I stand to disagree. He went from a state of a genius to a state of a genius He kept this along all those years.. It was not a smooth ride. It went kind of sour with Control. It got redeemed with Alan Wake 2.
@@Stellarheim I think it actually went a bit sour with Quantum Break. Neat experiment, but a bit too conventional for my liking and the TV show left a bit to be desired (you can tell they were on a budget). I think Control was when Remedy actually made a game on par with the original two Max Payne games, largely in terms of level design (I'll be honest, Alan Wake is a good game, but there's just a couple too many forest areas). Then AW 2 came out and blew everybody's socks off (first game of Remedy's to actually get into the 90s on Metacritic).
Alan Wake II is probably one of the most terrifying games I have played. And the author of that game's story is probably one of the biggest goobers (I mean this as a compliment) I have ever seen. The cognative dissonance is brain-breaking.
Tends to happen. As an opposity. Hayao Miyazaki makes some of the most uplifting and positive animated movies out there, and the man himself is a brooding and grim ultra nihilist.
That tends to be the case with many people who work in horror, like Vincent Price and Freddy Kruger's actor. When your job involves creating stories about the depths of human & paranormal depravity, the importance of being a good person becomes a lot clearer.
I heard it's because trying to say his last name (for english speakers at least) is a pain and so to save the trouble, he just goes by Lake for his last name.@@Patralgan
@@Rikuyami_x - Feels more like Sam's smiling, completely unaware that he looks _exactly_ like a figment of Alan's imagination, which naturally causes Alan to wonder if Sam's real or a figment of his imagination.
So what you’re saying is, instead of Jedi Survivor or AC Mirage, I should buy this and play it asap? I’m a *massive* Remedy stan… just trying to limit full msrp games lol. (Pls give me an excuse)
@@michaellangan5037If you want a memorable game that stays with you, then yes. AW2 is definitely one of, if not the, best games I have ever played. Even after finishing it I keep thinking about it and relishing in its best moments ❤
@@Padam91 whewwwww. I mean I didn’t really need a hard sell 😂 I love Remedy, love Sam Lake, but was luke oh Alan Wake 1 for whatever reason - only played it in 2021 remastered.
@@michaellangan5037 Yeah Alan Wake 2 is such a leap on every aspect that even if they take place in the same universe, they are not too similar at all.
Something i love about Sam is his accent. It's just that specific type of Accent i've only seen Finns speak. Nowdays we speak english a bit better due to the internet and all making learning easier but that is just the accent most people over the age of 40 speak. that's the accent my parents speak in Especially the accent my Grand parents speak in. also Sams Favorite Xbox360 game was Lego marvel superheroes, How can a man be so based?
now it makes sense why alan wake 2 is such an awesome game, because this guy is the one responsible for writing and leading the creative process and COFFEE WORLD from Jakko and Ilmo is an easter egg
Low key this man has accompanied all my life ever since I was blown away as a 17y old playing Max Payne. Didn't fully realize all he is and means from the very first day, but always seeing him from time to time and also experiencing the amazing games, now that I am 39, it's like looking back I can't picture my love of videogames and stories without him :) That rummaging in the basement of Remedy's HQ to find Max Payne gear from the very first I felt like a million dollars, such a sweet moment, I was laughing with tears and touched at the same time :) "Echo scenes to seek ooooooooooouTT!!! AGAIN AND AGAaaaaaaaaaaIN!!" :)
Beautifully said. I've loved him for a long time but you're right. He's just always been there and all of the sudden it really exploded post Control and AW2 in terms of my realizing how much I cherish him. He's somehow ego free in spite of clearly loving the camera and spotlight. Just such a weird, goofy guy who loves creative media of all kinds and wants to celebrate all of it however he can. There's really no one that quite occupies the space he is in. One of the purest creatives in gaming media. Right up there with someone like Lorne Lanning in terms of their inability to not be so obvious about who they are in the best kind of way
One of the reasons I try to encourage people to seriously check out remedy games, honestly only other game that ever brought me into its world as good as any remedy game was hellblade senuas sacrifice which is another highly recommended series for those seeking a highly immerse story experience
The fact that this man has the ability to scare me enough to make me cower in fear, then lead the biggest mystery ever so I'm at the edge of my seat, and then be just a silly little guy in the span of 5 minutes is mind boggling
can this goofy man be ANY more likeble? just wanna hug this guys!! what a time to be alive. let's celebrate this victory and not take it for granted. Here's for Remedy and all envolved! Thank you for being weird and not selling out guys. Keep it weird and original.
