20 Video Game Deaths That Broke Our Hearts

From Final Fantasy VII to Red Dead Redemption, here’s to grieving the video game heroes we play alongside

Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now MetaCritic’s #1 game in 2025, and that just feels weird

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has muscled its way into MetaCritic’s list of the top-rated games released in 2025.

Beautiful Clair Obscur Expedition 33 fanart reimagines the game in HD-2D

Clair Obscur fans have been enamored with the game since its launch, and that adoration takes many forms, including wonderful fanart.

Even With Expedition 33's Success, Developers Not Looking To Scale Up

The studio is the right size to make RPGs like Expedition 33.

10 RPGs That End Just As They Get Interesting

Some RPGs end way too soon. Here are 10 RPGs that end just as they're getting interesting.

Clair Obscur Patch 1.3.0 adds fan-favourite 'retry' button, as used in Metaphor Refantazio, to make redoing boss fights a breeze

Sandfall Interactive has released a new update for its widely-praised -praised RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, adding a Battle Retry prompt.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Latest Update Improves Boss Fights

Lumina management made easier as well.

Getting Your Ass Kicked In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Just Became A Little Less Frustrating

You'll be able to get back in the fight much faster, and with more info to guide your decisions

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These are the best original soundtracks in video game history that you can also collect on vinyl records.

10 Games That Are Better If You Mainline The Story

If you don't want to get bogged down with side content, here are 10 games that are better if you mainline the story.

Clair Obscur Devs Visit Final Fantasy Offices For An 'Exchange Of Ideas'

FF7 Director Naoki Hamaguchi welcomed the indie rivals

How To Kill Simon Dead In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

He's been on the continent for quite a long time and is not happy to see you

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Charlie Cox vows to finally play the game, his first since Super Mario 64

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Charlie Cox has vowed to play the game after all the praise he's received.

Somebody Give Charlie Cox A PS5

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor wants to see what all the fuss is about

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sells 3.3 million in 33 days - and this is not a joke, it's your feelgood news of the day

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to be a big success for its developer and publisher, reaching an impressive new sales milestone.

How To Defeat Chromatic Gault In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Here's how to beat Chromatic Gault in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Find its location and check out the best party members and skills for this fight.

Fortnite Criticized For Use Of AI Darth Vader, Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Will Introduce New City, And More Top Stories

Also fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are obsessed with the ways enemies troll them

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: How to Beat Chromatic Greatsword Cultist

A guide to beating the Chromatic Greatsword Cultist in Expedition 33.

How to Defeat the Falling Leaves Scavenger in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the Falling Leaves dungeon Scavenger in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Chromatic Braseleur Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide to The Reacher's Chromatic Braseleur in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Gargant Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the giant Gargant in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Best Verso build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Verso is happy taking back seat in your Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 party. He provides damage buffs to your team and then helps your primary damage-dealer quickly rout the enemy. His playstyle is reminiscent of Capcom’s Devil May Cry series, since you mu…

Best Monoco build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Monoco is the de facto support unit in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He is arguably the most versatile playable character in the game — thanks to the sheer breadth of his moveset — but he shines among the other damage-focused characters. Monoco is meant t…

Visages Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the Axion Visages in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Mask Keeper Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the Axion Masks Keeper in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The Most Important Side Quests to Embark on in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Even if you're trying to speed run the game, don't miss these crucial side quests.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Devs Are Giving Fans What They Want

Expect to pay more if you're in the US due to the tariffs.

Best Sciel build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sciel is a true heavy-hitter in your Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 party, offering a fairly straightforward way to make number go up compared to her counterparts. While, yes, Lune and Maelle can dish out serious damage, both require some preparatory work t…

Should You Attack Demineur In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

Asking for a weapon is a little sus, but should you give them a smack?

Best Support Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

These are the most helpful support pictos you should utilize in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out 4 weeks ago today, how are you finding it?

