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Downtrodden horror author Alan Wake stars in the latest Humble Weekly Sale, which offers up downloadable Windows versions of Remedy's third-person shooter Alan Wake and its follow-up American Nightmare for a buyer-chosen price (minimum $1).

Bundle buyers will receive DRM-free downloads of Alan Wake: Collector's Edition and Alan Wake's American Nightmare, along with Steam keys for both games. The package features a bevy of bonus material, including digital comic books, a playthrough video, and standalone episodes of the Remedy-produced "Night Springs" fictional television series - new episodes of which Joystiq debuted last year.

Xbox Live hosts its own Alan Wake series sale this week. Through May 29, the Xbox 360 Games on Demand version of Alan Wake is priced at 400 Microsoft points ($5), while the Xbox Live Arcade follow-up American Nightmare is a dollar cheaper at 320 points. Alan Wake DLC and avatar items are also on sale through next week.

In the announcement video above, Remedy's Sam Lake (who you might recognize as Max Payne's face model) reveals that the Alan Wake series has sold over three million units to date, and addresses fan reaction to the company's decision to develop the upcoming Xbox One-exclusive title Quantum Break, rather than an Alan Wake sequel.

"We definitely want to keep on working on Alan Wake," Lake assures. "I definitely want to create something new for Alan Wake, when the time is right."

JoystiqAlan Wake series featured in Humble Weekly Sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wakes-american-nightmarebundlehumble-weekly-salemicrosoftpcremedysteamxboxWed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Far Cry 2, American Nightmare hit GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/#comments Image"Old" may no longer be a requirement for admission to the Good Old Games vault, but we're glad to see that "good" still makes the cut. The Longest Journey's sequel, Dreamfall, open world shooter Far Cry 2, and Remedy's Alan Wake's American Nightmare have arrived on the service, and are now available at $15 or less.

Other recent updates include a few other, properly old games like Torin's Passage, the Quest for Glory series, and Silver.

JoystiqDreamfall: The Longest Journey, Far Cry 2, American Nightmare hit GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaredownfall-the-longest-journeyfar-cry-2goggog-comgog.comgood-old-gamespcWed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Step inside the creepy concepts of Alan Wake's American Nightmare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/20/step-inside-the-creepy-concepts-of-alan-wakes-american-nightmar/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/20/step-inside-the-creepy-concepts-of-alan-wakes-american-nightmar/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/20/step-inside-the-creepy-concepts-of-alan-wakes-american-nightmar/#comments ImageAlan Wake's American Nightmare is hitting Steam and GOG on Tuesday, May 22, and it's probably going to look a bit like the images in the gallery below, but with more 3D rendering and fewer "happy little trees" brush strokes. These concept images lay out the beginnings of a few key scenes in American Nightmare, along with the hatching of a few creepy crawlies and (much) larger foes.

Gallery: Alan Wake's American Nightmare PC (Concept Art)

JoystiqStep inside the creepy concepts of Alan Wake's American Nightmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaregog.comMicrosoftpcRemedyremedy-entertainmentSTEAMSun, 20 May 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake games, 1C classics on sale this weekend on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/#comments In light of this week's announcement of Alan Wake's American Nightmare coming to PC on May 22, the marketing minds at GOG have discounted the original Alan Wake and are promising discounts on pre-orders for Remedy's follow-up. Alan Wake is priced at $14.99 until 8:59pm GMT on May 15, while American Nightmare is $13.49 - or, if you already own Alan Wake or purchase both games at once, $11.24.

For the rest of this weekend, GOG is slashing prices on 1C Company's line of classics, which includes Space Rangers, Star Wolves, Fantasy Wars and Fantasy Brigade: Star Battles in Space. Each is half-off until May 14 at 3:59am GMT.

... Okay, we may have made that last one up.

JoystiqAlan Wake games, 1C classics on sale this weekend on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Update] Remedy has revealed to Joystiq that Alan Wake's American Nightmare will be released on both Steam and Good Old Games on May 22. Both Steam and GOG.com, which just added Alan Wake to its DRM-free library, are holding sales for the original title.

American Nightmare is available for 10% of a pre-order incentive at both stores; however, owners of the original Alan Wake on PC (from either Steam or GOG) will be able to pre-order American Nightmare for 25% off. Alan Wake is currently available on Steam for 50% off as part of its mid-week madness special.

