A Not-So-Confident Journey to The Game Awards
This year, the world of gaming is holding its breath for the annual spectacle known as The Game Awards. But hold your applause—Team Cherry’s co-founders, Ari Gibson and William Pellen, have dropped a bombshell that might just burst the bubble of anticipation. They might be giving the ceremony a miss this year, even with their darling creation, Hollow Knight: Silksong, in the running for a staggering five awards. Why? Because apparently, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is just too good to let their masterpiece bask in its glory. Talk about confidence, right?
- A Not-So-Confident Journey to The Game Awards
- Busy Bees or Just a Bitter Reality?
- A Video Message? Nah, Let’s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves
- The Award Nominations That Might As Well Be Paperweights
- More Nominations, More Drama
- Keeping Busy with DLC and Other Mysteries of Game Development
- Feedback Frenzy: Nothing Like a Little Overwhelm
Busy Bees or Just a Bitter Reality?
During a candid conversation with Bloomberg, these gaming moguls were asked whether they’d grace the red carpet in Los Angeles on December 11. Pellen responded with the subtlety of a brick, “Maybe not. We’re pretty busy.” Ah, yes. Busy doing what exactly? Crafting new ways to be overshadowed? The world waits in suspense.
A Video Message? Nah, Let’s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves
When asked if they’d consider sending a video message in the event of a win, Gibson responded with all the optimism of a defeated knight, suggesting that they felt their chances were slim to none. “This year I think we’re safe,” he said, alluding to Expedition 33’s broad appeal as if it were a reality TV star everyone loves to hate. “We’re on that knife’s edge, where it appeals to some and infuriates others.” Truly, a masterpiece of self-deprecation.
The Award Nominations That Might As Well Be Paperweights
For those keeping score, Silksong is up for five awards, including the big daddy of them all, Game of the Year, along with some lesser titles like Best Art Direction and Best Score and Music. Meanwhile, Clair Obscur is crashing the party with nominations in all but one category—an impressive feat unless you’re Silksong, in which case it feels like being invited to a lavish dinner and then being told you’re on the menu.
More Nominations, More Drama
In a twist that would make a soap opera writer proud, Sandfall Interactive’s radiant RPG is nominated for a jaw-dropping 12 Game Awards. That’s a record for a single game, folks! However, history has shown that the real winner might just be someone no one saw coming. Cue the dramatic music.
Keeping Busy with DLC and Other Mysteries of Game Development
Amid all the talk of award shows and missed opportunities, the dynamic duo from Team Cherry kept things afloat by revealing they’re working on DLC for Silksong. Perhaps they’re mulling over an expansion that allows players to fight off their impending doom as they watch Clair Obscur scoop up the prizes? Just a thought. They also hinted at plans for how Silksong could be utilized in other games outside of the beloved Hollow Knight universe—what kind of mischief could they brew up next?
Feedback Frenzy: Nothing Like a Little Overwhelm
The pair offered up their thoughts on the reception of Silksong, with Pellen admitting, “It’s good. Pretty different release than Hollow Knight.” Of course, because who doesn’t love a little chaos? “The sheer volume of it can be a little overwhelming. Not even in a bad way, but there’s so much coming through at once.” One can only imagine what it’s like trying to keep up with gamers clamoring for more while simultaneously bracing for criticism.
So here’s to the uncertainty of awards night, the trials of indie development, and a duo that seems to be aware they’re in for a wild ride—one that could end with them sipping nonchalantly on a cup of tea while everyone else fights over trophies. Cheers!
