Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmarepcRemedyremedy-entertainmentTue, 24 Apr 2012 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[An all new episode of Alan Wake's Night Springs: 'Doomed Samaritan']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/an-all-new-episode-of-alan-wakes-night-springs-doomed-samarit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/an-all-new-episode-of-alan-wakes-night-springs-doomed-samarit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/an-all-new-episode-of-alan-wakes-night-springs-doomed-samarit/#comments
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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftNight-SpringspcRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxWed, 28 Mar 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Remedy hiring for next-gen project]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/remedy-hiring-for-next-gen-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/remedy-hiring-for-next-gen-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/remedy-hiring-for-next-gen-project/#comments Remember back in October when it was rumored that Alan Wake 2 was in production for the next Xbox? While we still can't confirm Alan Wake 2, we now know that Remedy is indeed hiring for the next generation of consoles. The developer has posted the hiring notice in the Alan Wake community site, stating that Remedy is "looking for world-class talent to work on an unannounced project targeted at future generation consoles."

The fact that the notice was posted on the Alan Wake site could be a hint as to what the next project will be, though it's important to note that the site also hosts forums for Remedy's other games, including American Nightmare, Death Rally and the first two Max Payne games. Still, Remedy has made it quite clear that there will be more Alan Wake, so a next gen entry to the series is definitely a possibility.

Speaking of Alan Wake, you know Joystiq has exclusive, never-before-seen episodes of Night Springs, right?

JoystiqRemedy hiring for next-gen project originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:30:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftNight-SpringspcRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxWed, 21 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Family Occasion']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/alan-wakes-night-springs-the-complete-series-family-occasio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/alan-wakes-night-springs-the-complete-series-family-occasio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/alan-wakes-night-springs-the-complete-series-family-occasio/#comments
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.

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At GDC 2012, Remedy Entertainment handed Joystiq two copies of the PC Collector's Edition for Alan Wake. We're passing them on to our readers!

Distributed by Nordic Games in Europe and Legacy in North America, the Collector's Edition includes a number of bonuses. Like the Xbox 360 Collector's Edition, Alan Wake's retail release for PC includes a behind-the-scenes DVD, 'The Alan Wake Files' book, and more. There are also exclusive PC bonuses, like additional music on the soundtrack disc, Bright Falls postcards, and stickers.

For a detailed look at the Collector's Edition, check out our unboxing video above. Find out how to enter the giveaway after the break.

Continue reading Joyswag & Unboxing: Alan Wake PC Collector's Edition

JoystiqJoyswag & Unboxing: Alan Wake PC Collector's Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakejoyswaglegacynordic-gamespcRemedyremedy-entertainmentTue, 13 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake busts into box form on April 3 in North America]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/alan-wake-busts-into-box-form-on-april-3-in-north-america/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/alan-wake-busts-into-box-form-on-april-3-in-north-america/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/11/alan-wake-busts-into-box-form-on-april-3-in-north-america/#comments Remedy Entertainment and Nordic Games have snagged Legacy Interactive to distribute the boxed PC version of Alan Wake in North America and will begin shipping the title on April 3. This deal took some careful planning, it appears, as Remedy previously extended the Steam collector's edition launch deal for an extra week while North American fans waited for a physical launch announcement.

Similarly to the Steam version, the boxed PC edition of Alan Wake includes two DLC packs, The Writer and The Signal, and supports stereoscopic 3D and multiple screens.

Continue reading Alan Wake busts into box form on April 3 in North America

JoystiqAlan Wake busts into box form on April 3 in North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakeboxedlegacy-interactivenordic-gamesNorth-Americapcremedy-entertainmentshippingSun, 11 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake extending launch deal on Steam for another week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/alan-wake-extending-launch-deal-on-steam-for-another-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/alan-wake-extending-launch-deal-on-steam-for-another-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/alan-wake-extending-launch-deal-on-steam-for-another-week/#comments While Remedy has locked down a retail partner for the boxed release of Alan Wake in Europe, a North American deal still hasn't been worked out. Because of this, Remedy has decided to extend the availability of the Alan Wake collector's edition on Steam for another week.

