Sam Lake

Sam Lake from Remedy Entertainment talks about the true story behind Alan Wake, working in the industry for 28 years, and upcoming Alan Wake 2 musical. James McCaffrey's impact on gaming narratives and collaborations with bands for custom songs are also discussed. The podcast covers the concept of connected gaming universes, the long journey of creating Alan Wake 2, and strategies to overcome writer's block while harnessing creativity in game development.

Sam Lake, Creative Director behind Remedy's recent release, Alan Wake II, discusses crafting the world of Alan Wake, learnings from past releases like Max Payne and Control, writing for video games, challenges of using live action film in games, and Scandinavian horror.