16th January 2012 Press Release: EMI Music Publishing and Remedy Entertainment to collaborate on soundtrack featuring indie-electronica-rockers Kasabian for upcoming action-adventure Alan Wake: American Nightmare

Stockholm, Sweden – January 16, 2012 – EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia and Remedy Entertainment today announced that Remedy’s upcoming XBLA title Alan Wake’s American Nightmare will feature a duo of EMI songwriters and composers, namely “Club Foot” which is performed by British indie-electronica-rockers Kasabian and “Watching the Sun Come Up” by English singer-songwriter and Mercury-Prize winner Ed Harcourt.

“Having already worked with Remedy on their previous Alan Wake title we were more than happy to continue our relationship with them and I believe that our combined ability to select and supervise moody tracks for Remedy’s upcoming action-adventure will result in a better gameplay experience.” said Andreas Olsson, VP Sales at EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia.

“Music played an important role in the original Alan Wake and we’ve carried that tradition over to American Nightmare with an exceptionally strong selection of original and licensed songs”, said Oskari Häkkinen, Head of Franchise Development at Remedy “and to spice things up a little more, Alan’s old-time buddy and literary agent Barry Wheeler has become the manager of the game’s seminal rock-band Old Gods of Asgard – expect a brand new single to be included with the game!”

About Alan Wake’s American Nightmare
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare features content and technology normally reserved for retail titles with the aim to push the envelope of digitally distributed titles to the limit.

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is written as a stand-alone action-adventure that anyone can pick up and play even if they have never played the original game. Fans already familiar with the Alan Wake universe will find themselves right at home though, as it includes plenty of optional content to take the story forward. In addition to the game’s story mode, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare also introduces FIGHT TILL DAWN, a new, fast-paced, over-the-top arcade mode that offers fresh enemy designs, new weapons, online leaderboards and plenty of unlockable rewards.

About EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia
EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia is a leading provider of music content and services for creative businesses including advertising, films, TV, merchandising and video games. In the video game industry, the company provides music services to a number of high-profile video game developers including Remedy Entertainment, IO Interactive, Vatra Games, Legendo Entertainment and Nordic Games. For more information, visit www.emisound.com.

About Remedy Entertainment
Remedy Entertainment is a privately held developer of cinematic action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy has developed critically acclaimed and top-selling action games. Additional information can be obtained through Remedy’s Web site at www.remedygames.com.

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10th December 2011 Alan Wake's American Nightmare - Press Release

Press Release:

December 19, 2011 - It was announced today that Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, Remedy Entertainment’s stand-alone digital spin-off for Xbox LIVE Arcade, will include a relentlessly intense arcade mode called “Fight till Dawn”. Published by Microsoft Studios, the game will be released in middle of the first quarter of 2012.

The main story mode in Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is part of the ‘Night Springs’ TV show fiction and offers an exaggerated pulp action adventure where the horrors of reality have the all too easy habit of coming true. Alan Wake finds himself stuck in an altered reality filled with dangerous shadows; he must leap into action and pursue his evil doppelganger, Mr. Scratch, across the Arizona mesa towards the town of Night Springs. Scratch, a supernatural serial killer, has his evil plans set on Wake’s wife, Alice. Wake must learn to control reality itself and unravel the secret to Mr. Scratch’s demise while using the power of light to put an end to the darkness.

The previously unannounced “Fight till Dawn” arcade mode places Wake in the battle of his life. Players must survive a full night of enemy onslaughts while racking up their score. With loads of new enemies to battle, players will require a deep arsenal of weapons; from old stalwarts like the flare gun to wild new favorites like the nail gun and old school Remedy favorites like the Uzi. Thankfully, safe havens and unlockable weapons dot the landscape, allowing for a momentary respite from the darkest of nights. Surviving until dawn is only the beginning as online leaderboards pit friends head to head to see who the real champion of light is.

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare will be published by Microsoft Studios and will be available for Xbox Live Arcade in mid Q1 2012. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Please keep an eye out for updates on Facebook www.facebook.com/alanwake and Twitter @Remedygames.

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Press Release: Poets of the Fall Announced to Feature in Hit Video Game

PRESS RELEASE 9.12.2009
For immediate release

Poets of the Fall Announced to Feature in Hit Video Game

A song from Poets of the Fall's new upcoming album will be showcased in the video game Alan Wake. On the backdrop of this Psychological Action Thriller plays an epic piece from the band titled War, which can also be found on the band's fourth album to be released in March 2010.

