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Alan Wake
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Current cover for Alan Wake
Developer(s) Remedy Entertainment
Publisher(s) Microsoft Game Studios
Designer(s) Petri Järvilehto (lead designer)
Writer(s) Sam Lake (lead writer)
Composer(s) Petri Alanko[1]
Engine In-house engine, Havok Physics
Platform(s) Xbox 360
Release date(s) NA May 18, 2010[2]
EU May 21, 2010[2]
Genre(s) Psychological thriller, action
Mode(s) Single-player
Rating(s) BBFC: 15[3]
ESRB: T[4]
Media DVD-DL
Input methods Gamepad
.Alan Wake is an upcoming video game being developed by Remedy Entertainment.^ Alan Wake new gameplay video .
  • Alan Wake new gameplay video - NeoGAF 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Halo, like Alan Wake, was originally being developed as a PC game.
  • PC News: Alan Wake: No PC version at launch - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy itself who is developing this game.
  • Alan - Blogs, Pictures, and more on Blogged 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.blogged.com [Source type: General]

 .Alan Wake is a "psychological action thriller" inspired by Twin Peaks, Lost and the works of Stephen King.^ GSUK: Alan Wake has a definite Twin Peaks vibe about it.
  • PC | Alan Wake Q&A - Sam Lake - www.OverclockersHQ.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC overclockershq.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, a unique new take in the world of gaming.
  • Alan Wake Game Page 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Remedy Unveils Alan Wake - Xbox 360 News at IGN 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ As Remedy's Sam Lake explains: "Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller.
  • ShopTo.Net - Alan Wake - PC 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.shopto.net [Source type: General]

 [5] .It is being developed for Xbox 360 and is set to be released worldwide in May 2010.[6][7] The titular character, Alan Wake, is modeled after Ilkka Villi, a Finnish professional actor and writer.^ This item will be released on May 28, 2010.
  • Alan Wake (Xbox 360): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.amazon.co.uk [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake (PC DVD): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.amazon.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Does Alan Wake have a release date?

 ^ Alan Wake and Crackdown 2 Confirmed for 2010 Release .
  • Alan Wake - Xbox 360 - GameSpy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox360.gamespy.com [Source type: General]

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Contents

Plot

.Alan Wake, a bestselling writer, has not written anything in over two years.^ Alan Wake is every most Alan Wake, the writer.
  • PC | Alan Wake Q&A – Sam Lake | Gives you game info 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.wastedland.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Story "Alan Wake is a bestselling horror writer.
  • Alan Wake (360 & Vista) - ZuneBoards 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.zuneboards.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake is a bestselling horror writer.
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Alan Wake - Neoseeker Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neoseeker.com [Source type: General]

 .Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow.^ Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow.
  • YouTube - ALAN WAKE GAME TRAILER 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.youtube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake - Xbox Wiki 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox.wikia.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake - The Explosm Fora 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.explosm.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Wash.
  • Alan Wake Xbox 360Xbox360, 360 Game - Temple Games (templegames.co.uk) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.templegames.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ The game starts with Wake travelling with his wife Alice to the idyllic, small American town of Bright Falls.
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.com [Source type: General]
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.co.uk [Source type: General]

 .When she vanishes without a trace, Wake finds himself trapped in a nightmare.^ But then Wake's fiancée vanished without a trace.
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Alan Wake - Neoseeker Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neoseeker.com [Source type: General]

 ^ But then Wakes fiance vanished without a trace.
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Xbox 360 & Xbox Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forum.teamxbox.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ When his fiance disappeared without a trace, though, his nightmares stopped, his writing dried up, and even his sleep dwindled away.
  • Alan Wake Preview - AtomicGamer - Free video game downloads, patches, videos, demos, reviews, previews, and screenshots. 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.atomicgamer.com [Source type: General]

 .Word by word, his latest work—a thriller he cannot even remember writing—is coming true before his eyes.^ His wife goes missing and a book that he doesn't remember writing is coming true before his very eyes.
  • Xbox360Achievements.org - E3 2009: Alan Wake Preview - Alive and Kicking 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.xbox360achievements.org [Source type: General]