[Original Story] It would seem Alan Wake isn't finished giving gamers nightmares. A product page has appeared on Steam for Alan Wake's American Nightmare, revealing that the previously XBLA-exclusive adventure is coming to PC.

Remedy confirmed to Joystiq the game will hit PC on May 22.

In April, American Nightmare appeared on the Steam registry, indicating a PC release was imminent. Based on the product description, it doesn't appear that the PC version will feature any new content. American Nightmare is currently available for pre-order on Steam at 10% off its regular $15 price point.

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare scares PC players on May 22 [coming to GOG.com too!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmarepcremedy-entertainmentSteamTue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's American Nightmare scribbled in Steam registry]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/alan-wake-s-american-nightmare-scribbled-in-steam-registry/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/alan-wake-s-american-nightmare-scribbled-in-steam-registry/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/alan-wake-s-american-nightmare-scribbled-in-steam-registry/#comments Alan Wake's American Nightmare will soon manifest on PC, if you believe the notes written down in the Steam registry. Discovered by DSOGaming, the registry information reveals that Mr. Wake's latest adventure is on the path to a Steam launch - unless it's just the devious Mr. Scratch messing with PC gamers.

It's worth pointing out that the Steam registry is exactly how the first indications of the original Alan Wake making its way to PC came to light. The plot thickens.

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare scribbled in Steam registry originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, Joystiq featured the six original episodes of Night Springs -- the Twilight Zone-inspired series featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake. But a new week deserves a new set of mysteries and Joystiq has three never-before-seen episodes of the popular series debuting exclusively all week.

Tonight's episode is the final -- and perhaps most mind-bending -- of the never-before-seen series. Allow us to introduce you to "The Doomed Samaritan."

JoystiqAn all new episode of Alan Wake's Night Springs: 'Doomed Samaritan' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, Joystiq featured the six original episodes of Night Springs -- the Twilight Zone-inspired series featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake. But a new week deserves a new set of mysteries and Joystiq has three never-before-seen episodes of the popular series debuting exclusively all week.

Tonight's episode... "What's in a Name."

JoystiqAn all new episode of Alan Wake's Night Springs: 'What's in a Name' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, Joystiq featured the six original episodes of Night Springs -- the Twilight Zone-inspired series featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake. But a new week deserves a new set of mysteries and Joystiq has three never-before-seen episodes of the popular series debuting exclusively all week.

Tonight's episode... "Eternal Endurance."

JoystiqAn all new episode of Alan Wake's Night Springs: 'Eternal Endurance' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Twilight Zone-inspired series within Alan Wake -- dubbed "Night Springs" -- was popular among fans. Each short episode not only helped to expand Alan Wake's universe, but it also led to the downloadable spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the character of Alan Wake was caught in the middle of a Night Springs episode arc.

Six original episodes were featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake, and Joystiq has the exclusive season pass. Today, perhaps the best of the original series run: "Quantum Suicide." After the break is the final episode from Alan Wake, "Absence of Creativity."

But the season extends beyond its original run of six, and Joystiq has more Night Springs coming with new, never-before-seen episodes landing exclusively next week.

Continue reading Alan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Quantum Suicide' and 'Absence of Creativity'

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Quantum Suicide' and 'Absence of Creativity' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Twilight Zone-inspired series within Alan Wake -- dubbed "Night Springs" -- was popular among fans. Each short episode not only helped to expand Alan Wake's universe, but it also led to the downloadable spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the character of Alan Wake was caught in the middle of a Night Springs episode arc.

Six original episodes were featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake, and Joystiq has the exclusive season pass. Today, a brutal episode about free will, dubbed: "Taken In His Prime."

But the season extends beyond its original run of six, and Joystiq has more Night Springs coming with new, never-before-seen episodes landing exclusively next week.

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Taken In His Prime' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Twilight Zone-inspired series within Alan Wake -- dubbed "Night Springs" -- was popular among fans. Each short episode not only helped to expand Alan Wake's universe, but it also led to the downloadable spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the character of Alan Wake was caught in the middle of a Night Springs episode arc.

