Sam Lake Picks His Favorite Moment from Every Remedy Game

[@zayjay26]

This man one of the greatest minds in video games

[@civiccc]

Big fax

[@weaponcomparisoninvideogam5505]

Yessir

[@chrismaple779]

Im not saying one bit he shouldn’t do games. But if he is the brain behind the story telling, his brain would do far better in writing ( novel, movie, series ) everything this man had hands on is fantastic.

[@Klaatu6432]

Max Payne ,Max Payne 2 , Quantum break , Alan wake American Nightmare,control, and now Alan Wake 2. One of the best writers of all time.

[@bearadam31]

@@chrismaple779I’d love to see a Sam lake novel if the day ever comes he decided to step away from games. Maybe my dream project

[@KingKongovOtec]

They need to put his face in the remake. He is Max Payne.

[@Mirau361]

Yes but young Sam Lake model like in the original 🙏

[@p4li12]

He is Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2 too

[@RafaMad3D]

⁠@@p4li12 Max Payne = Alex Casey ;)

[@saimsadit5046]

Never liked the smug face in the 1st Max Payne game

[@mischa1981]

He IS back, actually. Rockstar owns the rights to Max Payne so they renamed him to "Alex Casey" and yes, he appears in Alan Wake 2.

[@Neko123Uchiha]

Love the praise for Matthew Porretta. His range, between Alan Wake and Dr. Darling, is truly astonishing! In general, all actors Remedy re-uses over their games have some incredible talent

[@scarsdc]

Sam is a legend. cant wait for Alan Wake 2. and the Max Payne 1 and 2 remake.

[@Mirau361]

and Control 2 !!!

[@ahmednagy6383]

Control 2 is the next project

[@MackDaddyVic]

And Quantum Break 2!

[@W-meme]

​@@ahmednagy6383set in a closed environment aka a building a big no no

[@coreyblakee332]

Are they actually remaking max Payne or just doing what a GTA did

[@existentialbread4746]

Remedy games have so much love poured into them, and it shows. You always can feel the creators behind the curtain, having fun with it. Feels llike very few other studios have that.

[@universo2000-bc2vz]

Agreed!

[@Frostecy]

Agreed! Remedy 100x times better than Activision

[@MackDaddyVic]

@@Frostecywithout a question

[@samw2670]

@@Frostecy better than rockstar too

[@pythonking16.59]

Love the profile picture

[@travisstack5282]

This is what happens when a director is a creative

[@Daniel__Nobre]

Control deserved more attention in my opinion when it was released. The gameplay is great, but it’s concepts and zaniness, bizarre comedy and creepy pasta taken to an amazing level is just so unique in mainstream gaming. It’s like if you’ve put David Lynch, Nicolas Refn and Denis Villeneuve making a videogame together.

[@Chimchimchu]

The David Lynch aspect is wildly apparent in the town of Bright Falls.

[@Daniel__Nobre]

@@Chimchimchu Yes, it feels like an homage definitely :)

[@EdmondOliverLives]

​@@ChimchimchuI mean there are many direct references to Twin Peaks in Alan Wake 1 & 2. Just look at the Diner, it's almost a replica. Or the parallels between Log Lady and Cynthia Weaver with her lamp in Alan Wake. You can find whole articles and videos pointing out all the references to Twin Peaks.

[@Daniel__Nobre]

@user-yt6bj5hz7c exactly. It does take some patience and a capacity to cross all the references and pieces of lore though, which is not for everyone. It just requires more attention and absorbing the lore more than most mainstream games and most people will not have such patience.

[@fusion7246]

It's by far my favorite game, all the environmental storytelling, helping you unravel the mysteries of what happened in events of the game, but never actually showing exactly what happened, leaving it up to you, the player, to come to your own theories, and how there's all these nonsense paranatural scientific explanations that somehow make perfect sense, and the badass jedi-like powers are a huge bonus

[@XSR1K]

Sam Lake is the Christopher Nolan of video games

[@Kappppppppp]

no thats kojima

[@TonySkeor]

@@Kappppppppp they both are

[@XSR1K]

@@Kappppppppp Kojima is the M. Night Shyamalan of video games

[@mrsolomin69]

But Sami can do actual art, not just explaining you smart, semi-scientific stuff for 2.5 hours.

[@papayer]

Kojima is closer to Lynch. Lake is 100% Nolan

[@deepster8731]

sam lake and his writing has always been a treat, the way remedy makes those things come to life is breathtaking

[@MrDebranjandutta]

The man who single handedly defined an entire genre of great storytelling in games, and elevated them to an art form

[@chris_t2020]

My favorite line is "Don't answer that, it's a rethorical question."

