Further details on the Clair Obscur AI controversy, a fresh bug in Arc Raiders that serves as an excellent reason for in-game deaths, and the ongoing development of the French Final Fantasy 9 animated series. Welcome to a unique Christmas Eve installment of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku’s daily summary of gaming news and culture. Why am I here at my desk typing away instead of enjoying time watching my kids play Plants vs. Zombies? It’s because of you, esteemed readers. The words penned are meaningless without the audience on the other side. From everyone here at Kotaku, we wish you joyous holidays and a relaxing winter break.
No AI presence in Clair Obscur 2
In a recent Q&A with YouTuber Sushi, Director Guillaume Broche tackled the discussion surrounding Clair Obscur and AI. He stated, “Yes, we’re mindful of what’s happening in that regard, but I can confirm everything in the game is created by humans.” He explained that while they investigated AI technologies during development, they did not suit their creative vision. “We gave it a shot and it wasn’t to our liking at all. It just seemed off.” Broche stressed that every detail, from concept art to voice performances, is the work of human hands. Despite losing Indie Game Awards due to early AI-generated material, Broche reassured that future endeavors will also be focused on human creativity.
Players of Arc Raiders face issues with malfunctioning guns
It seems there’s a bug in ARC Raiders preventing players from drawing their weapons
Both Ninja and Nadeshot experienced this issue pic.twitter.com/I5OHM5yUHr
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) December 23, 2025
A recent video showed popular streamer Richard Blevins, known as ‘Ninja’, expressing his annoyance about being unable to access his weapon in Arc Raiders. Other gamers are reporting similar problems, suggesting a potentially widespread glitch impacting gameplay. As players enter battles, the absence of operational firearms is becoming a significant hindrance.
This could be the most excruciating method to try and enjoy Silksong
PC Gamer highlights that YouTube user Bloblumordthe3rd is attempting to complete Hollow Knight: Silksong using solely character taunts for offense. Although Hornet’s taunt inflicts minimal damage, this unconventional challenge is gaining popularity for its comedic difficulty, reminiscent of the tale of Sisyphus.
A major voice is opposing Evo concerning the Saudi agreement
Fighting game commentator Stephen “Sajam” Lyon has declared his intention to boycott Evo 2026 following the event’s recent acquisition by Saudi entities. In his commentary, he voiced worries about corporate ownership of gaming events, underlining the unsettling consequences of leveraging esports for tourism and political purposes.
A Final Fantasy 9 remake is currently absent, but an animated series is still underway
As reported by French magazine Écran Total, the animated series based on Final Fantasy 9 is still in production despite setbacks with a rumored remake. Crafted by Euro Visual, the series is aimed at younger viewers with 13 episodes, each roughly 22 minutes in length, ensuring a link to the cherished RPG franchise.
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