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Last year, I had the opportunity to interview Ed Logg, the programmer behind games like Asteroids, Centipede, Gauntlet, and many more. That interview was originally intended to be part of a straightforward career retrospective. However, over the proceeding months...
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Thinking about this again. Who was in charge of the art direction on this stuff? This is such a cool homage
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The introduction of Mr. Door here followed by years of anticipation and speculation surrounding who or what he may be was so good, and now after seeing him we have even more questions. Very cool to see a mysterious aura be successfully built around a character like this.
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Very happy to see this. Alan Wake 2 was a super ambitious game with a lot working against it, but I feel like it has a long life ahead of it still, especially as new folks discover what Remedy is building with their connected universe.
Alan Wake 2 has now sold more than 2 million copies, and Remedy is now making royalties from it.
Remedy also says Control 2 has entered full production.
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A commenter on one of our videos recently pointed out that the barcode on the back of the Alex Casey novel in Alan Wake 2 is the same barcode found on Agent 47 in Hitman. Quite a fun little Easter egg, I wonder who was responsible for it.
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With the Max Payne remakes in full production, might we see a teaser trailer the Game Awards?
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I have friends who use Door Dash for their places, and sometimes the app just adds photos without the knowledge or consent of the restaurants. I wonder if this something DD is doing? Recently I saw a local sub shop had pics from a national chain, with the chain logos visible!
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7 months ago I uploaded a tutorial on how to install fix patches for Max Payne.
I regularly get people thanking me for the tutorial, but I get just as many comments saying that the game won't work.
@RockstarGames, @remedygames, I would give almost anything for an official fix!
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I’m hoping that Alan Wake 2 pushes more people to dig into how deep it all goes. This is just a small part of the tip of the iceberg. Many of these ideas go back much, much further! It’s exciting to see people discover this stuff.
I'm sure a lot of people saw this chalkboard with info on Alan Wake in Quantum Break, but as I'm replaying QB I read the whole thing now that Alan Wake 2 is out and saw this little detail... Initiation was put out into the world as an idea in 2016 👀 @SamLakeRMD
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Hey Remedy nerds! Been meaning to do this for a while. Please note: these are in USED condition! The Alan Wake Illuminated book is the copy I took apart to scan and upload to the Internet Archive. The other two books have some wear but are intact. Will ship anywhere!
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It is wild to me that @SamLakeRMD can include a reference to a nearly eight year old tweet in his game and make it feel so cool and mysterious. I wasn't making tweets 8 years ago but if I was I don't think I'd be immortalizing them lol
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Killer7 is a great game and we just made a four hour long video about, plz help spread awareness
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While replaying Alan Wake, I've noticed that almost every major story beat in Alan Wake 2 is an echo of something from the first game. For instance, the scene in AW1 where the Dark Presence ravages Rusty, and then Alan takes his gun. It's nearly identical to this scene in AW2.
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I took money that our channel earned to buy a second copy of Alan Wake Illuminated that I then dismantled and scanned. The book is crucial for Alan Wake fans and has been out of print for over a decade. Today I uploaded it to the Internet Archive.
archive.org/details/alan_wak…
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I would love to see The Lake House shown off at State of Play, but let's be real, it's about time for Alan Wake 2: Remastered.
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The atmosphere of these outdoor scenes in Max Payne is so striking. I cannot wait to see how Remedy handles their twisted version of NYC in Alan Wake 2.
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I love that Remedy teased these images a month before we got to really meet these characters
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I absolutely LOVE what Remedy is doing nowadays, but there is something so remarkably unique about the atmosphere in these scenes.
It's something that is so hard to replicate in modern games. A snapshot in time. Feels like 2003 game design giving all it could and then some.
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Remedy knows that fans have been dying to get in there for over a decade
Get a first glimpse of the brand new location featured in the Night Springs expansion.
#AlanWake2
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1,368 views on our latest video? As far I'm concerned, that's 1,368 new fans. Thank you all for believing in Hidden Machine.
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NOW IS THE TIME
Quantum Break is $9.99 on Steam bit.ly/2tichp0
$13.19 on XBL bit.ly/458kD37
Deck playable
also on Game Pass
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More Alan Wake thermoses are on the way! These are still regularly going for around $150 - $200 or more on eBay, here's hoping the scalpers fuck off and fans can get one for a reasonable price.
