Alan Wake

RocShemp · 02-06-10, 06:35 PM

Anyone else looking forward to this game? I don't recall the link right now but I read this is an Xbox exclusive cos the PC version was cancelled.

http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW..._5min_720p.wmv
http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW...ailer_720p.wmv
http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW...iler_1080p.wmv

fumanstan · 02-06-10, 06:46 PM

I have been for awhile, especially as a fan of Remedy's Max Payne games. Amazon has the $10 pre-order credit for this too right now.

Groucho · 02-06-10, 06:55 PM

I plan to go pick this and Duke Nukem Forever up on the same day.

nickdawgy · 02-06-10, 06:57 PM

Touche.

Will it ever come out?

RocShemp · 02-06-10, 07:00 PM

Except that, unlike Duke Nukem Forever, Alan Wake is actually getting released.

Though it did seem like it'd never come to pass. Though that does seem to be the case for the PC version.

foxdvd · 02-06-10, 07:51 PM

The game looks like it could blow the socks off everyone. I thought the gameplay footage looked like the game Resident Evil 5 should have been. Lets hope it is not a mess like Alone in the Dark...

RocShemp · 02-06-10, 08:00 PM

I just wish the PC version wasn't in permanent limbo. I don't have a 360 and cannot afford one at the moment.

foxdvd · 02-06-10, 08:30 PM

Nice gameplay footage...esp toward the end of the video..

foxdvd · 02-06-10, 08:34 PM

there is a part two to that video..and I really get a "Lost" vibe with this one...the voice acting seems weak and the writing is a bit of a let down..

RocShemp · 02-06-10, 08:40 PM

That was a great video.

MoviePage · 02-06-10, 08:46 PM

Definitely looking forward to this, and hoping for the best.

Raul3 · 02-06-10, 11:10 PM

I thought there was already a thread for this game. Anyway, I've been following this game for years, I'm a big fan and can't wait to play it. I think I have it "preordered" somewhere online.

fumanstan · 02-06-10, 11:17 PM

I just did a search for "Alan Wake" and didn't find a game specific thread, although it popped up in numerous "Most Anticipated Game" threads dating back to 2007

Raul3 · 02-06-10, 11:26 PM

I was reading about it, in magazines, front page and everything, since before 2004. The game was almost ready since then.

The game is available for preorder from Amazon. They have the Xbox 360 and PC versions available. Release data May 31 2010. But I'm not sure if that's 100% official.

According to their twitter account (http://twitter.com/remedyalerts) they haven't announced an official date yet. It's just supposed to be released this Spring.

fumanstan · 02-06-10, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Raul3

I was reading about it, in magazines, front page and everything, since before 2004. The game was almost ready since then.

I think you're mis-remembering a bit, it looks like the game wasn't announced until 2005. Even then, I don't think there was any indication that it was "almost ready" at any point until recently unless you meant something else by that.

KingSmoth · 02-07-10, 12:27 AM

I've been hearing about this game for years, but I never once really looked into it. That is a good thing, because I can't possibly be disappointed in this title. I'm intrigued from those videos...

foxdvd · 02-07-10, 09:39 AM

The more I watch these videos, the more I think this could almost be called Lost 2 the video game...

Raul3 · 02-07-10, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanstan

I think you're mis-remembering a bit, it looks like the game wasn't announced until 2005. Even then, I don't think there was any indication that it was "almost ready" at any point until recently unless you meant something else by that.

Yeah, I think you are right. I'm not sure why it feels like I've been hearing about this game for more than 5 years...

msdmoney · 02-08-10, 12:29 AM

Didn't know the PC version was cancelled or in limbo. Hopefully it comes out on the PC. I really liked what I saw last E3.

