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Remedy focusing on Alan Wake 360 Comments by Robert Purchese

9 July, 2009

PC uncertain. Plus, demo "unlikely".

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Whizzo
09/07/09 @ 09:49
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I don't think Intel are going to be too pleased with that news.
lord
09/07/09 @ 09:56
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Likely not really allowed to speak about it as part of some publishing/marketing clause.
mkreku
09/07/09 @ 10:03
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What?! This is on my most wanted list.. FOR PC!!
designerheadache
09/07/09 @ 10:07
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Alan Wake = Duke Nukem forever

Honestly this thing has been in production before the 360 was even released.

Its going to end up crap, any half decent software house would have had it out the door long before now, the fact they are now dropping the PC version which was the main platform in the beginning, says to me "money hats" involved due to long production time and no cash left.

If it doesn't end up a total mess then ill be very happy and surprised, although that situation is rather unlikely.

Bulbatron
09/07/09 @ 10:17
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As long as it doesn't end up like Alone in the Dark. I'm still hurting with the pain of that one.
Bitkari
09/07/09 @ 10:18
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Quelle surprise...
Byzanite
09/07/09 @ 10:18
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starting to get bored of waiting for Alan Wake. No Demo isnt going to help matters when ppl end up sitting on the fence after waiting for so long.
Muneeb
09/07/09 @ 10:24
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@designerheadache - well said ;)

This was always meant to be for PC and now its a 'meh we're not so sure....'.
Pastici
09/07/09 @ 10:26
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How was it well said? This game is actually coming out. ;)
rotmm
09/07/09 @ 10:33
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@designerheadache,

The first Max Payne game was in development for over 5 years and didn't end up a total mess, so there is some hope.
TheNinkyNonk
09/07/09 @ 10:34
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PC IN 2ND FIDDLE SHOCKER
TheNinkyNonk
09/07/09 @ 10:39
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But seriously: a 7 year gap since Max Payne 2?!

Dudes, lay off the weed!
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yupyup
09/07/09 @ 11:20
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They probably don't want to cannabalise potential early 360 sales by PC pirating.
schnide
09/07/09 @ 12:09
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There's no way this can live up to the promises that were made at first, partly because the designers admitted that themselves a month or two ago. Let's just let the hype die down, and enjoy it (if we can) for what it is when it's released.
Colin8703
09/07/09 @ 12:52
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I hope this is good but the footage I've seen looks more like all the dev team has done is read a bunch of Stephen King books and then rip of various sections from them and make a game to fit round it.

Still i'll wait and see but the moment i'm officially not bothered anymore.
Moonprince
09/07/09 @ 13:17
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Not even ignored him yet I still never seem able to read muscleblades post for all the -1 he gets :'(

I see the guys well loved around these parts!
designerheadache
09/07/09 @ 14:14
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@rotmm Good call!

Max payne was awesome and i am hoping his hobo adventures in MP3 live up to the first two!

I really do hope alan wake doesnt end up crap i have been following it for a while :-)

TSYNDMonkfish
09/07/09 @ 14:25
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Its a business decision, plain & simple. Id expect most people with both a 360 & A half-decent PC would go for the PC version if they released for both at the same time, and from what I understand they make more £££ on a 360 sale.

Fair enough, there not a charity, plus once its out on PC enough time will of past from the 360s launch to see if the game is any good or not.
Darren
09/07/09 @ 14:37
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I'm going to wait for the PC version if I can resist. What little I've seen of the 360 looks very, very good indeed but I've a feeling that the console won't quite be able to do the concept the same justice that a decent PC can.
creepylizard
09/07/09 @ 15:29
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It looks ALOT like Alone in the dark. And therein lie my doubts about this game..
Kratos1986
09/07/09 @ 15:44
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This is retarded. They've been developing it for what 5 to 6 years now and they still don't have a solid release date.

To top it off they aren't releasing a PC version and now they've canned the demo too.

This game already was unlikely to sell more than 12 copies since a game like this is unlikely to appeal to very many people.

It's going to be delayed as hell, probably suck and sell 14 copies. Remedy is a joke though to be honest this is a developer that couldn't even keep hold of their flagship title.

Max Payne 3 will destroy Alan Wake in sales not least because its multi platform admittedly but it shows where stupid decisions get you.
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UncleLou
09/07/09 @ 15:47
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They probably don't want to cannabalise potential early 360 sales by PC pirating.

More what TSYNDMonkfish said. They prefer selling games on the 360, Microsoft has openly said so in the past, because they earn more. The 20,- EUR on top of each game compared to the PC version go directly into MS's pocket.
harzo
09/07/09 @ 17:04
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@Kratos1986...

Stop yer yapping and wait till the game is released. To say it will sell 16 copies is just plain retarded.
Edz72
09/07/09 @ 17:21
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Game looked very average from the E3 showing :(

Not what I was expecting at all, and now it seems that the PC will get a port of the 360 version so technically it will suffer...

RedSparrows
09/07/09 @ 18:11
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I'm not quite sure, aside from being a disgruntled PC-only owner, why you are all so fucked off with the game. It's coming Spring 2010, which of course might change, and looked good - they stated (I seem to recall) that the E3 demo was actioned-up a bit.
Edz72
09/07/09 @ 18:37
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lol 'average'?

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you ask me (you didn't but I'mma tell you anyway :D), if you think it looked average, you probably need a new hobby.

No i don't need a new hobby, and imo it was one of the weakest games shown across all formats especially as it was one of the games I was most looking forward to seeing. They should rename it Alone in the dark 2 :(
StooMonster
09/07/09 @ 18:39
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Vader No!

Wants PC version.
curtlikesmeat
09/07/09 @ 19:07
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I did want this to be good, but as time goes on it's just seeming less and less likely. You never know though.
ronuds
09/07/09 @ 21:29
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I thought Alone in the Dark's issue was mostly with the controls?

Also, flashlight + scary monsters = Alone in the Dark clone - :D
neems
12/07/09 @ 08:27
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@Moonprince -

Muscleblade posted "For the people that think this will be crap (mostly PS3 owners and maybe PC owners too now) i bet youre wrong. This will probably be one of the best games ever made. Since its now a 360 exclusive this will probably help MS sell even more of their amazing console." Clearly a considered and impartial post. I think there may be a setting somewhere in your control panel that dictates whether you can see posts that have a rating below whatever.

This sounds like money issues to me. Somebody is putting pressure on to get it done, and when the clock starts ticking, the 360 comes first. If the 360 version does well you'll prob get a pc version some 6 to 8 months later.

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