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  • Resonating in the Dark: Why Control Resonant is Remedy’s Boldest Step Yet

    Resonating in the Dark: Why Control Resonant is Remedy’s Boldest Step Yet

    For years, fans of the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU) have been analysing redacted documents and whispering about what comes next. Following the mind-bending success of Alan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment has finally pulled back the veil on their next massive project: Control Resonant.

    Slated for a 2026 release, this isn’t just a sequel; it’s a total evolution of the “New Weird” genre that put the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) on the map.

    A New Lead, A Warped Manhattan

    While the first Control trapped us in the brutalist, shifting corridors of the Oldest House, Control Resonant breaks the containment. The game moves the action into a paranaturally warped Manhattan.

    You step into the boots of Dylan Faden, Jesse’s brother, who has spent years in FBC custody after being corrupted by the Hiss. Now, as a reality-bending cosmic crisis consumes the city, Dylan is deployed as a living weapon. His mission? Find his missing sister, Director Jesse Faden, and stop a threat that makes the Hiss look like a minor frequency interference.

    From Shooter to Action-RPG

    The biggest shock for fans isn’t the setting—it’s the genre. Remedy has officially described Control Resonant as an open-ended action-adventure RPG.

    • The Aberrant: Instead of the Service Weapon, Dylan wields “The Aberrant,” a shapeshifting melee weapon that can transform from swift dual blades to a massive, gravity-crushing hammer on the fly.
    • The Resonants: Progression is tied to hunting down “Resonants”—powerful supernatural entities. Defeating them allows Dylan to absorb their frequencies, unlocking new abilities like Gravity Anomalies and Shift.
    • Meaningful Choice: Unlike the linear path of previous games, Resonant features expansive zones (like the West Incursion Zone) filled with side quests, branching paths, and “impossible choices” that Remedy claims will decide the fate of humanity.

    The Aesthetic: Neon Genesis and Brutalism

    Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen has cited some fascinating (and terrifying) inspirations for this sequel. While the first game was heavily influenced by the SCP Foundation, Control Resonant leans into:

    • Neon Genesis Evangelion: For its “cosmic horror meets high-stakes action” vibe.
    • Annihilation (Southern Reach Trilogy): For the way environments morph into unrecognisable, beautiful nightmares.
    • House of Leaves: For the feeling that the world itself is a labyrinth you can’t trust.

    “We are holding on to the key tenets of storytelling and spectacle from the first game, while increasing player agency and exploration to a level we’ve never attempted before.” — Mikael Kasurinen, Remedy Entertainment

    The Connectivity: The RCU Deepens

    Is it connected to Alan Wake? Absolutely. In the Remedyverse, nothing is a coincidence. The game appears to bridge the gap between the Astral Plane and the Dark Place, with hints that the resonance affecting Manhattan might be a direct result of the events at Cauldron Lake.

    Whether you’re a lore-hound looking for the next hidden whiteboard or a newcomer wanting to smash supernatural entities with a shapeshifting hammer, Control Resonant looks like the peak of Remedy’s “World-First” design philosophy.

    Find out more here – https://epic.gm/control-resonant

    #CONTROLResonant #RemedyEntertainment #DylanFaden #fps #Action #Fighting #Adventure #AstralPlane #DarkPlace #games #gaming #gamers #gameplay #videogames #demogames

  • Flashes of Chaos demo game out tomorrow

    Flashes of Chaos demo game out tomorrow

    As the title says, this is Flashes of Chaos, a brutal and violent game where players are able to customise their weapons to get the most out of them and take down as many competitors as possible. This is a top-down view game too, so you get that classic look and feel, but don’t take our word for it, the demo game is out tomorrow, so you can see for yourself.

    To find out more about Flashes of Chaos, go to the developer’s website here https://brainburnstudio.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/Rp61q

    #FlashesofChaos #demogame #gametrailer #games #gaming #gamers #combat #weapons #topdownshooter #steam #pcgames #roguelike #BrainburnStudio #fighting #violence

  • Dustwind: Resistance launching this June

    Dustwind: Resistance launching this June

    The world as we knew it has gone, survivors battle against the odds to build new communities, grow crops and find valuable resources in the Dustwind: Resistance game. However, not everyone wants to put in the hard work, so survivors want to take what the others have built. It is your job to protect the communities and stop those who want to take your resources. Dustwind: Resistance will be launching on PC and consoles this June.

    To find out more about the Dustwind: Resistance game, go to the official game website here https://www.dustwind.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/50C3g

    #DustwindResistance #Dustwind #Resistance #games #gaming #PC #Steam #Xbox #PlayStation #newgames #horror #apocalypse #survivors #tactics #raiders #traps #fighting

  • New trailer and demo for Hark the Ghoul

    New trailer and demo for Hark the Ghoul

    This is the trailer for the Hark the Ghoul game, where players enter a weird-looking dungeon-type place where all sorts of nasties seem to be surviving each with their own agenda and reasons for being there. The players will need to fight their way through, while at the same time discovering secrets along the way. The Hark the Ghoul game trailer and playable demo are available right now.

    To find out more about the Hark the Ghoul game, go to the official game website here https://www.kwalee.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://bit.ly/harktheghoul

    #HarktheGhoul #Kwalee #DeepDenizens #CeruleanSluice #games #gaming #newgames #gamedemo #gametrailer #fps #retrogames #classicgames #weapons #fighting #battles

  • Can you Escape the Mad Empire

    Can you Escape the Mad Empire

    This is one of those games that suits players who love the retro style and feel of platform games, but make no mistake the Escape the Mad Empire game is a hardcore adventure where players can loot everything, grab or steal resources and ultimately survive. Yet escaping the Mad Empire may not be as easy as it sounds, so this is the time to knuckle down and take on the Mad Empire and escape.

    To find out more about the Escape the Mad Empire game go to the official game website here https://shorturl.at/gVAQ5 or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/5dtP7

    #EscapetheMadEmpire #games #gaming #newgames #scifi #ParadoxInteractive #Paradox #retrogames #tactical #pixel #dungeon #platformgames #steam #fighting #battles #retrogamers

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows Launch Cinematic TV Ad

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows Launch Cinematic TV Ad

    Having travelled around the world and visited different timelines it seems like Assassin’s Creed is about to venture into the mysterious and somewhat secret feudal land of Japan, this is the Assassin’s Creed Shadows and in a land where the way of the warrior rules. The good news is that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be launching on the 20th of March on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

    To find out more about the Assassin’s Creed Shadows game go to the official game website here https://ubi.li/rEDXA

    #AssassinsCreedShadows #AssassinsCreed #Shadows #tv #games #gaming #assasins #history #ubisoft #fighting #missions #gameplay #japan #samurai #warriors #justice

  • Enter The Guns And Draguns Dungeon

    Enter The Guns And Draguns Dungeon

    There is nothing like a great classic game and this one is a great example of what a retro should be like, in Guns and Draguns you enter a dangerous dungeon at your peril, work at the game in a team to get through the levels and eventually you will come face to face with a boss who must be defeated in order for you to advance through the levels and then onto the end of the game. The Guns and Drayguns game is out now, do you fancy your chances?

    To find out more about the Guns and Draguns game check it out on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2696390/Guns_And_Draguns/

    #GunsAndDraguns #Steam #Dungeon #RogueliteGame #ShootingGame #Multiplayer #Coop #Bosses #NewGame #InfiniteStairs #Journey #Teamwork #Battles #Fighting

  • Capcom Fighting Collection Nintendo Switch

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  • You Have Reached The Royal Frontier

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