17th October 2025 Lost In Cult's Alan Wake: Design Works Pre-Orders & Remedy's 30th Anniversary Humble Bundle Enters Final Hours

Today, we're entering the final hours of not one but two Remedy-themed campaigns; the Lost In Cult Design Works, and the extended Remedy 30th Humble Bundle. Both were announced back in August to celebrate the studio's milestone anniversary, but reaches their deadline later today.

Alan Wake: Design Works  

Up first, let's have a look at the Lost In Cult book! Available to purchase on their homepage, Alan Wake: Design Works is written by Alex Spencer and spans across 250 pages, with a hardback cover and section-sewn binding. There are two versions currently available; the Standard Edition (£49.99) and the Deluxe Edition (£124.99). The deadline for the book is October 17th (likely UK-time due to the publication company), with an estimated launch of Q4 2026.

Those who purchase the Deluxe Edition will be able to collet the book with an exclusive Return dust jacket, a map of Bright Falls, crime scene Polaroids, an Oh Deer Diner napkin, a Watery postcard, a Coffee World poster, plus the Return script. You will also collect signed cards from Alan Wake actors, Matthew Porretta and Ilkka Villi. The collection will be  bundled inside a clamshell presentation box with foil-blocked detail. One important thing to note is that Lost In Cult warns that Lost In Cult lists that edition as “campaign limited”.

So, what can we expect in the book? In their press release, the developer teases that the collection is “a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the history, development, and art of the entire Alan Wake franchise. The book is a result of countless hours of interviews with developers and actors who shaped the game series, and includes new insights, development stories, and concept art across 250+ page.”

Buy your copy at Lost In Cult, HERE!

Remedy 30th Anniversary Humble Bundle

Finally, we have the extended Humble Bundle collection! We're in the final six hours of the Remedy 30th Anniversary Humble Bundle, a game collection valued over £175, with proceeds also helping Save The Children.

By purchasing the bundle, you will also be able to support Save the Children. Working in 120 countries across the world, Save the Children helps to provide educational opportunities, healthcare, food, and more to ensure the best possible start for children and their families. This can take many forms, from training midwives through to establishing Emergency Health Units. Originally established in the UK in 1919, the organisation soon expanded internationally, and since has helped over one billion children. Learn more at savethechildren.org

There are three bundles that you can unlock, depending on your donation amount. These include....

Four Game Bundle: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Death Rally 2012 and Alan Wake's American Nightmare. (Currently set for £4.42 and above.)

Eight Game Bundle: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Death Rally 2012, Alan Wake Collectors Edition, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Alan Wake Remastered, Quantum Break, and Control Ultimate Edition. (Currently set for £10.63 and above.)

Ten Game Bundle: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Death Rally 2012, Alan Wake Collectors Edition, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Alan Wake Remastered, Quantum Break, Control Ultimate Edition, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, and a 25% off coupon code for FBC: Firebreak. (Currently set for £23.91 and above.)

Choose the collection you want on the Humble Bundle page, HERE! 

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16th October 2025 Rewatch Today's Control Livestream w. Brooke Maggs & Juha Vainio

This afternoon, after dealing with the technical gremlins that prevented the previous livestream from going ahead, Remedy was back with their sixth Control broadcast, centred around the game's narrative.

Once again, Julius Fondem (Community Manager & Publishing Coordinator) was in the streaming chair with Vida Starčević (Senior Community Manager) providing off-screen and chat support. They were joined by the Brooke Maggs (Principal Narrative Designer) throughout and Juha Vainio (Executive Producer) for the first half. 

It was a really fun session! Throughout their three-hour play through, the devs talked about a range of topics including different kinds of AI (the good kind and the bad), the surprising relevation of a buff doctor, establishing a balanced tone for Control, door symbols at the motel, plus a lot more.

In their sixth outing, they settle the score on some side missions and begin the second expansion, AWE in which they meet a familiar face and return to the shores of Bright Falls.

If you haven't watched any of the livestreams so far, the developers have stepped into the FBC with Juha Vainio (Executive Producer) and Miro Vesterinen (Lead Environment Artist). Helped sort out the Hiss situation in Maintenance with Teemu Huhtiniemi (Principal Level Designer), and Victor Sermin (Build Engineer). And most recently, they took over Fridge Duty and declogged those pesky mould growths with Lucile Dolbeau (Senior QA Tester) and Ilmari Timonen (Senior Rigging Artist).

As they dived deeper into the story, they learnt the truth about how the Federal Bureau of Control assigns its Directors with James Tottman (Principal VFX Artist) and Anna Mellor Meecham (Senior Cinematic Designer). Before the gremlins, they tackled The Ashtray Maze with Anne-Marie Grönroos (Lead Level Designer) and Petri Alanko (Composer) 

For all that goodness, make sure to check out the livestream, above! Plus check out future streams for giveaways.

