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Remedy’s new CEO is publicly addressing Alan Wake and Control’s commercial performance, arguing they “should have sold more.” Coverage also highlights skepticism about his prior EA background and frames a forthcoming movie/TV deal as part of the strategy to attract more players.

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Key Takeaway Remedy’s CEO says Alan Wake and Control underperformed, and he points to new visibility—especially via a movie/TV deal—to help boost player interest.
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Remedy’s CEO says Alan Wake and Control underperformed, and he points to new visibility—especially via a movie/TV deal—to help boost player interest.

Remedy’s new CEO is publicly addressing Alan Wake and Control’s commercial performance, arguing they “should have sold more.” Coverage also highlights skepticism about his prior EA background and frames a forthcoming movie/TV deal as part of the strategy to attract more players.

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Top 3 signals · Remedy’s CEO says Alan Wake and Control underperformed, and
IGN · 3h ago
Alan Wake and Control 'Should Have Sold More,' New Remedy CEO Says, as He Accepts Skepticism of His Former EA Background
GameSpot · 7h ago
Remedy Wants To Fix Alan Wake And Control’s Biggest Problem: Not Enough Players
r/pcgaming · 8h ago
We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more"

Briefing Findings · Remedy’s CEO says Alan Wake and Control underperformed, and

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speaker Remedy’s new CEO
claim Alan Wake and Control “should have sold more”
strategy Movie/TV deal will help “do that”
problem identified Not enough players

What to Watch

  • Follow Remedy’s announcements for updates on the movie/TV deal mentioned by the CEO. IGN
  • Check coverage from major games outlets for follow-up interviews with Remedy’s CEO on Alan Wake and Control. IGN
  • Watch for future Remedy messaging focused on increasing player counts for Alan Wake and Control. GameSpot

What Changed

  • Alan Wake and Control 'Should Have Sold More,' New Remedy CEO Says, as He Accepts Skepticism of His Former EA Background IGN
  • Remedy’s new CEO says Alan Wake and Control ‘should have sold more’ - and movie/TV deal will ‘help us do that’ IGN
  • Remedy Wants To Fix Alan Wake And Control’s Biggest Problem: Not Enough Players GameSpot
  • We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more" thegamebusiness.com
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We interview Remedy’s new CEO: “Alan Wake and Control should have sold more"

In an exclusive chat, Jean-Charles Gaudechon explains his mission to turn Remedy's critical darlings into commercial hits

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