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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates 2025 Game Awards

12/12/2025

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Clair Obscur Triumphs

The Game Awards 2025, held December 11–12, crowned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as Game of the Year and winner in Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction after 12 nominations.
Ben Starr won Best Performance for his role as Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Final Fantasy XIV won Best Ongoing Game.
Donkey Kong Bananza won Best Family Game.

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History

Historical Context

The Game Awards, established in 2014, recognized the growing influence of video games, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt winning Game of the Year in 2015. That year, the global gaming market reached $99.6 billion, reflecting the industry's expansion and cultural significance. This evolution continues today, as seen in the innovative storytelling celebrated in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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Clair Obscur Triumphs

The Game Awards 2025, held December 11–12, crowned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as Game of the Year and winner in Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction after 12 nominations.
Ben Starr won Best Performance for his role as Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Final Fantasy XIV won Best Ongoing Game.
Donkey Kong Bananza won Best Family Game.

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