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OLED Monitors, Handheld PCs, and the New Era of Premium Gaming Tech
The gaming hardware market has shifted from prioritizing raw power to focusing on immersion, with OLED monitors and handheld PCs becoming premium staples. Factors like advanced game rendering, the public-facing nature of gaming setups, and competition with other tech devices are driving this trend. Additionally, the demand for AI infrastructure is impacting component availability and pricing for gaming hardware.
This is me playing Alan Wake 2's native Arm build on an RTX Spark laptop, and I'm here for it
The article details a hands-on experience with a native Arm build of Alan Wake 2 running on an Nvidia RTX Spark laptop. The author reports a smooth and visually impressive experience, highlighting Nvidia and Microsoft's collaboration with Remedy Entertainment to optimize the graphically intensive DirectX 12 title for Arm hardware. Emulated versions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Pragmata were also tested, with assurances that major applications and games will be supported at launch.
Control Resonant release date? Yeah that's nice, now move aside so I can look at its system requirements and ohhh that's a lot of SSD space
Remedy Entertainment has announced a September 24th, 2026 release date for its upcoming action RPG, Control Resonant, alongside a new story trailer. The article focuses on the game's demanding PC system requirements, which include 100GB of SSD space, 16GB of RAM, and high-end GPUs for recommended performance, drawing comparisons to Alan Wake 2's emphasis on visual spectacle.
Control Resonant Trailer Drops A Release Date And Teases The Return Of Control’s Best Character
Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Resonant will be released on September 24, with a new trailer revealed during Sony's State of Play. The trailer confirms the return of protagonist Jesse Faden and hints at the reappearance of Dr. Casper Darling, suggesting a connection to Remedy's interconnected game universe.
Product Placement Can Help Save The AAA Games Business, Former BioWare Dev Says
Former BioWare veteran Mark Darrah suggests that product placement could be a viable solution for the financial sustainability of AAA game development, arguing that an over-reliance on live-service models and microtransactions is limiting. He points to existing examples in games and other media, and questions why it isn't a larger part of the gaming industry's revenue streams. Darrah also expressed concerns about the impact of subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass on game design.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old model
Nvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in August
Nvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
Remedy Entertainment CEO: Alan Wake and Control should have sold more
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, believes that Alan Wake and Control should have achieved greater commercial success. He aims to expand the audience for these IPs through transmedia projects, including partnerships with Annapurna Pictures for film and TV adaptations, while also focusing on improving game development and exploring new markets.
Evening Interviews
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO stated that Alan Wake and Control should have achieved higher sales figures. Separately, the composers for the game 007: First Light revealed a key rule governing the game's main music.
New Remedy CEO discusses prioritising own IP and learning from its mistakes
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, plans to prioritize the studio's own intellectual property and maximize the potential of its core franchises like Control and Alan Wake. This strategy follows lessons learned from the underperformance of their first self-published game, FBC: Firebreak, and aims to leverage cross-media adaptations with partners like Annapurna to boost existing IPs.
Remedy's new CEO thinks cross-media deals will help its games sell more, and for once I think I agree
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, believes that cross-media deals will be crucial for increasing the sales of the company's games like Alan Wake and Control. He aims to maximize the potential of existing IPs by expanding them into other forms of media, rather than solely focusing on creating new games.
Alan Wake and Control 'Should Have Sold More,' New Remedy CEO Says, as He Accepts Skepticism of His Former EA Background
The new CEO of Remedy Entertainment believes that franchises like Alan Wake and Control should have achieved higher sales figures. He acknowledges potential skepticism regarding his background at Electronic Arts, a company often associated with aggressive monetization strategies.
Morning Interviews
In an interview, Remedy Entertainment's CEO Tero Virtala expressed that both Alan Wake and Control should have achieved higher sales figures. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming game '007 First Light'.
Remedy Wants To Fix Alan Wake And Control’s Biggest Problem: Not Enough Players
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, aims to increase sales for the company's critically acclaimed titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control. The strategy involves maximizing intellectual property potential through cross-media projects and a focus on growing the player community. Remedy is also moving into self-publishing for its unique single-player games.
Control, Alan Wake “Should Have Sold More”, Says Remedy Entertainment’s New CEO
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, discussed his plans to improve game sales for titles like Control and Alan Wake 2. He aims to maximize the potential of existing IPs and expressed caution regarding the use of AI in game development, emphasizing its limitations in creative processes. The studio is also working on Control Resonant for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
How to get the Angel Lamp Charm in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide explains how to obtain the Angel Lamp Charm during the limited-time Alan Wake crossover event in Phasmophobia. Earning this special in-game item requires completing specific objectives within the event.
How to use the Angel Lamp in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide explains how to use the Angel Lamp, a new item introduced in Phasmophobia's Alan Wake crossover event. The Angel Lamp is used to clear away shadow figures that appear on specific maps, which helps in investigations and grants event points. It can be found in the truck and activated by holding the use button while facing a shadow figure.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Phasmophobia admits it "missed the mark" and prepares "to earn back this community’s trust"
Kinetic Games has apologized to Phasmophobia players for the recent "Player Character Update," admitting it "missed the mark" and failed to meet expectations. The studio has released multiple patches and hotfixes to address player feedback and improve the experience. A collaboration with Alan Wake 2 is also currently live.
Crimson Desert Voice Actor Says He Would “Happily” Come Back to Voice Kliff Again
Voice actor Alec Newman, known for his work on games like The Witcher 3 and Alan Wake 2, expressed his fondness for voicing Kliff in Crimson Desert, calling it a unique experience. He would "happily record Kliff forever" if given the chance. The article also notes that Crimson Desert has sold 5 million copies, leading developer Pearl Abyss to reward employees with a bonus.
