"As artificial intelligence has seeped more into daily life, it's been met with a mix of acceptance and repulsion. The technology has been used to modify photos and improve productivity, but it has also threatened jobs and created havoc with the truth. When it comes to video games, players abhor AI. It's associated with slop and the deluge of nice-looking but cheaply made games. That has created a hunger for authenticity."
"Sandfall Interactive is a studio formed by an ex-Ubisoft employee who wanted to create a project inspired by Japanese role-playing games. That led to an impressive and epic tale about Gustave, Lune and the rest of Expedition 33, working together to stop the Paintress from eliminating a generation of people in the city of Lumiere. The campaign begins with a big shock that pulls players into its distinct Belle Epoque world."
Artificial intelligence has become pervasive, producing both productivity gains and harms such as job threats and truth erosion. In gaming, AI is widely associated with sloppy, cheaply produced titles and has driven a renewed appetite for authenticity and human-crafted work. 2025 highlights an indie resurgence: small teams and passion projects generate care-driven quality that contrasts with large multi-studio franchises. Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 exemplifies that trend, offering a Belle Epoque JRPG-inspired epic with QuickTime-like elements in turn-based combat, unforgettable characters, and heartbreaking moments. Death Stranding 2 relocates to Australia, refining the original and tightening combat and stealth.
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