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Entertainment · Video games · published 2026-08-17 · via IGN

Former PlayStation Exec Advised Expedition 33 Team to Avoid 'Turn-Based' Label

Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, advised the developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to avoid marketing it as a turn-based RPG, fearing that label could deter players. He praised the game's quality but suggested using 'reactive turn-based battles' instead. The game went on to receive critical acclaim and multiple awards.

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