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Prime Video has ordered a live-action series based on the 'Life Is Strange' video game franchise, created by Charlie Covell, which follows a photography student named Max who discovers she can rewind time while investigating a mysterious disappearance in her town. The series will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and premiere globally on Prime Video.
A live-action 'Life Is Strange' TV series has been greenlit at Amazon Prime Video, with Charlie Covell as showrunner, based on the popular video game franchise. The series will follow Max, a photography student with the ability to rewind time, as she and her friend Chloe uncover dark secrets in their town. The project is a collaboration between Square Enix, Story Kitchen, LuckyChap, and Amazon MGM Studios, marking the first formal TV adaptation of the game.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure will be released digitally for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, with a physical edition following on January 28, 2025. The physical edition will include the full game on a 16GB cartridge and offers a SteelBook pre-order bonus at select retailers. The game, which originally launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, follows Max Caulfield as she navigates parallel timelines to prevent a murder.
Developers at Deck Nine, the studio behind Life is Strange, reportedly found hidden Nazi symbols and hate speech in their game during development, leading to concerns about toxic work culture. The symbols included coded references to Adolf Hitler and racist memes, prompting the CEO to address the issue and hire an investigative group. The company plans to implement an anti-hate-speech policy and mandatory training, while also integrating new tools into their development pipeline to vet potentially offensive content.
Deck Nine, the developers behind the Life is Strange series, have been accused of fostering a toxic workplace culture including sexism, crunch, and abusive behavior. Allegations include staff working up to 80 hours a week, toxic behavior left unaddressed by management, and references to Nazi slogans and racist memes found in an upcoming game. The studio's response includes claims of implementing better practices and conducting thorough internal investigations.
A report by IGN has revealed allegations of toxic workplace culture at Life is Strange developer Deck Nine, including instances of hate speech, harassment, bullying, and abusive leadership. The investigation, based on testimonies from current and former employees, details a disconnect between the studio's inclusive values and its actual environment. The report also accuses Square Enix of pressuring Deck Nine and being reluctant towards diverse themes in the game. Deck Nine has responded with a statement emphasizing its commitment to diversity and addressing employee welfare.
Microsoft has announced that eight games, including Life is Strange: True Colors and Rainbow Six Extraction, will be leaving Game Pass on or around April 15th. The other games leaving the service are Moonglow Bay, The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos, The Long Dark, The Riftbreaker, Panzer Corps 2 (Windows), and Quantum Break. Players may want to consider playing The Riftbreaker before it leaves the service.