[@SlayerSeraph]

3:30 Picking Poets of the Fall to do the Music and Original songs for Alan Wake - and making them an alter ego band in-game world - was BEYOND brilliant and incredible!

[@conradthelad8332]

Lonely street signs Power lines The keep on flashing by 🎶

[@audian666]

Control Ashtray Maze was unreal, i'll never forget that experience !

[@frozenninja4030]

Such a great moment! Right up there with the Old Gods of Asgard stage fight as far as kick-assery but on a whole different level of trippy.

[@Tranceplant82]

Same! The music made it epic!

[@shadyplaysgoodgames]

TAKE. CONTROL. fkin love that part.

[@audian666]

@@shadyplaysgoodgames gaming memories made right there !

[@ColdQuantum]

There's a similar part in Alan Wake 2

[@MackDaddyVic]

Dude you can just tell how much love and affection this guy puts into his games. Remedy is phenomenal. Very few studios have this level of passion poured into their games.

[@PhiLLyPhiLLz]

Alan Wake 2 is a mind blowing game. It’s a MUST PLAY , congrats to everyone at Remedy for delivering this masterpiece.

[@robert779]

It’s even more of a masterpiece than Quantum Break???

[@AbstractM0use]

Absolutely.

[@abhinavkishoreprasad]

​@@robert779yup of course!

[@spaghettimeatballswow]

I’m halfway through. The gameplay has flaws, but the atmosphere is incredible.

[@roxyhart5692]

Seriously! It truly is a masterpiece, and a sober reminder of how video games very much can be - and are - art.

[@botcrack]

max payne was a damn masterpiece. The nightmare level where you are in your house and follow the trail and the sound of your crying baby...that will stay with me forever.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

"Make that face, Sam" - Everyone that runs into him

[@marskingdoms]

Alan Wake 2 coming after 13 years is unbelievable, thank you 😊

[@M.sami12]

This guy is a legend and he deserve more recognition for his work.

[@AB-jx2we]

Love Sam's writing and his vision for Remedy games.

[@messiahmozgus]

This dude is 53? He's aging wonderfully.

[@draco2xx]

lots of fun in the bedroom, no drugs, workout routine, and eating healthy, daily vitamins

[@wrist-snap3444]

All that running and jumping and bullet time is a great work out

[@ThaBotmon]

@@draco2xx Fun in the bedroom? What does it have to do with anything?

[@editating_2614]

​@@ThaBotmonGood sexual health does many things for your skin

[@ThaBotmon]

@@editating_2614 Based on what source(s)?

[@SalmanThatGoat]

Most underrated game director ever , this guy is a genius thank you mr sam for all your hard work through the years , this man put remedy on the map , it was just a small dev now its a big triple a dev he is the western version of kojima

[@cantsuggestareasonablename9101]

He’s like the underrated hideo Kojima but what differs him to Kojima is that he always doesn’t let his remedy team feel left out since he always says “we” and refers to specific people who helped out so basically he is a humble person another thing that differs him from Kojima is that he has a loving personality and always cares and really appreciates fans who play remedy games.

[@originaldatagate2]

I’m willing to bet his favorite Alan Wake 2 moment has gotta be Herald of Darkness

[@thechevyferrari9559]

I’m gonna go ahead and guess that “Herald of Darkness” was his favorite moment in Alan Wake 2. Just gonna guess, lol

[@TheGentleCreepers]

*"IT'S PAYNE!!! WHACK 'IM!!!!"*

[@8LegoVogel8]

Payne to the MAX!

[@yamigekusu]

Quantum Break is so underrated. Love that game

[@Santos79700]

Tem pontes altas, se jogue delas, faça bugie jump sem o elástico

[@dylankurtz8423]

Quantum was incredible at launch and the most next Gen at the time. Alan Wake 2 is recreating that awesome moment in time. Remedy belongs on the Mt Rushmore of game developers

[@SMELLTHECHEEZ]

@@dylankurtz8423 Remedy, Rockstar, Bethesda, Valve

[@jeremyzak654]

​@@crooster1Problem with Quantum Break is it acted more like a television show than a video game.

[@xprorzmafiax8238]

Problem with quantum break was , clunky mechanics , bad shooting , and not detailing combat

[@Kranitoko]

It's clear Sam WANTED to talk about We Sing for Alan Wake 2.

