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Kraftspelen
Episod 163: Life is Strange (med Jonathan Hedtjärn)

Kraftspelen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 145:02


Framtiden väger tungt på siarens axlar.Fråga bara Nostradamus. Han sägs ha fruktat för sitt liv när han insåg sin påstådda gåva, orolig för att hans vaga spådomar skulle få honom utpekad som antingen djävulens hantlangare, en komplett galning eller både och.I ”Life is strange” tvingas fotostudenten Max Caulfield tampas med ett liknande dilemma när hon upptäcker att hon kan spola tillbaka tiden – och därmed lyckas rädda sin bästa vän från att skjutas ihjäl.Men genom att förändra ödet sätter Max också igång en lång kedja händelser som för med sig andra olycksbådande konsekvenser.Gäst: Jonathan Hedtjärn

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Baqir Shah's Ultimate Max Caulfield Tribute Pitch For Life Is Strange: Double Exposure

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 78:35


Ex-Deck Nine dev Baqir Shah speaks exclusively with Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast about his work as the lead level designer on Deck Nine's Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and on Virtual Sky Interactive's indie title Cafe New York 9/11.Where to find Cafe New York 9/11, Virtual Sky Interactive and Baqir Shah. ⬇️▶️ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3550370/Cafe_New_York_911/▶️ Virtual Sky Interactive: https://www.virtualskyinteractive.com/▶️ X: https://x.com/virtualskyint▶️ Baqir Shah: https://x.com/bakershahTimestamps:00:00 -- Introduction01:12 -- Adnan and Adam chat with Baqir06:00 -- Baqir on Cafe New York 9/1113:14 -- Baqir on working at Deck Nine and on Double Exposure14:21 -- The behind-the-scenes for Max's return -- alongside the debut of Safi -- in the Nebula Bowling Alley16:42 -- The level designs being shifted to different moments in Double Exposure19:30 -- Does Baqir feel that AI could be a threat?25:54 -- Baqir's pitch for Max to put in her earphones as a throwback to Don't Nod's Life Is Strange30:18 -- The average number of times a scene could undergo changes31:42 -- The song choice behind Max's earphones moment32:21 -- Baqir's input in Chapter 1: Still Life for Max's headache and nosebleed35:09 -- Baqir on the level design for the Overlook and pitching how Safi's body is found39:19 -- The collaborative approach between different teams at Deck Nine41:01 -- Baqir on his team's work with the environments43:00 -- Baqir's cigar business and his return to the gaming industry48:58 -- Baqir on the different Caledon University locations50:08 -- The lake sequence in Chapter 3: Spin52:35 -- Baqir on hopping from level to level53:29 -- Did Baqir ever meet Hannah Telle?58:08 -- Baqir on layoffs in his career, including during his time at Deck Nine01:04:12 -- Did anything turn out better in the final product of Double Exposure that Baqir had worked on?01:07:47 -- The authentic music in Cafe New York 9/1101:09:43 -- Adnan and Baqir discuss their cultural background01:14:57 -- Baqir on where to find Cafe New York 9/11 (support indie devs!)01:15:55 -- Baqir on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage01:17:19 -- Outro StrangeCast is on podcast services. ⬇️▶️ Spotify for Podcasters: https://anchor.fm/player-1-vs-the-world

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
That Life Is Strange x Lost Records Tweet About Max & Swann Has ONE Giant Problem ✍️

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 63:11


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast has finally returned after back-to-back episodes of The Lost Records Journal podcast. With that said, Adnan and Adam have divided this episode into two parts, with 'Side A' dropping on Monday and 'Side B' coming on Wednesday. Timestamps:00:00 -- Introduction03:03 -- Why episode 94 of StrangeCast is divided into two parts04:00 -- Life Is Strange: Double Exposure developer Deck Nine reacts to the launch of Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage; other reactions, Lost Records launch trailer talk and more09:09 -- Life Is Strange's social media pages celebrate the release of Lost Records and reactions from Don't Nod Montreal and Don't Nod developers15:58 -- Adnan and Adam debate if Double Exposure's Max Caulfield and Lost Records protagonist Swann Holloway would be ‘friends'26:46 -- Deck Nine shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes shot from Double Exposure27:42 -- Adnan and Adam discuss Deck Nine reacting to a Life Is Strange fan asking about the next title in the Square Enix franchise40:16 -- Deck Nine responded to a fan asking for a Life Is Strange x Dead by Daylight crossover43:20 -- Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth turned a year old! Life Is Strange talk, Adam on Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed and more49:39 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @wickdaline8668!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Square Enix Puts Life Is Strange: Double Exposure On Sale AGAIN... Let's Discuss That!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 100:01


Just a quick FYI on this episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast, folks! We recorded on Saturday 18th January, so this was ahead of Don't Nod announcing a delay to the second tape of Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Stay tuned for StrangeCast's sister podcast, The Lost Records Journal, where we will cover the news about the delay. You won't have to wait long, as The Lost Records Journal's next episode will be out next week! Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 00:22 -- Myth-busting: is Adam really Falcon from Gameranx? 03:28 -- What we learned from the new Lost Records interview featuring Luc Baghadoust and Michel Koch 15:36 -- The STJV continues its battle with Don't Nod 25:36 -- Square Enix has revealed a new policy to protect its employees against fan harassment 42:06 -- Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch passed away at the age of 78 54:06 -- Life Is Strange sale announced, with Double Exposure on sale AGAIN 01:02:18 -- Emma Vieceli offers her two cents on some fans shipping Tristan Tanaka as a love interest for Max Caulfield 01:07:17 -- Hannah Telle received a nomination for ‘Best Acting in a Game' at the New York Game Awards; Double Exposure also nominated for ‘Best Music in a Game' and ‘Best Writing in a Game' 01:18:44 -- Miscellaneous news: what Michel has been up to on social media around Life Is Strange stuff 01:23:09 -- Comment from the listener(s)! (Thanks, @YellowFlashTheHokage & @lxrdflaw!

The Greatest Story Ever Played
Life is Strange: Double Exposure

The Greatest Story Ever Played

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 142:17


Max Caulfield returns in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Join us as Max learns a new power and tries to save a friend.   Game: Life is Strange Double Exposure Release Year: 2024 Developer: Deck Nine Games Platforms: Microsoft Windows, , PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch,     Contact information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @StoryEverPod (Twitter and Blue Sky) Check out our spinoff podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TGSEP: Side Quests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Intro: Money for Lugging by New Waver Outro: End Credits by Visager

Behind the Screens
Charakterzeichnung in Life is Strange: Double Exposure – Podcast E102

Behind the Screens

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 114:32


Max Caulfield kehrt zurück: Rund zehn Jahre und vier Spiele nach dem ersten Life is Strange gibt es für Fans zum ersten Mal ein Wiedersehen. Mit Max und einem neuen Murder Mystery geht Life is... Der Beitrag Charakterzeichnung in Life is Strange: Double Exposure – Podcast E102 erschien zuerst auf Behind the Screens.

Games Aktuell Podcast - Spiel, Spass und Schokolade
PC Games Podcast #133: Wir haben Max Caulfield aus Life is Strange bei uns zu Gast

Games Aktuell Podcast - Spiel, Spass und Schokolade

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 42:51


Es ist wieder soweit: Eine neue Folge des PC Games Podcast ist erschienen. In Folge Numero 133 haben wir einmal mehr externe Verstärkung erhalten. Neben Host Michi Grünwald und Redakteur Carlo Siebenhüner sitzt Lina Rabea Mohr mit uns in der virtuellen Tonkabine. Die Schauspielerin und Synchronsprecherin nimmt uns mit auf eine interessante Reise über ihren Werdegang und erklärt uns unter anderem, warum es so viel Spaß macht, zu synchronisieren. Als Feststimme von Hollywood-Star Anya Taylor-Joy kennt sich unser Gast in dem Bereich schließlich sehr gut aus. In Life is Strange: Double Exposure spricht Lina Rabea nun auch die Hauptfigur Max Caulfield und erzählt von den Unterschieden zwischen Filmvertonungen und Videospiele-Synchronisation. Lasst euch schon einmal gesagt sein: Einfach ist die Arbeit auf keinen Fall! Unser Podcast-Trio plaudert außerdem über Besonderheiten der Spielereihe, den ganz eigenen Charme von Max und ein wichtiges Thema für Synchronsprecher: Künstliche Intelligenz kommt schließlich immer mehr auf und unser Gast hat eine deutliche Meinung dazu. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim Hören! Der PC Games Podcast - der offizielle Videospielepodcast von PC Games - erscheint seit über einem Jahrzehnt regelmäßig und liefert wöchentlich mehrere Talks zum riesigen Thema Gaming. Unser Moderationsteam, Maci Naeem Cheema und Michael Grünwald, deckt dabei etliche Bereiche ab: Review-Gespräche und Previews zu brandaktuellen Spielen, nostalgische Rückblicke, Reports, Interviews und vieles mehr. Dabei gibt es immer wieder spannende Insights in die Spielebranche und die Redaktion des ältesten, noch aktiven Videospielemagazins Deutschlands - wir sind seit 1992 mit dabei!Unser Podcast ist vollkommen kostenlos zugänglich und neben unseren Webseiten auch auf allen großen Podcast-Plattformen - von Apple Music bis zu Spotify - zu finden. Ihr habt Fragen, Anregungen, Kritik oder anderes? Dann schreibt uns in die PCG-Kommentarspalte oder auch auf Social Media. Jetzt bleibt uns nur noch zu sagen: Viel Spaß mit der aktuellen Ausgabe!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Deck Nine's Devs Break Silence Over Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's Polarising Reviews | StrangeCast Episode 86

