I hope they can pull this off. They're writing a big check.https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ywa7gg/life-is-strange-developer-making-xbox-exclusive-with-trans-main-character …
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We do not know if any trans creatives are/were involved in developing this new game front Dontnod, and I'm trying to find that out.
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I am aware of the consultation/involvement of GLAAD, but I do not think that's the same thing as having a trans creative on the team.
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The Hollywood Reporter says trans actor August Black is voicing Tyler, and the goal is to "find people in the localized languages as well and make sure we have strong, representative performance no matter where in the world you might play the game."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/glaad-microsoft-collaborate-major-playable-transgender-game-character-1254411 …
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I specifically asked Microsoft if any trans creatives were/are involved in developing Tell Me Why, and here's what they told me: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ywa7gg/life-is-strange-developer-making-xbox-exclusive-with-trans-main-character …pic.twitter.com/liZb9o4Lx8
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Replying to @patrickklepek
So, the answer is no developers. On one hand, that's not ideal, and definitely not what I hoped for. On the other hand, I'm glad to see trans characters getting representation in games, especially from a major publisher like Microsoft. I hope the game does well and gives 1/2
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Replying to @The_R3medy @patrickklepek
More trans representation in games in general. Again, definitely not an ideal scenario, but I still see the making of a game with a trans-lead as a large positive. That's just my perspective though.
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Meh, feels like pandering / lip service. "We support trans people, we want to tell trans stories, we just don't want to support actual trans people by hiring them as developers"
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Replying to @tactful @The_R3medy
Josh, instead of using this as a starting point to try & get more trans devs... You sound like we should just stop all trans rep until then. Which is such bs. Getting jobs as a out trans person is HARD. Until then, I as a trans person am happy with a game to have a trans protag
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