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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025
The indie title from a small French studio swept The Game Awards, securing Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best Performance, Best RPG, and Game of the Year. Developers charmed the audience by accepting awards in uniform red berets. The ceremony in Los Angeles drew millions of viewers for honors and previews.
Warlock Revealed as Open-World D&D Action Game at The Game Awards
Warlock, partnering with Wizards of the Coast, translates Dungeons & Dragons turn-based combat into open-world spellslinging action. Developed by Invoke Studios, previously behind D&D: Dark Alliance, it focuses on the eldritch warlock class.
The reveal was one of the night's biggest new announcements.
Order of the Sinking Star Unveiled by Designer Jonathan Blow
Jonathan Blow announced Order of the Sinking Star, emphasizing deep mechanics that explore universes through innovative gameplay rather than gimmicks. The game challenges players' intelligence and persistence with unique design ambitions.
Blow enlisted other designers but maintains a singular vision unique in the industry.
Exodus Features Generational Changes in Narrative
Exodus introduces far-reaching playthrough variations where protagonist Jun Aslan's journeys cause generational shifts for surviving humans. Developers highlighted this concept as a key innovative element.
It was among the major reveals at The Game Awards 2025.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Revealed with TBA Release
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic received a full reveal at The Game Awards, discussed as a favorite moment by industry podcasters. No specific release date was announced.
It joined other highlights like Divinity and Orbitals.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Dated for 2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. The announcement was part of The Game Awards' big reveals.
Podcasters reacted positively to the reveal.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Coming 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was revealed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with a 2026 release date. It featured prominently in reactions to the awards show's announcements.
The Game Informer team highlighted it among top moments.
id Software Workers Form Wall-to-Wall Union After Xbox Layoffs
id Software employees formed a wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs. This marks a significant labor development in the gaming industry.
The news broke on December 12, 2025.
Ratchet & Clank Voice Actor Jim Ward Passes Away at 66
Veteran voice actor Jim Ward, known for Ratchet & Clank, has died at age 66. His passing was reported on December 11, 2025.
Ward contributed to numerous gaming and animation projects.
Game Awards Trailers Cost Developers Up to $1 Million
Reports indicate that trailers at The Game Awards can cost developers as much as $1 million. This highlights the high financial stakes of the event's reveals.
The information surfaced on December 11, 2025.
Call of Duty Shifts Away from Back-to-Back Modern Warfare and Black Ops
Call of Duty will no longer release Modern Warfare and Black Ops titles back-to-back. This change in release strategy was announced around December 10, 2025.
It aims to adjust the franchise's development cadence.
Bradley The Badger: Satirical Game from Mario + Rabbids Director Revealed
Bradley The Badger, a satirical action adventure from Day 4 Night led by Davide Soliani (Mario + Rabbids), was one of The Game Awards' wildest reveals. The team plans to go quiet to focus on development.
More details expected later after careful polishing.