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 113:10


Welcome BACK for an all-new episode of StrangeCast, Player 1 vs The World's biweekly Life Is Strange-focused podcast. Not only Life Is Strange content, but also StrangeCast is the home for all things around developers Don't Nod Entertainment and Deck Nine. Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 03:01 -- StrangeCast's spoiler ban on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure has now been lifted going forward for every episode 04:27 -- Square Enix's stock is hit hard amid disappointing Q3 2024 earnings; Adnan and Adam discuss Life Is Strange amid Square Enix's troubles 18:45 -- Adnan and Adam chat about the first major patch notes for Double Exposure 29:26 -- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage fans cracked Don't Nod Montreal's teaser clip for the upcoming adventure title 42:16 -- Double Exposure's soundtrack is released on streaming services; Adam has done some digging into the price of the soundtrack 49:18 -- Jonathan Stauder on bringing back Max Caulfield, the music and hinting at a sequel; Felice Kuan reveals early changes that happened to Loretta Rice 01:03:16 -- Stauder and Aysha Farah discuss a change to Max's ‘Entanglement' power, which was abandoned due to development constraints/budget 01:11:21 -- Stauder's reaction to the polarising reviews for Double Exposure and Kuan on Max being an “untapped” protagonist 01:19:18 -- Stauder on previous Life Is Strange characters potentially returning 01:30:10 -- Hannah Telle talks about the Max and Chloe Price dynamic and the Max and Safi relationship; the Double Exposure star on reauditioning for Max and on the cat content 01:38:19 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @nayannewellen5624!

Power On!
#101 Life is Strange: Double Exposure ft. @gamingvongesterntv

Power On!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 108:57


Max Caulfield ist zurück und wir haben uns aus diesem Grund enorm auf Life is Strange: Double Exposure gefreut. Zusammen mit  @gamingvongesterntv  sprechen wir in dieser XXL-Besprechung deshalb heute darüber, ob Max' Comeback gelungen ist und wie gut der neueste Teil der beliebten Reihe auch abseits davon funktioniert. Viel Spaß dabei! _______________________ ► Folgt Salo ○ YouTube:  @gamingvongesterntv  ○ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Universalooo ► Folgt Miguel ○ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperThrasherX ► Power On! - Das Gaming Magazin - Kanäle ○ YouTube: @Poweroncast ○ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AnWLW8ibynoTKVqx6dF5Z?si=ea8efea73eb94bd3&nd=1&dlsi=ed4ca3448e8f464c ○ Twitter: / @poweroncast ○ TikTok: / @poweroncast ○ Webseite / www.Poweroncast.de ► Credits: ○ Titelsong „Jump 'n Fun“ / Composed & Produced by: Timo Jäger ○ Podcast Logo by / Anita Wan ► Timestamps: Intro & Hallo Salo - 0:00 Vorfreude und Kurzfazit (spoilerfrei) - 5:37 Spoilerdiskussion (Start) - 20:15 Miguels Fazit (Einspieler) - 1:29:03 Abschließende Gedanken - 1:35:44

De Danske Guardians - en Destiny podcast
Anmeldelse - Life is Strange: Double Exposure

De Danske Guardians - en Destiny podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 116:53


Bør du finde plads til Life is Strange i dit liv? Life is Strange: Double Exposure fungerer som en direkte fortsættelse af det første spil, Life is Strange, som udkom i 2015. Vi møder igen hovedpersonen Max Caulfield, nu ti år senere, hvor vi endelig får nogle svar på, hvad der hændte efter de dramatiske begivenheder i Arcadia Bay. Max har opbygget en karriere som fotograf og er flyttet til Lakeport i Vermont, hvor hun arbejder som "photographer-in-residence" på Caledon University. Men hendes fortid slipper hende ikke, og minderne hænger tungt over hende. Da hun en dag finder sin ven Safi liggende død i sneen med et skudsår, genoplever hun rædslerne fra tidligere tider. For hvad er der egentlig sket? Max beslutter sig for at finde sandheden og bruger sine dimensionelle kræfter til at rejse mellem to tidslinjer: en hvor Safi er død og en hvor hun stadig er i live. Kan Deck 9, udviklerne bag spillet, leve op til det store ansvar at skabe en efterfølger til et spil, mange anser som et mesterværk? Har vi endnu en klassiker på hænderne, eller mon Deck 9 vil fortryde, at de ikke kunne skrue tiden tilbage? I denne episode medvirker Melina MinnaMumi Jellesmark, Lasse Rasmussen, Morten Urup og Daniel Møgelhøj. Tusind tak fordi du lytter med.

Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA - Seasonal Anime Checkup
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #412 - Life Is Strange: Double Exposure

Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA - Seasonal Anime Checkup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 45:18


Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to the world of Life Is Strange to see what's up with Max Caulfield as she's had to navigate the aftermath of the first game and all the trauma associated with that.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Michel Koch's Tweets About Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, Deck Nine, Max And Chloe ✍️ | StrangeCast Episode 84

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 104:47


Welcome back for an all-new episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast is BACK with an all-new episode amid Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's release. This episode of StrangeCast contains surface-level spoilers from Double Exposure, but it does not have any major spoilers relating to any specific scenes or segments from the new Life Is Strange. Adnan and Adam sit down to discuss Life Is Strange co-creator Michel Koch taking to Twitter, now known as X, to make his feelings clear on harassment/threats levelled at Deck Nine developers, Double Exposure and Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. We've pulled forward the next episode of StrangeCast to next week, which will be our in-depth review and spoilercast for Double Exposure! Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 04:16 -- MINOR SPOILERS: Adnan and Adam discuss Mallory Littleton's tweets; Adnan's take on his incident with certain former Deck Nine developers 20:52 -- MINOR SPOILERS: Adnan and Adam talk about the Chloe message from Mallory's tweets 25:58 -- Adnan and Adam chat about the controversy engulfing the Life Is Strange subreddit 45:24 -- MINOR SPOILERS: Michel Koch's tweets about Double Exposure, Deck Nine developers, Max and Chloe and more 01:02:36 -- Adnan and Adam talk about Deck Nine's Jonathan Stauder and Felice Kuan responding to the pressure of dealing with Don't Nod characters 01:19:26 -- Miscellaneous news, including Michel Koch on Hannah Telle and Life Is Strange Episode 5: Polarized's ninth anniversary 01:23:24 -- Our final thoughts on Double Exposure before playing it for ourselves 01:33:20 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @PricefieldPunk!

Corso - Deutschlandfunk
Max Caulfield ist zurück: Das Spiel "Life is Strange: Double Exposure"

Corso - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 4:15


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Silence on joue !
S18E09 - «Life is Strange : Double Exposure», «Neva», «Super Mario Party Jamboree»

Silence on joue !

