Join the Professors as Heru and Plague dive deep into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's incredible Game of the Year victory—uncovering how a $10 million French indie studio with small team of developers beat the AAA titans, the inspiring story of self-taught composer Lorien Testard's soundtrack, and the free "Thank You Update" that drove sales to 6+ million copies. We break down The Game Awards 2025's shocking moments, including some snubs and the ongoing gacha bribery debate around Wuthering Waves' Players' Choice win. Then we tackle the messy copyright strike drama: Supercell's retaliatory takedowns against beloved Clash of Clans creator EricOneHive, plus Microsoft's desperate bid to compete with SteamOS's gaming dominance in 2026. We also cover Discord's being a RAM hog, the indefinitely delayed Deus Ex Remaster, and big announcements for Star Wars, Tomb Raider, and Hollow Knight's "Sea of Sorrow" expansion. Plus, Australia's historic under-16 social media ban and why Roblox got a free pass. Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!Timestamps:
- Lab Work - 36:46 (The Game Awards Overview)
- Business & Econ - 1:11:51 (Clair Obscur's budget comparison)
- Civics & Sociology - 1:34:05 (Game Awards responses from companies and players)
- Shop Class - 1:52:21 (Microsoft's response to SteamOS)
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