Control Resonant
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Phantom Blade Zero Debuts to Over 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a strong launch, surpassing 500,000 concurrent players on Steam and receiving a 'Mostly Positive' user rating. The game's performance is noted as being significantly ahead of other recent action RPGs, with estimates suggesting over one million copies sold before launch across PC and PlayStation 5.
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Control loreheads shouldn't put too much stock into what The Board says in Control Resonant - the devs say it's "basically gibberish"
Remedy Entertainment's Lucas Pierrot revealed that the mysterious dialogue from The Board in Control and Control Resonant is intentionally designed to be gibberish, allowing players to interpret it as they wish. This audio design choice aims to evoke various emotions and fulfill player fantasies, rather than convey a definitive meaning. Control Resonant has achieved 1 million sales faster than any other Remedy game.
Alix Wilton Regan announced as Golden Joystick Awards host as Ultimate Game of the Year voting goes live
Alix Wilton Regan has been announced as the host for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, taking place on November 11. Voting for the Ultimate Game of the Year category is now open, featuring nominees such as Forza Horizon 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Pokémon Pokopia. The awards ceremony will celebrate the best games and developers of the past year, with winners chosen by the players.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
Your Mind Is Playing Tricks On You: Why You Hear What You Want To Hear In Control Resonant
Lucas Pierrot, audio lead for Control Resonant, discusses the intricate audio design of 'The Board,' a key entity in the game. The team aimed for a 'ritualized anger' inspired by the Māori Haka, using voice resonances and a partial language to create a sense of perceived intelligence and emotional impact for the player.
Phantom Blade Zero isn't even out yet, but it could be 'one of the year's breakout hits' as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant pre-order success on Steam, selling an estimated 500,000 copies and generating $24 million in revenue ahead of its October 28th launch. The game also boasts 2.5 million wishlists, indicating strong potential for it to become a breakout single-player hit.
Famitsu software sales (10/12/26 – 10/18/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of October 12, 2026. Tales of Eternia Remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at the top of the charts, followed by Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and another entry for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch.
Control Resonant – Why Gamers Keep Coming Back for More
Control: Resonant has achieved significant success, selling one million copies in just three weeks, making it Remedy Entertainment's fastest-selling game. The article attributes this success to its engaging melee-focused combat system, a dynamic Manhattan environment, and innovative traversal mechanics that appeal to both new and returning players.
Control Resonant – den perfekta DLSS 4.5-försökskaninen
This article analyzes the implementation of Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5 technologies in Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant. The analysis details step-by-step testing of DLSS Quality, path tracing, and frame generation, showing significant improvements in FPS and reduced latency, particularly with frame generation 4X enabled.
Control Resonant Is Everything The First Game Wasn’t, And That’s Why It Works
Control Resonant significantly diverges from its predecessor by shifting the protagonist to Dylan Faden and exploring themes of reversed roles and self-worth. The game's narrative design and surreal environments, inspired by sources like M.C. Escher, create a unique experience that recontextualizes characters like Casper Darling, revealing a darker past.
Control Resonant är Remedys snabbast säljande spel hittills
Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control Resonant, has sold over one million copies, making it the studio's fastest-selling title to date, surpassing Alan Wake 2. The game has received positive reviews and media attention. Future updates for Control Resonant include a 'New Game++' mode and a photo mode planned for November.
Control Resonant Sells A Million Copies, Now Remedy’s Fastest Selling Game Ever
Remedy Entertainment's new game, Control Resonant, has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over one million copies in just three weeks. This makes it the company's fastest-selling title to date, although it may not have recouped its development costs yet.
Control Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy's history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control
Control Resonant has become Remedy Entertainment's fastest-selling game, surpassing 1 million copies sold in just three weeks. CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon called it a "very strong start" for the studio's first large-scale self-published title, highlighting its success despite a competitive release window. The game is connecting with both existing fans and new players, strengthening the long-term potential of the Control franchise.
Remedy Boss Reacts After Control Resonant Sells 1 Million Copies, Becoming Studio's Fastest-Selling Game
Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has sold one million copies, making it the studio's fastest-selling game to date. This milestone was achieved despite instances of piracy following the game's digital launch in September.
Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in 3 weeks to become Remedy's fastest-selling game ever
Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has sold over one million copies in its first three weeks, making it the studio's fastest-selling game to date. While this marks a significant sales achievement for the self-published title, the article also touches on the company's ongoing focus on profitable growth and building on its established franchises like Control and Alan Wake.
Control Resonant Celebrates 1 Million Copies Sold
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant has surpassed one million copies sold since its September 24th launch, marking a faster sales pace than its predecessor, Control. The game has also achieved Remedy's fastest Steam launch and received strong critical reception, contributing to its promising sales momentum.
'I’d love to do a proper sci-fi score one day' — Control Resonant composer shares what kind of game he'd like to work on next, says 'one thing is sure: I’m not much good for a My Little Pony game'
Petri Alanko, composer for Remedy Entertainment's Control and Alan Wake 2, expressed a desire to create a science fiction score for a game, particularly enjoying emotional psycho-thrillers. He stated he would not be a good fit for 'cute cartoon-like games' such as My Little Pony.
Control Resonant Interview – Worldbuilding, Melee Combat, Side Content, And More
In an interview about Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment developers discussed the game's melee combat, drawing inspiration from titles like Ninja Gaiden and Doom Eternal. They also detailed advancements in their in-house engine and world editor, NWED, built upon lessons learned from Alan Wake 2, enabling larger and more dynamic environments. The discussion also touched upon the game's narrative tools, AI, audio systems, and the push for real-time path tracing to achieve naturalistic lighting.
Famitsu review scores – October 11, 2026 – first score for Ratatan, more
Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of October 11, 2026, featuring titles like Ace Combat 8 and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Ratatan received its first score, an 8/8/8/8, with reviewers praising its Patapon-like rhythm command system and roguelike elements, though noting its high difficulty.