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15th October 2025 Poets of the Fall Releases New Notebook w. Signed Card

Today, Poets of the Fall (also known by their fictional alter ego, Old Gods of Asgard), released a new custom notebook. Though perfect for the writers and artists in our community, the real reason we're posting about it is that the book will be shipped with a hand signed note from the band's three founding members.

The best part is that the notebook is just 12,99 € (£11.29), making it the band's most affordable way to get yourself signed merchandise from the band if you've been on the lookout. 

The matt black book, features the Poets of the Fall logo and morpho symbol in striking gold above the quote, “what are Dreams if not Light to let you see The Beauty of Shadows.” At present, the line doesn't link up to any published songs at the moment, providing a potential teaser into the group's upcoming album. It's hardcover book is A5 and packed with 192 pages.  

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Inside, the letter, a paper insert allowing you to keep it with the notebook or display, reads, “Hello, Welcome to your very own Chronicle of Dreams, and congratulations on giving yourself this little gift of peace. That's no small thing in a world that's always tugging your sleeve, demanding your time and attention. Choosing to pause, and to put pen to paper to give yourself a moment can really make a difference. We hope this book lets you breathe a little easier when the days feel crowded, and helps you untangle your thoughts when they're knotted. May it catch the sparks of your ideas before they slip away, your midnight's racing thoughts when sleep eludes you, and keep safe the memories you'll want to return to later. This is your sanctuary and your realm of creativity. Treat it like a confidant, a lantern, a mirror. Whether you draw, write, doodle or paint, scrapbook, or fill it with stickers and just generally weird, fun stuff, anything goes, make it your own. These pages will never judge you. Enjoy.” 

The notebook is currently in stock, with international shipping available. Learn more about the product on the band's official store page, HERE. 

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14th October 2025 Behind the Voice Talks To Markus Kaarlonen and Olli Tukiainen from Poets of the Fall (aka Old Gods of Asgard)

Last month, Behind the Voice published their interview with Markus Kaarlonen and Olli Tukianen from Poets of the Fall and their fictional alter ego, Old Gods of Asgard. 

Throughout their fifty-minute conversation, Abhi, Markus and Olli reflect on the band's history from Late Goodbye, through to standing on the stage at The Game Awards. They explore topics as their favourite Remedy game, their longest guitar solo, and discovering their songs in game. Check out the full conversation below or on the Behind the Voice YouTube channel, HERE. 

Although two members of the band were involved in Remedy’s original Max Payne, the official collaboration between the studio and Poets of the Fall began in 2003 with Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. For that title, the band wrote their first song, Late Goodbye, based on a poem by Sam Lake, following a conversation between Lake and Marko Saaresto about the formation of the band.

Nearly a decade later, Poets of the Fall returned for Remedy’s next major project, Alan Wake, contributing two original tracks, The Poet and the Muse and Children of the Elder God, under their in-game alias, Old Gods of Asgard. Their song War, from the Twilight Theater album, also featured in the game. In 2012, they returned once more for Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, with Balance Slays the Demon and The Happy Song (the latter also appearing on Temple of Thought). Around this time, the exclusive single Can You Hear Me from their Alchemy Vol. 1 collection was included in Remedy’s mobile debut, Death Rally.

Despite continuing their creative relationship, external circumstances prevented the inclusion of a dedicated track in Quantum Break. However, fans can still catch echoes of their sound in the reimagined version of The Labyrinth, featured on the Clearview album.

It wasn’t until 2019’s Control that the band and studio reunited in full force. Their track, Take Control, played a central role in the iconic Ashtray Maze sequence, while The Dark Disquiet, released under in their album, Ultraviolet, also made an appearance.

For Alan Wake 2, they returned with three unique songs custom-made for the adventures; Dark Ocean Summoning, Herald of Darkness, and Anger's Remorse. A few weeks after the launch of the game, the Old Gods of Asgard debut album, Rebirth - Greatest Hits is being released, nicely coinciding with their performance on The Game Awards stage. 

Over the past couple of years, Abhi has spoken to an array of Remedy actors and developers including Ilkka Villi (Alan Wake, Mr Scratch, Thomas Zane), David Harewood (Warlin Door), Matthew Porretta (Alan Wake, Dr Casper Darling, Mr Scratch) Christina Cole (Christina Cole) Janina Gavankar (FBC Agent Kieran Estevez), Shawn Ashmore (Jack Joyce, Tim Breaker), and Courtney Hope (Beth Wilder, Jesse Faden). He has also crossed into the development side, speaking to Sam Lake (Creative Director) Kyle Rowley (Game Director).

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