Video Game Talk: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 & Smashwords Read An Ebook Week Sale

I have been playing a few video games lately...(O_O) Lots of them. Specifically, my usuals Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and most recently--Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This is the game that won Game of the Year at the Game Awards and I am so glad I didn't talk myself out of checking it out. I'm still fresh in the beginning, but I can tell you that I am OBSESSED with this gem of a game. The French style setting, writing, voice acting, the combat, the MUSIC....Holy smokes, some of the best music I've ever heard, and it's not been repetitive so far. This game is Persona 5 and Legend of Dragoon merged into one game with the combat and it's so much fun to play. I adore the costumes and the creative enemies you fight.

WARNING: This game will yank your heart out and destroy it. That's all I'm going to say. If you are an empath, emotionally sensitive, etc....yeah I think you get the message.

I am uploading some random playthroughs of the game when I feel like it on my Youtube Channel Ink and Ethereal.

I am working on some plot bunnies in my head for a future story--I'm just refilling my creative well and relaxing since 2025 wasn't the best year for my emotional health. Are you playing any interesting video games or watching great movies? What do you do to recharge?

Thanks so much for supporting my tiny corner of escapism and passion.

Seraphine Vale & Rin Nocturne

https://www.expedition33.com/

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Seraphine Vale and Rin Nocturne write emotionally driven speculative fiction, dark fantasy, and magical-girl inspired stories that linger long after the last page.

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