 ^ A thriller he's been writing starts to come to life in front of his very eyes, word-by-word.
  • Alan Wake TGS 2009 Preview - G4tv.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC g4tv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Word by word, his latest work, a thriller he can't even remember writing, is coming true before his eyes.
  • YouTube - ALAN WAKE GAME TRAILER 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.youtube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake - Xbox Wiki 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox.wikia.com [Source type: General]

Gameplay

.The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.^ The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake - The Explosm Fora 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.explosm.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Alan Wake “The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.
  • Alan Wake reportedly like a TV thriller - GAMER.BLORGE 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamer.blorge.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The Remedy Entertainment developed title will supposedly be released on the 12th of May 2010 and will be presented in an episodic format, similar to that of a television show.
  • Alan Wake release date confirmed? 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.mygaming.co.za [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Remedy has confirmed that Alan Wake is only the first season of a bigger story, opening the door for future sequels.^ Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy .
  • Alan Wake for PC - Alan Wake PC Game - Alan Wake Computer Game 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy - PC News at GameSpot 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamescom.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy has confirmed that Alan Wake is only the first season of a bigger story, opening the door for future sequels.
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake - The Explosm Fora 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.explosm.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Tags alan wake , microsoft , remedy .
  • alan wake » MTV Multiplayer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC multiplayerblog.mtv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

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.Light plays a significant role in gameplay and strategy.^ The use of light is a significant gameplay element.
  • Alan Wake (xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC search.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake (xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
  • Remedy Unveils Alan Wake - Xbox 360 News at IGN 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Info has been scarce since the title’s showing at Microsoft’s X06 event (2006), though light and darkness will play a role in surviving the waking nightmare.
  • That VideoGame Blog » Remedy Shoots Down September Release for Alan Wake 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.thatvideogameblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Lighting plays an important role in the game and you'd be hard put to find a game with better effects in that department.
  • Alan Wake Preview from 1UP.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.1up.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .The enemies, called "the Taken" in the game, are sensitive to light, encouraging the player to take advantage of environmental light sources and placing significant emphasis on the flashlight as a primary weapon.^ There will be a variation of light sources in the game for the player to cleverly utilise.
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Based on what the presenter says, it would seem that this game takes advantage of multi-core processing, a trend I hope will catch on in the near future.
  • Alan Wake | Gamers' Quarantine | Cracked.com Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.cracked.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ To kill them, you must first expose them to the light—either with your trusty flashlight, any other light-based weapon, or lights in the environment.
  • E3 2009: Alan Wake -- The Full Demo - PC Preview at IGN 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC uk.pc.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 Players also have the ability to set traps that illuminate when triggered, either damaging or temporarily immobilizing an enemy.
.Remedy also promised a free-roam, sandbox-style city, similar to those seen in the Grand Theft Auto series.^ Is the game similar to Grand Theft Auto?
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Alan Wake - Neoseeker Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neoseeker.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Xbox 360 & Xbox Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forum.teamxbox.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy Entertainment also promised a free-roam 3-dimensional city, similar to the Grand Theft Auto series.
  • YouTube - ALAN WAKE GAME TRAILER 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.youtube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ "The basic idea with the free-roaming world is that we give the player goals, and then the player can go about achieving those goals in the way he chooses."
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Alan Wake - Neoseeker Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neoseeker.com [Source type: General]

 .However, in an interview with Finnish magazine Pelaaja and British magazine Edge, this feature is stated to have been removed, with Remedy opting to focus on a compelling storyline over sandbox-style gameplay.^ This gameplay concession was made in order to deliver a compelling storyline.
  • Is Alan Wake an Xbox 360 exclusive? - News and Siteseeing 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.firingsquad.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Considering their PC gaming roots, everyone expected Remedy's Alan Wake to be released on PC as well as the Xbox 360, but according to a new article from Finnish gaming magazine Pelaaja, that may not be the case.
  • Is Alan Wake an Xbox 360 exclusive? - News and Siteseeing 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.firingsquad.com [Source type: General]

