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Luis de Miranda: Writing an Academic Paper on Life Is Strange is a ‘Genuine Experience’

Hardcore Gamer's Adnan Riaz writes: "Life Is Strange had a profound impact on many people, resulting in a huge following that has spawned some impressive artwork and cosplay. It’s also a title that has been placed at the forefront of significant debates among critics and being examined at the highest level of academia. Hardcore Gamer had the honor to speak with Luis de Miranda, a Portuguese-born author, philosopher and filmmaker, who is preparing to pen the first-ever academic paper on Dontnod’s episodic title. We were able to chat with him about what his upcoming paper entails, hearing his valuable insight into Life Is Strange’s themes, narrative and characters and how he’s preparing to write the paper around a rigorous academic schedule."

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joshmille993088d ago

Bought the game when it was on sale a couple weeks ago. Looking forward to giving it a shot once I reach a lull in my gaming.

JKSimmons3088d ago

Wow! That's pretty neat, i'll have to check this out

Timesplitter143088d ago (Edited 3088d ago )

It was an amazing game but I think they're taking it a bit too far with this.

"Academic Papers" that analyse creative works are often full of pretentious theories/interpretations that the author makes just for the sake of making pretentious theories/interpretations. Case in point: the documentary "Room 237", which is an academic analysis of The Shining. "Ohh there's a german typewriter in the hotel. This symbolizes... the holocaust... or something". It is ridiculous

I also don't like to over-analyse fun things

chrcharcor23088d ago

I seriously need to pick this game up on of these days.

YinYangGaming3088d ago

Got all 5 episodes for £8 and loved it all (ep 5 a little less so) & so glad they confirmed a sequel

Yui_Suzumiya3088d ago

I paid $40 for the limited edition coming January 19 and can't wait! :3

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Life Is Strange Developer Has 5 Unannounced Games In The Pipeline

Life is Strange developer Don't Nod currently has five unannounced games in the pipeline.

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Stonilein60d ago

pls never let the devs cook again

helicoptergirl60d ago

This studio might be spreading themselves too thin.

anast60d ago

It's probably the same game broken into 5 episodes or just repurposed for each story.

ROCKY2860d ago

who gives a shyte - only the 1st one was good - wash rinse and repeat

ROCKY2860d ago

something isn't right with the balance of the force in the game industry
it won't be the crash of 1983 - but there will be some sort of reset !

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Life is Strange Achieved 20 Million Players

Today Don't Nod Entertainment announced that the adventure game Life is Strange has achieved a new player count milestone.

gold_drake185d ago

the og is so good

didnt rly like 2 and the new one.

cthulhucultist185d ago

I found all LiS games to be very good.

Especially the first and True Colors.

Before the storm was also amazing as it tied up the story with 1 in a great way and mae you invested with previously unknown character.

I think LiS 2 was the weakest in the series but still a very good game

Knightofelemia185d ago

The game is a good game I enjoyed the first game I double platinumed it on PS3 and PS4. And Life is Strange Before the Storm I also enjoyed if it was on PS3 I would have bought it again because I enjoyed it. Life is Strange 2 for some reason I just can't get into it. And the newer Life is Strange game I have yet to play it.

vTuro24185d ago

This game was quite the experience. I had no idea it was this popular.

badz149185d ago

More than starfield? Must be a huge success. MS should buy these guys

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5 Cozy Fall Games to Get You Into the Autumn Spirit

Clara from GL writes: At long last, the leaves are starting to turn brown, the temperature is starting to cool, the boots are starting to come out of storage, and the pumpkin spice lattes are in everyone’s hands. Fall is here and it’s not a moment too soon.

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