“The ability to build a Plane does not qualify one to Fly it” Such a good outro tagline

The design of the corrupted hartmann still terrifies me

In American Nightmare, Barry uses Hartman's Words, but there's a HUGE difference between the two in their handlings of Tor and Odin Anderson. First, Barry CARES about those he works with, even when coming off as the typical sleaze bag you see in his profession he genuinely cares about the wellbeing of his clients... or he wouldn't of forced them back into retirement when their lifestyle put the two in real danger.

“What his failures can teach us so we do not fall into the same trap” step 1) don’t purposely use people as bait for the eldritch horror lake.

AWE expansion in Control left me wanting so much more. More Wake, more Faden, what happens to Faden's brother. My guess is that Remedy is working on a combined Control and Alan Wake sequel, and will likely star a new protagonist, possibly the FBC agent stationed in Bright Falls they were trying to call in AWE.

I find it pretty funny just how bad Hartmann got screwed come the AWE DLC - not only does he get arrested for violating a law he doesn't know _exists,_ and gets financially crippled, but he's turned into a monster by two eldritch entities fighting for control of his body and in what I assume to be constant pain. You get the impression Alan was _still_ pissed at him lmao. Like, imagine pissing a man off so hard that he breaks the fourth wall from the outside just to hurt you.

*"The-Thing-That-Had-Been-Hartman"* is one of the coolest and creepiest pieces of writing I've ever heard of in a videogame. Great video as always, my friend. Keep it up!

I'm starting thinking, that your voice is actually made for unveiling hidden

Have you noticed that when Hartman died his body unleashed light ? You see that light is the miracle illuminated that Thomas Zane was talking about a light that exist in everyone but usually overlooked by most ...

Great analysis and dive into Emil's arch and psyche. I really wonder if we'll ever get to know who it is he's talking to on the phone at the end of the Psycho Thriller comic

Another interesting connotation of that name is the word "Hart" which is another word for a mature stag -- a creature highly prized by hunters. It's a clue that while he sees himself as the one hunting the dark presence, the one who's in control of the situation, he's really just a particularly choice morsel of prey.

12:07 I do love it when media uses clever naming in their work.

I’m really hoping that Remedy can get the rights to Quantum Break and make it a part of the shared universe!

I really want to a 3d image of hartman without all the darkness surrounding him. With his little kackle and unique way of walking around almost like he's tiptoeing was my favourite part about the awe dlc. Just watching him was enjoyable enough.

I found this channel yesterday and I can't have enough from it, ♥️

As much as I loved AWE, I can't understand how the FBC could not deal with Taken Hartman, there's notes that even tell that they were prepared in case he escaped containment. Hell, even Alan Wake was able to shred an almost army of Taken with just a flashlight and a gun but an entire sector of the bureau couldn't stop Hartman? 🤔

Another great video, well done!!! My belief is that Hartman saw the poem almost as something past The Lake calling for him......like a hidden message just for him sent from over The Darkness through Zane telling him that deeper inside, beyond the depth of darkness and sorrow, there was a new/next undiscovered veil full of miracles; so he shouldn't just settle for the darkness in the lake but delve deeper and deeper to whatever called him. It's just a possibly wrong head-canon but hey, if there were only answers it wouldn't have been as incredible :)

Did you know that the earliest ideas about the unconscious mind came from a philosopher named Eduard von Hartmann?

I always found the fact that hartman called Alan selfish ironic hartman really deserved what he got not just for Alan and Zane but for all the poor souls he manipulated and broke for his own selfish and foolish desires

It was an interesting experience to play Control and AWE before playing Alan Wake. In Alan Wake, Hartman seemed like an average slimy middle-act villain, but almost everytime he appeared or was mentioned in the game, something in the back of my head kept saying "Hartman was stretched" with a flashing memory of what the Third Thing looks like in comparison to the balding, run-of-the-mill middle-aged guy. Talk about getting the short straw :P

I was really looking forward to that video

Another fantastic video, and a lot of lore I missed or had forgotten from Alan Wake. It’s never clicked for me that Alice’s fake kidnapper was one of the artist patients at the Lodge. What was the source of the live action scenes?

I played this just recently. Had it cause of ps plus but never played It. As a huge horror fan and a Alan wake too this holds huge promise. Cosmic horror in a new form, I really hope remedy goes all out on the horror; preferably with a new Alan wake game.

Magnificent, as always.

I love that his place was up on the mountain.

Given the fact that Epic Games will help Remedy develop. Alan Wake 2 and the rumors that it could come out this year. maybe we could see an anouncment at E3 im hyped for it. Im looking forward to. The analys videos you guys will do for Alan Wake 2 whenever it comes out Great video as always On another RSU topic since the AWE expansion hinted at Aliens in the Remedy verse. Iwould like to see a game where you play as an Alien in the Remedy Universe My idea for that hypothetical games story is a warrior. That has traveled to Earth in order to fight an evil Alien Race that has infltraded all levels of human society. Thats my idea for a Remedy Alien game anyways again keep up the good work

Another great video of the Remedy universe, love your work and keep it up!