 ."That being said, this path that the player is on is quite wide at times and all through the game there is a lot for the player to explore, but it's not a free-roaming sandbox," said Sam Lake of Remedy.^ Remedy is creating the entire game area as a free roaming environment.
  • Alan Wake Preview from 1UP.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.1up.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Sam Lake "Intense cinematic action is something that we love to do, and Alan Wake features tense combat gameplay as well, but all things considered the game has a lot more emphasis on adventure and exploration than what Max Payne did.
  • YouTube - ALAN WAKE GAME TRAILER 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.youtube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience.
  • Worthplaying | Search 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC worthplaying.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake (xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC search.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
  • Alan Wake (xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
  • DVD.CO.UK: XBox 360 : Alan Wake (Xbox 360) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.dvd.co.uk [Source type: General]

 .[10][11] Despite this on the official website for Alan Wake, when Sam Lake was questioned whether the game was free-roaming or not gave the answer "We'll open more of the game world as the game progresses.^ More on Alan Wake & Multi-core Gaming .
  • AnandTech: Fall IDF 2006 - Day 1: Laser FSBs, more Alan Wake, Flash in Vista & DDR3 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.anandtech.com [Source type: General]
  • AnandTech: Fall IDF 2006 - Day 1: Laser FSBs, more Alan Wake, Flash in Vista & DDR3 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.anandtech.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Sam Lake gives us more details about Alan ...
  • Alan Wake DLC Confirmed - Microsoft, Xbox 360, Gaming 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamerblips.dailyradar.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Sam Lake Will there be any Alan Wake sequels?
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Alan Wake - Neoseeker Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.neoseeker.com [Source type: General]

 .The area is so large, that we want the players to become familiar with a smaller subset of the world, before we introduce new locations and new areas.". This has caused confusion amongst fans due to his prior statements that the game will not be a sand-box styled game.^ The area is so large, that we want the players to become familiar with a smaller subset of the world, before we introduce new locations and new areas.
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Xbox 360 & Xbox Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forum.teamxbox.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game .
  • Alan Wake Xbox 360, 2010: items on eBay.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: General]

 ^ I just want see something new– anything will do – of the game itself.
  • Alan Wake on the way? | Technology | guardian.co.uk 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: News]

 Whether it is or it isn't is yet to be fully clarified. [12]
.Alan Wake features a day/night time cycle, which is controlled by Remedy to create suspense and drama at any given time.^ Create a character page for: Alan Wake .
  • Alan Wake (2009) (VG) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy .
  • Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy - PC News at GameSpot 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamescom.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy: Alan Wake demo unlikely .
  • Alan Wake -- Joystiq 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake -- Joystiq [Xbox] 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .During the day, players may interact with other NPCs to find out more about the town of Bright Falls.^ Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance Realistic, interactive environment: Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyper-detailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies in "Alan Wake."
  • Alan Wake Xbox 360, 2010: items on eBay.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow.
  • YouTube - ALAN WAKE GAME TRAILER 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.youtube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ In order to get those creative juices flowing again, his wife Alice takes him out to Bright Falls, Washington, in order to help the struggling writer.
  • Xbox360Achievements.org - E3 2009: Alan Wake Preview - Alive and Kicking 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.xbox360achievements.org [Source type: General]

