Did Indie Ambition Just Outshine AAA?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s wild success has me questioning if big studios are missing the mark. When a bored Ubisoft veteran leaves to make a throwback turn-based RPG—and it becomes the highest-rated game of 2025—it’s hard not to wonder: Are smaller, risk-taking teams the real innovators now? Is the future of gaming in ambitious, mid-budget projects rather than blockbuster behemoths? Let’s debate! #GameDev #JRPG #IndieGames #Innovation #GamingDebate #Games