Back at it again 🔥

This character has a lot more depth to it than I realized

I appreciate your videos and THANK YOU for pointing out the Bless corporation in Control. I can't believe I missed it.

Hartman was terrifying in AWE.

Incredible work!

I always like the video and then watch it, cause I know it’s awesome. Keep on the nice job 👍

You're awesome! Thank you for your hard work.

7:53 Hartman was like "I'll jump into the dangerous lake that brings fiction to life and has numerous powerful beings in it. What could go wrong?"

Just awesome!

Love your work!!!

Hey there! Could you do a video exploring the idea of Jesse and Dylan being the same person before the ordinary AWE? There's some dialog from Dylan saying he dreamt of visiting the projections, but he was alone and his name was Jesse Dylan Faden... Plus, I've read somewhere in the game that "he was really close to her sister" when young, and then in Jesse's post AWE therapy transcriptions, she said she felt like a part of her was missing... I guess this could lead to some cool identity an reality analysis!

You are the best!

Very interesting!

Amazing content!! I am always fascinated how deep the lore is

He is such a slimy villain. Nice work remedy.

Another great video! If I may make a request, I would appreciate a video exploring an alternative interpretation of Polaris's motives. I recognize that it would all be based on speculation. And you already addressed this somewhat in a prior vid on the nature of Hiss & Polaris, so you may have nothing else to add. But as time goes by, I'm becoming more convinced that Polaris isn't a good guy. Perhaps a necessary or beneficial force in Control, but I'm thinking that it may actually be the Longball villain. This is based on the fact that the only neutral or uncompromised voices we get in this game come from Ahti and, by extension, Tor & Odin. They are the only ones with no skin in the game or a need to control the OH. Their song "Take Control" repeatedly mentions that Polaris is being hypocritical, which suggests either it has the same nature as the Hiss, OR that it has the same goals / intent as the Hiss. The latter actually makes more sense in context, as it appears to be a warning against trusting it or letting it all the way inside of Jesse (which inevitably happens anyway). The thing is, Polaris / Hedron is generally portrayed as the savior in the story, as everyone would be Hiss meat puppets without it, so I'm wondering if there is anything else in the game that I missed that could suggest Polaris having an ill intent.

My love for Remedy grows more and more one video after the other. Great work mate ! I have a question though. From where is the footage showing real life actors of Alan and Hartman ? At 2:30 for instance. Thanks !

i loved this video, but my opinion is slightly different, i think the lake represents the creative perfection that lucky artists and scientists can mostly just tap into, but never really get to the ground, so they both aren't experts.

Just finished the AWE DLC today from everything I've gathered Emil Hartman is or rather was truly drunk on his own ego/pride the man believe himself superior and infallible just from his mear existence no wonder the the federal bureau of control rejected him after listening to what he has to say I mean the FBC might definitely be questionable but even they recognize their own mortality

I was thinking on writing a story that explained where the mold came from, and it would be more alien and lovecraftian.

One question I still ponder: How did Hartman initially find out about Cauldron Lake and the power within? Did he stumble upon the power by chance, or was it Thomas Zane who introduced him to it? Or maybe he learned about it somehow through his research into esotericism and hidden planes of existence.

Can you make a video regarding Hartman's corruption and how exactly it changed him ( I'm aware Alan Wake explained it but there are some things about it that I don't get) edit: i meant his physical appearance in AWE dlc (the thing that had been hartman) but i remembered that the hiss can physically distort your body which would explain why he looks the way he does

Theory vs. Practice Classic

Bruh amazing as always but yoh misspelled resurrected the first time.

Love your videos on the RCU, would you be as kind as to share the documents mentioned in the video around 2:00

Ok so Im hoping we hear more of Thomas Zane as Control referenced him a bunch both via AWE Expansion and Faden talked about Zane a little

Fun how Remedy brought this character journy back (not hartman no) in a certain Saga case during Alan Wake 2

I love the remedy verse so much. What do you think the next game is?

Great video as always! How did Hartman discover the power of the lake? Is this mentioned in a manuscript, document or somewhere else? Zane was the first artist to be connected with the lake (At least recently) but what was the first altered event (before resurrecting Jagger) by Zane?

I think we call agree that we would've lined up behind Alan for a chance to punch Hartman in the face.

More suited than people who spent a lifetime at it. Alan wake time in the lake at that time 1 week.

Bruh I literally thought hour ago when will I see new video😂

I think there is a good chance we see Vanguard at E3 here in a few weeks. Any ideas on what the game is about?

@gaming university hey loved the video man, but i was also wondering if you ever got to check out the show I recommended, The Lost Room?

Where are the real life acted clips taken from? Bright Falls?

HARTMAN WAS STRETCHED!!

my man got THICC

mhm

If the FBC was real, i think you would be head of research

During the credits of Control, it mentions a tribute to the real Dr. Emil Hartman. Was this just a reference to the in-game character, or an actual person?

I can’t like this video more than once? Shame...

Bit of hate towards academics in this one! Were you beaten as a child by a theoretical physics teacher?!?!