11th December 2025 Signed Alan Wake & Control Merch Raises $2430 for New York Video Games Critics Circle

At the turn of the month, a selection of Alex Casey posters and game covers signed by Remedy's Creative Director, Sam Lake, helped raise $2430 for the New York Video Game Critics Circle.

If you only caught a brief mention of the auction on our social media or on Sam's, there's a good reason for that. All auctions had a buy it now option, a feature on Ebay which allows the buyer to purchase the item at a designated price. All the signed Alex Casey posters were set at $260, and were snapped up soon after going live, along with the signed game covers which were accepted at their best offer.

The most expensive item was a signed copy of Control Ultimate Edition for Xbox Series X, which sold at $365.

If you have an Ebay account, it's worth giving the NYVGCC a follow! While the auctions were posted close to raise money for the coming year, it's likely not to be the only Remedy-themed items available for sale going forward. These items sold QUICK. (We were literally midway through a blog post when the last ones were bought, and we took that personally.)

The Alan Wake and Control goodness weren't the only things up for auction on the page either. They raised additional money with a signed Dungeons & Dragons book lot, a Tales of Kenzera: ZAU mask  and controller, and MEGA MAN Limited Edition Headphones. At the moment, there are four available for sale, The Last of Us Part I PS5 Firefly Edition signed by Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us Part II on PS4 signed by Neil Druckmann, an Xbox Black Bomber Jacket, and a collection of limited edition merchandise from The Pokémon World Championships held in Honolulu.

The money raised will help fund their community-driven programs, including Playing with Purpose which provides a stepping stone into game development by bringing comprehensive classes and workshops in journalism and game narrative to schools and homeless shelters across New York. Through it, they have help support fresh talent through semester-long games writing and journalism classes with Bronx and Brooklyn students resulting in scholarships. Though NYCC has a wider reach in the city; arranging game development talks in local libraries and mentoring older adults with VR to take them on trips they can no longer take.

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3rd December 2025 Sam Lake Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award in Lost In Cult's The Horror Game Awards 2025

Today is the final day of voting for The Horror Game Awards 2025, a community driven awards ceremony hosted by Lost In Cult. This year marks their third event, with a familiar name is nominated for The Lifetime Achievement Award, Remedy's Creative Director, Sam Lake. 

 The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates international contributions to the horror genre and of video games, spotlighting individuals who help lead and champion projects.

Sam is alongside names such as Al Yang (Director of Silent Hill f), Hideo Kojima (Writer and Director of Death Stranding), J.T. Petty (Writer of Outlast), Keiichiro Toyama (Writer and Director of Silent Hill), Kim Macaskill (Writer on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League), Mike Mika (Industry Veteran, +190 shipped titles), Puppet Combo (Developer of Stay out of the House and Murder House), Ryukishi07 (Writer on Silent Hill f), Scott Cawthon (Writer and Director of Five Nights at Freddy's), Shinji Mikami (Producer on Resident Evil), Thomas Grip (Developer and Co-founder of Frictional Games, Amnesia: The Dark Descent), and Zeekers (Developer of Lethal Company).

For Sam, he joined Remedy back with Death Rally, originally adding a story in any available space to create a more grounded experience. When the company set their sights on Max Payne, Lake joined as their writer, a role that he has held and expanded ever since.

He has worked on Death Rally (Writer), Max Payne (Writer & Actor), Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (Writer), Alan Wake (Lead Writer), Alan Wake's American Nightmare (Creative Director), Quantum Break (Creative Director), Control (Creative Director), and most recently Alan Wake 2 (Creative Director & Actor). Alongside his extensive role at the company which involves oversight from the story, to influences and the music, he has also been a regular representative of the development teams for international events over the past three decades. Also, importantly, he's a genuinely nice guy. 

Of course, with awards like this we should mention that game development is about team work and there are so many wonderful and talented developers working on the projects above. Spotlighting individuals is tricky, each game is a vast project and game development is a miracle at times, which is why when anyone at Remedy is nominated, we want to show them love. 

You can take part in the votes, HERE. 

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30th November 2025 Signed Poets of the Fall Vinyls Back In Stock

Ahead of Black Friday, Backstage Rockshop, home of the Poets of the Fall webstore, announced that they had a new batch of signed vinyls from the band. So far, all of their albums have had the vinyl treatment, with the exception of Twilight Theater (we're waiting for that one as well). The new stock includes a new batch of all released vinyls, signed by the three founding members; Marko Saaresto, Olli Tukiainen and Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen. 