[@NK-b3z8q]

Max Payne is the greatest 3rd person shooter series.

[@SLG3-RX]

And was well optimized!!

[@mikeypliers9012]

And no one could argue with you 👌

[@johnsavage2083]

Uh army of 2?

[@SLG3-RX]

Max payne: IGN 9/10, Army of two: IGN 7.9/10@@johnsavage2083

[@dmcfail987]

​@@johnsavage2083definitely doesn't come close 😂😂😂😂

[@Asaski09]

Watching Sam and Marko mess around as various characters in the MP2 TV shows always makes me smile.

[@AerinTheDude]

Max Payne 2 is always going to be one of my favorite games.

[@inyoushoes]

Unpopular opinion but Max Payne 3 was as great as previous games. Yeah, it was more Hollywood'ish, there was no more of the personal drama, yet it felt so natural as final point of the series.

[@pritok6]

max payne 2 is my all time favorite remedy game

[@ebenkleinhans4474]

Love Sam, love Remedy and love Poets of the Fall! Looking forward to those Max Payne remakes and wish, that somehow, Remedy will get the opportunity to one day create another Max Payne title. Only Remedy understands what makes Max Payne, Max Payne.

[@NoFace89-z6z]

So passionate about the creative process and proud/ excited of his work. Easy to see why Sam Lake is such a gaming icon

[@Brocks38]

The way that Quantum Break is underrated is almost criminial. Easily up the with Control. And the story and specially the visuals are top notch. I'm pretty sure it woul've received better, if it was not exclusive to Xbox but rather to PlayStation. 2015 was a rough time for Xbox One (rightfully so, but that doesn't make this Remedy game bad).

[@rcadenow7543]

It has a great story and still some of the best graphics ever...the problem is the short gameplay time, too many cutscenes + clunky combat feel.

[@XWXS2]

The problem wasn't the xbox console itself the problem was it was fighting against uncharted 4 at the time of release

[@p.ukem0n327]

@@rcadenow7543 all things praised in PS exclusives, yet it is bad in Quantum Break? Strange.

[@linhza501]

No need to bring the console war nonsense into this. The gameplay was quite average and the TV series format was inefficient and gets in the way of pacing. The review score was around 7 which is not that bad, but it was justified.

[@samw2670]

Nah it felt rushed and meh

[@squad-kl3ek]

Waiting for max payne 1 % 2 remake

[@zachm2331]

Doesn’t Rockstar hold the rights now, though?

[@zeroskaterz92]

@@zachm2331 Yes. It's a collab between Rockstar and Remedy. Remedy develop the remake, Rockstar publish it.

[@powerfulshammy]

Yea Rockstar ummm wait isn't Rockstar bad with remakes

[@Irrelavant__]

@@powerfulshammy there is a big difference between Remedy and Grove Street Games lmao. No need to worry, the remakes will look great

[@Mn-ge5eq]

Max Payne remake is my most anticipated game in this generation.

[@sneakyrune]

Remedy is exactly the type of developers we need in 2023. They're not afraid to be experimental and to have fun with games and story telling. Quality wise, they are beyond any other developer in the industry. Looking forward to diving into Alan Wake 2 and reliving the moments in Max Payne when the remake releases.

[@antonego9581]

they also continue to push graphics technology in creative and artistic ways. Their games are absolutely gorgeous but never generic and always dripping with atmosphere

[@TecraX2]

"Quality wise, they are beyond any other developer in the industry" - Even Rockstar Games?!?

[@sneakyrune]

Yes, even Rockstar. Quality is more than details and graphics. Look at the unique way that we play AW2, Control and Max Payne versus RDR and GTA.@@TecraX2

[@ashokathegreat4534]

@@sneakyruneMax Payne 1 a legend of gaming but they are not better than Rockstar

[@ashokathegreat4534]

@@sneakyruneso tell me in what way are they better than GTA lol. GTA games are way harder to make

[@TheOverlord632]

"Sam Lake you hack!" Bricky, 2023

[@MrMojoRisin971]

Rest in Peace James McCaffrey

[@jfd4706]

Max Payne is ♥. Cult classics fr.

[@A-Nadia8mw]

Max Payne isn't just a cult classic. Max Payne games are very popular, but they came out when pirated games was the most common way to play games.

[@hyde8118]

It's so inspiring that Sam has such energy and interest in every project after so many years! Max Payne was one of the first PC games in my life, and it was ideal for that time even for a 12 years old boy who obviously wasn't able to fully uppreciate this masterpiece. And Sam still brings his passion and vision to us in different ways, this man deserves respect.