Alan Wake, a Psychological Action Thriller developed by the renowned studio Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Game Studios is set to be released in the Spring of 2010. Alan Wake is one of the most anticipated blockbuster video games of 2010. The story follows the stylization and pacing of a modern day TV series. Alan Wake presents an intriguing storyline combined with movie-like cinematic action.

This is not the first time Remedy have worked closely with Poets of the Fall. The previous project gave birth to the song Late Goodbye, which was showcased in the hit game Max Payne 2. Late Goodbye was awarded best pop song in a video game by G.A.N.G, the videogame industry equivalent to a "Grammy". Through the popular success of the game the band gained international recognition.

"It has been fantastic to work with Poets of the Fall again. The song is a prominent part of the Alan Wake soundtrack and the theme also links strongly to the game’s storyline", comments Alan Wake Lead Writer Sam Lake.

The band’s lead singer Marko Saaresto continues: "It’s really exciting to be part of a global publication. We worked closely with Remedy on their previous game Max Payne 2. It went fantastically and the wide distribution of the game benefitted us greatly. Back then we composed the song specifically for the game. This time we were given absolute freedom, therefore we made the song to complement the album." Remedy's Sam Lake chose the song War from the album. He listened to the song once and was immediately locked on a decision. "The song has a very strong mood to it and is instantly captivating", Sam Lake says.

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Press Release: Microsoft Game Studios and Remedy Partner in Delivering "Alan Wake"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2006/05/09

MICROSOFT GAME STUDIOS AND REMEDY PARTNER IN DELIVERING "ALAN WAKE "

Psychological action thriller slated as exclusive for Windows Vista and Xbox 360

Today at Microsoft's E3 press conference, Microsoft Game Studios confirmed it will publish "Alan Wake," the highly anticipated psychological action thriller by the renowned and successful developer, Remedy. The title will be made exclusively for Windows and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

"We are truly excited about the opportunity to work with the gifted and experienced Remedy team," said Frank Pape, Senior Director of Business Development at Microsoft. "Our teams are dedicated to pushing the envelope of the gaming experience for Windows and the Xbox 360 with 'Alan Wake.'   Millions of gamers have come to expect highly innovative and compelling content from Remedy and Microsoft Game Studios is proud to partner with them on this phenomenal title."
 
"Partnering with Microsoft Game Studios creates a complementary blend of talents and a shared passion to create something incredible," said Petri Järvilehto, Creative Director at Remedy. "We put a lot of effort into finding the best publisher match for our game and the Remedy team. As a result, we are thrilled to work with MGS to make 'Alan Wake' the game it deserves to be and to continue our track record of success."
 
Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée. In Bright Falls Wake comes face to face with his darkest nightmares.

"Alan Wake" immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to roam freely in hyper-realistic, dynamic and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is mission-based with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling new twists and profound character revelations at every turn. Players will unravel the riveting plot through character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against terrifying enemies. In this nightmarish world, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the creatures of darkness -- light itself.

About Remedy

Remedy Entertainment Ltd. (www.remedygames.com) is a privately held developer of cinematic action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy has developed critically acclaimed and top-selling action franchises. "Alan Wake" and "Remedy" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Remedy Entertainment Ltd.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360™ video game systems, the Windows® operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®", "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon®"; Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as the upcoming "Gears of War" and franchises such as "Halo®", "Fable®", "Project Gotham Racing®" and "Forza Motorsport™"; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic®".

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Press Release: Remedy Releases New Footage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2005/06/21

REMEDY RELEASES ALAN WAKE FOOTAGE

Remedy Entertainment Ltd, a leading developer of cinematic action games, released today new footage of their highly anticipated psychological action thriller, Alan Wake.

The video footage, which shows the game in action, is available for download at the game’s official pages, www.alanwake.com.

"The extremely positive reaction to Alan Wake at this year’s E3 exceeded our expectations. As the showings took place behind closed doors, we now wanted to give everyone who wasn’t there a peek at the game" comments Petri Järvilehto, Lead Game Designer.

In addition to the video footage, Remedy has added new screenshots from the game to the official pages.

Apart for the video and still images, Remedy is not planning to release any new material or information on the game in the near future. "Right now, we're going to retreat behind closed doors, take the phones off the hook, and get back to hard work. As a small company, we have to keep the focus on the development of the game." says Matias Myllyrinne, Business and Finance Director.