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 118:11


Cette semaine, on commence par parcourir les saisons dans la nouvelle production des Espagnols de Nomada Studio. Avec Neva, ils utilisent une fois encore ce savoir-faire esthétique qui avait fait connaître leur précédent jeu Gris, mais dans un cadre plus ludique très réussi. On continue avec le retour de Max Caulfield, héroïne du tout premier Life is Strange, qui revient dans une version imaginée par le studio Deck Nine. On n'en espérait pas forcément grand chose, et c'est finalement plutôt une bonne surprise. On termine (rapidement, question de timing serré dans cet épisode), par le party-game emblématique de Nintendo qui revient en version survitaminée avec son épisode «Jamboree».Jérémie Kletzkine, dans sa chronique jeux de société, nous parle de FantaSticks.Chapitres :0:00 Intro2:39 Les news20:15 Le com des coms28:11 Neva48:17 La chronique jeux de société51:37 Life is Strange : Double Exposure1:41:58 La minute culturelle1:46:39 Super Mario Party Jamboree1:54:05 Et quand vous ne jouez pas, vous faites quoi ?Retrouvez toutes les chroniques de jérémie dans le podcast dédié Silence on Joue ! La chronique jeux de société (Lien RSS).Pour commenter cette émission, donner votre avis ou simplement discuter avec notre communauté, connectez-vous au serveur Discord de Silence on joue!Retrouvez Silence on Joue sur Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/silenceonjoueSoutenez Silence on joue en vous abonnant à Libération avec notre offre spéciale à 6€ par mois : https://offre.liberation.fr/soj/Silence on joue ! c'est l'émission hebdo de jeux vidéo de Libération. Avec Erwan Cario et ses chroniqueurs Patrick Hellio et Julie Le Baron.CRÉDITSSilence on joue ! est un podcast de Libération animé par Erwan Cario. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 24 octobre 2024 sur Discord. Réalisation : Erwan Cario. Générique : Marc Quatrociocchi. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

PlayStation Daily Podcast
Early Access Impressions of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

PlayStation Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 18:19


The 5th entry in the Life is Strange series went into EARLY ACCESS today and I've got my initial impressions of Max Caulfield's new adventure! JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/pEDZDp4kTG FOLLOW ME ON TWITCH and watch me record the show LIVE: https://www.twitch.tv/psdailypod/ You can follow me on Threads and Instagram at psdailypod: https://www.threads.net/@psdailypod.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Our Reaction To Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's TGS Trailer; Plus Don't Nod Talk!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 119:32


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is BACK with an all-new episode on all things Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine and Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise! And, of course, we continue our focus on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure ahead of its release later this month. Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 01:29 -- Adnan and Adam reflect on the last episode of StrangeCast, specifically the main topic 05:12 -- Adnan and Adam reacted to the Life Is Strange: Double Exposure trailer from the 2024 Tokyo Game Show 18:17 -- Don't Nod Entertainment reports that Jusant and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden failed to meet expectations 37:28 -- Michel Koch teases how long Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage could be 45:54 -- Adnan and Adam talk about the Lost Records mocap photos, including news that VO work is still going ahead 53:15 -- Adnan and Adam discuss the vinyl for Double Exposure, including the reveal of the full tracklist 01:02:04 -- Deck Nine writer Aysha Farah commented on introducing newcomers to the Life Is Strange series and what longstanding fans can expect 01:07:49 -- Life Is Strange 2 Episode 1: Roads' sixth anniversary 01:10:39 -- The birthdays of Max Caulfield and Hannah Telle in September 01:12:01 -- Our preview for Double Exposure. Adnan and Adam discuss the full name reveals for new Life Is Strange characters, the spoiler detail behind Vinh Lang and which characters they are looking forward to learning more about 01:36:14 -- Comment from the listener(s)! (Thanks, @KJL_Kevin and @Herpartnerintime!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Why Adnan And Adam Are NOT Buying Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 104:03


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is back with an all-new episode. Hosted by Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt, StrangeCast is YOUR one-stop destination for the latest interviews, discussions, news and a whole lot more on Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix and, of course, Life Is Strange. Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 03:39 -- Tessa Rose Jackson is the score composer and songwriter for Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and has released a new track from the OST called ‘So, This Is Lonely' 14:00 -- Our reaction to Chloe Moriondo's ‘September' track and the live-performance video for the Double Exposure song 15:51 -- Max Caulfield's dialogue line from the Chloe Moriondo interview, as well as her using her rewind powers in the PAX West footage 24:03 -- Jusant co-creative director Mathieu Beaudelin has left Don't Nod 28:23 -- Ashlynn Hideman, who plays Loretta Rice in Double Exposure, has teased that she's worked on something Life Is Strange-related ahead of her trip to Los Angeles 30:47 -- The chapter names for Double Exposure were revealed at PAX West 36:24 -- Double Exposure is heading to the Tokyo Game Show 38:33 -- Life Is Strange star Hannah Telle has confirmed that she's leaving Los Angeles and is heading to New York City 44:56 -- Don't Nod Montreal studio executive producer Luc Baghadoust reveals how much of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is set in the present timeline 54:06 -- Other news updates, including the birthdays of Ryan Lucan and Kate Marsh 57:32 -- Why Adnan and Adam are NOT buying the Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition 01:27:06 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @beeeef9637!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Deck Nine On Max In Double Exposure, Lost Records Price Point & Heatwaves Talk

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 108:53


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast, a one-stop destination for all things Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix and, of course, Life Is Strange, is back with this two-part special episode! This is 'Side A' of episode 80 and features all of the usual, including 'Spread The Arts' and 'comment from the listener.' 'Side B,' which is released this coming Friday, features a sitdown chat with none other than Life Is Strange: True Colors star Erika Mori (Alex Chen herself!). Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 03:02 -- Deck Nine's Jonathan Stauder and Aysha Farah talk about Max Caulfield in Double Exposure 18:31 -- Life Is Strange 1 and 2 co-director Michel Koch on Max's return in Double Exposure 25:23 -- What we learned from Don't Nod Montreal duo Luc Baghadoust and Michel Koch about Lost Records from Gamescom 34:50 -- Chloe Moriondo is on the Life Is Strange: Double Exposure soundtrack 37:07 -- Lost Records director Michel Koch is now a TikTok star! 41:30 -- Has a potential price point been revealed for Don't Nod's Lost Records? 52:38 -- GameSpot's Lucy James shared her thoughts from a hands-on preview of Double Exposure at Gamescom 59:57 -- Double Exposure director Jonathan Stauder reveals he worked on the cancelled Telltale Games and Netflix's Stranger Things title 01:02:08 -- Miscellaneous pieces of news 01:05:33 -- Adnan tells Adam about his thoughts on Brittney Morris' Life Is Strange: Heatwaves (

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"SUMMER GAME FEST 2024, IS THIS THE NEW E3?"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 8:20


Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect: Summer Game Fest 2024 Deep DiveA breakdown of the hottest trailers, trends, and announcements.Gear up, Mass Effect fam. This segment dives headfirst into the whirlwind that was Summer Game Fest 2024. We're unpacking the avalanche of trailers (over 250!), dissecting the recurring themes that shaped the showcase, and highlighting the most jaw-dropping announcements.Key Trends Revealed:Emotional Journeys with Animal Companions: Brace yourselves for tearjerking adventures featuring vulnerable characters and their beloved pets – a reflection of our pandemic-influenced relationships with furry friends (think "Deer & Boy," "Koira," "Neva").Delivery Daze: Get ready for a wave of courier and delivery-themed games, perhaps inspired by our reliance on essential workers during lockdowns ("Petal Runner," "Tom the Postgirl," "Hello Again," "Crescent Country").Genre-Bending Bonanza: Studios are pushing boundaries with innovative genre mashups, blurring the lines between strategy, puzzles, and RPGs ("Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure," "Screenbound," "Squeakross: Home Squeak Home," "FragPunk").Cyberpunk Surge: Dive into neon-drenched dystopias with a surge of cyberpunk titles ("Psychroma," "KARMA: The Dark World," "Nobody Wants To Die," "Dystopika").Anime Everywhere: The influence of anime aesthetics is stronger than ever ("Abyss X Zero," "Zodiac XX: Leo," "Battle Suit Aces," "Metaphor").Hope Blooms for the Planet: Games are tackling environmental themes with a positive outlook on tackling climate change ("Generation Exile," "Croakwood," "Garden of the Sea," "Spilled").Indie Uprising: The future is bright for independent developers with increased support initiatives and funding announcements (Blumhouse's new game slate, InnerSloth's Outersloth funding, Day of the Devs showcase).Trailers That Stole the Show:Hold onto your controllers, because this list is packed with heavy hitters:Alan Wake 2: Night Springs: Dive back into the eerie world of Alan Wake with this story expansion.Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure: Prepare to be mesmerized by the visuals from Braid artist David Hellman in this unique RPG-puzzle hybrid.Avowed: Obsidian returns with a brand new fantasy RPG set in the world of Pillars of Eternity.Cairn: Embrace the tranquility of a cozy mountain climbing adventure.Citizen Sleeper 2: The critically acclaimed tabletop-inspired cyberpunk RPG is back for more.Civilization 7: The legendary strategy series continues its reign with a new entry.Doom: The Dark Ages: Witness the ultimate mashup – a medieval Doom game with a mech suit and a fire-breathing dragon!Dragon Age: The Veilguard: Get a first look at gameplay in this deep dive into the early moments of the next Dragon Age adventure.Many, Many More: From the chilling PSOne-inspired horror of Fear the Spotlight (Blumhouse Games) to the long-awaited return of Max Caulfield in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, there's something for everyone.Big Announcements You Don't Want to Miss:Get ready to geek out with these highlights:Lego Horizon Adventures: A playful co-op LEGO take on the Horizon series.Neva: The visually stunning follow-up to Gris.Civilization VII: The next chapter in the legendary strategy franchise.Blumhouse Games: A whole new slate of horror games from the masters of the genre.Slitterhead: A new horror experience from Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama.Cairn: A peaceful mountain climbing adventure that promises more than meets the eye.Wanderstop: A cozy tea shop simulator with a dark secret.Alan Wake II: Night Springs: New nightmares await in the long-awaited expansion.Skate: The iconic skateboarding game returns with a brand new trailer and console play tests this fall.Phantom Blade Zero: A new entry in the acclaimed action RPG series gets a surprise reveal.The Verdict:Summer Game Fest 2024 was a treasure trove for gamers, showcasing a diverse range of upcoming titles and revealing fascinating trends in game design. From heartwarming adventures with animal companions to genre-bending experiences and a renewed focus on the environment, the future of gaming is looking bright. With a strong emphasis on supporting independent developers and innovative takes on gameplay, this event sets the stage for an exciting year ahead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

