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Wildlight lays off most Highguard developers after rocky launch
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Wildlight Entertainment has laid off the majority of its team working on the live-service shooter Highguard, just weeks after the game's release, but confirmed that a core group will continue supporting it. Former tech artist Josh Sobel highlighted the toxic online reaction that followed the game's reveal, including personal harassment and review bombing. The studio expressed pride in its work and gratitude to players who engaged with the game.
As the Academy tightens rules to bar AI-generated works from the 99th Oscars, major gaming awards like the Game Awards and BAFTAs have adopted far softer stances on AI, requiring disclosure in some cases but not outright bans.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become only the second game to claim game of the year at all five major awards, following its victory at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards. The French RPG triumphed over strong competition to secure the Best Game prize for 2025. It also won in Debut Game and Best Performer categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, won Game of the Year and eight other awards out of 13 nominations at The Game Awards 2025. Hosted by Geoff Keighley on December 11-12 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the event drew a record 171 million livestream viewers across Twitch, YouTube, and Prime Video, while featuring major game announcements.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive, has secured eight nominations at the 26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), including Game of the Year. Announced on January 17, 2026, and voted by industry peers, the nods continue the game's awards dominance after nine wins at The Game Awards—surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3's record—and seven at the Golden Joystick Awards. The ceremony is set for March 12 during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Eurogamer's Alternate Game Awards 2025 highlight innovation and creativity in gaming, diverging from mainstream honors to celebrate unique achievements. The event recognizes games that push boundaries in gameplay, narrative, art, social commentary, and community favorites. This approach aims to foster a more diverse gaming culture by spotlighting overlooked contributions.
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Arc Raiders, the third-person extraction shooter from Embark Studios, has won Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards and is now available at a 30% discount. The deal, part of Fanatical's Winter Sale, prices the game at $27.99, down from $39.99, but it is time-limited with a countdown timer. This comes amid strong critical and player reception for its innovative features.
Charlie Cox plays a bit of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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