PCG Article Discussion for February 2026

[neogunhero]

Concrete case:

Watch This Engineer Create a Desktop PC Case Made Out of Concrete

Carter Hurd created the case, joking that a heavier PC would inevitably make it more powerful.

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54 pounds! I'm certain that would go straight through my cheap particleboard desk I bought for $20.

concrete ultra light mouse might be a struggle.

Maybe it could be just an outer layer of smoothed concrete. That would actually feel kind of nice in the hand, to me at least.

 

[Zed Clampet]

Build A Rocket Boy dumpster fire flares up in exciting new ways as its co-CEO reportedly claims the 'guys who've been sabotaging MindsEye' have been identified—and will be demonized via an in-game spy mission

You can say and do all kinds of things when you're running a company.

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Question: If you worked at Build a Rocket Boy, would you actually put it on your resume?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Remedy's new CEO is a former sports betting guy and EA executive who aims to 'scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value'

Is it just me or does that not sound great?

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Knee jerk reaction: RIP Remedy.

However Finnish work culture is quite different to US and even other places in Europe, the CEO may not have as much control (heh) as he would in other places and I think he'll find it harder to start laying people off left and right, although the current government is trying their best.

He's talking about shareholder value and scaling already though.

 

[neogunhero]

Remedy's new CEO is a former sports betting guy and EA executive who aims to 'scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value'

Is it just me or does that not sound great?

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Knee jerk reaction: RIP Remedy.

However Finnish work culture is quite different to US and even other places in Europe, the CEO may not have as much control (heh) as he would in other places and I think he'll find it harder to start laying people off left and right, although the current government is trying their best.

He's talking about shareholder value and scaling already though.

That was the same immediate reaction as I had. I just hope for the best. They made some of the most unique games for a studio of that size.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

That was the same immediate reaction as I had. I just hope for the best. They made some of the most unique games for a studio of that size.

Max Payne was a classic and I liked Alan Wake, but since Control and Alan Wake 2 theyve been one of my favourite studios. I didnt care about FBC Firebreak because online MP isn't my thing but I didnt blame them them for taking a swing at it.

Unfortunately they are publicly owned, although its about 30% the founders, so this kind of thing has been coming for a while I guess.

 

[Zed Clampet]

Remedy's new CEO is a former sports betting guy and EA executive who aims to 'scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value'

Is it just me or does that not sound great?

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Not responding to anyone. Just mulling this over...

My biggest concern I'll put last, but first the part everyone is discussing..

It would be surprising, concerning even, if the new CEO of a company that just reported annual losses didn't want to at least reorganize a little. It really depends upon the board and what their expectations are, which they would have already formalized before hiring.

HOWEVER

"Scaling...profit" This likely means nothing so far as signaling impending action goes. He was introduced as someone who would "lead Remedy into a phase of profitable growth...we are well-positioned to significantly accelerate growth", and he responds that he will "scale Remedy in a way that builds lasting value". This is an optimistic, forward-looking statement of their intention to grow and be profitable. It's neither good nor bad. It's what every corporation wants to do and what the people they were talking to, the shareholders, want to hear. If your new CEO introduction doesn't mention growth, profit and value, your stock is going to tank because investors are like feral cats that scatter at anything.

The major thing that concerns me is speculation that all of this is signaling a move from Remedy being a "creative-led" studio to a "production-driven" studio like most major studios, which might solve the money problem at the expense of making distinctive Remedy games. However, this, too, might be overblown, as they seem to mention improving Northlight tools extensively, which could improve their production efficiency while still being creative-led. The easier thing to do would be to move to Unreal, but they aren't taking the easy route. In the end, I find that hopeful.

Edit: Perhaps one last hopeful sign. The recent CEO firing wasn't investor led, which is a thing that can happen in Finland easier than in most places due to laws protecting shareholders. This means that the shareholders are being patient, which is a good sign.