😳 Iraqi Customs Confiscates Video Game Art Book, Mistakes It for Ancient Artifact

Iraqi customs officials seized a 48-page art book from the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 collector's edition, claiming it contained "drawings of monetary value" and referring the case to the Ministry of Culture and Antiquities for review as a potential historical artifact.

The gamer, who waited 7-8 months for the Monolith Set, expressed disbelief that officials mistook a modern video game art book for an ancient tome. The turn-based RPG was released in April 2025 and previously had its Indie Game Awards GOTY title rescinded over the use of generative AI in development.