El Batallón Pluto
INFORME DE MISIÓN - Especial LIFE IS STRANGE (2015) / Director's Cut - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

El Batallón Pluto

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 245:55


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! *Los programas en edición DIRECTOR´S CUT son exclusivos para mecenas e incluyen el contenido emitido en abierto junto a comentarios realizados durante el proceso de grabación. Una edición alternativa que cuenta además con audio en mejor calidad y ausencia de publicidad. ------- Max Caulfield regresa a su ciudad natal después de años de ausencia y se reencuentra con una amiga de la infancia, Chloe. A partir de ahí, tendrán que actuar sopesando lo que les dicta la cabeza y el corazón en medio de una trama que involucra asesinatos, la dura convivencia en una residencia de estudiantes y el conflicto interno que cada una de ellas está empezando a sentir. Ese peligroso tornado que amenaza con destruir Arcadia Bay es solo un presagio de la marea que está sacudiendo sus corazones y nosotros como jugadores somos testigos de excepción de lo que está ocurriendo. Espero que disfrutéis con nosotros de este programa especial que hemos preparado dedicado al primer Life is Strange, una obra recordada por el carisma de sus personajes, la valentía a la hora de plasmar temas como el suicidio, el bullying o la dependencia emocional, pero también porque renovó un género que parecía destinado a nacer y morir muy pronto, me refiero a esa corriente de juegos narrativos basados en decisiones que encontró la gallina de los huevos de oro en Telltale Games con The Walking Dead. Con Life is Strange, Dontnod toma esos referentes y los eleva gracias a una maestría en el guion y el diseño que atraviesa la pantalla. ------- En este programa han participado Ariadna Vilasó (@WomenVideogames), Núria Braña (@Nurikops), Atreides (@AtreidesXXI) y Sergio Tur (@serturjo).Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de El Batallón Pluto. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/163568

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"XBOX GAMES SHOWCASE 2024: EVERY ANNOUNCEMENT AND REVEAL"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 20:24


Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect - Segment: Xbox Games Showcase 2024 BreakdownCalling all Xbox enthusiasts! This segment dives into the recent Xbox Games Showcase, unpacking major announcements, key trends, and industry insights.A Feast for Gamers:Brace yourselves for a barrage of exciting titles! We explore upcoming releases like the medieval gorefest Doom: The Dark Ages, the heart-pounding State of Decay 3, and the highly anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard.Calling all space explorers! Starfield expands with its first major DLC, Shattered Space, offering fresh adventures.Prepare to delve into the mystical with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the magical swamp combat of South of Midnight. Both arrive on Game Pass in 2025!Konami brings back a legend with new clips of the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.Agent Dark takes center stage in the extended gameplay reveal of the Perfect Dark reboot, available day one on Game Pass.Fable unveils its magical world and characters in its first gameplay footage, slated for a 2025 release on Game Pass.Max Caulfield returns in a parallel universe in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, launching this October.Gear up for adventure! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes you on a cinematic journey through the Himalayas, arriving later this year.Beyond the Games: Industry TrendsGame Pass Takes Center Stage: The majority of showcased titles will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass, including heavy hitters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Hardware Refresh: New disc-less Xbox Series X and S consoles are on the horizon, including a special edition with a whopping 2 terabytes of storage.Subscription Service Push: Microsoft prioritizes Game Pass subscriptions to attract new users, potentially impacting full-game sales.The Gaming Landscape: Challenges and ResponsesEconomic Pressures: The gaming industry faces economic headwinds, with layoffs and studio closures becoming a concern.Xbox Responds: Microsoft doubles down on Game Pass, aiming to boost subscriptions while facing pressure to increase hardware sales.Developer Perspectives: Call of Duty developers express excitement about Game Pass accessibility, focusing on welcoming new players. Blizzard emphasizes long-term engagement with content roadmaps for games like Diablo IV.Fan Reception: A Mixed BagHalo Fans Left Wanting: The absence of new Halo announcements sparked speculation about the franchise's future.Overall Positive Buzz: Despite the Halo situation, the showcase received positive feedback for its diverse and high-quality game offerings.Tune in for more in-depth analysis! This segment provided a glimpse into the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, highlighting upcoming titles, industry trends, and developer perspectives. With the future of gaming evolving, Notorious Mass Effect will keep you informed!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition Controversy And Live Event Reaction

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 104:35


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast, the internet's best-kept secret about Life Is Strange, is back with an all-new episode. StrangeCast co-hosts Adnan and Adam sit down to talk all things Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix and Life Is Strange. Adnan and Adam kick things off with a chat about Life Is Strange: True Colors star Erika Mori appearing on an audiobook listing for Life Is Strange: Heatwaves. The StrangeCast hosts also celebrate Don't Nod's 16th anniversary, Don't Nod Montreal's fourth anniversary and Studio Tolima's Koira appearing at the Day of the Devs event at Summer Game Fest. Our main topic is none other than an in-depth talk on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, including the recent live event. From the Ultimate Edition controversy over the two-week early access to Luc Baghadoust and Michel Koch's reactions to Double Exposure, Adnan and Adam cover everything we've learned so far about Max Caulfield's next outing. StrangeCast can be accessed on the following podcast services (among many others!) below.

The Level
Episode 504: Gamers Against Aging

The Level

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 101:49


Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Platform 8, Elden Ring, some game announcements, and much more! The Grind: Moxie: Elden Ring. Kole: The Exit 8. Platform 8. Ben: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Dennis: NOTHING The Multiplayer: Favorite cinematics in games. The End Boss: Life is Strange: Double Exposure features Max Caulfield, comes out in October. Doom: The Dark Ages adds a shield, when they said they'd never do that. Ultrakill developer says he's fine with you pirating his game. The Suicide Squad game ended up like that for reasons that are entirely predictable. Streamer Ludwig starts his own game publishing company.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Our First-Ever Live Stream After Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Announcement | StrangeCast Episode 73

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 116:44


Hey, folks. Adnan here. Just uploading the live-stream edition of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast episode! We -- Adam and I -- did this episode immediately after Life Is Strange: Double Exposure was announced on Sunday. Life Is Strange: Double Exposure is the brand-new title in the franchise that debuted at the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase. Life Is Strange: True Colors developer Deck Nine is again at the helm of the new Life Is Strange, which sees the return of Hannah Telle as Max Caulfield! We wanted to thank everyone who took part in the live stream with us. It was incredible to interact with our audience in real time and we even had 57 people watching us at one point, which is wild for a small channel like this. The original live stream will stay on YouTube for anyone to watch, and a massive thank you to everyone who has watched it so far. It has crossed 1,000 views, which, again, is wild to see for such a small channel. Just an FYI: the video quality for this episode is a LOT better than the stream, but because we did a live stream, the audio quality is not the same as it normally is for our pre-recorded episodes. With all that said, I hope you enjoy watching this video (again or for the first time!). We appreciate you all!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Let's Talk Lost Records: Bloom & Rage; Our Thoughts On Don't Nod Montreal's NEW Game!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 109:55


It's the first StrangeCast episode of 2024, so sit back and listen to all things Don't Nod, Deck Nine, Square Enix, Life Is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on Player 1 vs The World. Adnan and Adam kick things off with two news topics around Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not, including details on what has happened to Max Caulfield, Chloe Price and Rachel Amber in the comic series' universe. Among our news topics is Macha Lopez talking about her former role as Don't Nod Montreal's lead narrative designer after Bloom & Rage's reveal. Speaking of Don't Nod Montreal, studio creative director Michel Koch also shared some very interesting thoughts on Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange 2. Our main topic, of course, focuses on none other than the announcement of Bloom & Rage at the 2023 Game Awards. Adnan and Adam take a deep dive into the trailer, as well as share new theories and what they expect to see from Don't Nod Montreal's title. StrangeCast can be accessed on the following podcast services (among many others!) below.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Let's Talk Life Is Strange: Heatwaves News, Jusant And Chloe Price 'Bad Friend' Debate

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 87:13


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast is BACK, and it's time for us to talk about all things Life Is Strange! We have news to cover around Deck Nine, Don't Nod and Square Enix, so without further ado, let's unpack the topics in this podcast episode! Of course, Adnan and Adam kick things off with a conversation about the recently announced Life Is Strange: Heatwaves, a second novel from Square Enix and Titan. The StrangeCast hosts discuss author Brittney Morris' involvement on Heatwaves and what the novel could mean for the future of Alex Chen and Steph Gingrich. Don't Nod's puzzle platformer Jusant has finally climbed its way onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, so Adam is here with his first thoughts on the new title from the French developer and publisher. Moving away from Don't Nod, Adnan and Adam turn their attention to Deck Nine and share their thoughts on Chrisjen Avasarala's outing in The Expanse: A Telltale Series' Archangel bonus episode. Finally, we close things out with our main topic segment, with Life Is Strange fan-favourite character Chloe Price placed under the spotlight for this particular conversation. For some people, Chloe is the best thing since sliced bread. For others, though, she's seen as a 'bad best friend' to Max Caulfield. So, where do Adnan and Adam stand on Chloe Price? Listen to find out! StrangeCast can be accessed on the following podcast services (among many others!) below.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Is Max Caulfield The 'GOAT' Life Is Strange Character?

