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For the anniversary, Vida Starčević sat down with Sam Lake, Ilkka Villi, and Matthew Porretta to talk Alan Wake 2, the TV series, and Nintendo Switch.
For our first Community Spotlight of 2022, we're returning to the Federal Bureau of Control with a look back at Sarah's breathtaking portfolio.
Ahead of the album's launch, Marko Saaresto described the album as "all about dramatic melodic rock and massive, impressive ballads."
To celebrate The Sudden Stop turning ten, we recently interviewed Remedy's Community Manager, passing along questions we received from fellow fans.
In April, Remedy revealed a new agreement with Rockstar Games, which sees the original studio develop a remaster of both Max Payne and Max Payne 2.
Ten years after his debut adventure, Alan Wake is officially returning in Alan Wake 2!
Coinciding with the Q3 2021 Financial Report, today Remedy announced that they will be establishing a new studio in neighbouring Stockholm in 2022.
Alan Wake Remastered is coming! Read Sam Lake's open letter announcing the new game, his passion for Wake's debut adventure, and release details.
To celebrate the game's 10th anniversary, we sat down with Matthew Porretta, the incredible voice actor behind Alan Wake, to talk about his experiences and memories.
To celebrate 15 years of Poets of the Fall, we spoke to Director, Akseli Tuomivaara, about creating the Alan Wake-inspired music video, War. [Photo by Tiia Öhman].
Over the past eight years, I've had the pleasure of interviewing some amazing devs and actors inc. Cam Rogers, Kathy Tong, Fred Berman, Ilkka Villi, and Christopher Forsyth.
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The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale is here with some pretty exciting deals. Over 1,600 games have been reduced in the four-week sale (ending June 16th) with reductions up to 75% off.
Both Control and Control Ultimate Edition are part of the sale, along with any DLC packs you may be missing.
If you haven't yet purchased the game, we recommend buying the Control Ultimate Edition, even if you're just focused on the main story and not looking at additional stories just yet. The difference between the base game and the full pack is £3, which is an incredible price for the extras you receive.
If you're looking to delve into Bright Falls ahead of the sequel next year, Alan Wake Remastered is currently 33% off. If you own the original 2010 title, the price reduction is extended to 50% off if you want to check out the upgrade
You can see the full Epic Games Store MEGA Sale, HERE!
This month has been packed with new Alan Wake updates coinciding with the twelevth anniversary of the game. Alongside an interview with Sam Lake (Creative Director at Remedy), Matthew Porretta (voice of Alan Wake), and Ilkka Villi (physical actor for Alan Wake), we also received updates on the TV show, the highly anticipated sequel and new platforms for Remastered!
We've also seen a wave of new artwork by talented artists within the community celebrating the milestone and the announcements in a range of amazing styles. Below are a selection of those that we've discovered on social media, but if you have a piece that we missed, definitely let us know! We would love to see it.
HAPPY 12TH ANNIVERSARY #AlanWake !! pic.twitter.com/lFb7M1KQgt
— Jerma hall (@_Neocorps_) May 12, 2022
When they release anything #AlanWake related my heart sings 😍 & my drive to keep creating intensifies! It’s always a huge thank you to everyone at @remedygames. You guys have no idea how much it all means to me, still 12 years later. https://t.co/CKcddxgKOy pic.twitter.com/BtwmXihOgF
— C A S T L E (@InvisibleRain) May 14, 2022
I just had to draw this... Happy anniversary!#AlanWake pic.twitter.com/zSYOB54oYB
— Alia (@WakeUpAlia) May 14, 2022
🎉Happy 12 Anniversary of Alan Wake!✨🔦#AlanWake pic.twitter.com/LPzbnRp2Tc
— Muffin🧁 (@muffinkun_) May 15, 2022
ALAN WAKE II - What’s Next.@alanwake @remedygames #AlanWake #AlanWake2 #EpicGames #Fanart #ilkkaVilli pic.twitter.com/2VQxrhgfT9
— C A S T L E (@InvisibleRain) May 16, 2022
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— Samuel Po (@SamFrancisPo) May 13, 2022
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It's been a busy month so far, but things are not slowing down. Last week, Remedy published their Business Review for Q1 2022, focusing on company developments spanning from January to March. In the new report, the studio talk about the progress made on Alan Wake 2, and on their currently-codenamed titles; Heron, Condor, and Vanguard.
As always, we've taken some notes based on what has been discussed, but if you want to see the original documentation, you can check out the report on the Investor website. Alongside the review, the studio also held a webcast with senior staff which you can watch below:
Achievements
CrossfireX was released on February 10th 2022 on Xbox One and Series S|X. The game was published by Smilegate in collaboration with Microsoft.
Progress was made on the studio's subsidiary in Sweden as Remedy formalized its place in the country. The company there has been focusing on the Vanguard project.
[After Q1 2022] Remedy announced a new partnership with Rockstar which would see the original Max Payne developers work on a remaster of Max Payne 1&2. In his statement, Tero Virtala (CEO at Remedy) described that the "public reception to this announcement was overwhelmingly positive. Max Payne clearly has a special place in the hearts of not only Remedians but gamers across the globe. We are very excited to bring the remade game for old and new fans alike."
[After Q1 2022] On May 4th, the studio moved its listing from Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland to Nasdaq Helsinki. On the topic, Virtala expanded on the move, stating that "in our view, a listing on the official list will increase Remedy’s brand awareness, improve the liquidity of shares, and help us to broaden our shareholder base."
Internal Developments
Revenue grew year-on-year due to development fees.
No royalty revenue from Alan Wake Remastered during Q1 2022, as Epic Games Publishing is still recouping development and marketing expenses for the game.
Game royalties consisted mainly of Control sales, although there was an expected decline.
State of the Studio
A dedicated team at the studio have continued to support both Crossfire HD and CrossfireX.
Alan Wake 2 is in the full production stage, with sections of the game taking a more complete form. The game is still set to be launched in 2023.
Vanguard (codename) is currently in the proof-of-concept stage and will be co-published with Tencent. The project is currently being worked on across both Finnish and Swedish studios and is planned to be a free-to-play co-op experience.
Condor (codename) is currently in the proof-of-concept stage. The game is the smaller of two Control games being developed at the moment, Condor will be a spin-off title.
Heron (codename) is in the concept stage with the team focusing on prototyping. It is the second of the two Control games currently in development.
The number of personnel at the studio at the end of Q1 was 301.
Recap / 2021-2025 Studio Goals
While many industries financially struggled throughout the pandemic, the gaming industry was one of the few that accidentally thrived, with more people seeking escapism in digital worlds.
While the previous few years have been dedicated to strengthening its position as a multi-project developer, the Board has established the key stepping stones that would define success internally going ahead. These goals include:
On the future of the studio, Virtala stated, "Overall, the year 2022 has started off well for us. We are all focused now on executing the projects in the current games pipeline. As we have stated in our long-term business prospects, we expect to have major game launches between 2023 and 2025 that will broaden the revenue streams over the coming years. Recruitment proceeds well and brings us great new talent. Ensuring that teams have the resources and support needed to reach their full potential is of utmost importance to us. Together with our great partners, we are committed to delivering on a pipeline of promising games lined up for years to come."
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