They were accompanied by a newly signed batch of signed cards for the Chronicle Of Dreams notebook. The hardback A5 notebook, is packed with 192 pages, and features the band's logo and the line "what are Dreams / If not Light to let you see / The Beauty of Shadows" written in shiny gold. If you're looking for a gift for a fellow fan, you might want to look at this one! 

You can check out the full list of signed merchandise and Black Friday Deals on the Poets of the Fall webstore. 

Signs of Life Signed Vinyl

"Get ready to experience the legendary debut album that rocked the music world and set the bar high for a new generation of artists. "Signs of Life" is the first album from Poets of the Fall, the critically acclaimed band that pushed boundaries and redefined the indie music scene. Now, for the first time ever, you can own this iconic album on stunning curacao turquoise vinyl, adding a whole new dimension to your listening experience. With its haunting melodies, innovative soundscapes, and soulful lyrics, "Signs of Life" is a timeless masterpiece that will continue to inspire and captivate music lovers for generations to come."

The tracklist for Signs of Life includes: Lift, Overboard, Late Goodbye, Don't Mess With Me, 3AM, Stay, Seek You Out, Shallow, Everything Fades, Someone Special, Illusion & Dream, and Sleep.

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 36,32 €.

Revolution Roulette Signed Vinyl

Released in 2008, Revolution Roulette was the band's third studio album. An early success, it was certified gold just two weeks after being released. Perhaps best known for its singles The Ultimate Fling and Diamond for Tears, the album was a continuing exploration for the band, delving into the rock and grunge genre. Similar to the previous presses, the album is spread over two LPs.

The track list for Revolution Roulette includes, More, The Ultimate Fling, Revolution Roulette, Psychosis, Fragile, Clevermind, Miss Impossible, Diamonds For Tears, Passion Colors Everything, Save Me, Where Do We Draw The Line, and The Ultimate Fling (The Impromptu Alternate Version).

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 36,32 €.

Jealous Gods, Signed Vinyl 

"Ten years ago, the album, Jealous Gods, made a lasting impact on the international music scene. Now, in celebration of its anniversary, this classic is being reissued on vinyl! This special edition is not only a tribute to the band's incredible fans, or the album itself, but also includes an exclusive bonus track: a studio-live version of one of the Poets' most beloved songs, Daze. Get your copy and join us in celebrating a decade of this soulful, unforgettable music."

The track list for Jealous Gods includes Daze, Jealous Gods, Rumors, Brighter Than The Sun, Love Will Come to You, Rogue, Rebirth, Hounds to Hamartia, Clear Blue Sky, Choice Millionaire, Nothing Stays the Same, and Daze (Genelec Artist Room Live).

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 36,32 €.

Clearview, Signed Vinyl

Released in late 2016, Clearview kicks off a new trilogy, partnered later with Ultraviolet and Ghostlight. The collection features singles; Drama for Life and Children of the Sun. The album also marked a change in direction for the band, with a new logo, a fresh minimalistic look, and a collection featuring more slower ballads It also features the hauntingly beautiful track, The Labyrinth, a song with origins connecting to Quantum Break.

The track list for Clearview includes Drama for Life, The Game, The Child in Me, Once Upon a Playground Rainy, Children of the Sun, Shadow Play, Center Stage, The Labyrinth, Crystalline, Moonlight Kissed, and Once Upon a Playground Rainy (Genelec Artist Room Live).

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 24,85 €.

Ultraviolet, Signed Vinyl

Released on October 5th 2018, Ultraviolet marks the second part of the trilogy started with Clearview. While some tracks have those iconic POTF vibes such as My Dark Disquiet, Standstill, and False Kings, it also continues the theme of experimentation that was kindled with its predecessor such as Choir of Cicadas.  Remedy fans may also recognise the album from Control, with My Dark Disquiet making an appearance in the FBC's research sector. 

The track list for Ultraviolet includes Dancing on Broken Glass, My Dark Disquiet, False Kings, Fool’s Paradise, Standstill, The Sweet Escape, Moments Before the Storm, In a Perfect World, Angel, and Choir of Cicadas.

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 24,85 €.

Signed Ghostlight Vinyl

Published in 2022, Ghostlight is the band's most recent album. As the group works in trilogies, the collection is considered to be the completion of Poets of the Fall's third trilogy, which also includes Clearview and Ultraviolet. There's also a Remedy-twist in there too; for Alan Wake nerds out there, you may recognise Heroes and Villains from the sequel's credits. The songs have been pressed on two black LPs, and secured inside a cardboard wallet, which has also been signed by the three founding members of the band. 

The tracklist for Ghostlight includes: Firedancer, Requiem for My Harlequin, Sounds of Yesterday, Revelations, Heroes and Villains, Lust for Life, Chasing Echoes, Weaver of Dreams, Hello Cabaret, and Beyond the Horizon. 