He is so humble, intelligent, fun and a wonderful writer. Incredible personality. I wish I could meet him and we can talk about games for just a few minutes.
It's awesome seeing Sam Lake become more of a household name in the gaming industry. I remember becoming a fan of his after Max Payne 2 but before Alan Wake(2005ish). This is when I started paying closer attention to who are actually behind the games that I enjoy. The person, who they are, what other works they've done etc. There was such little info on him back then when he was still just known as the face model and writer of Max Payne. I remember finding an old Finnish website that had a series of all his short stories(one being called "A Circle of Saints"). I kind of liked the mystery behind him back then lol. You could barely even find a picture of him.
Dude i want a blend of that cauldron lake coffee, ironically i had decided to make a cup of coffee at 9pm then stumbled across this humbleness and shared a cheers of coffee with the man myth and legend himself. 10/10 experience
This man is a damn game developing genius.. I can't wait to see which twisting roads he takes us through next with his next bunch of games.. Alan Wake 2 was spectacular.. (That musical part was ... just.. wow) .. and Sam Lake is an incredible visionary who deserves awards for Alan Wake 2 .. It was a masterpiece.. I cannot wait to delve back into Max Payne with his upcoming remakes..!!
Such a goober I cried during the scene in AW where Mr. Door announces the story of The Story of the Journey of Alan Wake the Musical and he's just goofmaxxing in the bg.
There are a few actors/actresses that i credit Sam for knowing. Ilkka, Matt, Shawn, Courtney and more. Love Remedy. Sam seems super genuine and i have very high hopes for Remedy in the future. Max Payne was cool and fun. Was engaging. Alan Wake showcased thier story telling. Quantum Break tried to even build on that with the live action. Control nailed it. Alan Wake 2 watching them come into themselves and really hone in on thier style is just perfect. They have it and I really think they are just gonna keep continuing on with the trend. Every game they make is better than the last.
Are you fucking with time? Yes. What year would you like to go back to? This year? Can you take me there now? Here we are. I dunno why, but that discussion made me certain that Sam Lake is something else :D
Sam should really look into making a reality tv show about a fictional reality show..just imagine, Max Payne and Alan Wake in a house on the lake..where all they have is coffee, Remedy games to play, and Meta commentary about them playing their own games. The show will be called “Wake the Payne FT: Bright Falls smooth blend”.
More Sam Lake:
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Part 3- ruclips.net/video/hk9eDkuil3U/видео.htmlsi=-8sEHbXkvPSpDKs5
Sam Lake's 25+ year career at Remedy was simply a long scheme to fulfill his true desire, to write and dance in a rock opera.
Death Rally was phenomenal, I were amused to read Sam Lake started his career with it
@@UncleHam1337ye
And coffee.
@@kombatwombat6579 Precisely!
Playin the long game 👌🏻
"Same Lake you hack"
- a Sam Lake fan
#samlakeyouhack someone get Bricky to watch these compilations.
i love how from the 90s to now he's gone from your kind of weird but immensely creative cousin to your crazy fun uncle
Yea
I stand to disagree. He went from a state of a genius to a state of a genius He kept this along all those years.. It was not a smooth ride. It went kind of sour with Control. It got redeemed with Alan Wake 2.
@@Stellarheim I think it actually went a bit sour with Quantum Break. Neat experiment, but a bit too conventional for my liking and the TV show left a bit to be desired (you can tell they were on a budget). I think Control was when Remedy actually made a game on par with the original two Max Payne games, largely in terms of level design (I'll be honest, Alan Wake is a good game, but there's just a couple too many forest areas). Then AW 2 came out and blew everybody's socks off (first game of Remedy's to actually get into the 90s on Metacritic).
He's not Sam Lake, he's Sam Ocean
He's not Sam Loop, he's Sam Spiral.
Sam Wake, writer of Alan Break and Quantum Lake.
@@RelativelyBest take my like u f*cker
Sam Coralreef :v
@@RelativelyBest sam writer, of quantum alan and break lake
SAM LAKE, YOU HACK.
