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As big fan of narrative-driven videogames, Patrick Streutjens started writing news and articles for PayneReactor in 2003.

Alan Wake 2 nominated in eight categories at The Game Awards!

The nominees for this year’s The Game Awards have been revealed and Alan Wake 2 is nominated in an impressive eight categories: It’s truly delightful to see the game receiving such positive recognition! Despite facing stiff competition from the critically…

Remedy reboots “Vanguard”, now codenamed “Kestrel”.

Remedy has exciting plans for its online game Vanguard, now rebranded as “Kestrel”. The game is now shifting from a free-to-play model to a premium one, emphasizing cooperative multiplayer features. Vanguard, or Kestrel, has been in development for quite some…

Alan Wake 2: The Game of the Decade.

Some experiences are deeply profound, etching memories that will last a lifetime. They evoke emotions that forge a connection to that particular moment in time. Throughout my life, Remedy has been responsible for many uplifting experiences. However, I could never…

Behind the scenes of Alan Wake 2: Horror, the Remedy way.

The release of the final behind-the-scenes video of Alan Wake 2 delves deep into the developers’ interpretation of horror and their application of those concepts in the game’s design. Throughout the past months, these videos have unveiled the intricate development…

Max Payne remakes are now in production!

Exciting new developments in the Max Payne franchise: the remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2 are now officially in production! Developed by Remedy, the studio known for its expertise in narrative-driven action games, and financed by Rockstar Games, these…

The wait is over, Alan Wake 2 is out now!

Ladies and gentlemen, I can hardly contain my excitement as I announce the arrival of Alan Wake 2 – it’s finally here! The wait is over. I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in its world for well over a…

New Game+ mode announced for Alan Wake 2!

Remedy revealed their latest plan yesterday for Alan Wake 2, which includes the introduction of a New Game+ mode shortly after the game’s launch. New Game+ will allow players to embark on a new playthrough of the game’s campaign while…