 154 million live views across its channels.
The voting process for winners relies heavily on a jury of around one hundred specialized media and influencers, accounting for nearly 90% of the decision. Public votes contribute only 10% to the final outcome.
As the anticipation builds for the Game Awards, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” stands as a symbol of emerging creativity in the French gaming landscape.