[@8LegoVogel8]

The Flamingo says: _"Mirrors are more fun than television."_

[@jothain]

Without a doubt Järvi is referring to Alan Wake 2 musical scene. It was indeed hands down the best gaming scene I've ever experienced since 90's 🙂

[@Moshugaani]

Sam Lake and Remedy is one of the greatest national treasures Finland has given to the world! It's amazing how long Remedy has been in business and how they have developed their craft. I've been kinda overlooking Remedy for too long, but in recent years I've gained a new appreciation for their games.

[@snakepond2716]

Quantum Break such an underrated gem of a game.

[@schrodingerscat3698]

Sam Lake is not a Lake, he’s an Ocean. Truely one of the best game directors of all time

[@jakkuwolfinsomnia8058]

Nobody understands that Sam Lake’s Max Payne was iconic, if it was released today it would be the greatest game of the decade.

[@CaptToilet]

My guess his favorite from AW2 is the concert bit around a quarter way through the game. That was so out of no where and it just made me smile.

[@Einfach_Gabi]

And meanwhile everybody knows the best moment ever in Alan Wake 2

[@babruhbruh4697]

Remedy games are by far my favorites in terms of story telling. Now if only we could get Remedy and Hideo Kojima together on a project, just a thought

[@Nindis]

Kojima actually did voice acting for a side quest in control

[@rikusulkanen4476]

And Sam's face scan was used in Death Stranding

[@js1zzle]

there is a BB easter egg as well

[@Nemesiis-jc7wm]

His favorite moment in Alan Wake 2 was definitely Harold of Darkness or the Zane film.

[@keaixiaomeinv]

He's like a Finnish version of Hideo Kojima.

[@frobro5674]

The airport shootout in Max Payne 3 is in my top 3 favorite moments in remedy games. The music is paced so well to that action, the lyrics being tied to Max’s character is poetic.

[@theoutsiderprod]

Sam Lake really is such a cool guy.

[@trentonhuggins465]

Address unknown was such a captivating aspect of mp 1&2. Absolutely incredible addition. It's insane how simple audio narration, still frames, and simple sound effects can be so mesmerizing. It just bombarded my imagination as a kid playing through and seeing these.

[@UntilChill]

Max Payne is one of my favorite games and gaming franchises. Please consider a reboot or remake

[@Amadeus_]

Max Payne 1+2 remakes have already been announced, mate.

[@storyofnoxtis]

Imagine Sam Lake and Hideo Kojima would decide to do a project together

[@nayeebG]

This is some Chistopher Nolan type stuff. And Sam Lake is a OG.

[@specialknees6798]

Yeah it reminds me of Nolan style plots but less pretentious

[@phucnguyen0110]

Can't wait for Control 2 + both Max Paynes being remade and combined into 1

[@andrewbishop1085]

To me, the Swift Platform mission from Control is one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the past decade. The lead up, the music, the setting, all great!

[@bodnachuk877]

The Ash tray maze will forever be one of my favorites moments in gaming, it was an spectacle

[@AG-zt8ii]

Best Remedy games imo 1-Max Payne 1 2- Max Payne 2 3- Control 4- Alan Wake 5- Quantum Break

[@bubba418]

And death rally? Lol

[@marskingdoms]

Played them and love them ❤️

[@v-trigger6137]

Death Rally 😂😂

[@v-trigger6137]

what about Crossfire tho lol. they made the single player version of it

[@ASIF-jc6xw]

Quantum break was one of the best from remedy. wish it got a sequel. PS rest in peace Lance Reddick.

[@ShadowKayvaan]

Quantum Break is criminally underrated in Remedy's admittedly stellar library of games.

[@Brawndo27]

“M’ Lord! M’Lady!”

[@beny1366]

Max 2 was one of his finest works and he doesn't even know about it ! The story telling is still unmatched in video games industry

[@pyrotechnicalwizardofdoom1719]

Sam Lake having Max Paynes face talking about Max Payne the video game. Doesn’t get more meta that that 😅

[@twenfm]

Sam Lake Icon Legend. Thank you for countless jawdrop moments while playing your games and pushing boundaries what this media can do to entertain us

[@aimeerobidoux7635]

Sam Lake's passion for creative storytelling is so refreshing in an era where so many game companies play it safe and every game feels like a copy/paste of another game that already exists. Quantum Break is one of my favorite games and I hope that they are able to get the IP back so they can officially start tying it into the Remedyverse. I would love for Jack, Alan, and Jesse to all meet each other - not just multiverse iterations of the characters.