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One thing that really stuck with me on my most recent playthrough of Alan Wake 2 was the fact that all of the victims at the murder sites in the Dark Place were also killed by Saga in reality.
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A great starting point if you’re curious about Remedy!
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"...it was clear that the lore of both games were surprisingly compatible..." - Sam Lake.
I love how this is coming together!
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My review key for Alan Wake 2 came with a folder full of press assets. This Shawn Ashmore headshot was a highlight from that folder
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Damn, just ran through all three episodes of Night Springs. I will definitely be diving back in to check a few things, but my overall impression is a very positive one. This is the kind of fun, freeform expansion that I love to see in games!
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Beginning to think that when Alan and Alice enter the cabin in the first game, they are crossing an overlap into 1970. I used to think the cabin was just some illusory trick by the Dark Presence, but now I don't know...
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I knew a guy who saw that movie and it inspired him to become a Neo Nazi. People really take what they want from art.
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I can't wait to learn more. My best guess atm is that Poison Pill is a Dark Place analog for Remedy itself, and the content of the Night Springs DLC will be presented as if it were one of their productions rather than something linked more directly to the FBC produced TV show.
ALT Poison Pill Entertainment. Since 1995, Night Springs City. The Poison Pill Entertainment logo are two uppercase letters P overlaid over each other and cut through with eight horizontal lines. The P in the foreground is white, and the P in the background is in a gradient from green to purple.
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Drawing such comparisons requires a degree of research and appreciation for things outside of gamer culture that many critics I’ve encountered just don’t engage in
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I'm having fun imagining a person who tried Alan Wake in 2010, didn't finish it, and the next time they thought about it was when they saw this:
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New Alan Wake 2 concept art. Feels so familiar and so alien at the same time. Notice that recurring symbol in the back?
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Control 2 speculation: A document in The Lake House mentions the FBC having a Boston office. Quantum Break took place in Massachusetts. I've long been wondering if Control 2 will pick up on themes from QB, I wouldn't at all be surprised to see an echo of Riverport in the future.
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Remedy nerds, is this anything? These are found in the second episode of Night Springs, inside of the stash boxes.
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If you are getting ready for Alan Wake 2 and haven't played Quantum Break yet, I really think you should...
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It's hard to believe that Alan Wake 2 has TWO DLC episodes coming. And that Control 2 is in development. And all the other stuff. I could make a new video every other day just talking about how excited I am about the upcoming Remedy releases.
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Reflecting on The Lake House… Estevez was such a natural fit for the protagonist role. She’s a character we don’t know a ton about and haven’t spent much time with before, but she was so well written for that role, it just came together without any friction.
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How much does the Bright Falls Sheriff Department know about the FBC? I find it very curious that the key Thornton gives you is marked "AWE gate." Seems odd for them to be using that term, no?
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Currently replaying Max Payne 2. This game has such incredibly strong ambiance. The first game has moments of very strong atmosphere, but the second game really ramps it up. Little touches like the rain on the glass ceiling panels do so much.
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Currently on my third playthrough of Alan Wake 2. I've recorded nearly 20 hours of videos discussing the game.
I feel like I'm finally forming some solid theories, but I know that the Final Draft update is likely to shatter them all!
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Max Payne 2: In order to access the seventh floor of the apartment building, you have to retrieve a code from a janitor. The janitor has a Walkman and is listening to Poets of the Fall. Sound familiar?
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Working on collecting my thoughts on this new @alanwake trailer... wow. Well worth the wait!
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Like this post if you think @NightdiveStudio would be a great choice to remaster the PC ports of Max Payne 1 & 2 to accompany the @remedygames remakes
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Every day I get more excited for @alanwake 2
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Restarted Alan Wake 2 for the second time this week, got two hours in and just inserted the fuse at the cabin. So much left to do, trying to really savor it. Noticing so many small details that I either forgot about or never noticed
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Alan Wake 2 is such a good looking game! The bar that is being set here has me so excited for all current and future Remedy projects.
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Sharing this again now that Alan Wake 2 is out, it's a great read for any fans of the series!
