30th May 2025 Alan Wake 2's Composer, Petri Alanko, Returns to Bright Falls in New AIRCON 2025 Fireside Chat

In mid-June, Petri Alanko will be taking to the virtual stage at AirCon25 to discuss his process composing the hauntingly beautiful Alan Wake 2 soundtrack. The conversation will be hosted by a familiar name, Sam Hughes, who also worked at Remedy as an Audio Designer for four years. Together, they will delve into Petri's creative process and how musicians drag their music to the depths of the human fears and experiences. 

Organized by Air Wiggles, AirCon25 is a week-long digital event centred around the weird and wonderful world of audio production. Entry is free, with livestreams focused on sharing experiences and teachings. The event is set to start on June 7th and wrap up June 14th, with lectures from a huge range of different industries. While the event is free, registration may be required. You can create your own Air Wiggles account, and register for the event, HERE. 

For Petri, his fireside chat will kick off on June 11th at 12:00 BST (14:00 EEST, UTC +2), and will be lasting an hour. For more information on the even, check out the AirCon25 page, HERE. 

Talk Details: Join Sam Hughes for an exclusive interview with Petri Alanko, composer of the haunting and cinematic score for Alan Wake II. In this conversation, Petri will delve into his creative process, the emotional and narrative layers behind the music, and how he crafted a soundscape that deepens the game’s psychological tension. He’ll share insights into working with the development team, blending organic and electronic elements, and composing for an interactive, story-driven experience!

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29th May 2025 Sony Kicks Off PlayStation Days of Play Event with Control & Alan Wake Discounts

Today, Sony has kicked off their new Days of Play event, with discounts across a huge range of titles, including the Alan Wake series and Control.

If you own a PS4 or PS5, but haven't picked up those adventures yet, you may want to check them out! 

At present, the Control Ultimate Edition is a hefty -85% off, the cheapest that we've seen the adventure, and available for both PS4 and PS5. The bundle is packed with a ton of exciting content including both story expansion packs (The Foundation and AWE), and all previous updates; The Expeditions mission, Photo Mode, Assist Mode, and the ability to replay boss fights through the SHÜM arcade machines. With both FBC: Firebreak coming out next month, and development underway on the sequel, it's a gtreat time to try it first hand if you haven't already. 

But that's not all! With Days of Play, PlayStation owners are also able to buy both main-story Alan Wake adventures as part of the sale.

Alan Wake Remastered is available at an incredible -85%, again possibly the lowest we've seen the title go for. Similar to Control Ultimate Edition, Alan Wake Remastered is deceptive in how much content is packed in, with story expansion packs, and various developers commentaries included for you nerds out there. 

When it comes to the sequel, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition has been reduced in price by -60%. In addition to the base game, it comes with a number of cosmetic and gameplay additions, including the Crimson Windbreaker for Saga and a Lantern Charm. The bundle naturally comes with story expansions; Night Springs and The Lake House. The former is a cheery, wholesome bundle. The latter GETS DARK, MAN. 

Days of Play is a digital event hosted by PlayStation which mixes sales with in-game events and competitions. This time around, Sony has a range of game and hardware sales, alongside new additions coming to the Plus membership catalogue. Some of those new additions are just for June (NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark 2024, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Destiny 2: The Final Shape) with more titles added to the general game catalogue (Another Crab's Treasure, Skull and Bones, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, Grand Theft Auto III - The Definitive Edition, Myst and Riven). Until June 11th, there are also a number of trials and digital giveaways to test the most experienced players. Check out the full details on the PlayStation Blog, HERE! 

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28th May 2025 Julius Fondem Breaks Down FBC: Firebreak Crisis Kits in New Steam Blog Post

In a new blog post for Steam, Remedy's Community Manager, Julius Fondem, takes a closer look at FBC: Firebreak's vital Crisis Kits.

It marks the second week of blog posts hosted on Steam from the developers. Last week, we heard from Mike Kayatta (Game Director on FBC: Firebreak) as he broke down what the team has been working on the final stretch of development from bug fixes to reworking perks, and the results of the recent tech playtest. 

If you've been following all the FBC: Firebreak updates, the post won't reveal too many new details, but it's brilliant as a self-contained reference for each kit and how best to use them.

In his blog post, Julius describes that, "Before delving into the depths of the Oldest House, every Firebreaker selects one of three Crisis Kits. They are pre-configured loadouts tailored to how you want to complete objectives, support your team, and survive the next hostile anomaly. The kits are built from the ground up to suit specific roles in the field and come with their own specialized equipment: a Tool, an Improvised Device, and an Altered Augment - our take on a powered-up “ultimate.” Weapons, grenades, and perks aren’t tied to any kit, so you’re free to pair them however you like to suit your playstyle. Let’s break down each Crisis Kit and what it brings to the fight against the Hiss."

Read the full blog post on Steam, HERE! (Archived)

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23rd May 2025 Alan Wake 2's David Harewood To Star In London's West End Othello

Tickets have gone live today for the production of Othello in London's West End. The show will star Alan Wake 2 actor, David Harewood making his return to the lead role! 

It's shaping up to be an exciting performance. The show will kick off this autumn and will be held between 23rd October 2025 to January 2026, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. It is set to feature Harewood (as Othello) alongside Toby Jones (Iago) and Caitlin FitzGerald (Desdemona), with the production directed by Tom Morris and composed by PJ Harvey.

It will also be the second time that Harewood is stepping into the role, after becoming the first Black actor to play Othello in a National Theatre production, back in 1997. The milestone also being a burden on the young actor who talked about the weight of it in his memoir, Maybe I Don't Belong Here. 

Returning to the role, however, has brought a new energy. Talking about the role to UK newspaper, The Guardian, Harewood states that the Shakespearean play is “a fantastically challenging piece of work”, adding “I’m looking forward to approaching it from the point of view of just another actor playing just another part. That perhaps gives me the freedom to explore it slightly differently. I think I was manufacturing quite a lot of the emotion. I can remember that very vividly. I don’t think I’ll have to do that [this time] because it’s simply much more available to me now."

Tickets start at $25! You can learn more about the production and book your tickets on the Theatre Royal Haymarket website, HERE! 

In Alan Wake 2, David Harewood stepped into the role of Mr Door, a mysterious talk show host who seems to know a lot more than he's letting on.

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