Alan Wake out on 18 May

pctech · Apr 17, 2010, 19:44:31

Just in case anyone wants to know, been waiting for this game for ages

Glenn · Apr 17, 2010, 19:55:05

I thought you was talking about someone

DorsetBoy · Apr 17, 2010, 19:56:21

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 17, 2010, 19:55:05
I thought you was talking about someone

Sounded like a release from prison to me

Rik · Apr 17, 2010, 19:58:58

I thought Alan (kinmel) was up to something...

pctech · Apr 17, 2010, 20:04:55

http://www.alanwake.com

And

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/building-a-alan-wake/64230

DorsetBoy · Apr 17, 2010, 20:07:50

Ah, learn something every day

kinmel · Apr 17, 2010, 20:11:14

Quote from: Rik on Apr 17, 2010, 19:58:58
I thought Alan (kinmel) was up to something...

So did I, I am quite disappointed that my escape plan will fail

Rik · Apr 17, 2010, 20:12:00

Speak of the devil.

Inkblot · Apr 17, 2010, 20:19:39

Looks very impressive but too realistic for me! Besides, I suck at games like that - within an hour I would be looking for cheat codes as otherwise I would spend all the time I played it in the introductory area

pctech · Apr 17, 2010, 20:26:07

I like horror films so looking forward to playing it in a darkened room on a 32" telly.

Inkblot · Apr 17, 2010, 20:51:28

I'm just a big wuss - can't stand horror films, too easily scared! Strictly speaking it's more the suspense I hate rather than the gore. I hate the bits where the scantily clad nubile young lady walks gingerly down the dimly-lit corridor and you *know* she is going to get attacked. As soon as the killer emerges from the shadow, stabs her, rips her head off and scoops the brains out I'm fine though

vitriol · Apr 18, 2010, 19:19:29

Looking forward to playing it too. Looks very good, hopefully the story / voice acting will be up to scratch. Hopefully they learned alot in these areas by playing the superb Batman : Arkham Asylum.

pctech · Apr 18, 2010, 19:22:09

Its been in development for nearly 5 years so I'm expecting something rather special.

If you look on gametrailers there are some other gameplay vids such as a police escape sequence.

vitriol · Apr 19, 2010, 17:06:44

Yes it's been in development for ages.....I remember buying an Xbox360 magazine before the machine had even launched and it came with a DVD showcasing forthcoming games. Alan Wake was one of them. IIRC that was around October / November 2005.

pctech · Apr 19, 2010, 17:13:29

IIRC the 360 launched in the December

Glenn · Apr 19, 2010, 17:15:45

It's like GT5 for the PS3, That was due xmas 2008 I believe, they are now saying 2010

vitriol · Apr 20, 2010, 17:11:02

Quote from: pctech on Apr 19, 2010, 17:13:29
IIRC the 360 launched in the December

Yeah it did, but it was released in the states at the end of November, I think I've still got the issue somewhere.

GT5 - eek! how long has that been in development !!! Will it ever be released lol.

esh · Apr 22, 2010, 15:24:49

They quietly canceled the PC version as I remember

netn00b · Apr 26, 2010, 23:12:51

i thought the pc version was still going to happen ?

i still remember how much i played and replayed Max Payne 1 & 2.

vitriol · Apr 30, 2010, 16:49:30

New "Release Trailer" here

pctech · Apr 30, 2010, 19:45:01

Better and better with each trailer.

Cant wait to get my hands on it now.

vitriol · May 05, 2010, 16:40:29

Review

pctech · May 11, 2010, 18:57:21

HMV have mailed me to say they've dispatched it.

opted for the Limited Edition one with the soundtrack CD.

zappaDPJ · May 11, 2010, 23:36:44

It does look quite entertaining, I might pick up a copy myself.

pctech · May 12, 2010, 08:40:50

From what I've seen from the videos its more like a film than a game.

zappaDPJ · May 12, 2010, 18:33:03

That was the impression I got as well but I'd look upon it as more of an adventure game than an FPS.

pctech · May 12, 2010, 18:35:03

Yes.

Should be pretty special considering they've been developing it for five years.

vitriol · May 16, 2010, 11:34:32

Damn it !!!! Just returned from town and have forgotten to buy this

Simon · May 16, 2010, 11:45:37

Oh, isn't that infuriating!

miriam_idnet · May 17, 2010, 15:47:10

Interesting... i played this on XBox at my Big Bro's yesterday. He pre ordered and received it Friday. I was only on it for 5 mins or so before it was wrestled off me but from what i saw was pretty good, will be buying it myself.

I'm looking forward to Red Dead Redemption, roll on 21st May!!

Rik · May 17, 2010, 15:51:42

I never had you down as a gamer, Miriam.

miriam_idnet · May 17, 2010, 16:01:44

Quote from: Rik on May 17, 2010, 15:51:42
I never had you down as a gamer, Miriam.

Well, it took me a while to get beyond walking into a wall for 5 minutes but i *think* i got the hang of it now XD

Big fan of TF and TF2, currently having fun with AVP having become well and truly bored of WOW.

Rik · May 17, 2010, 16:08:36

I never got beyond solitaire.

pctech · May 17, 2010, 16:20:27

I have it but not played it yet as too busy taking on Cisco IOS to take on the Taken just at the moment.

There is a set of prequal videos on alanwake.com which give detail the events leading up to the game.

pctech · May 18, 2010, 14:48:54

Had a break and played AW last night.

Was absolutely blown away and had to tear myself away.

I've been waiting for that game for ages and I bought the 360 in anticipation

vitriol · May 19, 2010, 18:12:50

The missus walked in from work last night with the Alan Wake Limited Edition box set

Going to try it tonight. Can't wait.

pctech · May 19, 2010, 18:15:20

I don't think it's going to present a major challenge to any hardcore gamer but I think its a nice title to play.

The soundtrack CD vontains some really pleasant music and the documentaries on the bonus disc are interesting too.

pctech · Aug 17, 2010, 15:49:43

Just in case anyone is interested Remedy have released Petri Alanko's full orchestral score on CD and you can get it from Amazon for £7.99

vitriol · Aug 24, 2010, 17:50:28

I still haven't finished it yet. Not had the time to play. I think I'm only on on chapter 3 !!!!