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Soundtrack

The game's score will be composed by Petri Alanko. The soundtrack will feature the song "War" by Poets of the Fall, from the band's upcoming fourth studio album Twilight Theater. .Sam Lake said that the song "...is a prominent part of the Alan Wake soundtrack and the theme also links strongly to the game’s storyline."^ Sam Lake Will there be any Alan Wake sequels?
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Xbox 360 & Xbox Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forum.teamxbox.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Sam Lake How long will it take to complete Alan Wake?
  • Alan Wake FAQ - Xbox 360 & Xbox Forums 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forum.teamxbox.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Remedy's Sam Lake shows off Remedy's Alan Wake .
  • Alan Wake -- Joystiq 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake -- Joystiq [Xbox] 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .[14] The band also wrote the ending theme to Remedy's previous game Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne called "Late Goodbye", which is based on a poem written by Lake.^ Their last game was Max Payne 2...
  • Alan Wake Thread - New Video Interview - Main forum - Gamersyde 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC ww.xboxyde.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Developed by Finnish studio, Remedy Entertainment (known for their Max Payne games), and published by Microsoft Game Studios , Alan Wake has been in development for quite some time, even attracting the ‘vaporware’ label due to frequent delays.
  • Alan Wake officially announced at E3 « OXCGN – XBox News Reviews and Views 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC oxcgn.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience.
  • Worthplaying | Search 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC worthplaying.com [Source type: General]
  • DVD.CO.UK: XBox 360 : Alan Wake (Xbox 360) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.dvd.co.uk [Source type: General]

 "War" was not written specifically for the game.

Development

.Alan Wake was announced at E3 2005.^ [E3 - Alan Wake] Alan in the dark .
  • Alan Wake PC : code, demo 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.jeuxvideopc.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake officially announced at E3 .
  • Alan Wake officially announced at E3 « OXCGN – XBox News Reviews and Views 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC oxcgn.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ View Description Microsoft and developer Remedy shed more light on their mysterious, psychological, action thriller game Alan Wake at E3 2009.
  • Hulu - E3 Live: Alan Wake E3 Trailer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.hulu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Microsoft partnered with Remedy to release the game for the Xbox 360 and as a DirectX 10-only title for Windows Vista.^ BEMelrWP4 "Exclusively on Windows and Xbox 360" .
  • Destructoid - Alan Wake to be a 360, PC exclusive 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ General Xbox 360 Gaming Forum .
  • View topic - Alan Wake 2 hinted by Microsoft - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • View topic - Alan Wake will 'blur line between games and TV' - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Xbox 360 Game Previews (73) .
  • Alan Wake officially announced at E3 « OXCGN – XBox News Reviews and Views 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC oxcgn.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
By-mid 2009, plans for a Windows version were put on hold. .Remedy stated that they wanted to focus on the Xbox 360 version, though they were not permanently shelving the Windows edition.^ BEMelrWP4 "Exclusively on Windows and Xbox 360" .
  • Destructoid - Alan Wake to be a 360, PC exclusive 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Add Xbox 360 version to Most Wanted List Who else wants this?
  • Alan Wake Interview | Next Gen | Eurogamer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.eurogamer.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake Preview | Xbox 360 | Eurogamer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.eurogamer.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ As was already revealed in our Microsoft briefing coverage, Microsoft Game Studios confirmed it will publish Remedy's psychological action thriller Alan Wake, exclusively for Windows Vista and the Xbox 360.
  • Worthplaying | Search 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC worthplaying.com [Source type: General]

 .They announced that all plans for a future Windows release lay in the hands of the publisher, Microsoft.^ No release date is yet announced, but hopefully we'll see this at some point in the near future, given the fact that it has been in development for around 3 years (and counting).
  • Games On Net :: New Releases: Alan Wake revived in new cinematic trailer from Remedy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.on.net [Source type: General]

 ^ Microsoft Platform: Windows Vista 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews ( 3 customer reviews ) 3 Reviews .
  • Alan Wake (PC DVD): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.amazon.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The long, long awaited action-thriller game Alan Wake from Remedy was first shown as a PC game in 2005 and was announced as coming to the PC when Microsoft came in as a publisher in 2006.
  • Posts tagged Alan wake at Big Download Blog 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC news.bigdownload.com [Source type: General]
.On February 12, 2010, Microsoft announced the game would not be available on the Windows platform, stating that playing on the 360 would be "more compelling."^ Alan Wake is on track from a development standpoint and will play an important role in our Spring 2010 game portfolio.
  • Alan Wake reportedly like a TV thriller - GAMER.BLORGE 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamer.blorge.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Microsoft #Tokyo Game Show #Xbox 360 Live from the Tokyo Game Show we can confirm two things.
  • Destructoid - TGS 09: Someone get Alan Wake a gun and a flashlight! 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ But I've played the PS3 version (which is a "fix" version of the 360 one) so I don't know how bad the game was on the 360.
  • Alan Wake Story Details, New Screens | Kotaku Australia 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.kotaku.com.au [Source type: General]