GoVegan · 02-08-10, 03:53 PM

I remember being annoyed that this was going to be (possibly the first?) game which required Vista and DirectX 10, and I didn't want to switch from XP. Now my computer's running Windows 7 and DX11 and I'd pretty much forgotten about the game.

kgrogers1979 · 02-08-10, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVegan

I remember being annoyed that this was going to be (possibly the first?) game which required Vista and DirectX 10, and I didn't want to switch from XP. Now my computer's running Windows 7 and DX11 and I'd pretty much forgotten about the game.

Heh. Same here.

RocShemp · 02-08-10, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GoVegan

I remember being annoyed that this was going to be (possibly the first?) game which required Vista and DirectX 10, and I didn't want to switch from XP. Now my computer's running Windows 7 and DX11 and I'd pretty much forgotten about the game.

Of course it's all moot since it seems the PC version will never happen.

Raul3 · 02-09-10, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RocShemp

Of course it's all moot since it seems the PC version will never happen.

It's for preorder in Amazon.

superfro · 02-09-10, 10:58 AM

Cautiously optimistic. There's a lot of potential, and I like the idea of the storytelling device they're using, but there's a lot that could go wrong.

JediMindTricks · 02-09-10, 10:59 AM

looking forward to it. just dunno when i'll get a chance to play it.

02-06-10, 06:35 PM	#1
RocShemp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 18,020	Alan Wake Anyone else looking forward to this game? I don't recall the link right now but I read this is an Xbox exclusive cos the PC version was cancelled. http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW..._5min_720p.wmv http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW...ailer_720p.wmv http://www.alanwake.com/videos/AlanW...iler_1080p.wmv __________________ So there's simultaneously a super secret team of giant robots and a super secret team of technologically enhanced super soldiers, and neither team knows about the other? The governments in these movies must be far more effective than our actual government. Well, damn it, I want some realism and mature adult themes in my giant robot and super soldier movies! - Suprmallet

02-06-10, 06:46 PM	#2
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 29,740	Re: Alan Wake I have been for awhile, especially as a fan of Remedy's Max Payne games. Amazon has the $10 pre-order credit for this too right now. __________________ "Ignore any advice al_bundy gives in this thread (or in this forum in general)."

02-06-10, 06:55 PM	#3
Groucho DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 57,806	Re: Alan Wake I plan to go pick this and Duke Nukem Forever up on the same day. __________________ Xbox Live: Runner Groucho PSN: RunnerGroucho "Who gives a shit what I think?" -- CRM114

02-06-10, 06:57 PM	#4
nickdawgy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern Cal-ee-for-nee Posts: 19,274	Re: Alan Wake Touche. Will it ever come out?

02-06-10, 07:00 PM	#5
RocShemp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 18,020	Re: Alan Wake Except that, unlike Duke Nukem Forever, Alan Wake is actually getting released. Though it did seem like it'd never come to pass. Though that does seem to be the case for the PC version. __________________ So there's simultaneously a super secret team of giant robots and a super secret team of technologically enhanced super soldiers, and neither team knows about the other? The governments in these movies must be far more effective than our actual government. Well, damn it, I want some realism and mature adult themes in my giant robot and super soldier movies! - Suprmallet

02-06-10, 07:51 PM	#6
foxdvd DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 5,805	Re: Alan Wake The game looks like it could blow the socks off everyone. I thought the gameplay footage looked like the game Resident Evil 5 should have been. Lets hope it is not a mess like Alone in the Dark... __________________ It made me so happy how could I eat it?

02-06-10, 08:00 PM	#7
RocShemp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 18,020	Re: Alan Wake I just wish the PC version wasn't in permanent limbo. I don't have a 360 and cannot afford one at the moment. __________________ So there's simultaneously a super secret team of giant robots and a super secret team of technologically enhanced super soldiers, and neither team knows about the other? The governments in these movies must be far more effective than our actual government. Well, damn it, I want some realism and mature adult themes in my giant robot and super soldier movies! - Suprmallet

02-06-10, 08:30 PM	#8
foxdvd DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 5,805	Re: Alan Wake Nice gameplay footage...esp toward the end of the video.. __________________ It made me so happy how could I eat it?

