Arrghhh !!! Dammit ...

No Alan Wake In 2008
A Microsoft Spokesperson has told TVG that Microsoft's Gamers Day (soon to start in San Francisco) is showcasing all of the company's major game releases for 2008, strongly suggesting that triple A title Alan Wake (which isn't on show at the event) will quietly slip into the 2009 release window that we all probably knew but hoped wouldn't happen.

Billed as a free roaming, psychological thriller that takes place across six square miles of the town Bright Falls, Alan Wake was originally announced at E3 2005 and subsequently revealed as an Xbox 360/PC exclusive at E3 2006. Since then everything has gone extremely quiet, not even a new trailer in the subsequent years.

The plush visuals, well doctored trailers, and the fact that it's in development at Remedy (of Max Payne fame), clearly frame the title within the triple A bracket. However, given that Microsoft's pride and joy are on show at its Gamers Day (including Gears of War 2), the fact that Alan Wake has been omitted from the hymn sheet clearly suggests that it won't see the light of day in 2008.

Following Microsoft's confirmation that Alan Wake would be shown at GDC 2008 last February (which it wasn't), this latest exception from Microsoft's biggest individual event of the year would seem to cement the game (in wet cement at the very least) as a 2009 release.


http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/No_Ala...3214_4735_0.htm


BTW, Alan Wake has been and is still on my "Must Buy Titles List" since announcement... just like GTA IV

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Added on October 7, 2008, 11:56 pmAlan Wake to awake from slumber October 15

http://icgamers.com/articles/8289/alan-wak...october-15.html

New Alan Wake screenshots
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55099


Finally... the game trailer is coming !!!



This post has been edited by defaultname365: Oct 7 2008, 11:56 PM

I will kneel in front of the game box if the final version looks as good as the trailer / screenshots...

This game has been in development, what, 4 years already ?

This game is currently my No.1 most awaited (which took over GTA IV's place).

http://www.gametrailers.com/download/41821...cin_tr_h264.wmv

Download the HD trailer now !

...and yet this is what someone said about the game

I hope he takes it all back.

Alan Wake is more of a labor of love more than anything. Set for a 2007 release, then delayed to 2008. Its 2009 and its yet to be released, yet, they are here at E3 2009.

Damn next year I am so gonna beg my dad to try to get a pass for E3 2010. I nearly went to the 360 thingy (what's it called...) at Singapore.

Every screenshot is oozing with details and gorgeousness. After watching the gameplay footage, I have to say, those Finnish guys seriously have nothing better to do...

...than to keep polishing Alan Wake to what it is now. Can't wait for this one.

Another winner. All those years and years of work is paying off for sure !

I believe in them... a game built with true passion and commitment for all those time, nearly was written of by some as "vaporware"

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Added on June 5, 2009, 9:42 amJust imagine, since 2005, this game has been talked about.

This is Alan Wake in 2005


This is alan Wake in 2009


Major noticable change is his hair. Release in 2010 - - 5 years after the first image!

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Added on June 5, 2009, 7:34 pmNope. Still June 2010.


http://www.actiontrip.com/rei/comments_new...tml?id=060509_5





This post has been edited by defaultname365: Jun 5 2009, 07:34 PM

Official Gameplay Trailer Released
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=...76323148&ref=nf

Not even on YouTube at this moment. Savor it! 6 years in the making and the game is slated for a May 2010 release.

Edit:

Watch here:




This post has been edited by defaultname365: Jan 12 2010, 01:44 AM

I would say it is confirmed. Alan Wake went through substantial changes over the past year and a half, they changed the whole "open-world concept, go anywhere start any mission, explore" to "linear adventure"... just like Max Payne series.

This and Splinter Cell Conviction, konferm 2010!

This post has been edited by defaultname365: Feb 13 2010, 05:32 PM

X10: Waking Nightmare Trailer HD
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/x10-waking-alan-wake/61811

Enjoy!



Microsoft X10 Official Info:

• The Halo Reach multiplayer beta will kick off on May 3. You will be able to access the beta via the Halo 3: ODST game disc.

NEW DEAD RISING 2 VIDS / SCREENS

• Dead Rising 2 will release in North America on Aug. 31, Japan on Sept. 2 and Europe on Sept. 3

• Dead Rising: CASE ZERO, an exclusive download only on Xbox LIVE, will launch prior to the full game and provide a playable prologue that bridges the story between the two titles.

NEW ALAN WAKE VIDS / SCREENS

• Alan Wake will launch May 18 in North America and May 21 in Europe. Players can pre-order the title to receive the Bright Falls Bonus Pack, which includes exclusive content like Avatar gear, an Xbox LIVE theme, and a “making of” video.

NEW FABLE III VIDS / SCREENS

• Fable III will be available this holiday.

NEW LOST PLANET 2 VIDS / SCREENS

• Lost Planet 2 will launch in North America and Europe on May 18.

NEW SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION VIDS / SCREENS

• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction will release at retailers starting April 13 in North America, April 16 in the United Kingdom, and April 28 in Japan.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

• The Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle will release starting March 9 for $399, and include a 250GB Hard Drive, two Wireless Controllers, exclusive downloadable avatar items and a Standard Edition copy of the game.

• Perfect Dark, Scrap Metal and Game Room will launch this March as a part of the Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party.

• Toy Soldiers will kick off the Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party on March 3

Wow. First thing that sprang to my mind was there will be no PC vs. 360 side-by-side-did-you-see-that-pixel-was-better comparison.

Kinda surprised considering that Remedy showcased how the tornadoes could churn up the use of full quad-core processors (Intel Core 2) during Intel's Dev Conference. I guess the reception after E3 just gave them the kick. Many reasons I believe. I think it really is a smart move in many ways.

Also available via Video Marketplace

Building the thriller


Release date:
NA : May 18, 2010
EU : May 14, 2010

Can't wait. 5 years is too long....! Xbox 360 exclusive!

And even more great news...



Poets of the Fall rocks! Haven't heard anything new from them for some time. They were in the soundtrack for "Max Payne" (or is it Max Payne 2 - - "Late Goodbye"?) and when the credits roll on
rolling demo of 3DMark 2005 benchmark I believe.

And... here it is!



Beautiful!

Official box art and Special Edition

Don't judge a game book by its cover. I like it... very 'mysterious' and 'eerie'.

"Bright Falls" Episode 1 and 2 now available for download for Gold Members.

Been ages since I had my Gold account...

Here they are:

Oh wow... RM180 for the CE ! All along I was thinking the CE will cost 'a lot more'.

Gosh... this game is so gonna be amazing.

One of the inspiration of TV show is "LOST". Nice...

...yet again, of all the times, I had to be super busy this week. Hope to get it next week...!! 5 years of waiting, I think 1 week is fine.

Well, not quite.

Gosh... finally got my copy (Limited Collector's Edition) and played like half hour only... too bad I have exams next week! Barnacles! Years of waiting and still can't play it in full glory, yet.

So far it is absolutely what I imagined it to be - - dark, dramatic and filled with intense moments. Love it to bits.