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 128:12


It's StrangeCast time, folks! Player 1 vs The World's​ fan-made Life Is Strange podcast is back, which means Adnan and Adam link up again for a new episode. For this episode, Adnan and Adam sit down to discuss all of the latest news on Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not, including the True Colors ending that the story will follow, the different covers revealed so far and much more! Don't Nod Montreal creative director Michel Koch also provides his latest update from the studio, as well as sharing his top 25 titles on social media. Adnan and Adam stick with Don't Nod for the final two news topics, with the StrangeCast hosts chatting about new details on Jusant and Gerda's physical release for Nintendo Switch. One of our two main topics for this episode includes Adnan and Adam sharing their thoughts on Episode 5: Europa's Folly from The Expanse. Finally, we celebrate Max Caulfield's birthday this month in style: Adnan asks Adam if Max is the 'GOAT' Life Is Strange character! StrangeCast can be accessed on the following podcast services (among many others!) below.

Pixel Project Radio
Episode 80: Life is Strange, Part 1

Pixel Project Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 140:23


"My Powers Might Not Last, Chloe.""That's Okay. We Will. Forever."This week, Rick is joined by Jess (Opinionated Lushes) to talk all things Life is Strange. This story-driven success by Dontnod Studios tells the story of reunited friends Max Caulfield and Chloe Price as they navigate not only their changed relationship, but a changing world as well. This game succeeds in so many ways; in the episode, we discuss the mechanics, the dev history, some thematic concepts, and cover the first two out of five episodes. We hope you enjoy!MORE OPINIONATED LUSHES: https://linktr.ee/opinionatedlushes PPR LINKSPATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradioDISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Two Girls One Ship: Reviewing Video Game Romances
85. Life is Strange: Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, Time and Time Again

Two Girls One Ship: Reviewing Video Game Romances

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 76:03


Would you choose the one over many, or sacrifice your love for the good of all? Listen now as the girls discuss Pacific Northwest hipsters, time travel, and real love through multiple realities. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review! Watch live on Fridays at 10:30pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/twogirlsoneship  Follow us on all the socials https://linktr.ee/twogirlsoneship  Advertise with us & business inquiries: twogirlsoneship@gmail.com  Theme song: TGOS Theme from Pipeman Studios https://www.pipemanstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BINGED
3. Poisoners - The Teacup Poisoner, Pt. 1

BINGED

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 48:54


On this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses killers who poisoned their victims to death… starting with the Teacup Poisoner. Case Sources: Obsessive Poisoner (1973, Max Caulfield and European Press Enterprises), by Winifred Young The St. Albans Poisoner (1974, 1995, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd./Corgi), by Anthony Holden A Passion for Poison (2021, John Blake Publishing Ltd), by Carol Ann Lee The Teacup Poisoner: A Biography of Serial Killer Graham Young (2013, Absolute Crime), by Fergus Mason University of Queensland — Queensland Brain Institute, https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/lobes-brain Wikipedia.org, History of Aberdeen Wikipedia.org, Psychopathy Wikipedia.org, William Palmer (murderer) Wikipedia.org, Neasden Newspapers.com source: https://www.newspapers.com/image/721160013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BINGED
4. Poisoners - The Teacup Poisoner, Pt. 2

BINGED

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 45:27


On this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses killers who poisoned their victims to death… starting with the Teacup Poisoner. Case Sources: Obsessive Poisoner (1973, Max Caulfield and European Press Enterprises), by Winifred Young The St. Albans Poisoner (1974, 1995, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd./Corgi), by Anthony Holden A Passion for Poison (2021, John Blake Publishing Ltd), by Carol Ann Lee The Teacup Poisoner: A Biography of Serial Killer Graham Young (2013, Absolute Crime), by Fergus Mason University of Queensland — Queensland Brain Institute, https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/lobes-brain Wikipedia.org, History of Aberdeen Wikipedia.org, Psychopathy Wikipedia.org, William Palmer (murderer) Wikipedia.org, Neasden Newspapers.com source: https://www.newspapers.com/image/721160013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Who Is The 'Most Complete' Life Is Strange Character? Adnan And Adam Reveal Their Picks!

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 61:14


Adnan and Adam return for an all-new episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast, a one-stop destination for all things Life Is Strange, Don't Nod, Deck Nine and Square Enix on a biweekly basis. We kick off episode 36 with news that Don't Nod's Life Is Strange and Deck Nine's Life Is Strange: Before the Storm are both included in PlayStation Plus' extra and premium tiers in January. The StrangeCast hosts spend the remainder of the episode revealing their picks for the 'most complete' Life Is Strange character. Is it ponytail David Madsen?

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Interview: Katy Bentz Talks Life Is Strange: True Colors, Wavelengths DLC, Steph Gingrich And More! | StrangeCast Episode 27

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 123:50


Joining Adnan and Adam on this very special episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is none other than Katy Bentz, who played Steph Gingrich in Life Is Strange: True Colors and Life Is Strange: Before the Storm! Before our interview segment with Katy, however, the StrangeCast hosts sit down to talk about True Colors going on sale for both PlayStation and Xbox owners. Adnan and Adam also discuss the surprise cameo from Life Is Strange star Hannah Telle in celebration of Max Caulfield's birthday. We also previewed the Life Is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection ahead of its launch on Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, Adnan and Adam turn their focus towards Don't Nod Montreal for a quick update from Luc Baghadoust on the studio's unannounced narrative project! StrangeCast is available on the following podcast services below.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Has Too Much Time Passed For A New Life Is Strange Game Featuring Max And Chloe? | StrangeCast Episode 20

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 78:39


Player 1 vs The World's is back with an all-new episode from our StrangeCast podcast, with our hosts exploring all things Life Is Strange, Don't Nod, Deck Nine and Square Enix. Hosted by Player 1 vs The World chief Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt, StrangeCast is a Life Is Strange-themed podcast made by fans for fans. For this episode of StrangeCast, Adnan and Adam kick things off by discussing Deck Nine scooping the Best Narrative award for Life Is Strange: True Colors at the 2022 Develop:Star Awards. In our only other news segment, we see the StrangeCast hosts explore the announcement from Square Enix that Titan Comics will be releasing a Life Is Strange: Coloring Book, featuring the incredible artwork by Life Is Strange comic artist Claudia Leonardi! Finally, our main topic has Adnan and Adam explore a divisive topic, specifically on whether Max Caulfield and Chloe Price should return for a brand-new Life Is Strange outing. StrangeCast is available on the following podcast services below.

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Hannah Telle Answers YOUR Life Is Strange Questions And Talks New Original Music | StrangeCast Episode 14

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 114:06


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast episode featuring Life Is Strange star Hannah Telle, who is the beloved actor behind Max Caulfield, is finally here after initially being postponed. Hosted by Adnan Riaz and Games and Groceries Podcast's Adam Evalt, StrangeCast is a podcast made by fans for Life Is Strange fans. Episode 14 of StrangeCast had Adnan and Adam discussing the 2022 BAFTA Games Awards nominations for Life Is Strange: True Colors stars Erika Mori and Han Soto before sitting down for an in-depth chat with Hannah. Hannah, who also voiced Courtney Wagner in Dontnod Entertainment's Life Is Strange, speaks to Adnan and Adam (sort of) about completing her neuroscience degree at the University of Southern California, her 2022 single 'Four Leaf Clover,' people's perception of Max, Rachel Amber and Chloe Price and much more! Don't forget to watch the first episode of StrangeCast here. You can catch up on all future StrangeCast episodes using our official playlist here. Check out Player 1 vs The World's other Life Is Strange content using our playlists below. Life Is Strange Life After Strange You can follow Player 1 vs The World on social media to stay up to date with the latest StrangeCast episodes. Facebook Twitter Instagram Don't forget to check out Adam's fine work over at Games and Groceries, too! YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Adnan and Adam are also on Twitter, so feel free to follow them over on there! Adnan's Twitter Adam's Twitter For business inquiries: player1vstheworld@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 -- Pre-introduction: a message from Adnan 04:37 -- Introduction 08:24 -- Adnan and Adam offer their thoughts on the 2022 BAFTA Games nominations for Han Soto and Erika Mori 37:10 -- Hannah Telle talks about her new original music, the toxicity debate surrounding Rachel Amber, Max Caulfield and Chloe Price and fan Q&A 01:51:09 -- Outro

Watch Play Cry
Life Is Strange Episode 5 - The Bullshit Sandwhich?