The collector's edition includes everything in the standard edition -- both DLC episodes, The Signal and The Writer, the original soundtrack, some posters and stickers and a manual -- plus optional commentary and background information that can be turned on during the game.

We recently spoke with Remedy's Oskari Hakkinen about Alan Wake's PC debut and the possibility of XBLA follow-up Alan Wake's American Nightmare on the platform. We may be biased, but we think it's a pretty good read.

JoystiqAlan Wake extending launch deal on Steam for another week originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakelaunchnordic-gamespcremedy-entertainmentsteamThu, 23 Feb 2012 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's emergence from darkness to cult status]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/22/alan-wakes-emergence-from-darkness-to-cult-status/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/22/alan-wakes-emergence-from-darkness-to-cult-status/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/22/alan-wakes-emergence-from-darkness-to-cult-status/#comments "Oh, God. You're killing me," Remedy Entertainment's Oskari Hakkinen groaned when I pressed him for details on PC plans for Alan Wake's American Nightmare. "I've got nothing to announce at this point," he moans softly into his headset. After a moment of silence I burst into laughter and he quickly joins me.

As Head of Franchise Development, Oskari -- or Ozz, as he asks people to call him -- would certainly know Remedy's plan for Alan Wake's XBLA title coming to PC. But American Nightmare wasn't the basis for my call to the Finnish developer. It was Alan Wake's original tale I wanted to discuss, a game many skimmed past due to what many in the industry infuriatingly refer to as an "embarrassment of riches."

On the same day Alan Wake's long development process met its ultimate ship goal, it was greeted by a host of quality competition. The adrenaline-fueled Split/Second landed on shelves. The Prince of Persia returned to his roots in The Forgotten Sands.

Red Dead Redemption happened.

Gallery: Alan Wake PC (2/16/12)

Continue reading Alan Wake's emergence from darkness to cult status

JoystiqAlan Wake's emergence from darkness to cult status originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakemicrosoftoskari-hakkinenpcRemedy-EntertainmentxboxWed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake PC recoups dev and marketing costs in 48 hours]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wake-pc-recoups-dev-and-marketing-costs-in-48-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wake-pc-recoups-dev-and-marketing-costs-in-48-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/alan-wake-pc-recoups-dev-and-marketing-costs-in-48-hours/#comments Alan Wake for PC took the road less traveled to launch, but all those yellow bricks are made of gold from here on out. Developer Remedy, which was also the publisher of the PC version, revealed the game recouped its development and marketing expenses during "the first 48 hours" after launch on February 16.

"We are very happy with the sales and hitting #1 on Steam at launch was nothing short of amazing," Remedy's Aki Järvilehto noted on the game's forum.

Alan Wake returns this week to Xbox Live Arcade in mini-sequel Alan Wake's American Nightmare, which fans of the series will want to pick up. Thankfully, American Nightmare won't be the end of Wake's adventures on consoles, PC or any other future platform the writer finds himself surviving on.

Gallery: Alan Wake PC (2/16/12)

JoystiqAlan Wake PC recoups dev and marketing costs in 48 hours originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxThu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Max Payne 3 staying true to its roots, but will be uprooted for mobile]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/max-payne-3-staying-true-to-its-roots-but-will-be-uprooted-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/max-payne-3-staying-true-to-its-roots-but-will-be-uprooted-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/max-payne-3-staying-true-to-its-roots-but-will-be-uprooted-for/#comments The Max Payne series, originally created by Alan Wake's Remedy Entertainment, follows a few traditions -- no driving, no brawling, and an emphasis on blazing noir-style gunplay. None of this is going to change in Max Payne 3, Rockstar said in this week's Asked & Answered session.

"As we've stated in the past, we're working very hard to ensure that we're being faithful and true to the heritage of Max Payne -- and the heart and soul of Max Payne gameplay has always been as a pure shooter," Rockstar said. Max will have melee opportunities in close-quarter combat, but otherwise Rockstar has "no intention of betraying that to introduce driving/racing or brawling elements."

