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As part of the ongoing Paris Games Week event, that has been getting a lot of publicity this year thanks to Sony holding their first ever press conference at the show, Oskar Guilbert, the CEO of DONTNOD Entertainment – the developers of Life is Strange – made an appearance on Tech&Co.

When questioned directly by a presenter about possibly releasing Life is Strange on mobile and tablets he responds positively, but gave no details on if and when such a port would be released. Guilbert also commented that Life is Strange cost under €6 million to develop, which is not exactly cheap, but not the 10s of millions many games can hit nowadays.

He reiterated the 1 million unit sales numbers that was made known during the release of Episode Four, and went on to say that publisher Square Enix are very happy with these numbers.

Later on he goes into more detail about the future of Life is Strange, mentioning a retail (disc based) copy of the game as well as a soundtrack. Based on his comment, it seems a CD could be bundled with the disc version when released.

Sadly, Guilbert never delved into any truly juicy material, like a possible follow up to the series, or what a Season 2 of Life is Strange would be about. That is news for another day.

Thanks to the Life is Strange subreddit for alerting all to the news, and providing translation of the interview.

Source: http://darkzero.co.uk/dontnod-ceo-t...android-retail-release-soundtrack-and-budget/

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I'm totally in for a retail copy of this!

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I will doubledip for a nice disc copy of Life Is Strange

 

[randomwab]

Soundtrack CD with the retail? You have me for another purchase, Dontnod. My GotY so far and I don't see anything usurping it. One of the most refreshing games I've played in years.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Life is Strange on Android/iOS but not Vita? Just make it for Vita too since it will be a perfect fit for it.

 

[Magwik]

Hmm I've been waiting on a sale but a retail release might be more up my alley

 

[E_Darkness]

This is coming to mobile? I didn't even realise. I may just wait for it.

 

[Modest Mauser]

A nice physical edition with the soundtrack would get me to double-dip. I got the game on sale at GMG anyway and I want to support Dontnod.

 

[brau]

I hope mobile sells well so we can get more quality work from them.

Don't really care for a mobile version of LiS. But i would love to see a new game.

A nice physical edition with the soundtrack would get me to double-dip. I got the game on sale at GMG anyway and I want to support Dontnod.

this would be great. i would get it.

 

[shinobi602]

Yessss, been waiting this whole time for a complete retail version. Looking forward to finally playing it.

 

[Flarin]

I'm happy for that studio's success. After Remember Me flopped I thought for sure they'd go under. Hoping to check out Life Is Strange before the year's over.

 

[Shauni]

Soundtrack CD with the retail? You have me for another purchase, Dontnod. My GotY so far and I don't see anything usurping it. One of the most refreshing games I've played in years.

If the price were right, I would probably opt for a disc version for the CD with the licensed music. I really enjoyed the music in the game, having it all on one soundtrack would be great to have.

 

[Azuardo]

I would pay for a physical edition. Easily my GOTY. Just hope they can add some extra endings in at some point...

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Been waiting for a complete retail version until I dive in. Hoping it becomes a thing.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Would 100% double dip if the boxed version comess with the soundtrack.

 

[Nirolak]

I'm happy for that studio's success. After Remember Me flopped I thought for sure they'd go under. Hoping to check out Life Is Strange before the year's over.

IIRC they did, but as bankruptcy protection instead of bankruptcy liquidation.

 

[The Dear Leader]

I never buy physical PC games, but if they released a physical PC version I would totally double dip.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Would definitely double dip for a retail version, especially if it comes with a soundtrack.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Life is Strange season 2 with new setting (but still in America maybe) pls

 

[Alpha Phoenix]

I would buy a disc version if it contained the soundtrack.

 

[Corpekata]

Not particularly interested in getting a retail edition but something like a soundtrack is the type of thing that might make me consider it for more digital games, so I hope it catches on.

 

[Mighty Bison]

I would double dip faster than you can say hella.

 

[FirLocke]

Hoho! I've been waiting until the whole season was finished, but would looooove to have it on disc.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Retail version can't come soon enough.

 

[speedomodel]

Would double-dip for this.

 

[NIN90]

The game had "bomba" written all over it when it was announced. 1 million is fucking huge. Congrats.

 

[Nightbird]

I would buy on Mobile

Spoiler

or Vita ;-;

 

[Tabris]

I was waiting until the game was complete before considering.

I would love to find a non-spoiler review that went through the entire collection instead of individual episodes (again without spoiling it) - anyone know any reviews out there like that?