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.Alan Wake will feature a limited edition set, consisting of the game, a 144-page book, the game soundtrack, exclusive content including the first DLC (downloadable content) and an Alan Wake avatar.^ Is Alan Wake an Xbox 360 exclusive?
  • Is Alan Wake an Xbox 360 exclusive? - News and Siteseeing 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.firingsquad.com [Source type: General]

 ^ As was already revealed in our Microsoft briefing coverage, Microsoft Game Studios confirmed it will publish Remedy's psychological action thriller Alan Wake, exclusively for Windows Vista and the Xbox 360.
  • Worthplaying | Search 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC worthplaying.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surroundings in the state of Washington.
  • Alan Wake Screenshots > PC > September 25, 2009 | Crispy Gamer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.crispygamer.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Alan Wake Screenshots > PC > October 6, 2008 | Crispy Gamer 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.crispygamer.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

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  3. ^ "Alan Wake rated 15 by the BBFC". British Board of Film Classification. 2010-03-18. http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/401ebb113ee13a46802576ea0054efc9?OpenDocument. Retrieved 2010-03-18. 
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  8. ^ IMDB profile - Ilkka Villi
  9. ^ Remedy: Alan Wake is only the first season
  10. ^ Alan Wake No Longer Open World
  11. ^ Alan Wake No Longer a Sandbox
  12. ^ Alan Wake FAQ
  13. ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/16/interview-remedys-oskari-hakkinen-on-alan-wake/
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External links


Gaming

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.From Wikia Gaming, your source for walkthroughs, games, guides, and more!^ From Wikia Gaming, your source for walkthroughs, games, guides, and more!
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake - Xbox Wiki Wikia Gaming Create a new wiki Log in Create an account Xbox Wiki View source History Share this article Article Discussion .
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 ^ The game’s release date could have possibly just gotten more specific, as MCV recently announced that a source close to the game specified a late-May launch.
  • Alan Wake to Awake in May…Hopefully | Video Game Blog, Video Game Reviews, Video Game News 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamersyndrome.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Alan Wake

Developer(s) Remedy
Publisher(s) TBA
Release date November, 2005
Genre Action
Mode(s) Single player
Age rating(s) ESRB: RP
Platform(s) Xbox 360 PC
Credits | Soundtrack | Codes | Walkthrough
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From the makers of Max Payne.^ Walkthrough From the makers of Max Payne.
  • Search results for "Alan Wake" - Wikis from Wikia - Join the best wiki communities 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 ^ It's been a while since we've received any updates on Alan Wake , a gorgeous new action game from Remedy, the makers of the Max Payne series.
  • GameSpy.com: Most Wanted Games of 2007 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC mostwanted.gamespy.com [Source type: General]

 ^ From Remedy, the makers of Max Payne, comes this psychological action thriller for next-gen consoles and future-spec PC systems.
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.Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, a unique new take in the world of gaming.^ Remedy’s "Alan Wake" is the new psychological action thriller coming to Xbox in Spring 2010.
  • (PR) "From Max Payne to Alan Wake: Creating Intellectual Properties the Remedy Way" | AlienBabelTech 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC alienbabeltech.com [Source type: General]