About Remedy

Remedy Entertainment Ltd. is a privately held developer of cinematic action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy has developed the critically acclaimed and top selling Max Payne franchise. "Max Payne" is a trademark of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

For the time being, Remedy will not answer any press inquiries. If you want to be included on Remedy's press mailing list, please send a message to press@remedygames.com with the subject "Add to press-list". For more information on Remedy, see www.remedygames.com

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Press Release: Remedy To Show Their New Game At E3 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2005/04/21

REMEDY TO SHOW THEIR NEW GAME AT E3 2005

Remedy Entertainment Ltd, one of the leading developers of cinematic action games, will unveil their new game at the world’s largest game show, the E3 expo (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, May 18-20 2005. 

The game will be shown in a theater at ATI Technologies stand. "We’re taking the graphics to the next level, pushing the envelope on the visuals and thus co-operation with ATI has been excellent." comments Markus Mäki, Remedy’s Development Director. 

After the completion of Max Payne 2, there has been a continuous, active interest towards Remedy’s next title from both the press and the gamers. So far the developer has remained silent and kept a strict focus on the pre-production of a new game franchise of their own design. 

Petri Järvilehto, Lead Game Designer, comments on the company’s silence: "Focus is important to us, we want to minimize distractions and to concentrate on making the best possible game. We felt that now would be the perfect time to give everyone a first look of what we’ve been up to. Once we get back from E3 we will pull down the shades, close the doors and get back to work."

 

Remedy is currently self-funding the new title. "For a small, independent developer we are in a rare position of being able to maintain our own vision of what a perfect game is about. We are uncompromising and passionate about our work," says Järvilehto, and continues, "Our previous games have been successful, gamers have come to expect a lot from us, so there is a lot of positive pressure as well. We are thrilled to show what we have been up to since the Max Payne games." 

The game is targeted for the next generation of consoles and PCs. The release date has not been announced.

"Having worked with Remedy extensively in the past, we knew that the development of their next title was focused on creating the ultimate gaming experience," says Michael Smith worldwide developer relations manager at ATI. "When we previewed the title at Game Developers Conference, we were blown away by its advanced graphics technologies. It's going to be one of the most talked about titles at this year's E3!"

About Remedy

Remedy Entertainment Ltd. is a privately held developer of cinematic action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy has developed the critically acclaimed and top selling Max Payne franchise. "Max Payne" is a trademark of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. 

Any press inquiries should be directed to press@remedygames.com
For more information on Remedy, see www.remedygames.com

About ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processing unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues of approximately US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com

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Alan Wake Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2005/04/16

REMEDY UNVEILS ALAN WAKE, A PSYCHOLOGICAL ACTION THRILLER

Remedy Entertainment Ltd, a leading developer of cinematic action games, unveiled Alan Wake, their new title, today at the E3 expo (Electronic Entertainment Expo, ATI Technologies Inc. stand) in Los Angeles.

Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, a unique new take in the world of gaming. The game is set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surroundings in the state of Washington. Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true. As with Remedy's previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements.

"In Alan Wake we want to weave the story tightly into the gameplay. Combining intense and cinematic storytelling with player freedom is an interesting and exciting challenge," says Sam Lake, Lead Writer, "Mood and atmosphere are essential parts of a thriller, and we want them to be present throughout the whole gameplay experience."

The game features a massive, open world for the players to explore. The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience.

"We're putting a huge effort into building a free-roaming, living world for the players." says Petri Jarvilehto, Lead Game Designer, "The true power of the next generation comes from the dynamic nature of the environment, not only making things pretty, but also making the world more versatile, varied and immersive."

The use of light is a significant gameplay element. Remedy has developed proprietary new technology to support the gameplay of the title and to push the high definition visuals to the next level.
Alan Wake is currently being developed for the next generation consoles and PC's. Remedy has not announced a release date.

The official website www.alanwake.com has been updated with more in-game screenshots of the game.

About Remedy

Remedy Entertainment Ltd, is a privately held developer of cinematic action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy has developed the critically acclaimed and best selling Max Payne franchise. "Max Payne" is trademark of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Any press inquiries should be directed to press@remedygames.com
For more information on Remedy, see www.remedygames.com
For official Alan Wake website, see www.alanwake.com

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