Six original episodes were featured in Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake, and Joystiq has the exclusive season pass. Today, we feature the third -- and perhaps strangest -- episode of the bunch: "Dream of Dreams."

But the season extends beyond its original run of six, and Joystiq has more Night Springs coming with new, never-before-seen episodes landing exclusively next week.

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Dream of Dreams' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of the most memorable moments in Remedy Entertainment's thriller, Alan Wake, sprang from episodes of a short, Twilight Zone-inspired television show hidden throughout Bright Falls.

"Night Springs" fleshed out Wake's world and also helped inspire the downloadable spin-off, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the hero is caught in the middle of an episode arc. Six original episodes were featured in the original Alan Wake, and Joystiq has the exclusive season pass.

Today, we seal the Night Springs series with a kiss in "Family Occasion."

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Family Occasion' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of the most memorable moments in Remedy Entertainment's thriller, Alan Wake, sprang from episodes of a short, Twilight Zone-inspired television show hidden throughout Bright Falls.

"Night Springs" fleshed out Wake's world and also helped inspire the downloadable spin-off, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the hero is caught in the middle of an episode arc. Six original episodes were featured in the original Alan Wake, and Joystiq has the exclusive season pass.

Today, we feature one of the most chilling episodes: "Man in the Mirror."

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Man in the Mirror' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftNight-SpringspcRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxMon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Show - 026: Alan Wake's American Newsmare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/the-joystiq-show-026-alan-wakes-american-newsmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/the-joystiq-show-026-alan-wakes-american-newsmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/the-joystiq-show-026-alan-wakes-american-newsmare/#commentsFiled under:

First up in news ... it's reviews. Weird, right? Richard, Alexander and Ben start the show off with a bit on Richard's Asura's Wrath review, and why length should not necessarily factor into the judgement of a game's quality. Nintendo Direct talk starts the real news section, and the guys are sure not to miss word on the next Metal Gear Solid, Mass Effect 3 reversible cover art, and the horrifying premise of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Also, game review theory, and lots of it.

The second segment is all about Alan Wake's American Nightmare in an interview with Remedy Entertainment's Oskari Hakkinen. The discussion covers the gamut from the inception of the XBLA release to what the future holds for the troubled scribe.

Part 1 (1:01) - The news
Part 2 (33:55) - Alan Wake's American Nightmare interview

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Host: Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM)
Guest: Oskari Hakkinen - Head of Franchise Development, Remedy Entertainment
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Continue reading The Joystiq Show - 026: Alan Wake's American Newsmare

JoystiqThe Joystiq Show - 026: Alan Wake's American Newsmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmarejoystiq-podcastjoystiq-showpodcastsFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:00 ESTThe Joystiq Show - 026: Alan Wake's American NewsmareJoystiq59:38podcasts<![CDATA[Alan Wake's American Nightmare review: Paging Mr. Scratch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-review/#comments "Our destinies and inspirations are shaped by lies, myths and fables." So reads a manuscript page hidden in Alan Wake's American Nightmare, explaining humanity's love of a good story. It states that our favorite fictional characters are dearer to us than the real people we pass on the street every day.

It's hard to deny the truth of it. We admire our favorite characters, dream of them, of playing a part in their story. That was the power of the original Alan Wake. It swept players up in its characters and their story, inviting us to help craft it and see it through to the end. American Nightmare attempts to recapture the same magic, flipping the script for something less horror and more sci-fi camp, though the end result is somewhat less elegant.

Gallery: Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2/6/12)

Continue reading Alan Wake's American Nightmare review: Paging Mr. Scratch

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare review: Paging Mr. Scratch originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftmicrosoft-studiosRemedyxblaxboxxbox-liveMon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's final dev diary before American Nightmare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/alan-wakes-final-dev-diary-before-american-nightmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/alan-wakes-final-dev-diary-before-american-nightmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/alan-wakes-final-dev-diary-before-american-nightmare/#comments
If you've been trying to avoid story details about Alan Wake's American Nightmare, we'd strongly recommend skipping this developer diary. In it, Alan Wake writer Sam Lake fills in some of details about what happens after the first game and explains Mr. Scratch. Steer clear if you don't want to know!

