I bet someone thought that selling on the most hated store on the PC realm, without physical copies, sold exclusively for current gen consoles on their exclusive storefronts, would never lead to unprofitability.
Also finally finished #AlanWake2 . Extraordinary game. Truly amazing. Not sure if I like it more than #Control, but Remedy keeps hitting them out of the park.
:ablobcatheadphones: The BBC has this really cool program "The Sound of Gaming" about gaming soundtracks and #VGM expertly presented by Elle Osili-Wood. Every episode is exploring a different topic - Elle’s guest in this week is composer Petri Alanko who talks about his music for #AlanWake2 and the series.
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So 2023 has been an incredible year for video games. It saw the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3, which was a literal masterpiece… but my favourite game of the year was #AlanWake2.
I ADORE Alan Wake 2 and Remedy Games. I am a huge fan of them and their games. I love them so much. 🥰
There has been a remarkable intersection between video games and musical performance this year, from villains lending vocals to their own theme tunes to interactive songs....
People ask me what has changed after coming to terms with an adult autism diagnosis. And while that is a long and deeply complex series of answers, one thing I can say is that I don't feel as much shame for my hyperfixations.
They said, doing their morning Finnish lesson while listening to Old Gods of Asgard and drinking coffee from an Oh Deer Diner mug.
Нас ждут новые анонсы по различным играм, а также вручение наград в различных категориях. Alan Wake 2 номинирована в 8 категориях, а также будет музыкальное выступление Old Gods of Asgard.
"Музыка имеет разные роли и все они очень важны для нас в наших играх. И Мы всегда ищет новые способы использовать её. Возможно, однажды Я исполню свою мечту и сделают игру, что будет также мюзиклом" – Сэм Лейк, декабрь 2016-го фрагмент The Role of Music in Remedy's Video Games @ 🔴 [https://youtu.be/eW5A49GO_Qw&t=645] 10:45.
Filth by National Nightmare (youtu.be)
From their album High Life...
Video games and musical theatre: 2023’s most unlikely crossover? (amp.theguardian.com)
There has been a remarkable intersection between video games and musical performance this year, from villains lending vocals to their own theme tunes to interactive songs....