28th October 2026 Remedy's Animation Team Creates Perfect Halloween Celebration with "Be What You Want To Be"

[Spoiler Warning: If you're in the middle of CONTROL Resonant and haven't yet completed the "The Party Won't Stop" side mission, make sure to come back to this post after you complete it. It's an experience best left unspoiled.]

With Halloween just days away, Remedy has released a delicious treat to their YouTube channel: the complete version of "Be What You Want To Be". The piece is accompanied by a video, perfectly edited by their animation team. Originally a joke for the studio's Slack channel, naturally this specific Object of Power couldn't stay contained for long.

Now that we've successfully filled out the required character count for the home page summary, we can get to spoilers! 

While the FBC attempted to evacuate Manhattan residents at the first sign of an AWE, not everyone was unfortunate enough to reach the designated evac site. In the side mission "The Party Won't Stop", Dylan investigates the source of strange music heard at the West Incursion Site. His search comes to a close as he tracks down a deadly altered item to an apartment; it's a karaoke machine. Inside, compelled by the music, a group of partygoers are forced to dance until the karaoke song is completed. To restrain the item, Dylan bravely steps up to the microphone. Players then enter a minigame, of sorts, tasked with picking the correct word for Dylan to sing at the end of each line. Get the word wrong, and one of the dancers dies. It's a dark yet delightfully cheerful mission.

The track has now been put to a bizarrely beautiful music video, complete with one very familiar piece of choreography. Check it out below or on the Remedy YouTube channel, HERE!

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28th October 2026 CONTROL Resonant Now Available DRM-Free on GOG

CONTROL Resonant is now available to purchase on GOG!

While there are several major PC libraries available, including Steam and the Epic Games Store, GOG stands out from the rest due to its DRM-free policy. Often, when you purchase a game, it's now tied to a specific account and accessible only through their platform. (It's similar to how Kindle books are encrypted for use on Kindle or the Kindle App.) On GOG, their approach is that when you purchase a game, you own it. In a world where the subject of ownership is getting increasingly fuzzy due to the *gestures to Sony, but more broadly to the wider issue of unregulated genAI*, this kind of policy is a welcome alternative.

Both CONTROL Resonant Standard Edition (€57.69) and CONTROL Resonant Deluxe Edition (€69.25) are available to purchase at GOG. The Standard Edition includes only the main game, whereas the Deluxe Edition also comes with the Starter Resource Bundle, Untapped Artifact (Wallet), AWE Mission Outfit, Original Soundtrack (in-game) and Digital Artbook (in-game).

And if you're brand new to the series, CONTROL Ultimate Edition is currently available at 80% off! The bundle has the full range of expansions, additions (including Expeditions and Photo Mode), and outfits in one neat pack.

[GOG] Official CONTROL Resonant Synopsis:

After years in confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan Faden emerges into a warped Manhattan at the peak of a paranatural crisis. Charged with combating a mysterious cosmic entity as it alters fundamental aspects of our reality, Dylan must harness his new-found powers to take the fight to the myriad threats overwhelming Manhattan.

Join Dylan in this sequel to the multi-award-winning CONTROL to explore the expansive zones of a city overrun by the corrupting influences of the chaotic Hiss, invasive micro-organism, the Mold, and other twisted paranatural threats. On the path to unlocking the full potential of his paranatural abilities Dylan will also seek out his sister, FBC Director Jesse Faden, as he bids to comprehend and contain the dangers that have spilled beyond the confines of the Oldest House to tear our world apart.

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27th October 2026 Remedy Celebrates Alan Wake 2's 3rd Anniversary with Blooper Reel

Today marks the third anniversary of Alan Wake 2's launch! After thirteen years, players were able to step back into Bright Falls as FBI Agent Saga Anderson on a new case centred around a ritualistic killing. Her investigation takes a weirder turn, leading her to be embroiled in the disappearance of bestselling writer Alan Wake. The experience was split into two stories: Anderson's investigation and Wake's journey through The Dark Place. 

The ambitious project was a masterpiece, receiving positive reviews from critics and players, taking home trophies at The Game Awards 2023, Game Developers Choice Awards 2024, BAFTA Games Awards 2023, and Golden Joystick Awards 2023.

To celebrate the milestone, Remedy has posted a two-minute-long blooper reel, showing some of the weird bugs that popped up during the game's development. A sequel of sorts to Quantum Break's Making Games Is Hard video.

That wasn't all! Ilkka Villi, whose incredible acting skills were displayed across four different roles, spanning both live-action and in-game, also took part in the celebrations! He shared some photographs on Instagram from his time on the project...

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22nd October 2026 Petri Alanko To Talk at MCM London Expo

This long weekend, Petri Alanko (composer for the Alan Wake and CONTROL series) will be returning to MCM London Expo for another special talk, this time centred around CONTROL Resonant. 

Held on the Live Stage, "CONTROL: Scoring the Paranatural with Composer Petri Alanko" starts at 13:00 BST on Friday, October 23rd, and lasts forty-five minutes. After a short break, there will be a meet-up at 14:00 BST at the Meet & Greet area where you can hang out with the artist and get autographs. You can find more details about the events on the MCM London Expo website, HERE! 

On Saturday, the UKRC are holding their own community gathering! The group will be gathering at 13:00 BST under the shelter on the green and directly in front of the entrance. For those travelling for the first time, don't worry, you can't miss it. We'll also be there, so just look for the very confused Brit in the teal jacket and you'll be all sorted. 

Described as “the biggest Pop Culture celebration in the UK”, MCM London Expo will be held between 23rd - 25th October 2026. The three-day event is dedicated to nerd culture, spotlighting anime, video games, TV, and film. Returning once again to the ExCeL in central London, the exhibition centre is situated next door to the DLR and Elizabeth Line, and is surrounded by hotels for attendees. Tickets start at £36.55 for Friday and can be purchased online. You can find more information about the event on their website, HERE.

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