 

[Get_craycray]

A physical version with a the OST bundled, in a physical way too? That's awesome.

The game was truly a great surprise. I remember buying it solely to support the devs (chauvinism, I'm French and I know they deserved more support) when there was this story about episode 2 released early because of some hackers or something.

 

[LiK]

Director's Cut with stuff you wanted in originally! also, commentary please!

 

[Imbarkus]

Here's hoping it's not Europe-only or something. Love to get boxes for these types of releases.

 

[Fisty]

I wish we could get a retail version of episodic games that cut all the "previously on..." and crap like that and make it a whole, consistent experience. I always wait until entire seasons are out before buying/playing episodic games, and it bugs me that the format sticks.

Its like Netflix Original TV series that release the entire season in one go, but still have intros and credits and shit once an hour when you binge watch the show. Like... why?

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

I've been wanting to play this series for a while now, so I'd totally take a retail version if/when it happens.

 

[Rap2thaMoon]

Haven't bought the game yet so I'm hopping that a retail version is coming. A question, without spoiling the ending. Does it end on a cliffhanger? or does it conclude the main story arc and provide a satisfying finale?

 

[BronsonLee]

For those who do get it retail if it comes out, don't marathon it. You ain't ready for that

 

[chrominance]

I wish we could get a retail version of episodic games that cut all the "previously on..." and crap like that and make it a whole, consistent experience. I always wait until entire seasons are out before buying/playing episodic games, and it bugs me that the format sticks.

Its like Netflix Original TV series that release the entire season in one go, but still have intros and credits and shit once an hour when you binge watch the show. Like... why?

Probably because not everyone watches those shows or plays those games like they're twelve-hour movies. Also, to some extent I imagine the games are crafted around the episode concept. Some people in the LIS OT even commented that they felt it was better to play an episode at a time instead of all at once, that the anticipation made the experience more enjoyable.

For those who do get it retail if it comes out, don't marathon it. You ain't ready for that

^ Case in point.

Haven't bought the game yet so I'm hopping that a retail version is coming. A question, without spoiling the ending. Does it end on a cliffhanger? or does it conclude the main story arc and provide a satisfying finale?

No cliffhanger, the first season stands on its own.

 

[Shaanyboi]

For those who do get it retail if it comes out, don't marathon it. You ain't ready for that

Yeah, the episodic format works well considering where the breaks are.

 

[bearythebear]

Yeah, it's amazing to get to the point where well produced and long cutscenes can be made with a relatively low budget.

Did they use mo-cap for cutscenes? Some of the animations in the game are pretty great.

 

[Nuke Soda]

For those who do get it retail if it comes out, don't marathon it. You ain't ready for that

When you hit the cliff hangers how can you not?

 

[Setsu00]

For those who do get it retail if it comes out, don't marathon it. You ain't ready for that

I marathoned it this weekend. Those cliffhangers made it impossible to stop playing!

 

[paragonpro]

If it came with the sound track, I would totally buy it.

 

[On Demand]

I would buy a retail copy. do it.

I wish more indie developers made physical games, it would fill the shelves more, giving them presence, and people wouldn't be misled thinking these consoles have a small amount of games.

 

[Beaulieu]

should have made that 7 mill and complete the last episode.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

The soundtrack is awesome and the game is awesome. Definitely will double dip for a retail physical copy when it ships.

Love this game!

 

[Rap2thaMoon]

Good to know that at least some games have a complete story and not just a big hook to the sequel. Thanks. Chrominance, didn't know how to quote a single sentence.

 

[BronsonLee]

Yeah, the episodic format works well considering where the breaks are.

It worked real well. I wasnt compelled to want more, and the two hours and change per episode worked great.

When you hit the cliff hangers how can you not?

I marathoned it this weekend. Those cliffhangers made it impossible to stop playing!

How did y'all survive?! The emotional beats just wrecked the shit out of me

should have made that 7 mill and complete the last episode.

Felt complete to me, yo

 

[daveo42]

I'd be down for a physical release. I still need to finish up the last two chapters too.

 

[Son Of D]

Haven't had a chance to play LIS yet. Not sure if I should wait for the retail copy.

 

[Manny Calavera]

The soundtrack is awesome and the game is awesome. Definitely will double dip for a retail physical copy when it ships.

Love this game!

You said it.

 

[Get_craycray]

should have made that 7 mill and complete the last episode.

Not a big fan of the last episode, eh?!

Spoiler

Sorry, that was just for the bad pun.