The International's prize pool grew from $1.6 million in 2011 to about $40 million in 2021 through Battle Pass crowdfunding, then fell back under $3 million when Valve changed the model.
Most big multiplayer games now connect PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players in one pool — but account systems, progression, and a few holdouts still decide who can actually play together.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards in London on April 17, 2026, adding the British academy's top honor to its awards-season run.
The same device now plays on a train seat and a 65-inch TV — but resolution, battery, and comfort differ more than the marketing suggests.
Not all settings cost the same: turning down four specific options buys back most lost frame rate, while a dozen others barely move the number.