In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott dive into the future of games like Marathon, Highguard, and League of Legends, but the spotlight is once again put on developers and AI usage. Three different controversies surrounding Larian Studios, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and false allegations spread across the internet this week, so buckle up for a long conversation about each part heading into the new year.

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Marathon thoughts:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungie-finally-confirms-a-marathon-release-date-and-40-price-point/

https://kotaku.com/marathon-art-director-joseph-cross-leaves-bungie-2000654665

Initial article and comments about Larian Exploring AI usage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-12-16/-baldur-s-gate-3-maker-promises-divinity-will-be-next-level /

https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3ma5dqbmgm22o

Swen Vincke follow-up comments about Larian and AI exploration: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/holy-f-guys-were-not-replacing-artists-larian-boss-responds-to-ai-backlash/

The Indie Game Awards remove Expedition 33’s GotY win:

https://www.polygon.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-goty-rescinded/

False allegations of AI usage levied against Blue Prince developer:

(Article, now edited) https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news-indie-game-awards-clair-obscur/

(Archived, original) https://bsky.app/profile/futterish.fsquared.biz/post/3majiygzav22i

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In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott recap and rate The Game Awards 2025, share some insight into how the awards are actually selected for some categories, and draft their favorite games revealed at this year’s show. Let us know your favorite reveals and thoughts on the show in the comments or links below!

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VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/

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In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott give their thoughts on Netflix’s decision to purchase Warner Bros. and what that could mean for both sides on the entertainment and game development side of the industry. Then, things get heated as the discussion turns to the current state of Marvel Rivals and its competitive scene, along with an AI Shame Corner big enough to fill a storage unit.

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VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/

Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/

Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/

Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/

GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/

Daiz: https://bsky.app/profile/daiz.moe/post/3m6jgp32hx22h

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