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It's no secret Twin Peaks has served as a key inspiration for the Alan Wake series, but it's not the only piece of pop culture guiding Remedy Entertainment's upcoming sequel. Some are obvious, but less apparent are some of its bigger influences--the work of Marvel--that have factored into the upcoming survival-horror game.Alan Wake 2's co-director Kyle Rowley told me in an interview that while the game's writer/director Sam Lake and many other members of the team use inspirations like Twin Peaks as…

It's no secret Twin Peaks has served as a key inspiration for the Alan Wake series, but it's not the only piece of pop culture guiding Remedy Entertainment's upcoming sequel. Some are obvious, but less apparent are some of its bigger influences--the work of Marvel--that have factored into the upcoming survival-horror game.Alan Wake 2's co-director Kyle Rowley told me in an interview that while the game's writer/director Sam Lake and many other members of the team use inspirations like Twin Peaks as…

The world of cryptocurrency is rapidly expanding with new technologies and platforms emerging regularly. One significant development in this space is the Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), a fundraising tool that allows companies to raise capital by issuing their own digital tokens or coins. ICOs are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential for high returns. However, they are also associated with several risks, including regulatory scrutiny and potential fraud. In the crypto space, ICOs play an essential role by…

Since its release in 2010, Alan Wake has been synonymous with Twin Peaks. Remedy Interactive and director Sam Lake have never been shy about how David Lynch’s classic TV show shaped the horror game. Alan Wake wears that inspiration on its sleeve, with its midwestern setting and eccentric cast of characters that feel like they could be regulars at the Double R Diner. Alan Wake 2 - Gameplay Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games So, it comes as no surprise that its sequel, the upcoming Alan Wake 2, continues that trend. In a…

United Auto Workers members on strike picket outside General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant on Sept. 25, 2019 in Detroit.Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT – As the United Auto Workers prepares for what are expected to be highly contentious negotiations with the Detroit automakers later this year, the union's leadership is undergoing its largest upheaval in decades.The shuffle follows a yearslong federal investigation that uncovered systemic corruption involving bribery, embezzlement and other crimes among the top…

‘It’s incredible what comes out of Angelo,” David Lynch once said. “He is a master of heart and beauty.” Those qualities, as well moments of droning dread and subtle jazz grooves, oozed out of Angelo Badalamenti’s fingertips when he touched his piano and shaped Lynch’s cinematic worlds. Badalamenti’s music was not simply a sonic accompaniment to his images but something that pulsed, swelled and swayed through Lynch’s surreal terrain, almost a character in its own right.Badalamenti had an esteemed and varied career writing…

Angelo Badalamenti, the acclaimed composer who created haunting music for David Lynch projects including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 85.Badalamenti died on Sunday of natural causes, surrounded by family at his New Jersey home, his niece told the Hollywood Reporter.Lynch and Badalamenti would become close friends and collaborators, working together on Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Lost Highway, The Straight Story and Mulholland Drive.…

Investing in cryptocurrencies, especially with the current market downtrends, is a risky business. Investors must carefully select the best crypto investment that will give them the best returns within a short time. While big names like Uniswap (UNI) and Solana (SOL) reached extremely high peaks, experts predict that the upcoming platform Flasko will reach a higher peak than Uniswap (UNI) and Solana (SOL), which is why Uniswap (UNI) and Solana (SOL) investors have begun shifting their investments to purchasing Flasko…

Soaring thousands of feet above the meandering trails of the Yosemite Valley floor, monoliths with names like El Capitan and Sentinel Rock stand watch like mythological titans of old.Just how long they've dominated the landscape isn't clear, with previous estimates on their emergence ranging anywhere from tens of millions to just 15 million years ago.A new attempt to clarify the timing of Yosemite Valley's evolution has found previous measures may have been off the mark, with its stunning granite skyline thought to have…

There's no denying that Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 will be one of the best graphics cards once it launches on October 12. However, the Ada-powered graphics card will consume considerable power to offer groundbreaking performance.The GeForce RTX 4090 carries a TDP rating of 450W. It's not the first time an Nvidia graphics card has had a colossal power envelope. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, the last generation's flagship, also flaunted the 450W badge. Regarding power supply capacity, Nvidia's recommendation remains the same:…