Continue reading Alan Wake's final dev diary before American Nightmare

JoystiqAlan Wake's final dev diary before American Nightmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mr. Wake never got the vacation he was looking for in the original Alan Wake, and it doesn't look like things are going to get any better for the embattled writer as he faces off against doppelganger Mr. Scratch in American Nightmare. At least we know the hero's journey doesn't end here.

Continue reading Alan Wake's doppelganger sends an 'American Nightmare' trailer

JoystiqAlan Wake's doppelganger sends an 'American Nightmare' trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest developer diary for Alan Wake's American Nightmare sheds a little light on the downloadable title's new tone. This time around, the game takes on a "pulp action" feel with elements of B-movies, sci-fi and urban legends, according to Remedy's Sam Lake. See for yourself in the video above.

JoystiqAlan Wake's second dev diary for his American Nightmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Alan Wake makes his second appearance on the Xbox 360 this year in Alan Wake's American Nightmare, he's bringing more than just his flair for writing and a new set of clothes to the fight. He'll have ... umm ... a nail gun, too!

Continue reading Alan Wake's American Nightmare illuminated in latest dev diary

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare illuminated in latest dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GameTrailers has posted a handful of new videos on Alan Wake's American Nightmare. In the first video (embedded above), Remedy's Oskari Häkinnen discusses the game and its creation. One of the more interesting tidbits he revealed is that the average run through the campaign should last around four to five hours, depending on how much of the optional content you choose to pursue.

You'll find two more videos after the break. The first is a walkthrough of Ghost Town, one of American Nightmare's 'Fight till Dawn" (i.e. Horde Mode) maps. The second is a campaign walkthrough which we refuse to watch because, frankly, we don't want to spoil a single moment before the game launches during Microsoft's Xbox Live House Party event.

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JoystiqRemedy: Alan Wake's American Nightmare campaign lasts 4-5 hours originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft plans to kick off the Xbox Live Arcade House Party for 2012 on February 15, releasing the four previously revealed titles back-to-back. At this time, Microsoft isn't revealing pricing nor the order in which it plans to release the titles. Yeah, our definition of "House Party Details" varies greatly.

A company rep confirmed that the order listed on Xbox guru Major Nelson's site is simply alphabetized. So, beginning February 15, for some price and in some order, folks will be able to pick up Alan Wake's American Nightmare, the long-awaited I Am Alive, Nexuiz and EA's Warp.

Gallery: Alan Wake's American Nightmare (12/19/2011)

JoystiqXbox Live Arcade 'House Party 2012' begins Feb. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft is set to throw another House Party in 2012. In attendance will be Alan Wake's American Nightmare, EA's Warp, Nexuiz and the long-awaited I Am Alive.

The trailer for the XBLA House Party promotion, which was apparently posted by accident, does not reveal any release dates. Out best guesstimate, if history serves, would be late February like last time. We've contacted Microsoft for launch details.

Update: We snagged the trailer and have embedded it above!

[Thanks, Joey]

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare, I Am Alive part of XBLA's 'House Party 2012' [update: Now with trailer!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alan Wake is wordy enough, right? Enough word pictures about his American Nightmare; let's look at some actual moving pictures.

JoystiqTake a long walk through Alan Wake's American Nightmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftremedyxblaxboxxbox-liveTue, 20 Dec 2011 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Surviving Alan Wake's American Nightmare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/surviving-alan-wakes-american-nightmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/surviving-alan-wakes-american-nightmare/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/surviving-alan-wakes-american-nightmare/#comments I'm pretty selfish. I know Alan deserves to be at home, sitting on the couch, watching reruns of Mad About You with his wife, but I prefer him on the front lines of the war against the forces of darkness. Who wants to play a game about a married couple being a boring married couple?

I loved the original Alan Wake, but doubted the writer would ever return after the original's underwhelming sales performance. But here we are, and even though Alan Wake's American Nightmare isn't the direct sequel I'll always hope for, my brief time with the game gives the impression that I won't be disappointed.

Gallery: Alan Wake's American Nightmare (12/19/2011)

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JoystiqSurviving Alan Wake's American Nightmare originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alan Wake's been dormant since 2010, but he's not going to start dreaming until "the middle of the first quarter of 2012." That's the release window for his XBLA spinoff Alan Wake's American Nightmare, according to an announcement issued today.

