The development of Alan Wake 2, the visionary title signed by Remedy Entertainment, has left deep signs in its main creator. The highest videogame and narrative quality, but which required important sacrifices, culminated in a necessary period of removal from the world of video games to recharge the creative energies exhausted during the realization. In today’s industry, it would be said) for the creatives of video games to complete their works. \ r \ n «I was extremely tired and stressed. Creating video games is an incredibly complex process and with Alan Wake 2 I wanted to be involved in every aspect, “explained Lake. I wanted to be involved in the realization of music, especially of the texts. And I also played a part. In short, there was a lot to do. “\ R \ nquesto total involvement in the creative process, although it produced excellent results, has dried up the energies of the Finnish author to the point of requiring a significant pause. \ R \ n” looking back, I would not change anything. I am really proud of what we have made, “said Lake. «But I had to take a sabbatical period. I was far away for six months after the conclusion of the project. Now I feel much better ». \ R \ nnce if Lake does not name it directly, we know that unfortunately the crunch is a wound known in the videogame world – which can afflict both the key figures and the developers who are lower in the hierarchy, and that they often do not even have chosen on the management of their workloads. Even six sabbatical months to be able to get back in sixth and find balance – both personal and health, and creative to make something new. \ r \ n “I still have a lot of passion and ideas” has in fact ensured the Finnish author, who recently also received a valuable recognition of the GDC for his career in the world of video games. Company, pending the launch of FBC, is working on the return of Max Payne and A Control 2, which is taking important steps. And that we can’t wait to play – as long as the authors do not stress so much to realize it that they have to disappear for another six months.