Looks like the rumors were right, at least partially: Alan Wake's American Nightmare will be an XBLA exclusive title wherein our titular hero is pitted against Mr. Scratch, an apparently egotistical and especially evil version of Alan. Evil birds, evil satellites and everything you'd expect lurks within the Spike TV Video Game Awards trailer, as well as in your very soul.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a spooky XBLA battle between light and dark
by Jordan Mallory 
on Dec 10th 2011 9:01PM
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Looks like the rumors were right, at least partially: Alan Wake's American Nightmare will be an XBLA exclusive title wherein our titular hero is pitted against Mr. Scratch, an apparently egotistical and especially evil version of Alan. Evil birds, evil satellites and everything you'd expect lurks within the Spike TV Video Game Awards trailer, as well as in your very soul.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:27PM GeraltRivia said
@SONYTILLDEATHDOUSPART What in the hell are you talking about?
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Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:28PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@SONYTILLDEATHDOUSPART
If you try to troll next time be a bit more creative. No need to act like a fanboy asshole. Poof be gone punk.
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If you try to troll next time be a bit more creative. No need to act like a fanboy asshole. Poof be gone punk.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:04PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
It looks mighty awesome. I've been procrastinating to long I'm gonna get Alan Wake this Christmas for myself.
And there it is I got.
That wasn't so hard.
And there it is I got.
That wasn't so hard.
Posted: Dec 11th 2011 9:09AM Tachyonic Cargo said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
Damn. This is a downloadable game?
Alan Wake was already awesome, so I am confident Remedy will take things to the next level. So unless Shadow Complex 2 magically pops up out of nowhere, this is a shoe-in for downloadable game of the year.
I just hope that for the sake of bringing exposure to the franchise (you know, to insure Alan Wake 2 actually happens), that American Nightmare goes on sale for 1200MSP, even though it is clearly looking like a much more expensive game.
And BTW Stevetrop Man of Mystery, if you have not played Alan Wake, you really are missing out on one of the best games this entire generation. I love this game, and personally recommend it right up there with Gears of War, Uncharted, Infamous, BioShock and GTA, as one of the absolute best gaming experiences this generation. You cannot go wrong with jumping into this game series.
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Damn. This is a downloadable game?
Alan Wake was already awesome, so I am confident Remedy will take things to the next level. So unless Shadow Complex 2 magically pops up out of nowhere, this is a shoe-in for downloadable game of the year.
I just hope that for the sake of bringing exposure to the franchise (you know, to insure Alan Wake 2 actually happens), that American Nightmare goes on sale for 1200MSP, even though it is clearly looking like a much more expensive game.
And BTW Stevetrop Man of Mystery, if you have not played Alan Wake, you really are missing out on one of the best games this entire generation. I love this game, and personally recommend it right up there with Gears of War, Uncharted, Infamous, BioShock and GTA, as one of the absolute best gaming experiences this generation. You cannot go wrong with jumping into this game series.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:08PM NBear927 said
Woohoo! More Alan Wake! Wasn't sure if that creature in the beginning of the video was some monster or some tall human without a head, but hopefully there will be some cool variety with the possessed enemies.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:11PM Blizzard said
The Mr. Scratch storyline is a genius direction to take until the full sequel (although it was only touched upon in the game, the book in the limited edition goes into a fair amount of depth).
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:56AM TheShaper said
@Blizzard
What book? What limited edition? OMG, I just need this!
Alan Wake is one of the best games I've played. Yeah, combat can get a little tedious every now and then, but that's not what this game is about. It reminded me so much of Indigo Prophecy (another of these that I hold very dear), sans taking the apeshit turn towards the end.
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What book? What limited edition? OMG, I just need this!
Alan Wake is one of the best games I've played. Yeah, combat can get a little tedious every now and then, but that's not what this game is about. It reminded me so much of Indigo Prophecy (another of these that I hold very dear), sans taking the apeshit turn towards the end.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:17PM Seroth said
Finally, an explanation for Mr. Scratch. I'm excited for this.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:28PM Darth Tigris said
Is it just me or is the audio sync WAY off in this trailer?
Posted: Dec 11th 2011 2:56AM (Unverified) said
@Darth Tigris
I had the audio sync problem too.
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I had the audio sync problem too.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:30PM sadistic freek said
Here, Remedy. Here's my monies. Now, gimme.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:46PM joer22784 said
1200 ms points or 1600. I'll be picking this up either way
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:54PM KungFuChaosNinja said
I loved it. Definite buy regardless of price. Hope it's a full 8+ hour campaign.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:58PM IRONSAM said
Will this make any sense to me whatsoever if I didn't play Alan Wake? It's difficult to say at this stage, I know, but I'm wondering if playing Deadly Premonition instead could POSSIBLY have ANY bad consequences.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 10:32PM Bubbameister33 said
@IRONSAM
Just get Alan Wake. It doesn't cost a lot.
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Just get Alan Wake. It doesn't cost a lot.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:06PM PhalicFemale said
@IRONSAM Deadly Premonition is the REAL Twin Peaks of video games. Alan wake is fun but it does not even come close to the batsh*t crazy stuff you see in DP.
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Posted: Dec 10th 2011 9:59PM ProfessorBonkle said
Do want.... times a billion. More Alan Wake is always a good thing.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 10:18PM Awesomaniac said
Looks amazing, but I miss Alan's old outfit. That jacket was so awesome.
Posted: Dec 10th 2011 11:35PM captplut9465 said
I want it (now), but I'm afraid it looks like a lot of the same from AW and the DLC episodes. I hope not.
Posted: Dec 11th 2011 1:27AM sammo21 said
I'm excited for more Alan Wake but that trailer was kinda...terrible.
Posted: Dec 11th 2011 11:08AM locolukah said
Woah, Alan is a badass now! I sure hope Barry is around though.
Posted: Dec 11th 2011 12:57PM TheBrainninja said
I wonder how they're going to reconcile this with the ending of Alan Wake proper and its DLCs.
Regardless, I want this. Now. And then Remedy should make more things. In fact, they should not stop making things ever, because Remedy. RemedyRemedyRemedy.
They are the cure for what ails me.
Regardless, I want this. Now. And then Remedy should make more things. In fact, they should not stop making things ever, because Remedy. RemedyRemedyRemedy.
They are the cure for what ails me.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 5:06AM Sampo27 said
Finally. An action game that puts flannel shirts on in the spotlight.