It's been a full month now since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 graced the gaming world to massive fanfare and calls for it to (deservedly) win game of the year, but after all this time and chances to play multiple playthroughs, how have you been finding it…

Sirene Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the Axion Sirene in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Tisseur Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

This is an optional boss guide for Tisseur in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Verso In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Meet the new boss. He’s about 70 percent the same as the old boss

Best Lune build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Unlike most of her fellow party members, Lune can work equally well as a damage-dealer or a support in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, depending on your preferred playstyle. With the wide range of weapons and accessories in Expedition 33, you might feel lik…

How To Defeat The Tough-As-Nails Dualliste In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Let’s show this Souls-lookin' bastard not to mess with our expedition

A studio gutted by Embracer have come back to life and are working on a new RPG

One of the many game studios smashed to pieces by Embracer Group has come back to life. Campfire Cabal is working on a new Expeditions RPG.

Best Maelle build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Maelle is one of the strongest damage-dealers in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — if you spec out her build properly, that is. With all of the weapons and pictos to choose from in Expedition 33, every playable character can be molded to fit whatever playsty…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Vs. Persona 5 Royal: Which Game Is Best?

In this Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs. Persona 5 Royal dispute, we discuss which of these two behemoth turn-based RPGs will win the ultimate battle.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is undeniable proof that ‘silly ideas’ are awesome

This game is made different

Players Are Obsessed With How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Enemies Keep Trolling Them

The hit turn-based RPG nails the perfect parry fake out

What are the Best Weapons for Gustave and Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

A selection of the best weapons for Gustave and Verso with high damage, good weapon scaling and quick perfection gain.

Should You Attack Troubadour In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

They're sad they suck at playing music. But maybe you can help them?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Should You Romance Sciel or Lune?

Having a hard time deciding who to romance in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? This guide will help.

Baldur's Gate 3 Director Predicted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Success At Last Year's Game Awards

The surprise GOTY contender evokes the spirit championed by Larian's CEO

How to get all endings in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

There are multiple endings in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but full stop, before you get too hopeful, there’s no “good” ending. Following dozens of hours of parries, jumps, and gradient counters, you’ll return to Lumiere. This leads to an epic final clas…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Switch 2 "could be interesting", says director

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director Guillaume Broche has said a Switch 2 version of the game "could be interesting", t…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was originally set in a steampunk England with aliens and zombies

In an early iteration, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was going to be set in a steampunk Victorian England with aliens and zombies.

Where To Find Rock Crystals For The Hexga In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

They're stuck! Luckily, you might've already picked up some of what they need without even realizing it

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 dev warns of potential scams, plans official merch

Fans of this recent release think it’s a shoe-in for GOTY

Has the race already been called?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's French-inspired setting was originally steampunk London

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a distinctive French style from its Montpellier-based developer Sandfall Interactive, b…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn't require reflexes, says player who beat the game without dodges or parries

You might not have to worry about needing quick reflexes to beat Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after all.

A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Sciel In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Let me tell you 'bout her life. Painkillers only put her in a Twilight

How To Defeat Chromatic Orphelin In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Check out how you can easily beat the Chromatic Orphelin in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Batman, Jinx, and Smeagol, oh my: Our Expedition 33 movie fan-cast is stacked

Let the fan casts begin, starting with us right here and now.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is expected to sell 10 million copies after its phenomenal launch success

Sandfall Interactive’s debut release Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge success for the newly-formed AA studio. Launched to critical acclaim and huge sales, alongside its Xbox Game Pass release, the game is a major contender for Game of the Year…

Renoir First Fight Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for taking down Renoir in his first fight in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Renoir Second Fight Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for defeating Renoir during his second encounter in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Troubadour Side Quest Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a guide showing how to complete the Troubadour side quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Esoteric Ruins Maze Solution in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a guide showing the correct way to navigate through the Esoteric Ruins maze in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Chromatic Chalier Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed boss guide for the Chromatic Chalier located in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Sinister Cave.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Should You Fight Visages or Sirène First?

Are you trying to decide if you should fight Visages or Sirène first in Clair Obscur Expedition 33? This guide is for you.

Hexga Side Quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for where to find Hexga's lustrous rocks.

Where to Get Maelle's French Bob Hairstyle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a guide to destroying all the ice around the Carousel in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Where To Find & How To Use Bourgeon Skin In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Check out how you can beat the Bourgeon in Flying Waters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to get the Bourgeon Skin and how to use it.

Should You Feed The Small Bourgeon In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

They want to grow big, they say. Is that a good idea?

Demineur Side Quest Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a detailed guide showing where to find Demineur's Lost Mine in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

How to Complete the Small Bourgeon Quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This is a guide detailing how to complete the Small Bourgeon's quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.