Also announced today: a new "arcade mode" called "Fight till Dawn," in which the beleaguered writer is swarmed by enemies over the course of a night, and attempts to build up a score by taking them out with a a variety of weapons, "from old stalwarts like the flare gun to wild new favorites like the nail gun and old school Remedy favorites like the Uzi."

Online leaderboards will give you a chance to see who among your friends is best at withstanding psychological horror. We hope you never have a reason to use that information.

Gallery: Alan Wake's American Nightmare (12/19/2011)

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JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare begins 'mid-Q1,' new 'Fight till Dawn' mode announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

JoystiqAlan Wake's American Nightmare is a spooky XBLA battle between light and dark originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakeAlan-Wakes-American-Nightmarealan-wakes-night-springsmicrosoftMicrosoft-StudiosRemedy-Entertainmentspike-vga-2011trailerXBLAxboxSat, 10 Dec 2011 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA['Alan Wake's American Nightmare' rated in Germany]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-rated-in-germany/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-rated-in-germany/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-rated-in-germany/#comments Alan Wake's American Nightmare was recently rated by Germany's USK ratings board. The previously unknown title comes just as Remedy is set to officially announce a new chapter in the Alan Wake saga. Given the title, we imagine it's about Wake being chased by corn syrup monsters and overly large food portions.

So, what is American Nightmare? It could be the official, recently adjusted name of Alan Wake's Night Springs, which is what we've been calling Wake's XBLA title ever since images leaked earlier this year.

Another possibility is that American Nightmare is simply Night Springs' title in Germany. Finally, as something that would be a genuine surprise: American Nightmare is a different Alan Wake project we know nothing about. The answer should be revealed this weekend during the Spike Video Game Awards, and we've asked Remedy for comment in the meantime.

Joystiq'Alan Wake's American Nightmare' rated in Germany originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmarealan-wakes-night-springsmicrosoftRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxThu, 08 Dec 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's Night Springs goes 'This Old House' in first screen]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/alan-wakes-night-springs-goes-this-old-house-in-first-screen/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/alan-wakes-night-springs-goes-this-old-house-in-first-screen/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/07/alan-wakes-night-springs-goes-this-old-house-in-first-screen/#comments You already know that Alan Wake's Night Springs is headed towards its big debut at the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards, and you already know that it'll arrive on Xbox Live Arcade. What you didn't know is that Mr. Wake has got himself a whole new "Bob Vila meets Twin Peaks" look going on, as revealed by Game Informer's exclusive first screenshot. Also, hey, he's got a gas-powered pneumatic nail gun! The darkness isn't gonna like nails in its stupid face, is it? Yeah!

It also appears that Wake's got quite a bit of walking ahead of him, as a nearby highway sign puts 15 miles between him and the titular town of Night Springs. Hopefully the Desert Shore Motel can help sate him for that journey with a damn fine cup of coffee and some delicious cherry pie.

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs goes 'This Old House' in first screen originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmarealan-wakes-night-springsmicrosoftmicrosoft-studiosremedyremedy-entertainmentspike-vga-2011spike-vgas-2011spike-video-game-awardsspike-video-game-awards-2011xblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeMon, 07 Nov 2011 17:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's Night Springs developer defends decision to go XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/alan-wake-night-springs-developer-defends-decision-to-go-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/alan-wake-night-springs-developer-defends-decision-to-go-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/alan-wake-night-springs-developer-defends-decision-to-go-xbla/#comments There's been a not-insubstantial outcry of concern from fans of the Alan Wake franchise following the announcement that the series' next installment, Night Springs, would be an XBLA exclusive. Worried parties shouldn't fear a sea change in the original game's setup -- on the game's forums, Remedy community manager Peter Papadopoulos explained it will be "structured like a full release," asking posters to "wait for the official announcement before making up your mind." But ... but we've already rolled out our Jump to Conclusions mat!

Remedy CEO Markus Mäki also chimed in on the forums, adding, "If you're thinking about this in terms of some kind of a, I don't know, super simplified 'we still use the name but changed everything about it' version of Alan Wake, let me just say that this is not the case. That's all I'm gonna say."

Other than these defensive statements, all we have to go on is the meager announcement from yesterday, as well as the supposedly leaked title screen acquired by XBLAFans this past May, posted above. We'll have to wait until the VGAs to see the game in action -- or, as the title screen would seem to hint at, in "Arcade Action."