[Affectionate]
Bricky (my beloved) will never see this but I hope he still feels it in his heart... like dynamite. Right alongside Dr. Darling
Can we appreciate how damn fine this man is for being 53? Same for Matthew Portetta too, blew my mind to realize he’s almost 60 😂
RIP
Wait what? He looks 30?
I guess keeping your whimsy makes you youthful
Alan Wake II is probably one of the most terrifying games I have played. And the author of that game's story is probably one of the biggest goobers (I mean this as a compliment) I have ever seen. The cognative dissonance is brain-breaking.
Junji Ito moment
Tends to happen. As an opposity. Hayao Miyazaki makes some of the most uplifting and positive animated movies out there, and the man himself is a brooding and grim ultra nihilist.
@@current9300And also a terrible father
That's fucking hilarious 🤣🤣
That tends to be the case with many people who work in horror, like Vincent Price and Freddy Kruger's actor. When your job involves creating stories about the depths of human & paranormal depravity, the importance of being a good person becomes a lot clearer.
Love him. 😊
Yes he’s so wholesome 😂
Big fan of yours as well ❤
u mean his youtube channel or por. career?@@bombird8813
Hoping you'll do an Alan Wake 2 video lol, love your content
ywnbaw
@@chrislee5268get a job, and please shower for the love of god
i like how at 10:50 his title changes from "creative director" to "creative drinker"
Donno why, but I just love his sort of a child-like shy "lego marvel super heroes..."
4:39 Based Lego marvel super heroes
3:14 "yeah, it's horror" lmfao
He's my favorite creative drinker
Sam Lake is quickly becoming one of my favorite game directors, along with Hidetaka Myiazaki. They both stay true to their colors.
It's still weird to me to refer him as Sam Lake. It's not his real name but it's a direct translation, but it totally works!
I heard it's because trying to say his last name (for english speakers at least) is a pain and so to save the trouble, he just goes by Lake for his last name.@@Patralgan
@@animator6231 that's smart
Sam Lake is the David Lynch of video games, in all of the best possible ways.
Jokingly I'd like to see Sam pulling off 20 minutes long explosion cinematic
The pure fear in Ilka's face with the music at 3:49 is hilarious
Just noticed that and Sam’s grimace like “Don’t say anything or else.”
@@Rikuyami_x - Feels more like Sam's smiling, completely unaware that he looks _exactly_ like a figment of Alan's imagination, which naturally causes Alan to wonder if Sam's real or a figment of his imagination.
@@AlkisGD That’s a very interesting observation.
Sam Lake and Hideo Kojima are two of the most unique visionaries. I love this guy! Here's to an amazing remake of Max Payne 1&2!
Hideo, Sam, and Swen and the trifecta for me.
Best thing is that they seem to be friends, having cameos in each others games like Sam in Death Stranding and Hideo in Control
@@elmhurstenglish5938 "I onlyk now Swen from BG3, let me add his name here"
ah ye. but at least the European counterparts make good games.
Imagine a collaboration between Sam, Kojima and Team Silent... might be to many visionaries clashing oooooor be fucking insane :D
Sam Lake has been a one man publicity team for Alan Wake 2 and he seems to be having a blast.
That Yoton Yo film was actually so amazing. Sam lake is so insanely talented.
he is like Keanu Reeves.... not aging at all... still Max Payne 😮
John wick before john wick
This guy has a lot of positive energy in him, it's incredible.
Sam Lake should play the G-Man in a Half-Life movie adaptation.
Te raight mään at te raight plase can doo all te differenses in te woorlt. 😂😂😮
@@klausheino6986 perkele
My pick is Willem Dafoe for G-Man
i would give a lot to see the G-man do THE FACE somewhere in the middle of the movie
I love sam lake so much, hes so silly
I’m actually in love with this guy. God bless him.
Just finished Alan Wake 2 and I must say it`s the best game of the year for me.
So what you’re saying is, instead of Jedi Survivor or AC Mirage, I should buy this and play it asap? I’m a *massive* Remedy stan… just trying to limit full msrp games lol. (Pls give me an excuse)
@@michaellangan5037If you want a memorable game that stays with you, then yes. AW2 is definitely one of, if not the, best games I have ever played. Even after finishing it I keep thinking about it and relishing in its best moments ❤
@@Padam91 whewwwww. I mean I didn’t really need a hard sell 😂 I love Remedy, love Sam Lake, but was luke oh Alan Wake 1 for whatever reason - only played it in 2021 remastered.