 ^ All Alan Wake news is welcome...
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 ^ Alan Wake , a psychological action thriller video game about a writer!
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 .The game is set in an idyllic all-American small town (Pride Falls) and its surroundings in the state of Washington.^ Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surroundings in the state of Washington.
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 ^ The game starts with Wake travelling with his wife Alice to the idyllic, small American town of Bright Falls.
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.com [Source type: General]
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 ^ The game is set in an idyllic all-American small town (Pride Falls) and its surroundings in the state of Washington.
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 .Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares.^ A new game named 'Alan Wake'.
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 ^ Alan Wake , a psychological action thriller video game about a writer!
  • Alan Wake — Tweet My Gaming: Tracking game popularity trends on Twitter. 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC tweetmygaming.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Alan Wake is not about that.
  • PC | Alan Wake Q&A - Sam Lake - WebRats Fun and stupidity at its best!! 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.webrats.com [Source type: General]
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 .In the game, those nightmares come true.^ In the game, those nightmares come true.
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  • Remedy Unveils Alan Wake - Xbox 360 News at IGN 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ In the game, those nightmares come true...
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 ^ Those familiar with this from Monday will already know that Wake is a writer who is having his manuscript come true.

 .As with Remedy's previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements.^ As with Remedys previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements.
  • DVD.CO.UK: XBox 360 : Alan Wake (Xbox 360) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.dvd.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ As with Remedy's previous games, story and atmosphere are fundamental elements.
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  • Remedy Unveils Alan Wake - Xbox 360 News at IGN 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The game design is mission based with the player as the driving force behing the action, and as with their previous games, Remedy again focuses completely on delivering the best possible single player experience.
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.The game features a massive open world and uses a mission based system.^ The game features a massive open world and uses a mission based system.
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The game features a massive, open world for the players to explore, with mission based exploration in the single player adventure.
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 ^ The game environment is a massive, open world for the players to explore.
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Plot

.Alan Wake, a bestselling writer, hasn't managed to write anything in over two years.^ Alan hasn’t written anything in over two years.
  • GOONL!NE Preview: Alan Wake « GOONL!NE 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC goonlinegames.net [Source type: General]

 ^ Alan Wake, a bestselling writer, hasn't managed to write anything in over two years.
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 ^ Alan Wake is all about Alan Wake, the writer.
  • PC | Alan Wake Q&A - Sam Lake - WebRats Fun and stupidity at its best!! 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.webrats.com [Source type: General]
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 .Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow.^ Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow.
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 ^ Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Wash.
  • Alan Wake Xbox 360Xbox360, 360 Game - Temple Games (templegames.co.uk) 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.templegames.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ The game starts with Wake travelling with his wife Alice to the idyllic, small American town of Bright Falls.
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.com [Source type: General]
  • Gaming - News - Life Imitates Art: 'Alan Wake' - Digital Spy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.digitalspy.co.uk [Source type: General]

 .But when she vanishes without a trace, Wake finds himself trapped in a nightmare.^ But then Wake’s fiancée vanished without a trace.
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 ^ When she [Alice] vanishes without a trace, Wake finds him self-trapped in a nightmare.
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 ^ But when she vanishes without a trace, Wake finds himself trapped in a nightmare.
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 .Word by word, his latest work, a thriller he can't even remember writing, is coming true before his eyes.^ His wife goes missing and a book that he doesn't remember writing is coming true before his very eyes.
  • Xbox360Achievements.org - E3 2009: Alan Wake Preview - Alive and Kicking 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.xbox360achievements.org [Source type: General]

 ^ The scary stuff comes when his thriller starts coming to life before his eyes.
  • GameFly: Alan Wake for Xbox 360 Review and Ratings by IGN, GameSpot, and GameSpy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.gamefly.com [Source type: General]

 ^ A thriller he's been writing starts to come to life in front of his very eyes, word-by-word.
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 .He somehow knows its his story without any memory of writing it.^ He somehow knows it's his story without any memory of writing it.
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 ^ He somehow knows its his story without any memory of writing it.
  • Alan Wake - Wikia Gaming - Walkthroughs, games, guides, and more 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gaming.wikia.com [Source type: General]