Watch Play Cry

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 91:44


Life is Strange is a narrative game following one High School Senior, Max Caulfield, who gains the ability to reverse time! But with this great power comes great…consequences for her actions. Max – and we – learn that sometimes the “right” choice isn't always clear, and our choices affect the people around us despite our best intentions. Episode 5 wraps up the first series in a cataclysmic (and/or melancholic depending on your choice) finale. The episode doesn't hold its punches, whilst tackling themes of what it means to be an artist, what it takes to make a genuine apology, and what it takes to forgive others as well as yourself. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on this final episode of Life is Strange and let us know your thoughts and feelings as well while we Watch Play Cry together.

The Redcast
S3 E3 - Hannah Telle

The Redcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 49:44


Troy chats to Hannah Telle (the voice behind Max Caulfield in Life is Strange) about how she entered the world of acting and landed the role of Max, how that role changed and evolved over the course of the first season of Life is Strange, returning to voice Max for the Farewell episode and much more. They then shift topics and talk about her music career, too! With her third studio album in production now, Troy delves into how Hannah began her music career and how her sound has evolved over her previous two albums and the influences that have shaped those changes. It's a packed interview that is sure to be a great time for Life is Strange fans - as well as fans of Hannah in general! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-redcast/message

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast
Life Is Strange Remastered Review And Spoilercast (Success Or Major Letdown?) | StrangeCast Episode 11

StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 95:40


Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast is back for the first part of two episodes focusing on Life Is Strange Remastered Collection, which includes enhanced versions of Deck Nine's Life Is Strange: Before the Storm and Dontnod Entertainment's Life Is Strange. Hosted by Adnan Riaz and Games and Groceries Podcast's Adam Evalt, StrangeCast is a podcast made by fans for Life Is Strange fans. Episode 11 of StrangeCast centres specifically on Life Is Strange Remastered, with Adnan and Adam digging deep into the remaster of Dontnod's critically acclaimed 2015 episodic series. Did Square Enix and Deck Nine succeed with Life Is Strange Remastered? Was it deeply flawed? Is it worth the money? Adnan and Adam answer those -- and much more! -- in our review and spoilercast episode for Life Is Strange Remastered. Don't forget to watch the first episode of StrangeCast here. You can catch up on all future StrangeCast episodes using our official playlist here. Check out Player 1 vs The World's other Life Is Strange content using our playlists below. Life Is Strange Life After Strange You can follow Player 1 vs The World on social media to stay up to date with the latest StrangeCast episodes. Facebook Twitter Instagram Don't forget to check out Adam's fine work over at Games and Groceries, too! YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Adnan and Adam are also on Twitter, so feel free to follow them over on there! Adnan's Twitter Adam's Twitter For business inquiries: player1vstheworld@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction 03:58 -- Adnan and Adam's initial reaction to Life Is Strange Remastered 23:28 -- StrangeCast's hosts offer their two cents on the addition of a loading screen to the lighthouse segment in the opening of Episode 1: Chrysalis 33:47 -- Positive additions to Life Is Strange Remastered, specifically the infamous bottle segment in Episode 2: Out of Time 40:31 -- Life Is Strange co-director Michel Koch's thoughts on a major change to Max Caulfield in the 'save Arcadia Bay' ending in Episode 5: Polarized 01:02:21 -- The controversy surrounding the credits in Life Is Strange Remastered, and an important update on that from Deck Nine's Phil Spear 01:16:54 -- Subtitle issues, other miscellaneous bits and outro

Watch Play Cry
Life Is Strange Episode 4 - It's The End Of The World Party And I Feel Feelings

Watch Play Cry

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 69:14


Life is Strange is a narrative game following one High School Senior, Max Caulfield, who gains the ability to reverse time! But with this great power comes great…consequences for her actions. Max – and we – learn that sometimes the “right” choice isn't always easy, and courage is always scarce when you need it. Do you look up the walkthrough? DO YOU? Episode 4 explores what it means to live a good life, courage, and what it means to be a “hero/in”. Also, what a weak phone password looks like. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on Life is Strange (and what dog breeds we are!) and let us know your thoughts and feelings (and dog breed) as well while we Watch Play Cry together.

Watch Play Cry
Life is Strange Episode 3 - Look At This Photograph!

Watch Play Cry

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 74:58


Life is Strange is a narrative game following one High School Senior, Max Caulfield, who gains the ability to reverse time! But with this great power comes great…consequences for her actions. Max – and we – learn that sometimes the “right” choice isn't always clear, and our choices affect the people around us despite our best intentions. Episode 3 explores strong themes such as Virtue Signaling, Stigma Against Drugs, and…sharing Toothbrushes? The third episode of this series reminds us that life can not only be hard to decipher, but wildly unpredictable. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on Life is Strange and let us know your thoughts and feelings as well while we Watch Play Cry together.

Watch Play Cry
Life is Strange Episode 2 - Bad Decisions or Bad Timing?

Watch Play Cry

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 94:04


Life is Strange is a narrative game following one High School Senior, Max Caulfield, who gains the ability to reverse time! But with this great power comes great…consequences for her actions. Max – and we – learn that sometimes the “right” choice isn't always clear, and our choices affect the people around us despite our best intentions. Episode 2 explores strong themes such as Sexual Harassment, Cyberbullying, and…the Weather? The second episode of this series reminds us that life can not only be strange, but hard. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on Life is Strange and let us know your thoughts and feelings as well while we Watch Play Cry together.

Watch Play Cry
Life is Strange Episode 1 - Upon Selfieflection

Watch Play Cry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 80:15


Life is Strange is an narrative game following one High School Senior, Max Caulfield, who gains the ability to reverse time! But with this great power comes great…consequences for her actions. Max – and we – learn that sometimes the “right” choice isn't always clear, and our choices affect the people around us despite our best intentions. Reliving high school drama, the power of friendships, and pushing our patience for jerks, the first episode of this series reminds us that life is, indeed, strange. Join us as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on Life is Strange and let us know your thoughts and feelings as well while we Watch Play Cry together.

Black Girl Nerds
238: Lamorne Morris and the Team Behind 'Life Is Strange'

Black Girl Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 55:54


In this 2-segment episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome actor/comedian Lamorne Morris and comic book creators Emma Vieceli and Claudia Leonardi.Segment 1: Lamorne Morris stars in the new scripted action/comedy podcast 'Unwanted'. Two slackers who attempt to catch an escaped convicted murderer, who is allegedly hiding in their town, to cash in on the million-dollar reward bounty. Our heroes are stuck in a cycle of Chinese food, video games, and not living up to their potential. This cycle isn't broken until they hear about a complex prison escape, which is where the story begins. Host: RyanneSegment 2: Emma Vieceli  and Claudia Leonardi are behind the Titan Comic book 'Life Is Strange'.  The fourth volume of the comic series based on the critically-acclaimed, BAFTA-winning video game Life is Strange, following the weird and wonderful tales of time traveler Max Caulfield.Host: RyanneMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnaxecampus.oregonstate.edu/nerds

Gaming & Gabbing
Life is Strange: Neuroscience & Music with Hannah Telle!

Gaming & Gabbing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 42:21


It's not exactly that Kate and Max tea date - but it's pretty close! Baby Barbarians, enjoy this interview with the unique and kind Hannah Telle, aka Max Caulfield from Life is Strange! Dayeanne finds out what Hannah's been up to since she stepped away from acting, how she's coping with her mental health, and if she plans to return. They also discuss Hannah's newest music, and how she's grown since her first album. If you've ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of the actress who brought your favorite Max Caulfield to life - this is your chance!