[@5copfxqt]

This is the kind of guy that hollywood needs, a great writer making great stories

[@Frostecy]

Remedy low key IS the master of storytelling

[@Nono-hk3is]

AW2 is just the culmination of Sam's 20+ year scheme to stage and dance in his own rock opera.

[@suspiciouschicken]

The Finish Hideo Kojima just a lovable goofball

[@cantsuggestareasonablename9101]

Finnish hideo Kojima but with lovable characteristics , passionate and very humble ( he always don’t leave his team out when talking about the projects that he is directing or writing and likes his team).

[@jonathonpolk3592]

Best scene from Control? Ashtray Maze. Nothing else even comes close.

[@DanteBellin]

You're goddamn right! But also, for me Control is the best Remedy Game.

[@PaulXPZ]

The Dynamite music video is a close second

[@jonathonpolk3592]

@@PaulXPZ yup. Despite being funny and silly, it thematically fit because you see it shortly before the end, as if Daring was giving a pep talk to Jesse right before the final boss.

[@RED01SEA]

This dude is the equivalent of david lynch gaming double

[@roszepp]

Sam Lake is a fuken genius, all Remedy games are jewels.

[@romilrh]

The stage battle in Alan Wake is one of my favorite scenes in a videogame. Just pure crazy, over-the-top fun

[@negativeZed]

Control and Quantum Break are not just games. Pure art.

[@UberNeuman]

I'd be down for Sam Lake to return as Max Payne.

[@Stellarheim]

Sam Lake is one of those guys who brings us our medicine. And we never question him or talk back to him. Because we don't want to die.

[@jason11279]

Imagine if Sam Lake and Kojima collaborated on a game

[@BlotRorschach]

He's basically Kojima without the pretentiousness.

[@uszpdoz]

Sam lake and kojima is the goat but when talking about consistency man sam lake is on his own league.

[@kylemullet1]

what proves just how great alan wake 2 is: the fact that we don't even need to hear from him what his favorite part of the game is, we just all know after playing the game

[@seagrey75]

Max Payne series deserves a remake!

[@vinayakbhardwaj9793]

They're making it. Both the games.

[@bobbyhogo2342]

Remedy and Sam Lake are cultural treasures!!

[@brentblayoneblayone3948]

Alan Wake 2 is their best game by a mile! Love to see their artistic and technical growth

[@Ashen_one89]

Imagine if there was a collaboration with the writers from the show "Dark" and "Remedy" to make a video game with an unbelievable story.

[@v-trigger6137]

Remedy making an game adaptation of Inception or TENET is my dream

[@francobattellini]

Im pretty sure his favourite scene in Alan Wake 2 is the musical part

[@ludig1]

Everybody knows his favorite part was the musical

[@holden6104]

Man doesn't age. He actually looks older in MP1.

[@kaylee42900]

Darling is one of the highlights in any game ever.

[@CASIOF-91W]

The REAL meta is Sam Lake being in a video game.

[@avocadothecat]

Sam Lake not spilling that Alan Wake 2 is just a big self insert: no it was great. He's a surprisingly nice actor

[@fallb0rn]

Sam Lake is like a finnish version of Hideo Kojima

[@MrSam2497]

Old Gods of Asgard in Alan Wake is basically same as Samurai in Cyberpunk 2077

[@RobyTza33]

Damn he is so hyped while talking about it, must be sincere. ❤

[@Amadeus_]

Sam Lake is a genius. Alan Wake 2 will be yet another amazing 90+ metacritic game. My personal game of the year is coming!

[@_plastikman]

One of the coolest game grown up playing this.

[@shawnSTNCH]

It’s been fun watching Sam lake experiment over the years, honing his own unique style and brand of storytelling.

[@Louiejr58]

first things first Controls Ashtray Maze is truly one of the greatest level designs in gaming in my opinion from music, Gameplay to level design per perfection. secondly wish Quantum break was apart of the same universe as AW & Control. that being said truly happy Remedy getting the opportunity to do remake of max payne and sequels to AW & Control.

[@Beavernator]

If you love Quantum Break, you're gonna be VERY happy in a few years... 👍

[@litheq]

Please, do tell us more@@Beavernator !

[@JJTheDev]

wasn't the fbc referenced in Quantum break?

[@RSTAR171]

Max Payne changed my life