Remedy Connected Universe: A Full Series Retrospective

Update: I'd like to note here that August of 2023, Sam Lake noted in an Entertainment Weekly interview that Quantum Break was officially NOT a part of the larger Connected Universe. Just in case you wondered after watching the video, it has been confirmed by the man himself. This is most likely due to IP issues and Microsoft owning the property.

The funniest thing about Alan Wake is what happened with Energizer batteries. Energizer paid to have the batteries in the have be their brand but got angry because the short life of the in game batteries made them look bad so they withdrew the deal when the dlc came out. This backfired on them because the genetic no name batteries in the dlc were just as good as the Energizer ones so it made them look bad all over again.

I’m always waking up to these videos

it has to be the 20th time I woke up to this video playing in the background

I’m excited to listen to this while I’m at work son, make me proud

I like how he explained all these games and I still got out of each chapter completly lost and confused about the games events

The other night, as I stood at the bus stop, some traffic lights spilled into the leftover rain on the pavement, causing a rainbow like gleam across the street. "Doesn't that look Lynchian?" I heard a man ask his friend at the bus stop. "Why the f- does everything have to be 'Lynchian'?" I heard the friend reply, as I stood by the bus stop the other night. "That's just some oil on the road, Dave". This. This entire story right here is, ironically enough, the most 'Lynchian' thing I've ever heard.

Control is a work of art and it’s a masterpiece. Maybe Remedy’s Magnum Opus. The ashtray maze alone is one of the best ideas in gaming history.

Extremely underrated video. Watching all the way through while in and out of sleep with insomnia. I love these long deep dives into games with great world building lore

I'm glad he brought up that he didn't cover a lot of the content in Control. There was a LOT of story that was in the game. But unlike the other two IPs, they played the story differently. Opting to give you the feel of knowing what the character knows. If you wanted to know why things were happening and the world around you, You had to seek out that information on your own. So much was there, from the affects of these AWEs on the wider world, potential new IPs, the link to their being other versions of the Board as hinted at in that motel, the janitors connection to the house, and the connection of the house to the board, the world, and even the other dimensions beyond. I've played Control several times, and it is by far a loremasters dream. Even a chunk of the redactions in the files you collect can be uncovered through some sleuthing and comparing of other, seemingly unrelated, documents. It even begins to hint at what causes these AWEs to happen and how they develop based on their history and the items traumas. Including investigations into Cauldron Lake, that my son here mentioned. I'll agree that the surface level story is more basic than the other games. But it doesn't mean there's not a whole lot more going on that you can't figure out. You just need to be far more inquisitive and open-minded to very subtle clues hidden throughout the old house

Love how remedy keeps using the same voice actors and music artists over different games (Vinnie gognitti and Barry, Alan Wake and Dr Darling, Beth Wilder and Jesse Faden and James McCaffrey for example and poets of the falls recurrence in max Payne 2, Alan Wake and control). Remedy's games just oozes that sense of familiarity , it's like the games are bound to each other by the soul.

2:50:25 Very small thing, but figured I'd bring it up. SCP is Secure, Contain, Protect, not Control. If they controlled stuff, they might actually be dangerous.

Alan Wake, Quantum Break, and Contrake

I watched all of these parts as they came out and commented on them all too. Just wanted to post to boost the algorithm and just remind you how much we all enjoy your work. Even though you hit the ground running in terms of the quality of your work, you are still improving your craft. Fantastic.

Son, I really appreciate all the time you put into this video. It is comprehensive and entertaining all the way through. I would like to add a cool detail to your analysis. American Nightmare's song, Balance Slays the Demon, ties into Control with some hidden lyrics. "It will happen again, in another town. A town....called Ordinary." Jesse had her AWE experience in Ordinary which I think is very cool. Otherwise, well done Son.

Control is the only game I've ever platnium'd. I usually don't bother hunting trophies because it's a major time investment, but I just love the game so much I couldn't help it. Absolutely stoked for the sequel. 🔻

"Show me the champion of light ill show you the hearld of darkness"

Always great content son im proud of you and your hard work

I see a new video upload I click it to watch immediately. Not to mention i played both Control and Quantum Break so this is one heck of a retrospective ride.

Bro you are so underrated! Love long format content like this! I love Remedy verse and am thrilled that this is out there!