@@michaellangan5037 Yeah Alan Wake 2 is such a leap on every aspect that even if they take place in the same universe, they are not too similar at all.
@@michaellangan5037 It's definitely worth it, and you can buy Jedi Survivor later (which is a good game)
I freaking adore this guy so much and jeez he looks very handsome.
I have a reaction image folder dedicated to this man
Sam lake is one of the greatest treasure of our era.
I love how he's both one of the most creative AND one of the funniest people ever existed
Damn, Ilkka's English is immaculate!
Something i love about Sam is his accent. It's just that specific type of Accent i've only seen Finns speak. Nowdays we speak english a bit better due to the internet and all making learning easier but that is just the accent most people over the age of 40 speak. that's the accent my parents speak in Especially the accent my Grand parents speak in.
also Sams Favorite Xbox360 game was Lego marvel superheroes, How can a man be so based?
now it makes sense why alan wake 2 is such an awesome game, because this guy is the one responsible for writing and leading the creative process
and COFFEE WORLD from Jakko and Ilmo is an easter egg
We must protect him at all costs!!
Low key this man has accompanied all my life ever since I was blown away as a 17y old playing Max Payne. Didn't fully realize all he is and means from the very first day, but always seeing him from time to time and also experiencing the amazing games, now that I am 39, it's like looking back I can't picture my love of videogames and stories without him :)
That rummaging in the basement of Remedy's HQ to find Max Payne gear from the very first I felt like a million dollars, such a sweet moment, I was laughing with tears and touched at the same time :)
"Echo scenes to seek ooooooooooouTT!!! AGAIN AND AGAaaaaaaaaaaIN!!" :)
Beautifully said. I've loved him for a long time but you're right. He's just always been there and all of the sudden it really exploded post Control and AW2 in terms of my realizing how much I cherish him. He's somehow ego free in spite of clearly loving the camera and spotlight. Just such a weird, goofy guy who loves creative media of all kinds and wants to celebrate all of it however he can. There's really no one that quite occupies the space he is in. One of the purest creatives in gaming media. Right up there with someone like Lorne Lanning in terms of their inability to not be so obvious about who they are in the best kind of way
What a weird little guy i love him
that little jig he dances behind Door before Herald of Darkness is the same one The Arm is seen doing in Twin Peaks, just another nod to that show
He is the love of my life
@@LSK2K It's a innocent rainbow man, not an mentally disabled flag.
@@ebucehil9757...what?
IDK what's in their water but Finland is quietly becoming the home of many great videogame creatives.
After a few times of hearing "I'm Sam Lake" you'll start hearing "Amsam Lake"
Also what I realized is that when you write Amsam Lake in google the first thing coming up is Sam Lake LMAO
8:13 In all honesty, that's a great pun.
There are not many people I would describe as a cinnamon roll. That said, Sam Lake is a cinnamon roll. (With coffee. :P)
He's my favourite person in the gaming industry. So different from all the suits who are just in it for the money.
One of the reasons I try to encourage people to seriously check out remedy games, honestly only other game that ever brought me into its world as good as any remedy game was hellblade senuas sacrifice which is another highly recommended series for those seeking a highly immerse story experience
Swen Vincke is pretty similar in that regard, I reckon
I’m not a horror fan otherwise I would be all over quite living not terribly far away from them
0:11
Man, if, instead of having one the visual direction for him it did, imagine that there on the right was our HD Max Payne.
Sam Lake and Yoko Taro are goofballs for directors and I love them for it.
4:40 sam lake has immaculate taste
He is my favourite person in the gaming industry
The fact that this man has the ability to scare me enough to make me cower in fear, then lead the biggest mystery ever so I'm at the edge of my seat, and then be just a silly little guy in the span of 5 minutes is mind boggling
His accent is made for podcasts and audiobooks
This video cures depression. I have no proof but neither doubt
SAM LAKE YOU HACK
can this goofy man be ANY more likeble? just wanna hug this guys!! what a time to be alive. let's celebrate this victory and not take it for granted. Here's for Remedy and all envolved! Thank you for being weird and not selling out guys. Keep it weird and original.
He is so humble, intelligent, fun and a wonderful writer. Incredible personality. I wish I could meet him and we can talk about games for just a few minutes.