Gamecheck Guru
Gamecheck Life is strange 2

Gamecheck Guru

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 11:35


Dass das Leben strange ist, wissen wir nicht erst seit dem gleichnamigen Episoden-Adventure von Dontnod Entertainment. Um das zu erkennen reicht es, in einen Junggesellenabschied in der Düsseldorfer Altstadt zu geraten. Trotzdem haben wir die erste Staffel des hochemotionalen Mysterie-Teenie-Abenteuers um Max Caulfield und ihre Freundin Chloe bis zum bitteren Ende mit Spannung verfolgt. Zeitmanipulation, tolle Charaktere, schicke Optik und eine hervorragende Atmo machten „Life is Strange“ 2015 zu einem der besten Spiele des Jahres. Im September 2018 startete nun der zweite Teil, der jetzt, gut 15 Monate später, nach fünf Folgen zu einem Ende gekommen ist - mit neuen Darstellern, neuer Story, aber bewährten Inhaltsstoffen. Kann „Life is strange 2“ die Erwartungen erfüllen oder gar übertreffen? Oder ist es nur noch ein aufgewärmtes, abgenutztes Konzept? Folge direkt herunterladen

Geek Parenting Podcast
Salt Lake Gaming Con Panel with Hannah Telle

Geek Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 43:13


In this episode, Dr. Sarah had the opportunity to interview Hannah Telle, known for her role as Max Caulfield in the amazing game Life is Strange. You can also directly support Geek Parenting Podcast by “subscribing” monthly to us on Anchor.fm. Just click Support This Podcast from our feed page. Follow Us: http://facebook.com/geekparentingpodcast http://www.twitch.tv/geekparentingpodcast http://twitter.com/geekparentpod http://Instagram.com/geekparenting https://www.pinterest.com/geekparenting/ Tumblr –http://geekparentingpodcast.tumblr.com If you would like to be a sponsor of Geek Parenting Podcast, email us at contact@geekparentingpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek-parenting/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek-parenting/support

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Watch Out for Fireballs!
Episode 234: Life is Strange

Watch Out for Fireballs!

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 209:39


Life is Strange is a Telltale-style cinematic adventure game about a young woman named Max Caulfield who has a very strange week. On the same day, she discovers that she has the ability to rewind time, and she uses this ability to avert the death of Chloe, an estranged friend. Her powers get her wrapped up in a murder mystery that points to corruption in the heart of the small town of Arcadia Bay.

Waypoint Radio
Our Favorite Games of 2018: Life is Strange 2: Episode 1

Waypoint Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 51:44


Few could have predicted a game about angsty teenagers would not only be good, but arguably an all-time classic. But lots of people, including lots at Waypoint, fell in love with Max Caulfield and Chloe Price during the first season of Life Is Strange. (In our canon, they kissed.) Life is Strange’s second season shifts the focus from Max and Chloe, reframing its themes of isolation and identity around an immigrant family in Seattle caught up in some serious shit. Only the first episode has been released, alongside an emotional prequel called The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, but it’s already captured the imaginations of Patrick, Cado, and Danielle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uncasting
Life is Strange: Episode 006

Uncasting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 50:16


Max and Brian discuss and cast the 2015 DONTNOD video game, Life is Strange.

DASH & Holmesy: Take Your Hearts
LIFE IS STRANGE RECAP (DASH & HOLMESY'S LIFE IS STRANGE)

DASH & Holmesy: Take Your Hearts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 114:19


VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/312517519 Dash and Holmesy is our tri-weekly book club gaming podcast, where Holmesy and I will look into some of the hottest games out right now, or that we are currently playing. Dash and Holmesy will dive into the crevices and dissect it to the point of which we have played to. Don't forget to follow us on @dashandholmesy, and soon on iTunes, but also to catch us exclusively every three weeks on ATEBIT.net and iTunes. Welcome to Dash & Holmesy's Life is Strange. Our look back at the first season of the time-twisting tale, of Max Caulfield's Donnie-Darko inspired misadventure through Arcadia Bay. Dash and Holmesy dissect and recap eachother's playthrough of the game, and recall some of the major events that will lead into Life is Strange: Season 2. FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS AND THE PLATFORMS: DASH: twitter.com/DashGamers HOLMESY: twitter.com/HolmesInFive HOLMESY ON TWITCH: twitch.tv/holmesinfive iTunes: bit.ly/dashandholmesy DASHANDHOLMESY.com DASHGAMER.com

Play This!
Episode 010 - Life is Strange

Play This!

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 115:07


It's a nice big episode with a lot of exciting things! Max and Daniel discuss Valve acquiring Campo Santo, and their mutual excitement for a cute indie game called Eastward. Daniel brags about his Nintendo Labo creations and talks about his dates in Monster Prom. The two have a discussion about Life is Strange so long that Max Caulfield couldn't rewind through the whole thing, and at long last announce the results of the LISTENER RECOMMENDATIONS you all sent in! 05:16 Video Game News 13:12 What Else Have We Been Playing 27:55 Life is Strange 39:15 Life is Strange Spoilers Start Here 1:46:38 Play This!: Listener Recommendation Logo by Kessi Riliniki Play This! Theme by Sean Francis

The Greatest Story Ever Played
Life is Strange - Chrysalis (E1)

The Greatest Story Ever Played

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 36:57


Life is Strange is an episodic video game by DONTNOD. We begin Max Caulfield's story this week in the first episode; Chrysalis. Upon arriving in Arcadia Bay, Max discovers she has a power - she can reverse time. Follow her story and debate the decisions we make along the way.    Game: Life is Strange Release Year: 2015 Developer: Dontnod Entertainment Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One   Contact information: www.TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed.com www.Patreon.com/TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed@gmail.com @StoryEverPod   Intro: Money for Lugging by New Waver Outro: End Credits by Visager

99Vidas - Nostalgia e Videogames
99Vidas 270 - Life is Strange

99Vidas - Nostalgia e Videogames

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 109:19


Jurandir Filho, Izzy Nobre, Evandro de Freitas e Bruno Carvalho se reuniram para baterem um papo sobre o jogaço chamado Life is Strange. O jogo de adventure criado pelo estúdio francês Dontnod Entertainment e publicado pela Square Enix ganhou dezenas de prêmios ao redor do mundo. É merecido? A história da jovem Max Caulfield e sua amiga Chloe é cativante? O que aprendemos com tudo isso?

99Vidas - Nostalgia e Videogames
99Vidas 270 - Life is Strange

99Vidas - Nostalgia e Videogames

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 109:19


Jurandir Filho, Izzy Nobre, Evandro de Freitas e Bruno Carvalho se reuniram para baterem um papo sobre o jogaço chamado Life is Strange. O jogo de adventure criado pelo estúdio francês Dontnod Entertainment e publicado pela Square Enix ganhou dezenas de prêmios ao redor do mundo. É merecido? A história da jovem Max Caulfield e sua amiga Chloe é cativante? O que aprendemos com tudo isso?

Rated NA
Rated NA 247: Hannah Telle

Rated NA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 55:23


Hosts: Scott, Ash, and Matt: We welcome Hannah Telle back to the show to talk about her new full-length album, Hollow Glow. We get into music as an outlet and also talk a little Life is Strange. Featuring fan questions from the LiS community, thank you! Listen to Hollow Glow and please consider supporting Hannah and her music!

Nerd RoundTable With the Percival Bros.
The Sit-Down, Episode 1: Choice and Consequence

Nerd RoundTable With the Percival Bros.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016


