Both DLC episodes, The Signal and The Writer, are hitching along for the ride, included in the PC version for free. Finally, the cream of the 2010 crop comes to the PC two years later ... and it's not even from Ubisoft.
Both DLC episodes, The Signal and The Writer, are hitching along for the ride, included in the PC version for free. Finally, the cream of the 2010 crop comes to the PC two years later ... and it's not even from Ubisoft.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:20AM JimmyBoy said
Score for pc gaming!
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 4:52PM Hunter141072 said
@JimmyBoy
I don´t know, to be honest i prefer to see this games on the p.c. sometime later than never, i do understand the hate that many p.c. users have for the way microsoft treated us, but at the end i think this could be a good way to show the developers why skipping a platform and doing the old "exclusive stuff" is not a real business model anymore, after all the game was not exactly a million seller on the xbox, maybe now they can get some of the money back.
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I don´t know, to be honest i prefer to see this games on the p.c. sometime later than never, i do understand the hate that many p.c. users have for the way microsoft treated us, but at the end i think this could be a good way to show the developers why skipping a platform and doing the old "exclusive stuff" is not a real business model anymore, after all the game was not exactly a million seller on the xbox, maybe now they can get some of the money back.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:25AM CrabBattle said
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/report-microsoft-says-alan-wake-skipping-pc-release/
sorry but I don't forget this kind of stuff that easily
sorry but I don't forget this kind of stuff that easily
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:37PM ZexionArmando said
@CrabBattle I don't get why you're voted down. That is just bullshit.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:57PM SoldierShredder said
@ZexionArmando
Well, maybe because this news is almost 2 years old and some people tend to change their minds over certain things within such a time period??
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Well, maybe because this news is almost 2 years old and some people tend to change their minds over certain things within such a time period??
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 6:07PM nrkist2424 said
@Mcmax3000 This is not true at all. Remedy was always developing for PC with intent to port to consoles. Microsoft as publisher stepped in and decided they wanted the game as an exclusive for 360. So essentially there has been an almost gold version of this game for the PC sitting around for years. At least PC users will get DLC for free with the game.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:27AM ItsameMatt03 said
Over 60 million Xbox 360s, and they still had to resort to a PC version. That's pretty pitiful gaming community.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:50AM ItsameMatt03 said
@ItsameMatt03
I am just pointing out that it should have sold a lot more. The game community failed.
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I am just pointing out that it should have sold a lot more. The game community failed.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:25PM trickybuz93 said
@ItsameMatt03 And it's probably gonna get pirated more than it sells on the PC. what's your point??
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 2:20PM wrongThinker said
@ItsameMatt03 So sad that the developer wants to resort to making fans happy and earning money... wait... what?
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:28AM UselessNameHere said
Good news for PC users I suppose.
It's an awesome game, and for anyone who hasn't done it yet - be sure to watch the live action prequel videos 'Bright Falls', 6 excellent episodes.
It's an awesome game, and for anyone who hasn't done it yet - be sure to watch the live action prequel videos 'Bright Falls', 6 excellent episodes.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:29AM UselessNameHere said
I also really hope this will boost the sales, Remedy truly deserves it for making such a great game.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:29AM ShadowSoldier89 said
sweet, I picked up alan wake a while back but never played it since it would require me to hook up my xbox, I'll sell that copy and grab this
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:30AM Uncle Jesse said
I really hope it sells well. Already played through it on the 360, but I might pick this up again for my PC anyways. Great game.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:31AM Muskie said
Attacking the darkness with a Flashlight in GLORIOUS 1080P (or HIGHER!)! whoohoo!
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:36AM xiLeShadow said
Is it really a port seeing as the game was in development for PC as lead platform?
After being marketed towards the PC, where an Alan Wake fanbase was created, Microsoft decides to pull a "middle-finger card" and say the game will NOT release on PC.
Giving the Dumbest Excuse of "some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realized that the most compelling way to experience Alan Wake was on the Xbox 360 platform, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive."
^Lies. But anyways, I'm glad the game is being finally released on the its lead platform before Microsoft jumped into the ship.
After being marketed towards the PC, where an Alan Wake fanbase was created, Microsoft decides to pull a "middle-finger card" and say the game will NOT release on PC.
Giving the Dumbest Excuse of "some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realized that the most compelling way to experience Alan Wake was on the Xbox 360 platform, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive."
^Lies. But anyways, I'm glad the game is being finally released on the its lead platform before Microsoft jumped into the ship.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:29PM Draugdraugr said
@xiLeShadow
I'd be surprised if this was truly a port, given all the work they had already put in on the PC version of Alan Wake. As you said, before MS pulled the carpet out from us it was the lead platform.
I suspect MS's idea was they'd get people to switch over and buy the Xbox version, which makes them more money than the PC version. Given the horrible way they handled it though, it kind of blew up in their face, and possibly would have anyway, especially considering remedy's past, which is quite PC-friendly.
also, I don't know why you're being downvoted for presenting facts.
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I'd be surprised if this was truly a port, given all the work they had already put in on the PC version of Alan Wake. As you said, before MS pulled the carpet out from us it was the lead platform.
