Latest Reviews of DON'T NOD Games
Life to the living
How much of what you believe in are you willing to sacrifice for the person you love? It's a question we very foolishly weren't expecting to be slapped in the face with during our time with the latest action RPG from DON'T NOD, but it's one that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden presents as a constant throughout it's captivating and...
Review Jusant (Xbox) - Not Quite The 'Peak' Of Xbox Game Pass, But Still A Fun Adventure
Ready for a climb?
Jusant describes itself as an action-puzzle climbing game with "meditative vibes", and when you combine that with the talented Life is Strange and Tell Me Why studio DON'T NOD, the concept has long sounded like a winning formula to us. But what about the execution? In a year that's been overflowing with new Xbox releases and "day...
Review Tell Me Why - A Memorable And Thought-Provoking Mystery
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
It appears as though the creative masterminds behind Life is Strange took the criticism about the second game's widely spaced out episodes to heart. This time around, Dontnod Entertainment is releasing all three chapters of its brand-new IP Tell Me Why across a three-week period (published by Xbox Game Studios) from...
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News Tell Me Why Is Entirely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2024
As part of Pride Month
You may recall that Don't Nod's narrative adventure Tell Me Why has been given away for free over the last few years to celebrate Pride Month, and that's exactly what's happening again this year, with the game once again available to claim for free on Xbox throughout June. Yep, from now until the end of the month, all you...
News The Excellent 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Now Has A Free Trial On Xbox
Play the game for free on Xbox Series X|S
DON'T NOD's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden flew under the radar when it launched on Xbox back in February, but when we did get around to playing it, we really enjoyed our time with this spooky investigative adventure. Three months on, and now anyone can try the game out as the team has added a free trial to...
News Life Is Strange Dev's 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' Is Transporting Us Back To The '90s
Nostalgia Records
One of the most interesting titles to re-appear during Xbox's April 2024 indie showcase is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - an upcoming story-driven adventure from the folks behind Life is Strange. December's reveal teaser has been followed up by a new 'lo-fi summer trailer', which you can take a look at up above. If you've played...
News Incredible Custom Console Unveiled To Celebrate 'Jusant' On Xbox Game Pass
"Calling all DON'T NOD and Jusant fans!"
Jusant developer DON'T NOD is running a competition to win a brand-new custom Xbox Series X - and this console is a sight to behold. "Decked out like the tower" and complete with handholds, ropes and nets, this is a pretty elaborate piece of Xbox hardware up for grabs here. There's only one to win of course,...
News 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Is A Narrative-Focused RPG Hitting Xbox This Year
"Experience a powerful and intimate narrative"
Update: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden has since been delayed to February 2024: <related ids="156027"> Original story: Life is Strange developer Don't Nod first unveiled Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden last year for Xbox Series X|S, and the team is back in 2023 with a fresh look and some
News Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
I want it that way
Update: Developer DONTNOD has now confirmed our suspicions that Tell Me Why is available for free as part of Pride Month, and will be free until June 30. The hope is for trans and queer gamers to find something within the game, with the developer even going as far as suggesting other means of donating your money. Our intention...
News Tell Me Why Chapter 1 Is Now Free To Download And Keep On Xbox And PC
Try the first couple of hours
This narrative driven game may have entered Xbox Game Pass last year, but for those who are yet to subscribe to service and are intrigued, the first episode of Tell Me Why is now free to download for all players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Tell Me Why follows the story of Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite...
News Chinese Publisher Tencent Acquires 'Minority Stake' In Dev Behind Xbox Exclusive Tell Me Why
Also known for Life is Strange
The Chinese video game giant Tencent has acquired a "minority stake" in the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. This is the same developer responsible for the Xbox and Microsoft Windows exclusive, Tell Me Why - which was published by Xbox Game Studios last year. It's also perhaps more widely known outside of this...
News Life Is Strange Dev Reveals New Look At Twin Mirror, Coming To Xbox One
Psychological thriller
Dontnod Entertainment - the developer behind the critically acclaimed Life is Strange series - has unveiled an official teaser trailer for its upcoming psychological thriller Twin Mirror. The brief snippet gives us a look at the game's story, which centres around former investigative journalist Sam Higgs, who is forced to...
News Tell Me Why Is Entirely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2024
As part of Pride Month
You may recall that Don't Nod's narrative adventure Tell Me Why has been given away for free over the last few years to celebrate Pride Month, and that's exactly what's happening again this year, with the game once again available to claim for free on Xbox throughout June. Yep, from now until the end of the month, all you...
News The Excellent 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Now Has A Free Trial On Xbox
Play the game for free on Xbox Series X|S
DON'T NOD's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden flew under the radar when it launched on Xbox back in February, but when we did get around to playing it, we really enjoyed our time with this spooky investigative adventure. Three months on, and now anyone can try the game out as the team has added a free trial to...
News Life Is Strange Dev's 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' Is Transporting Us Back To The '90s
Nostalgia Records
One of the most interesting titles to re-appear during Xbox's April 2024 indie showcase is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - an upcoming story-driven adventure from the folks behind Life is Strange. December's reveal teaser has been followed up by a new 'lo-fi summer trailer', which you can take a look at up above. If you've played...
News Incredible Custom Console Unveiled To Celebrate 'Jusant' On Xbox Game Pass
"Calling all DON'T NOD and Jusant fans!"
Jusant developer DON'T NOD is running a competition to win a brand-new custom Xbox Series X - and this console is a sight to behold. "Decked out like the tower" and complete with handholds, ropes and nets, this is a pretty elaborate piece of Xbox hardware up for grabs here. There's only one to win of course,...
News 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Is A Narrative-Focused RPG Hitting Xbox This Year
"Experience a powerful and intimate narrative"
Update: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden has since been delayed to February 2024: <related ids="156027"> Original story: Life is Strange developer Don't Nod first unveiled Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden last year for Xbox Series X|S, and the team is back in 2023 with a fresh look and some
News Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
I want it that way
Update: Developer DONTNOD has now confirmed our suspicions that Tell Me Why is available for free as part of Pride Month, and will be free until June 30. The hope is for trans and queer gamers to find something within the game, with the developer even going as far as suggesting other means of donating your money. Our intention...
News Tell Me Why Chapter 1 Is Now Free To Download And Keep On Xbox And PC
Try the first couple of hours
This narrative driven game may have entered Xbox Game Pass last year, but for those who are yet to subscribe to service and are intrigued, the first episode of Tell Me Why is now free to download for all players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Tell Me Why follows the story of Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite...
News Chinese Publisher Tencent Acquires 'Minority Stake' In Dev Behind Xbox Exclusive Tell Me Why
Also known for Life is Strange
The Chinese video game giant Tencent has acquired a "minority stake" in the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. This is the same developer responsible for the Xbox and Microsoft Windows exclusive, Tell Me Why - which was published by Xbox Game Studios last year. It's also perhaps more widely known outside of this...
News Life Is Strange Dev Reveals New Look At Twin Mirror, Coming To Xbox One
Psychological thriller
Dontnod Entertainment - the developer behind the critically acclaimed Life is Strange series - has unveiled an official teaser trailer for its upcoming psychological thriller Twin Mirror. The brief snippet gives us a look at the game's story, which centres around former investigative journalist Sam Higgs, who is forced to...