I took money that our channel earned to buy a second copy of Alan Wake Illuminated that I then dismantled and scanned. The book is crucial for Alan Wake fans and has been out of print for over a decade. Today I uploaded it to the Internet Archive.
archive.org/details/alan_wak…
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wtf this is so exciting i'm literally buzzing with energy. how does remedy have such a grip on me
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Editing my Alan Wake 2 review. I cannot wait for everyone to experience this game. The trailers and gameplay previews don't lie.
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Still deep in thought about Alan Wake as I replay the first game. In AW2, reality shifted to the point that multiple ppl believed Saga had lived an entirely different life. Many signs point to Alan’s life as we know it having been a fictional story, but…
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Does Control ever touch on why Jesse is always rubbing her right shoulder? I've seen some pretty imaginative theories about it, but I haven't actually looked into it for myself at all.
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I didn't think this was going to be revealed until 1pm ET, but since the cat is out of the bag, I can tell you that we'll have a little preview video up on the channel today and that you can use code HIDDENMACHINEALAN for 5% off. I love Lost in Cult and am happy to endorse them!
ALAN WAKE X @lostincult
Documenting the creation and evolution of the Alan Wake series, told through the experiences and recollections of those who made fiction into reality.
Dive in deep to Alan Wake: Design Works, presented by Remedy and Lost in Cult.
Pre-orders open at 10am PT: lostincult.co.uk
#RMD30
ALT Alan Wake: Design Works. The ultimate tribute to the legendary series. 250+ page hardback book made in collaboration with Remedy. An extensive deep dive with new insights, development stories, and concept art. Pre-order exclusive Deluxe Edition. Campaign ends October 17th 2025.
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To be clear, I never thought it was, but I appreciate you clarifying. There is an increasing number of people putting out this fake claim
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One of the better bugs I encountered during Alan Wake 2. They really bonded very quickly!
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I can't believe how regularly I receive comments on our videos from people who are upset about Alan Wake 2 and Sweet Baby Inc. For those who don't know, Sweet Baby is a narrative consulting company that focuses on DEI, or Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. 🧵
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Been taking some time today to rip and convert videos from Alan Wake 2 so that I can more easily use them in some upcoming videos.
Finding lots of neat stuff that I didn't get a chance to closely examine before, like this opening splash screen:
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I think that this bit is also worth mentioning: "...and will be donating the completed collection to the Video Game History Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of video games."
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"Wolfenstein young lesbians" THEY ARE SISTERS and I don't think they ever express any sexual interest or anything. Very bad game, but still, v weird take
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Very sad to hear about James McCaffrey passing, but I find a lot of peace in hearing that he passed away surrounded by people who were close to him.
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I want to state publicly that I believe Control 2 will be a pseudo sequel to Quantum Break. All of the pieces are in places, and if we look at QB in relation to Control and the events of AW2, we're halfway there already.
I might be wrong, but WHAT IF I'M RIGHT
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This is one of my only criticisms of the 2K WWE games. I hate seeing all the blurs. I mean, I get it, but it looks so awful to me.
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Have you beaten Alan Wake 2? Do you have any lingering questions?
I'm working on a new video with some other folks and would love to try to answer YOUR questions about the game, the RCU, or whatever else came up while playing through Alan Wake 2!
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Finally found time to complete The Final Draft in Alan Wake 2. A rewarding experience! Still taking notes for a longer, more in depth analysis, but it feels crucial to play the remaining DLC episodes first.
Still plenty more Alan Wake/Remedy vids on the way though, stay tuned!
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Remedy nerds, are you excited for Firebreak?
Tune into the Future Games Show on Thursday, March 20 for a new trailer from three-player cooperative first-person shooter, FBC: Firebreak, from Remedy Entertainment.
@ControlRemedy
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Truly feels like every major beat from Alan Wake had an echo in Alan Wake 2. The Dark Presence chases Alan as he is directed toward safety by Rose Marigold and Clay Steward.
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Going through some old posts and I found this. In the Max Payne film, they left a watermark visible on the greenscreen bloodstains that they used in this scene.
I don't mean to dunk on them too hard, I just get a kick out of seeing this kind of stuff in bigger studio productions
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I started Alan Wake 2 again this morning, taking lots of notes, trying to do one final playthrough before wrapping up a long video on the game.
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I’ve thought about this too much, I could make a dozen more videos on the topic. I am so excited for the Max Payne remakes!
Peep my rambling here:
piped.video/7nGF_tOsuys
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