Alan.... WAKE!

Our July episode looks at Remedy's first foray into horror (kinda), Alan Wake! We dive into Remedy's fascination with live-action sequences, it's change from an open world adventure game into a prestige TV-structured linear shooter, it's release against Red Dead Redemption and more!

Sources & References:

Alan Wake Originally an Open World Game:

https://screenrant.com/alan-wake-open-world-concept/

ProZD skit - cutscenes that keep the stupid clothes you put on your character:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxPK9utUq5o

IGN Review - Max Payne GBA:

https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/18/max-payne

How to Find Hideo Kojima in Control:

https://www.pcgamesn.com/control/hideo-kojima

Alan Wake: American Nightmare Mr. Scratch playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxJaxpW3Hs&list=PLcnL-G24_MP0XMBJy-HBkClK2ZJOINop1

Sam Lake's Announcement to Fans (Alan Wake 2 cancellation announcement)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms7sAv_DnMc&t=112s&pp=ygUUU2FtIExha2UgQWxhbiBXYWtlIDI%3D

13 Minutes of Alan Wake 2 prototype Gameplay (Polygon)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQRUx-w6t4s&pp=ygUVQWxhbiBXYWtlIDIgcHJvdG90eXBl