
Game director Florent Guillaume said authentic representation was crucial, in part, because video games can "put you in the shoes of characters that you don't necessarily relate to. The character Tyler, right, in "Tell Me Why." Dontnod Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios On the "Tell My Why" site's FAQ page, the team behind the game said trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming staff members from Dontnod and Xbox made "countless key creative contributions," including in "character design, narrative and dialogue." The team said that it worked closely with GLAAD, a national LGBTQ media advocacy organization, in creating "Tell My Why" and that the transgender actor who voiced Tyler "made significant contributions" to the final product, as well. Life is Strange developer Dontnod's supernatural mystery adventure Tell Me Why is free to download on Xbox and PC (via the Microsoft Store or Steam) in celebration.


The game's creators acknowledge that there are instances when he faces "ignorant comments and microaggressions" and that after a decade away from his hometown, he is met with offensive reactions from some neighbors who are seeing him post-transition for the first time. 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. While the game does not center on Tyler's gender identity, the gameplay does not shy away from it, either. All three chapters will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Windows PC and Steam. 27, and the remaining two are set to debut on Thursday and Sept. Tell Me Whyis available on PC and Xbox One.The game's first chapter was released Aug. Next: Tell Me Why: All 13 Wood Carving Collectable Locations

While the developers at DONTNOD are known for their work on the narrative cult classic game Life Is Strange, the studio may be looking to move away from the narrative storytelling market and into genres not yet explored by the developers.

Late last year, DONTNOD Entertainment revealed that the French video game development studio has over six new projects in the works, including Twin Mirror, which released back in December. From June 1 to June 30, you can get the narrative adventure game for free on Windows PC and Xbox One. The developer also pinned a tweet directing users to an FAQ page where they can learn more about the game, including instances of violence and misgendering that some players may not be comfortable with. Visit the official Nintendo site to shop for Nintendo Switch systems and video games, read the latest news, find fun gear and gifts with a Nintendo twist. "Now you can experience the first part of this award-winning, best-in-class narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios at no cost - and if you enjoy the first chapter, the rest of the game is now more affordable than ever," the developers wrote on Twitter.