JoystiqAlan Wake's Night Springs developer defends decision to go XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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These details are in keeping with reports we've received in the past. In May, Remedy head of development Oskari Häkkinen told Joystiq that a new Alan Wake project was in progress, but was not Alan Wake 2, and "neither will it be DLC." That report also offered a fall release window, which is seeming unlikely at this point. Later that same month, a rumor popped up outing the next game as "Alan Wake's Night Springs" for XBLA.

JoystiqNew Alan Wake is an XBLA game originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakealan-wakes-american-nightmarealan-wakes-night-springsremedyspike-vgavga-2011xblaThu, 03 Nov 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Alan Wake's Night Springs coming to XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/rumor-alan-wakes-night-springs-coming-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/rumor-alan-wakes-night-springs-coming-to-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/rumor-alan-wakes-night-springs-coming-to-xbla/#comments Alan Wake's Night Springs is the alleged name of an upcoming Xbox Live Arcade title, reports XBLAFans. The site also obtained some screenshots, though their source asked for them not to be shared. This same informant outed Gotham City Impostors several months back.

Night Springs is the name of the Twilight Zone-esque television show in the world of Wake. Though Remedy had no comment on this recent development, the studio did previously confirm to Joystiq that a new Wake was in the works, but that it would be neither Alan Wake 2 nor more DLC for the first game.

JoystiqRumor: Alan Wake's Night Springs coming to XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 May 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remedy has confirmed that it's working on the next Alan Wake game -- but the "next" game is not the "Alan Wake 2" that was outed from an artist's resume. Oskari Häkkinen, head of franchise development for the Finnish developer, confirmed to Joystiq that a slice of the team is crafting "this next Wake installment," which is neither sequel nor downloadable content.

"Fans of the franchise will be excited to learn that, yes, more Wake is coming!" he said. "But to be absolutely certain to avoid confusion, this next Wake installment will not be Alan Wake 2. But neither will it be DLC." The full explanation, "when we'll actually SHOW YOU," is being saved for the official announcement later.

If it's not a sequel, then what is it? (What is it with you and confounding nebulousness, Alan?) "It's something that'll definitely give more to the Wake fans out there, but just as importantly, this installment will also give an opportunity for players who aren't familiar with the franchise to finally jump on board." Could it be an updated version of the original scary-forest sim, or an episodic continuation?

Remedy is not announcing platforms or release dates yet, but told us that "Fall 2011 is probably a good guess." Also a good guess? Nowhere near a Rockstar game.

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JoystiqNew Alan Wake confirmed, but it's not 'Alan Wake 2' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 May 2011 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wake-2alan-wake-2011alan-wakes-american-nightmarealan-wakes-night-springsoskari-hakkinenremedyremedy-entertainmentTue, 10 May 2011 04:55:00 EST<![CDATA['Alan Wake 2' appears in artist's resume (and in our hearts)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/alan-wake-2-appears-in-artists-resume-and-in-our-hearts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/alan-wake-2-appears-in-artists-resume-and-in-our-hearts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/alan-wake-2-appears-in-artists-resume-and-in-our-hearts/#comments Alan Wake 2 CG character animator Althea Suarez Gata spent exactly one month at Halon Entertainment, a "previsualization and technology company" whose credits include the Halo: Reach "Deliver Hope" live-action short and a bunch of big-budget Hollywood stuff. In April 2011, just last month, she worked on "Untitled Alien Project" and ... what's this? A video game project titled "Alan Wake 2." Gata's duties are listed simply as "In-Game Cinematic" so it's hard to glean much beyond the whole it's Alan Wake 2 part.

The first and last time we caught wind of a sequel to our number three game of 2010 was when Remedy's head of franchise development Oskari Häkkinen said, "We definitely want to do it. We have great ideas for it. I can see [writer Mikko Rautalahti] here twiddling his thumbs with his ideas for Alan Wake 2." For awhile, that faint glimmer of sequel light in the poor sales darkness was enough to sustain us but only now, with the taste of this latest morsel, do we realize how starved we've been. We've reached out to Remedy for a comment on the listing and also just to check in on how Alan's been doing.

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