It's awesome seeing Sam Lake become more of a household name in the gaming industry. I remember becoming a fan of his after Max Payne 2 but before Alan Wake(2005ish). This is when I started paying closer attention to who are actually behind the games that I enjoy. The person, who they are, what other works they've done etc. There was such little info on him back then when he was still just known as the face model and writer of Max Payne. I remember finding an old Finnish website that had a series of all his short stories(one being called "A Circle of Saints"). I kind of liked the mystery behind him back then lol. You could barely even find a picture of him.
oh god the way he got emotional after showing the jacket 😭😭
Sam Lake never change please
Dude i want a blend of that cauldron lake coffee, ironically i had decided to make a cup of coffee at 9pm then stumbled across this humbleness and shared a cheers of coffee with the man myth and legend himself. 10/10 experience
This man is a damn game developing genius.. I can't wait to see which twisting roads he takes us through next with his next bunch of games.. Alan Wake 2 was spectacular.. (That musical part was ... just.. wow) .. and Sam Lake is an incredible visionary who deserves awards for Alan Wake 2 .. It was a masterpiece..
I cannot wait to delve back into Max Payne with his upcoming remakes..!!
It feels like Sam Lake is what David Cage wants to be
2:07 - 2:20 Finnish mind set in a nutshell
OMG you made a fangirl SO happy.
we should start fanboying for sam
(actually, don't)
4:39 What's your favorite XBOX ONE game?
"Lego Marvel Superheroes"
Awesome 👌🏽
How not to love this man?
Sam Lake and Suda51 will always be my favorite directors. God bless
What an absolute legend
IT'S PAYNE!!!
WHACK'IM!!!
I had no idea how epic this guy actually was.
0:21 OH GOD IS MAX PAYNE FACE
one of the best parts of the new game is when you sit down to interrogate wake and casey is just giving him a psychotic grin.
Max Payne: The cult leaders are usually the ones doing the rituals, not the detectives
i hope he doesnt lose his crazy sense of humor and creativity. love him and his work.
Such a goober I cried during the scene in AW where Mr. Door announces the story of The Story of the Journey of Alan Wake the Musical and he's just goofmaxxing in the bg.
Goofy, likes stories, likes games, adores coffee. My kinda guy.
Sam is just a cool dude. No more, no less.
imagine a dragon ball fusion of Sam Lake and Hideo Kojima
There are a few actors/actresses that i credit Sam for knowing. Ilkka, Matt, Shawn, Courtney and more. Love Remedy. Sam seems super genuine and i have very high hopes for Remedy in the future. Max Payne was cool and fun. Was engaging. Alan Wake showcased thier story telling. Quantum Break tried to even build on that with the live action. Control nailed it. Alan Wake 2 watching them come into themselves and really hone in on thier style is just perfect. They have it and I really think they are just gonna keep continuing on with the trend. Every game they make is better than the last.
I don't know if I sound out of pocket but I've always felt Sam Lake was the Stan Lee of video game writing and charm! Both LEGENDS 😭😭😭
I love this silly and talented man
What a character, we love him 🙏
4:39 sami being based as always
That "Yeah it's horror" really got me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Are you fucking with time? Yes.
What year would you like to go back to? This year?
Can you take me there now? Here we are.
I dunno why, but that discussion made me certain that Sam Lake is something else :D
WTF this guy dose not even get old! He looks even younger than Max Payne in Max Payne 1, which is back 20 years ago!
Sam is such an incredible guy! World needs more people like him.
Starring Sam Lake as Sam Lake
"What's your favorite Xbox One game so far?
"Lego Marvel Super Heroes"
Typical Sam Lake W
Brilliantly edited. I never stopped smiling.
Sam Lake you hack!
Sam should really look into making a reality tv show about a fictional reality show..just imagine, Max Payne and Alan Wake in a house on the lake..where all they have is coffee, Remedy games to play, and Meta commentary about them playing their own games. The show will be called “Wake the Payne FT: Bright Falls smooth blend”.
The universe Remedy and Sam have created it's just bliss
Drinking coffee in Finland while watching this was supernatural experience.
Finnish is the funniest accent.
Best video game director of this generation
i love him, ilkka and matt, and the poets of the fall. I just love them all so much
YOU HACK!
Is he actually an eldritch being cause he doesn't look like he's aged a day since Max Payne 1🤣
Sam Lake rules 🥳
4:39 yep he’s one of the good ones
long live remedy games.
I fucking love this guy