The Paracosm of Alan Wake - A Very Personal Retrospective

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Published on March 23, 2024 3:54:11 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk8aGTezWNk

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Alan Wake 2 (2023)

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can this guy make up his mind on what is real or not?

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thank you.

PARTS:
00:00 Intro
01:06 Chapter One - Writing as an Outlet
29:05 Chapter Two - Writing as Exploration
53:50 Chapter Three - Writing as an Escape


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