
Daring to do what Square Enix no longer cares to, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from developer Sandfall and publisher Kepler Interactive, immediately turned heads with its almost-unheard-of combination of AAA production values and turn-based combat. We've only seen a bit of the game, and it's not out for another three months; it's never too early to start on a live-action film adaptation, though, ey?
A report from Variety (thanks, IGN) reveals that Sandfall has partnered with Story Kitchen (a media company founded by the producer responsible for the recent Sonic trilogy of films to develop a live-action adaptation of the game. No further details were forthcoming regarding the film's casting or expected release window.
In a dark fantasy world dominated by the Paintress, a being with the Death Note-like ability to kill every one of a certain age by painting it in the sky, it's definitely cool-sounding, and the Belle Époque-inspired aesthetic is sure to class up just about anything. Still, we can't help but think Sandfall might be putting the cart before the horse here.
What do you think of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Is it starting to feel like we might collectively drown in the face of the many video game adaptations heading our way? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source variety.com, via ign.com]
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I can't wait for the Half Life 3 Netflix series to be announced and released before the actual game.
they're really running before they can walk. Hope it works for them but if this game gets anything less than an 85-90 with the amount of hype it's getting. The devs will be in for a bad time.
This is wild to me. Although I think the plot could be perfect for a movie, this seems like a big risk. My bet is they just wanted to purchase the rights very early before it potentially booms into a bigger money investment. Still, I’m down for this even if the game hasn’t been released.
I’m really burnt out on movies adapted from video games.
The hell is every game in existence lately getting some adaption anymore!? Plus they always suck. Not only that, this is the first I’m even hearing of this game. Just let games be games!!!
Games are just like books nowadays where anything that seems like it could be a hit gets movie/tv rights immediately bought while they can get it for cheap. If the product fails they didn't buy in for much and can just sit on the rights, but if it's a success then they stand to make even better money from a successful adaptation.
Anyone else feels like all of these recent movie adaptations makes it seem like companies view games as a “lesser” medium when compared to film? Because it certainly feels that way. A game series can be recognized for the quality of its storytelling without being adapted into a film or TV show.
So video games are the new super heroes. Yay.
@Hoshiko That’s exactly what it is. And in some respects it’s true, with Sony’s brand of cinematic experiences across the PS3 and PS4 days often being a mishmash of various tropes lifted from Hollywood. Gamers like to attack Roger Ebert’s view that video games aren’t art but he also died a long time ago now and it was more that the medium truly wasn’t mature enough to stand on its own yet. These movie adaptations sort of prove it.
Jumping the gun before the game even comes out, I smell a disaster in the making.
Probably just me but i still don't get the hype from this game.
@jFug this doesn't happen enough for you to be burnt out on
Holy crap, they're going full-Unknown-9.... no one goes full-Unknown-9!
This does not bode well IMO.... make a good game that has a fan-base, then expand... and to be honest, I'm one of those people that think this game exists mostly in people's imagination (of what they want it to be - not what it will be). There's a reason that they're spending so much money on a separate company to make a crap-tonne of cut-scenes... and the bling-bling.
I've been pretty hyped for this game, not sure how I feel about a movie adaptation being announced before it releases though...The game could get by with having a mid story if the gameplay is good enough, but if the story isn't great then I don't see the movie appealing to mainstream audiences
@PuppetMaster I'm still not fully convinced either. Other than the voice talent who are the british VAs "du jour" and it looks pretty I'm still not seeing anything with a massive "wow" factor.
@PuppetMaster it could be great - but I think people should hold their enthusiasm until we actually get hands-on previews... for me... I grew out of "BIG NUMBER GO BOOM" aesthetic... and I think that's there for a reason. Also - as I understand it, it's turn-based. The trailers don't look turn-based (perhaps that's on me for not watching the Dev Direct from XBox).
I suppose Oscar Isaac or Pedro Pascal will be the main actor
This really isn't a good thing, yes preorders are doing well (I am one of them) but I think you need to see how the game resonates with people first.
@breakneck I'm glad i'm not the only one who feel that way.
This is getting crazy. It feels a bit like buying studios before they have made a game, seemingly so they can secure them for a low cost and hope one will stick.
Am I the only one who thinks this game's protagonist looks exactly like Robert Pattinson? He's obviously the perfect choice for this, but I guess they'll probably cast Tati Gabrielle or someone like that...
That's wild and I don't like movie adaption since it means lots of cut content
Hollywood is so desperate for hits that they will make deals with any upcoming game that has a sliver of chance at popularity. Most likely the deal will fade into obscurity if that isn't the case.
But yeah, 33 looks awesome from what I've seen so far.
I get why they would want to make this in a movie or series. The story seems very interesting and if done right could be incredible. Time will tell if it will be and if an adaptation would even work. It could also be a prequel or something, of a previous expedition.
This is quickly becoming one of my most anticipated games of the year! 💯
I love the look of this game, though from the last trailer we saw I felt they were skipping too hard around the stuff that happens in between the actual combat encounters.
But this? I dunno... Something about this doesn't bode well. I hope it's good and gets some success but there's this little niggling feeling..
I mean to be fair not every game works as a film though.
Expedition 33 looks awesome but I can’t see the film would be the same.
Doom, Sonic 1-3, Mario, Warcraft and D&D Honour Among Thieves are the best films that have been based on games so far.
I’m still wanting to know what’s happening with the film of Stray though and how they’ll adapt the story
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