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Clair Obscur Devs Visit Final Fantasy Offices For An 'Exchange Of Ideas'
24.7.2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the biggest surprise gaming hits of 2025 and a traditional turn-based role-playing game that reminded many fans of the golden-era of PlayStation 1 JRPGs they still pine for. Some have even gone so far as to argue that the next Final Fantasy game should be more...
How To Kill Simon Dead In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
23.7.2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wears its Final Fantasy inspirations on its sleeve, so it makes sense that it has its own swath of optional super bosses. And there’s one particular boss at the end of the game that’s a cut above the rest: Simon.Read more
Somebody Give Charlie Cox A PS5
22.7.2025
Charlie Cox, the man behind the Daredevil mask and the voice of Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has admitted he doesn’t know much about the RPG. He spent about four hours recording his lines, and that was that. He even said he feels like a “total fraud” being asked about Sandfall...
This Short And Sweet RPG Spins Up A Beautiful Deckbuilding Melody
17.7.2025
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is the kind of genre-blending mismatch that’s just crazy enough to work. A turn-based deck-building rhythm game clearly made by musicians with a care for the craft scratches an itch for me that a lot of more straightforward rhythm games don’t. Like Hi-Fi Rush before...
Final Fantasy Doesn't Need Turn-Based Combat Back, It Needs Better Stories
11.7.2025
There’s been an undercurrent of opinion, ever since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took audiences by surprise earlier this year, that the approach taken by the turn-based fantasy RPG is the cure for everything that ails Final Fantasy. It delivers an old-school take on the genre that’s much less flawed...
The Finest Cosplay Appearing At Dokomi 2025
7.7.2025
Düsseldorf’s Dokomi is an annual anime and Japanese entertainment convention, with a special focus on cosplay. So of course that means Mineralblu were there, in order to capture the finest fits on the show floor, to share with you today.Read more
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: How To Earn The 'Aiding The Enemy' Achievement
1.7.2025
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are a total of 10 Nevron quests. By completing these quests, you can unlock the “Aiding the Enemy” achievement or trophy.Read more
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Should You Spare Chalier?
1.7.2025
Towards the end of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll come across one involving a Nevron named Chalier, who is a friendly creature challenging you to a duel.Read more
The Most Impressive Cosplay At Canada's Anime North 2025
27.6.2025
Anime North is an annual event in Toronto, Canada, that celebrates much of Japanese art, television, manga, music and games. This year, the intrepid team at Mineralblu were there to snap some of the best cosplay on display at the convention.Read more
Daredevil Actor Completely Flabbergasted By The Public Response To His Clair Obscur Voice Work
23.6.2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredibly stacked voice cast. Final Fantasy XVI lead Ben Starr and Baldur’s Gate 3 star Jennifer English head the pack of expeditioners as Verso and Maelle, but perhaps the most recognizable voice among them all is Daredevil actor Charlie Cox. He plays Gustave...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Should You Attack The Danseuse Teacher?
23.6.2025
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, some friendly Nevrons can reward you with helpful items. One of them involves the Danseuse Teacher fairly late in the game. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 3 Delightful Games We’re Swinging Into Summer With
20.6.2025
Yes, it is officially summer as per the magical calendar. Blessed Litha to all who celebrate. You might have some fun stuff lined up given that the weather is…well, at least here in New York it’s not terrible—yet. So maybe you want to go outside. Maybe you want to stay in? Either way, if you want...
Should You Attack Benisseur In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
16.6.2025
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll come across friendly Nevrons that’ll hand out quests for the party to take on. Some are easier than others, including this one located in the Red Woods.Read more
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: How To Solve The Esoteric Ruins Maze
12.6.2025
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are friendly Nevrons that’ll hand out quests to you. By completing these quests, you’ll earn some helpful rewards. One of these quests is located in an optional area called the Esoteric Ruins, and this one can be more of a pain compared to others. But don’t...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: How To Open All Paint Cages In Stone Wave Cliffs
10.6.2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can put players through the ringer, not just because of the emotional story, but also due to the challenging bosses the game throws at you. Luckily, most dungeons contain a special chest called a Paint Cage that can contain valuable items to help get through some of...
Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week May 31, 2025
31.5.2025
From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.Read more
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says Fans Would Never Guess The Hit RPG's Budget: 'I'm Sure Mirror's Edge And Vanquish Cost More'
29.5.2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the top-rated games of the year and has sold over 3.3 million copies. And it did it all with a very small budget, according to publisher Kelpler Interactive. How small? Portfolio director Matthew Handrahan isn’t saying, but he thinks everyone’s guesses...
How To Defeat Renoir In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
28.5.2025
Remember when you first got into the Paintress’ domain, and 10 seconds later, this old guy welcomes you by going full Thanos on 90-percent of your compatriots? Welp, here’s your first honest chance to get some goddamn payback. Renoir’s his name, being an absolute shithead is his game, and we’ll...
Nečekaný hit slaví 3,3 milionu prodaných kopií po 33 dnech
28.5.2025
Tvůrci dubnového hitu Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 se pochlubili dosažením dalšího prodejního milníku. Pochvalují si také menší velikost týmu
The Week's Top Tips For Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur, Oblivion Remastered, And More
25.5.2025
Whether you need help locating some of Doom: The Dark Ages, want to make the most of Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or you’d just like to learn some essential things that Oblivion Remastered doesn’t tell you, read on, we’ve got all this info and more.Read more