OH MY GOSH WE'RE NOT DEAD.In his new solo series, Matthew uses "Life is Strange" to talk about one of gaming's most important mechanics.Video version is on our Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muixLvYHE4MHate listening to sound? Text version below:***contains minor spoilers for Life is Strange, a lovely adventure game I highly recommend playing without spoilers. If you want, go give the first episode a try for free on Steam and then come back!Choice and consequence has been one of the defining, unique traits of videogames from the very beginning. In many games, the choices are presented as possible solutions to a problem: -Mario needs to get past a Goomba. How do you do it?-Missiles are raining down on your cities! What order do you shoot them down in?-Asteroids are surrounding your ship, how should you proceed?The consequence in most games are simple: you either succeed or you fail. And they’re usually tied directly to the execution of your choice. You choose to jump on the Goomba’s head, but if you miss, Mario’s in trouble. You may choose the right order to shoot at the missiles, but you need to aim properly. You either clear the asteroids, or you get smashed to pieces after a poorly timed hyper jump. In other cases, the gameplay’s choices and consequences involve more critical thinking. One of my favorite examples of gameplay choice is in Halo: Combat Evolved. Thanks to the 2 weapon carry limit, the player is having to constantly make decisions on what weapons to take with him to the next encounter. And since the weapons are designed for pretty specific circumstances, your choice will have major consequences on how your next fight goes, especially if you’re not sure what types of enemies you’ll encounter.Do I take the powerful sniper rifle, despite its limited ammo? Or do I take the scoped pistol, which is much weaker but more versatile? And what should I combo it with? The plasma pistol for its charged shot? Or the hot-pink needler for its usefulness against Elites (assuming you’re on legendary mode. Otherwise DROP THE NEEDLER IT’S TERRIBLE). Gameplay choice is the most common version of this mechanic, but today we’ll be focusing on narrative choice. Narrative choice is a common staple of RPGs, especially Western RPGs in the post-Knights of the Old Republic era. The player is faced with a decision that will have lasting effects on the rest of the narrative. Sometimes it will be a binary “good” or “evil” choice (Fable, KOTOR) sometimes it’ll be a little more nuanced than that (the Mass Effect series), and sometimes it’ll be a choice impacting the relationship between the player character and others (Persona, all the Bioware games). This aspect of choice and consequence has always excited me the most, creating narratives that are not only interacted with, but shaped by the player. This is where, as a form of expression, video games are wholly unique. And in a time where the Internet has given us all the ability and desire to create our own content, videogames have the chance to become our culture’s most beloved artistic medium. That brings us to Life is Strange, an episodic adventure with some of the most successful uses of choice and consequence I’ve ever experienced. The story follows a high school senior girl named Max Caulfield who discovers that she has the power to rewind time. With this newfound ability, Max rescues then reunites with her childhood friend Chloe, and together they try and solve the mystery of what happened to Chloe’s friend Rachel, who went missing several months ago. Oh, and maybe the apocalypse is happening. And with that setup, the game becomes a series of choices and consequences. During a scene, Max will sometimes have to make a choice, with the game pausing to let you think about it. In most games, the choice and its consequences are final, barring a reloaded save file. This can sometimes lead to unexpected (and undesirable) consequences. I lost count of the number of times I pick a dialogue option in Mass Effect, only to have Commander Shepard take the conversation in a wildly different direction than I thought she would. Here’s where Max’s rewind power comes in. The game gives the player time after nearly every choice (with two very notable exceptions). to rewind and try again. This way, you can see the consequences of each choice, and decide which one you’d prefer. After you leave the area, your choice is final. This seems problematic at first glance. If you can play through each choice and see which one’s better, where’s the stakes? Well, there often isn’t a “better” choice. These decisions are tough, with long-term consequences that are difficult to grapple with.An example: early in the game, Chloe’s step-father David catches her with weed while you’re hiding in the closet. Your first choice is to stay hidden. Consequence: Chloe and David get in a shouting match that culminates with David slapping Chloe. You’ve stayed out of trouble, but your best friend has endured a terrible experience and can’t help but be pretty upset with you. Option 2: Come out of hiding and take the blame for the weed. Consequence: Chloe is ecstatic that you stood up for her, but her step-dad is a paranoid security officer who works for your school. He could make your life a living hell. There’s not a “right” choice here. They both have their own pros and cons, and those cons are murky enough to make predicting their full impact difficult. One confrontation I had in a later episode resulted in Chloe having to do something extremely traumatic, and it was only possible because of a particular set of circumstances. Circumstances that I had unknowingly set up with my choices. I had effectively made my best friend commit a terrible deed for which she would never forgive herself. It was my fault. And thanks to the rewind power, you have all the time in the world to reflect/stress over these impossible situations. Giving the player that period of reflection is crucial in these kinds of games. Think back to PS3 game Heavy Rain. It’s structurally similar to Life is Strange; you walk your character around the environment, clicking on objects to hear what the character thinks about them, and sometimes you have to make choices or take actions that significantly alter the narrative. But Heavy Rain rarely gave you time to think about your actions. Most of the scenes that could heavily change the story were basically quick-time action scenes, where you had to click buttons and wave your controller when prompted to keep your character alive. There was no time for reflection, no time to contemplate your situation, only constant panic and hope that the PS3’s crappy motion controls wouldn’t screw you over.  And the consequences in this type of adventure game aren’t near as dynamic and interesting. They feel more like a Mario game; you messed up the button prompt, so your character is dead. Yes, the narrative is altered, but it feels less like a collaboration between the player and the game, and more like a punishment for not being good enough at the game. That’s not the kind of feeling you want to foster in a narrative-driven game. Instead, Life is Strange focuses on the nature of the choices themselves, presenting you with the sort of moral and ethical quandaries that can make you learn quite a bit about yourself. What do you think is more important: your friend’s emotional well-being or the stability of her family?Is it good to have a gun for your own protection, or will you just risk escalating a confrontation?Are you willing to take part in a loved one’s assisted suicide?It’s in these moments, the kinds of decisions I hope I’ll never have to make in real life, that Life is Strange absolutely thrives. Thankfully, the choices aren’t always huge, life-changing decisions.That would get exhausting real quick. Often, the decision is over something mundane and pretty inconsequential: how much should I water my plant, should I sign this school petition, what should I have for breakfast? These quieter choices aren’t highlight material, but they immerse the player in Max’s life and the Twin Peaks/Juno hybrid world she lives in. Which is great, because this setting and these characters are practically unheard of in videogames. How often have you played a game from the perspective of a teenage girl, in a story centered on the relationship between two young women? That relationship is the glue that ties the game together. Here’s a golden rule to follow for not just videogames, but all methods of storytelling: consequences have no weight if you don’t care about the characters they affect. The videogame Fable 2 ends with one of those big “moral decisions” that western RPGs are so fond of. At the end of the game’s main story, you have to choose between receiving untold riches, saving the lives of thousands of innocents, or bringing your recently killed dog back to life.I have no data to back me up, but I’ll bet my life that most everyone chose the dog on their first play-through. The dog is the only character in the game that the player forges a real emotional connection to. Meanwhile, the innocent people you can save are shallow caricatures, and money is ridiculously easy to acquire. This isn’t a moral choice, it’s a no-brainer. The only people who chose the other options were achievement/trophy hunters or people who hate dogs beyond all reason. But I deeply cared about Max and Chloe.  For all of its flaws (and there are many flaws, some of which are just as interesting to discuss as its successes), the game’s earnest characterization shines through. Even with dialogue that occasionally sounds like adults pretending to be teenagers, Max and Chloe’s relationship is authentic, complicated, and beautiful to watch unfold.I was fully invested in Max’s increasingly desperate and dangerous attempts to protect her friend. I dearly wished for Chloe to grow and learn and find some peace in her life. And my choices as the player could make or break that wish. This is choice and consequence at its finest. When done right, it gives videogames an emotional impact that film and literature could never replicate. Considering that it’s been several days since I played its final episode and I still feel like I got punched in the gut, it’s safe to say Life is Strange did right in a lot of ways.  There’s so much more I want to talk about in regards to this game: its mixed success at tackling some very serious topics, its unnecessary use of more “game-y” conventions, and of course it’s devastating and divisive final moments. For now, thanks for stopping by! If you’re interested in trying out Life is Strange, it’s available on PC, Xbox One and PS4, and the first episode is free. If you have any interest in a videogame’s storytelling potential, it’s a necessary purchase. 

Game Warp
Game Warp - Life Is Strange

Game Warp

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 44:10


June's featured game review is for Life is Strange, a choice-based episodic story that follows Max Caulfield as she reunites with her childhood best friend Chloe and investigates the secrets of Blackwell Academy and Arkadia Bay

One Track Gamers
Episode 60 - Life is Fun with Hannah Telle

One Track Gamers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 46:35


This is a very special episode with special guest Hannah Telle.  She is an amazing actor and talented musician who voices Max Caulfield in the hit Video Game Life is Strange.  The Gamers asked Hannah about her inspirations, experiences with Life is Strange, and ask some Fan Questions.You can follow Hannah on Instagram and Twitter @HannahTelle as well as her Youtube Channel where you can check out her cover of Obstacles by Syd Matters and her very own music video Hollow Glow.Hannah Telle is also having her first Live performance with her band on March 1st in Los Angeles at The Hotel Cafe.  Support her show at: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=4605————Check out January’s Video Game Movies Club podcast as we went over Doom:

Mostly Nitpicking
Top Time Traveler - Okabe, Max Caulfield, and the Championship Round

Mostly Nitpicking

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 114:13


The time has come to reveal the final two competitors in our Top Time Traveler bracket. We bring on Nick Berrios, who has seen some of Steins;Gate, to give us some insight on the character of Okabe. DJ gets a voting result he is very unhappy with. Nando explains why the Batman v Superman trailer is awful. Vote all week at http://www.madbracketstatus.com/p/polls.html

Mostly Nitpicking
Top Time Traveler - Max Caulfield, T-800, and the Elite Eight

Mostly Nitpicking

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 117:55


Life really is strange. This week we bring on friend of the show Jon Kim to finally shed some light on some of our less well known competitors in the Top Time Traveler bracket. Nando explains why the T-800 should be in the Time Traveler hall of fame. DJ breaks out the Hyrule Historia to get the final verdict on Link's timeline. Finally, Jon Kim gives us his informed and honest opinion on Life is Strange.

Moving Pixels Podcast
Moving Pixels Podcast: Life Gets Stranger

Moving Pixels Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 82:43


While the concluding episode of Life Is Strange was recently released, we are only just nearing its conclusion with our discussion of the fourth episode of the series.   This week we continue to consider our commitments to certain choices made in the game and our revisions of reality and the consequences of both on the life of Max Caulfield.