EXPOSED: Why Indie Games Are Forced To Use AI

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the Develop:Star Awards 2026, celebrated by professional developers and industry peers. Yet, in the exact same window, The Indie Game Awards disqualified the game entirely because of artificial intelligence. One panel rewarded the game's undeniable quality; the other stripped away its "indie" label. 💬Join the Conversation Do you agree with the "zero-tolerance" contamination model for indie awards, or should exceptions be made for temporary placeholder assets that are quickly patched out? Let's discuss in the comments below. 🔔Support the Channel If you appreciate deep, balanced analyses of the gaming industry's biggest structural shifts, please give this video a Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to never miss an upload. #Expedition 33 #GameDev #IndieGames #AIinGaming #GamingIndustry #BluePrince