Gaming
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 coming in 2025
Break the Paintress’ Cycle of Death
Sandfall Interactive announced at the Xbox Games Showcase that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is coming in 2025. The reactive turn-based RPG will be the debut title for the France-based developer. It is currently in development for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
While inspired by classic fantasy JRPGs, the ambitious title tries to change how players think of turn-based games. That’s specially when titles under the genre usually feature either Japanese anime-inspired characters or sprite art.
As such, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will feature a stunning, evocative art style inspired by French and Parisienne art and architecture. It also promises a story-driven experience with a moving narrative, immersive battles, and a memorable cast of characters.
Break the Paintress’ Cycle of Death
The title’s narrative revolves around the Paintress, which wakes up once a year to paint a cursed number upon her monolith. Everyone of that age instantly turns to smoke and fades away. And year by year, that number ticks down. As seen in the trailer, the game is set wherein the Paintress is scheduled to wake up the next day to paint the number “33.”
Before she even gets the chance to do that, Gustave and his fellow expeditioners embark on a desperate quest to stop the cycle once and for all,. They must retrace the steps of dozens of failed expeditions before them, and fight off enemies in the process. The unfolding scenes showcase the game’s dreamlike world which could be nightmarish as well, depending on whether you succeed or not. To cap it off, an enchanting soundtrack completes the breathtaking story.
Gameplay wise, the Unreal Engine 5-powered Expedition 33 features real-time offensive and defensive commands to enhance combat, making battles more engaging. Players must master their skills, magical abilities, dodge, parry, and counters in real-time. Moreover, they should target weak enemy points using a ranged free-aim system to overcome the odds.
When not in battle, players may be able to customize each character’s unique stat growth, skill tree, and gear alongside a wide range of learnable passive traits. There are endless opportunities to fine-tune their preferred strategies and break the death cycle.
Dune: Awakening is getting ready for its September 22 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox. At Gamescom, Funcom showed seven minutes of new PS5 gameplay and announced new DLC inspired by the Dune films.
The studio also confirmed that PC and console cross-play is coming after launch. It has not announced a release date for the feature yet.
PS5 gameplay revealed
Funcom premiered seven minutes of Dune: Awakening gameplay captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.
The footage gives players a look at how the open-world survival game runs on Sony’s consoles. Gamescom attendees can also get hands-on with the PS5 version at the show.
On the base PS5, Performance Mode targets 60fps with dynamic resolution. The PS5 Pro also runs Performance Mode at 60fps.
Quality Mode runs at 30fps on both consoles. Both PS5 models use upscaled 4K resolution in Performance and Quality Mode.
The PS5 and Xbox versions will launch on September 22. The console release will also bring several major additions to the game.
These include a full single-player mode, the conclusion to its story, more customization options, and adjustable difficulty levels.
Funcom says console players will also get a year’s worth of PC additions and enhancements on day one.
Dune movie-inspired DLC arrives
Funcom also announced Filmic Archive, a new DLC featuring outfits and building pieces inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.
The DLC launches September 22 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. It will cost ₱615.92 ($9.99).
Among its additions are the Aegis of the Unwalked Path armor. It is inspired by Paul Atreides’ visions of Fremen holy warriors in Dune: Part One.
The DLC also includes the Caladan Stormcoat worn by Paul and Duke Leto in the film.
Other movie-inspired outfits are included as well. Players can also build with a 73-piece set styled after the Sardaukar.
Funcom will reveal more of Filmic Archive during the Xbox Broadcast on August 28.
Cross-play is coming after launch
PC and console cross-play was one of the community’s most requested features after Funcom announced the console versions.
The studio has now confirmed that the feature is in development.
However, Funcom has not committed to a release date. It will share more details once they are available.
Dune: Awakening originally launched on PC in June 2025. The PS5 and Xbox versions arrive on September 22, bringing the game’s latest additions and improvements to consoles.
The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day.
Players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can start playing five days early. Early access begins September 17.
Funcom will also release a physical PS5 edition through its distribution partners. Pre-orders are already available at select retailers.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe will distribute the physical edition across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Solutions 2 GO will handle North and South America.
In Japan, Spike Chunsoft will publish the game digitally and at retail. Its Japanese release is scheduled for October 29.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also available on PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia brings back the popular series with its signature Super Action Soccer gameplay. Players can take control of more than 110 characters and compete across 22 national teams.
Tsubasa Ozora once again represents Japan as they take on national teams from around the world. The goal is to overcome their rivals and win the highly contested World Youth Championship.
The game is available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions on consoles and PC.
Super Action Soccer returns
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS brings back the series’ over-the-top soccer action with enhanced visuals and new supercharged moves.
Players can pass, dribble, tackle, and unleash powerful strikes. Each character also brings signature techniques inspired by their abilities from the anime and manga.
The sequel adds a new system that pits goalkeepers directly against shooters. Players can attack and counter signature shots and blocks in dramatic sequences.
The game also features more than 150 new cutscenes that highlight some of these special skills and moves.
Composer Tadayoshi Makino also returns for the sequel. He created more than 80 new tracks for the game.
A bigger World Youth Championship
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS features more content than any previous game in the series.
Its Story Mode features a new original story written by series creator Yoichi Takahashi. The story draws from the World Youth Championships arc of the original manga.
Beyond the main story, players can compete in a variety of game modes. These include battles against rivals both online and offline.
With its mix of traditional soccer tactics and exaggerated special moves, the game aims to deliver the unpredictable “neo-soccer” action that defines Captain Tsubasa.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Gaming
Samsung Display’s QD-OLED panels help demos at gamescom 2026
Hundreds of gaming monitors feature company’s QD-OLED panels
Samsung Display is showcasing the gaming performance advantages of QD-OLED at gamescom 2026 through hundreds of monitors helping with playable demos.
Samsung Display partnered with CAPCOM, KRAFTON, and CD PROJEKT RED, with their highly anticipated titles being showcased at gamescom 2026 (August 26 to 30, Cologne, Germany) on several gaming monitors featuring Samsung Display’s QD-OLED panels.
This demonstrates the outstanding picture quality of QD-OLED to gamers from around the world.
In addition, the company has announced that it will begin the mass production of 24.5-inch QD-OLED panels optimized for eSports and FPS games by the end of the year.
At CAPCOM’s booth, visitors can get a hands-on experience with the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.
Other playable titles include PRAGMATA, Street Fighter 6, and Mega Man: Dual Override.
Samsung Display is supplying a total of 90 QD-OLED gaming monitors, including the EVNIA 32MN8900, GIGABYTE MO32U24 and MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24, for the hands-on gameplay.
Meanwhile, KRAFTON will showcase three of its five upcoming titles on 85 Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitors.
Visitors will have the opportunity to preview the multi-team tactical arena game Project ZETA, two-player coop AG Twisters, and the action RPG TARAE: The Unbound.
Lastly, at the CD PROJEKT RED booth, a trailer for Songs of the Past, the third expansion pack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be shown on eight QD-OLED TVs.
Visitors can also watch gameplay demonstrations on monitors equipped with similar displays. This gives Samsung Display the chance to highlight the QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology.
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