I suspect MS's idea was they'd get people to switch over and buy the Xbox version, which makes them more money than the PC version. Given the horrible way they handled it though, it kind of blew up in their face, and possibly would have anyway, especially considering remedy's past, which is quite PC-friendly.
also, I don't know why you're being downvoted for presenting facts.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 8:15PM trickybuz93 said
@xiLeShadow How is a fanbase for this game created on the pc when it never released there (yet)?
You could say its a Pre-release fans but to say "(it) created the fanbase on the pc" is just wrong
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You could say its a Pre-release fans but to say "(it) created the fanbase on the pc" is just wrong
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:40AM Kinthalis said
One of the few console exclusives I really wanted to get my hands on. Excellent news!
Now I'll just sit over here patiently waiting for Uncharted and Read Dead.
lalalala
Now I'll just sit over here patiently waiting for Uncharted and Read Dead.
lalalala
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 6:10PM totalysharly said
@Kinthalis Red Dead could happen at some point. Uncharted will never happen, it's a Sony published game made by a Naughty Dog which is a Sony only dev.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 11:53AM YouAintFatYouAintNotin said
Planned on picking it up of amazon this week, hopefully the boost of sales will warrant a full sequel.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:09PM CountNoobula said
For real, my name is Alan, and I am now awake.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:26PM KungFuChaosNinja said
Dipping for a third time!
Regular Edition, Limited Edition when it went on sale, and now the PC version.
I do loves some Alan Wake!
Regular Edition, Limited Edition when it went on sale, and now the PC version.
I do loves some Alan Wake!
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:33PM foxhound said
Nice news! :D
I eagerly await a Shaggy & Scooby-Doo mod, haha.
I eagerly await a Shaggy & Scooby-Doo mod, haha.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:53PM Colorfuljosh said
beat the whole thing on xbox now that I joined the dark side of pc gaming I will beat it again.. in true 1920x 1080 ,8/16X AA, AF etc
fingers crossed it isn't some horrible port
fingers crossed it isn't some horrible port
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 6:11PM totalysharly said
@Colorfuljosh Lol. I have done the same thing. I didn't beat the Xbox version because StarCraft 2 converted me to a PC gamer. Now consoles are for exclusives only except PS3 which is a bluray player.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 12:56PM DCGX said
Now there's no excuse for the rest of you not to play it.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:55PM DCGX said
@That One Guy
No, that's my point. Because if someone has a PC there's a good chance they can play it. My laptop is almost two years old and it can play games like Rage, Crysis, etc. at high settings with no problem, and the specs aren't all that high by today's standards. So computer wise, if they have a Mac they wouldn't be able to play it still.
PS3 is a given because Alan Wake is a Microsoft published game. That's why your point seemed misinformed.
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No, that's my point. Because if someone has a PC there's a good chance they can play it. My laptop is almost two years old and it can play games like Rage, Crysis, etc. at high settings with no problem, and the specs aren't all that high by today's standards. So computer wise, if they have a Mac they wouldn't be able to play it still.
PS3 is a given because Alan Wake is a Microsoft published game. That's why your point seemed misinformed.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 6:15PM totalysharly said
@That One Guy He's right. I honestly can't think of a standard laptop that can't play games from this current generation on at least medium settings. Considering most people use laptops that aren't that old these days having a Mac or PS3 will be a reason people still won't be able to play it.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:01PM Darki Dreamside said
Now 80% of PC gamers can pirate it!
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:17PM Cranky Penguin said
@Darki Dreamside Never heard that one before...
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Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:14PM Timjoy said
I'm buying this.....this game gives me shenmue vibe....is that accurate?
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 2:40PM PersonOfSorts said
@Timjoy
Not even a little. :-)
It's an action game with elements of Twin Peaks and survival horror. Plus it's got a good shooting/light-manipulation mechanic and a fairly unique narrative style.
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Not even a little. :-)
It's an action game with elements of Twin Peaks and survival horror. Plus it's got a good shooting/light-manipulation mechanic and a fairly unique narrative style.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 1:30PM iceveiled said
Oh I get it! Because Alan Wake is a novelist.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 2:33PM theshonen8899 said
This was literally the only reason I would have ever considered buying an Xbox. Thank goodness for that.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 2:34PM PersonOfSorts said
Would buy again for PC shinyness...
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:02PM SilentSoul said
Damn, been waiting for this for a long time and it would seem it will have steamworks integrated with it also; another plus.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/12/14/alan-wake-pc-preview/
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/12/14/alan-wake-pc-preview/
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:15PM rullers said
Microsoft? Releasing a video game for personal computer? AND ON STEAM?
At this point, sky's the limit.
At this point, sky's the limit.
Posted: Dec 15th 2011 1:11AM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
@rullers
There's a lot of Microsoft published games on Steam.
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There's a lot of Microsoft published games on Steam.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:20PM WeRequireMOARMinerals said
And let me guess...
It will be a shitty port from a mediocre game. Piracy will then be blamed for the poor sales.
It will be a shitty port from a mediocre game. Piracy will then be blamed for the poor sales.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 3:57PM kmcroc said
Someway or another it will have MS finger prints all over it be it thur GFWL or the something having to do w Xbox . seeing as how some fine print dictates how it gets to pc & MS has the fine say.
Posted: Dec 14th 2011 6:12PM totalysharly said
@kmcroc As long as it is available through Steam then it can be GFWL all it wants. I just don't want to play it directly through that program.
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