02-06-10, 08:34 PM	#9
foxdvd DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 5,805	Re: Alan Wake there is a part two to that video..and I really get a "Lost" vibe with this one...the voice acting seems weak and the writing is a bit of a let down.. __________________ It made me so happy how could I eat it?

02-06-10, 08:40 PM	#10
RocShemp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 18,020	Re: Alan Wake That was a great video. __________________ So there's simultaneously a super secret team of giant robots and a super secret team of technologically enhanced super soldiers, and neither team knows about the other? The governments in these movies must be far more effective than our actual government. Well, damn it, I want some realism and mature adult themes in my giant robot and super soldier movies! - Suprmallet

02-06-10, 08:46 PM	#11
MoviePage DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,700	Re: Alan Wake Definitely looking forward to this, and hoping for the best. __________________ DVD Collection \| My Criterion \| Xbox Live \| Goodreads

02-06-10, 11:10 PM	#12
Raul3 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea Posts: 6,268	Re: Alan Wake I thought there was already a thread for this game. Anyway, I've been following this game for years, I'm a big fan and can't wait to play it. I think I have it "preordered" somewhere online. __________________ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Xbox Live: rsra13 PSN: rsra13

02-06-10, 11:17 PM	#13
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 29,740	Re: Alan Wake I just did a search for "Alan Wake" and didn't find a game specific thread, although it popped up in numerous "Most Anticipated Game" threads dating back to 2007 __________________ "Ignore any advice al_bundy gives in this thread (or in this forum in general)."

02-06-10, 11:26 PM	#14
Raul3 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea Posts: 6,268	Re: Alan Wake I was reading about it, in magazines, front page and everything, since before 2004. The game was almost ready since then. The game is available for preorder from Amazon. They have the Xbox 360 and PC versions available. Release data May 31 2010. But I'm not sure if that's 100% official. According to their twitter account (http://twitter.com/remedyalerts) they haven't announced an official date yet. It's just supposed to be released this Spring. __________________ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Xbox Live: rsra13 PSN: rsra13

02-07-10, 12:27 AM	#16
KingSmoth DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: GA Posts: 1,379	Re: Alan Wake I've been hearing about this game for years, but I never once really looked into it. That is a good thing, because I can't possibly be disappointed in this title. I'm intrigued from those videos... __________________ The mere existence of a flamethrower indicates that somewhere, at some point in time, someone said, "Gee, I wish I could set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough."

02-07-10, 09:39 AM	#17
foxdvd DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 5,805	Re: Alan Wake The more I watch these videos, the more I think this could almost be called Lost 2 the video game... __________________ It made me so happy how could I eat it?

02-08-10, 12:29 AM	#19
msdmoney DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,552	Re: Alan Wake Didn't know the PC version was cancelled or in limbo. Hopefully it comes out on the PC. I really liked what I saw last E3. __________________ DVD Collection (DVD Afficionado) Music (Hip Hop) Collection (Guzzlefish) Video Game Collection (IGN) Book Collection(Mediachest) We must deceive them so as not to hurt them, and in that way, we honor them - Dwight Shrute 360 Gamertag = Mos Mike D

02-08-10, 03:53 PM	#20
GoVegan DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,862	Re: Alan Wake I remember being annoyed that this was going to be (possibly the first?) game which required Vista and DirectX 10, and I didn't want to switch from XP. Now my computer's running Windows 7 and DX11 and I'd pretty much forgotten about the game.

02-09-10, 10:58 AM	#24
superfro DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 4,893	Re: Alan Wake Cautiously optimistic. There's a lot of potential, and I like the idea of the storytelling device they're using, but there's a lot that could go wrong. __________________ SIGNED IN Episode 93: Minecraft 360 / Fable Heroes / Awesomenauts / Asura's Wrath (MP3)

02-09-10, 10:59 AM	#25
JediMindTricks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 370	Re: Alan Wake looking forward to it. just dunno when i'll get a chance to play it.