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 36,32 €.

Signed Alexander Theatre Sessions

"Throughout 2020 the band has been releasing videos of acoustic versions of some of their most beloved songs as well as some more rarely played pieces, and now it's available as an album. The video series, originally released on YouTube, has been a timely and fortuitous project, considering the pandemic the world is going through, as the band along with their fans got together in a live chat every month on the day of releasing a new video."

The tracklist for Alexander Theatre Sessions include King of Fools, War, The Sweet Escape, Dreaming Wide Awake, Fragile, False Kings, Angel, Lift, Jealous Gods, Children of the Sun, Rebirth, Carnival of Rust.

Both the signed and unsigned vinyl can be purchased from the webstore for 28,68 €.

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28th November 2025 Rumours Spark Around New "Control Resonant" Trademark Breakdown & What We Actually Know

This week, rumours began to swirl around about a trademarked project called Control Resonant, filed by Asainajotoimisto Nordia Oy who has represented Remedy in the past. The timing of the file, two weeks before The Game Awards, has sparked discussions within the industry, with some websites theorising that Remedy and Annapurna will be announcing a new show at this year's ceremony. After all, Annapurna has a deal in place with the developers to potentially bring Alan Wake and Control to television and film.

While a tempting theory, admittedly while reading the articles I was a little sceptical. So, this is what we do know...

- “Control Resonant” was a trademarked term filed on November 27th by Asainajotoimisto Nordia Oy, a Finnish legal company based in Helsinki who has worked with Remedy in the past with trademarks. For this specific listing, there are seven key descriptions (or Nice Classifications). These would allow the copyright owner to have the term trademarked for material such as video games to action figures, lanyards, books, and comics, as well as TV and film. At present the application is under examination so it isn't yet officially registered. You can check out the listing on the EUIPO website, HERE.

- Sometimes Remedy lists things under their own name, and sometimes it's through a third party. By going through a third party, it can sometimes help to hide information you might not want to reveal just yet. It can also mean that they have extra support to make sure that the trademarks fit what they need. We don't know for certain this is Remedy, but it fits past filings.

- However, just because a company has a trademark doesn't mean that it will be used. Remedy has a couple of examples of this on their own page. In April 28th 2023, they filed a similar trademark for “Troubleshooters” for video games, clothing, and multimedia production. This is entirely just speculation, but we think this may be an early name for FBC: Firebreak, particularly as that final name was trademarked a few months later and it fits the vibe. There's another listing, “Legends of Shadow America” that was filed back in November 2014 and likely to have been a mobile game developed in-house. The name never came up again, and the trademark has since lapsed, but it's an example of how Remedy may own a trademark that they eventually don't use. There are also a few that looks like they have taken out of cautiousness, including "Alan Wake's Return" and "LumiVista", the latter being the brand of television that you sometimes see in their games.

- At present, while The Game Awards is in less than two weeks, the acceptance of the trademark is likely to take place after the ceremony. Looking at FBC: Firebreak, the application was made in January 2024 and was confirmed in April 2024. The name was later officially revealed in October 2024. While The Game Awards brings a mix of different mediums and may fit the overall aesthetic, it feels that it would be a little early... at least for this year.

- A lot of gaming websites are focusing on the Nice Classifications which mentions multimedia projects such as television or film. This is likely kindled by Annapurna owning the rights to bring both Control and Alan Wake in those mediums. However, a trademark listing doesn't have to be one category, and if you're hoping for that project to grow, it's better to be safe. (If you have a spare few moments, take a look at Alan Wake's Nice Classifications. It's an experience.) For “Control Resonant”, it also lists video games.

- The original site that posted about the trademark filing was MP1st who also stated, “Given that The Game Awards event is no stranger to announcements related to video game series and films, if we hypothesize that Control will have a presence at the event, a live-action project reveal would make sense. But an announcement tied to the main game’s sequel would be just as plausible.” Some places are emphasising The Game Awards portion in their own pieces, particularly as it was in the headline, but apart from the notice of a new trademark, the rest of the original article is their hypothesis. You can read the original piece at MP1st, HERE.

It's always exciting to share new theories when a new hint is dropped, and it's an electrifying time in the community as we try to piece things together. However, just be a little careful of places or people pushing their ideas as facts without the evidence. I've been in communities where speculation is so strong that it feels like a certainty that the next game will be revealed at a specific show, and it can get pretty ugly and discouraging when it doesn't appear. So, speculate away, but keep in mind that Remedy hasn't confirmed anything just yet. 

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