Clair

American

[klair, kler] / klɛər, klɛr /

noun

René 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
a male or female given name.

Clair British

/ klɛr /

noun

René (rəne), real name René Chomette. 1898–1981, French film director; noted for his comedies including An Italian Straw Hat (1928) and pioneering sound films such as Sous les toits de Paris (1930); later films include Les Belles de nuit (1952)

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In recent years, the ease of use and power of the latest version of Unreal Engine has seen it integrated into hit games titles such as China's "Black Myth: Wukong" or France's "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33".

From Barron's

The French striker took advantage of St. Clair’s poor clearance by chipping the ball over the goalkeeper’s head to take a 2-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times

But a handful of recent games lauded for their AAA-feel by critics and gamers alike - such as ARC Raiders, Split Fiction, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - asked for more modest prices of £30-£40.

From BBC

Rebekah Valentine, senior reporter at IGN, told the BBC Clair Obscur's success may not mean a "shift away from AAA expectations" entirely.

From BBC

And the soundtrack for 2025 video game of the year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 topped the physical albums chart after getting a deluxe vinyl release.

From BBC

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