Tell Me Why, of course, counts as no exception. Since the advent of Life is Strange in 2015, the French studio has built a reputation for tackling a variety of social issues and topics in its interactive adventures. Xbox Game Studios published the story-driven experience, which became the first major AAA game to star a trans character in a leading, playable role. Dontnod launched Tell Me Why in the summer of 2020 to predominantly favorable reviews across the board. If you haven’t had the time to check this game out, or if you’re a fan of narrative adventures, it’s worth going to either the Xbox or Steam platforms to grab a free copy.In honor of Pride Month, Life is Strange creator Dontnod Entertainment is allowing PC and Xbox players to download and own Tell Me Why at no extra cost. Xbox Publishing will also raise funds for Trans Lifeline on Thursday, June 23 with a stream of Tell Me Why. To acknowledge that this year has seen a sharp rise in anti-trans sentiment in the United States, Xbox Publishing is accompanying the free period with donations of $25,000 each to Transgender Law Center and Trans Lifeline, two non-profit organizations offering resources and support to trans, non-binary, and genderqueer people.
Tell Me Why, the award-winning narrative adventure from Dontnod Entertainment and Xbox Publishing, will be available for free on Xbox consoles, the Microsoft Store, and Steam for the entire month of June 2022. The official Xbox site shared the news, along with a brief statement as to the publisher’s support of the trans community. The game also features interesting questions about reality and perception, showing the twins’ different takes on memories from their past.
The developer even released a FAQ before the game’s launch that allowed fans to see whether certain tropes for trans characters would pop up, such as a disapproving parent. Tyler is also a trans protagonist, which is still a rarity in gaming.ĭontnod made several efforts to make Tell Me Why inclusive while avoiding problematic tropes that often surround trans characters. Tell Me Why stars a pair of twin siblings, Tyler and Alyson Ronan, who are dealing with the death of their mother - and a unique telepathic link. Tell Me Why, a narrative adventure from Dontnod Entertainment and Xbox Publishing, will be free on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Xbox consoles throughout June to celebrate Pride.
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