Gameplay

.The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.^ The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.
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 ^ Alan Wake “The story will play out in an episodic format, with a television show-style presentation.
  • Alan Wake reportedly like a TV thriller - GAMER.BLORGE 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC gamer.blorge.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The Remedy Entertainment developed title will supposedly be released on the 12th of May 2010 and will be presented in an episodic format, similar to that of a television show.
  • Alan Wake release date confirmed? 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.mygaming.co.za [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Remedy has confirmed that Alan Wake is only the first season of a bigger story, opening the door for future sequels.^ Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy .
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 ^ Remedy has confirmed that Alan Wake is only the first season of a bigger story, opening the door for future sequels.
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 ^ Tags alan wake , microsoft , remedy .
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.Light plays a significant role in gameplay and strategy.^ The use of light is a significant gameplay element.
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 ^ Info has been scarce since the title’s showing at Microsoft’s X06 event (2006), though light and darkness will play a role in surviving the waking nightmare.
  • That VideoGame Blog » Remedy Shoots Down September Release for Alan Wake 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.thatvideogameblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Lighting plays an important role in the game and you'd be hard put to find a game with better effects in that department.
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 .The enemies, called dark forces in-game, are sensitive to light, encouraging the player to take advantage of environment light sources and placing significant emphasis on the flashlight as a primary weapon.^ The dark forces (enemies) coming to 'take care of' Alan Wake are vulnerable to light.
  • Alan Wake - Xbox Wiki 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC xbox.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The enemies, called dark forces in-game, are sensitive to light, encouraging the player to take advantage of environment light sources and placing significant emphasis on the flashlight as a primary weapon.
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 ^ There will be a variation of light sources in the game for the player to cleverly utilise.
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 .Players also have the ability to set traps which illuminate when triggered, either damaging or temporarily immobilizing an enemy.^ Players also have the ability to set traps which illuminate when triggered, either damaging or temporarily immobilizing an enemy.
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.Remedy also promised a free-roam, sandbox-style city, similar to those seen in the Grand Theft Auto series.^ Is the game similar to Grand Theft Auto?
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 ^ Remedy Entertainment also promised a free-roam 3-dimensional city, similar to the Grand Theft Auto series .
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 ^ Remedy Entertainment also promised a free-roam 3-dimensional city, similar to the Grand Theft Auto series.
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 .Due to a mistranslation from the magazine Pelaaja, it was thought that Remedy had removed the free-roam however, Thomas Puha, Creative Director for Pelaaja, announced that there was a mistake in the translation and that the open-world side of Alan Wake would still be included.^ Due to a mistranslation from the magazine Pelaaja, it was thought that Remedy had removed the free-roam however, Thomas Puha, Creative Director for Pelaaja, announced that there was a mistake in the translation and that the open-world side of Alan Wake would still be included.
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 ^ Remedy on Alan Wake and development philosophy .
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 ^ The world of “Alan Wake” is alive and real.
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  • Games On Net :: New Releases: Alan Wake revived in new cinematic trailer from Remedy 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC games.on.net [Source type: General]

 .Puha said, "There is still an open world, but due to the story the action is more directed to tell the story better as you’d expect from Remedy."^ Puha said, "There is still an open world, but due to the story the action is more directed to tell the story better as youd expect from Remedy."
  • Alan Wake - The Explosm Fora 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.explosm.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ What do you want to tell the world?
  • moleskinerie: Snapshot: Alan Van Nelson 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC www.moleskinerie.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Due to a mistranslation from the magazine Pelaaja, it was thought that Remedy had removed the free-roam however, Thomas Puha, Creative Director for Pelaaja, announced that there was a mistake in the translation and that the open-world side of Alan Wake would still be included.
  • Alan Wake - The Explosm Fora 10 February 2010 10:13 UTC forums.explosm.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

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Alan Wake is a video game made by Remedy Entertainment. It is a "thriller" game and was voted best game of E3 in 2005. It was released on Xbox 360 in May 2010. A planned PC version was canceled.

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