Rockstar also provided a brief update on its mobile installment of the original Max Payne, saying it should see an official launch in the next couple months, with a release date to be announced soon.

Rockstar fields more questions about Remedy and Max Payne 3 on its Asked & Answered page.

JoystiqMax Payne 3 staying true to its roots, but will be uprooted for mobile originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remedy's downloadable darling, Death Rally, is pulling off the iOS highway and heading for Android country. A preliminary launch goes down in Canada today, ahead of Death Rally's planned worldwide release in March.

Death Rally boasts 4 million players on iOS. The version going out to Android owners next month sports all of the flashy rims and gigantic spoilers of its iOS counterpart.

JoystiqDeath Rally pulls into Android Marketplace in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:30:00 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.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftRemedyremedy-entertainmentxboxMon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake PC editions illuminated, not scary anymore]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/alan-wake-pc-editions-illuminated-not-scary-anymore/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/alan-wake-pc-editions-illuminated-not-scary-anymore/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/alan-wake-pc-editions-illuminated-not-scary-anymore/#comments Nordic Games has revealed the contents of its Alan Wake PC editions -- collector's and standard -- which are set to hit Steam on February 16 and retail shelves on March 2. The standard edition includes the full game and The Signal and The Writer DLC packs on one disc, the original soundtrack on a second, six post cards, seven stickers, a poster and a manual.

The collector's edition includes everything in the standard edition, plus audio commentary and background information from developer Remedy Entertainment that can be switched on during the main game. It also has "The Alan Wake Files," 144 pages of evidence complied by in-game author Clay Steward, and a third disc with a making-of feature, the history of Remedy, trailers and behind-the-scenes content.

Alan Wake is set to hit Steam in downloadable form on February 16, at $30 for the standard edition and $35 for the collector's edition, though without the discs and "premium packaging" promised in both retail forms.

JoystiqAlan Wake PC editions illuminated, not scary anymore originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:45:00 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!

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaredev-diarydeveloper-diaryMatias-Myllyrinnemicrosoftoskari-hakkinenremedyremedy-entertainmentremedy-gamessam-lakexblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Origin adds seven more publishers, Alan Wake on the way]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/origin-adds-seven-more-publishers-alan-wake-on-the-way/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/origin-adds-seven-more-publishers-alan-wake-on-the-way/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/origin-adds-seven-more-publishers-alan-wake-on-the-way/#comments Make way, make way! EA needs space to trot through the seven publishers joining its Origin digital distribution service. Sure, chances are you only recognize one, maybe two, of these names, but it's important when the company is trying to make a show against Steam.

The seven new publishers include Remedy Entertainment, which will add Alan Wake after the Steam exclusivity window, slong with Focus Home Interactive, Iceberg Interactive, Strategy First (Disciples, Jagged Alliance), Macro Games, Selectsoft and Legendo Entertainment.

EA currently boasts 9.3 million registered Origin users, with a million daily active users.

JoystiqOrigin adds seven more publishers, Alan Wake on the way originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAELectronic-Artsfocus-home-interactiveiceberg-interactiveLegendo-EntertainmentMacro-GamesoriginpcRemedyremedy-entertainmentSelectsoftstrategy-firstThu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake dated, priced on PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/alan-wake-dated-priced-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/alan-wake-dated-priced-on-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/alan-wake-dated-priced-on-pc/#comments It's an ocean."Specificity" is such a succulent word. Alan Wake for PC has an official launch date of February 16 on Steam, with other digital distribution outlets following. The standard offering will be available for $29.99, which will include the core game plus "The Signal" and "The Writer" DLC.

There's also a Limited Collector's Edition for $35. It includes the content found in the regular edition, adding the Alan Wake Files Book, developer commentary and extended soundtrack.

On XBLA, Alan Wake's American Nightmare begins on February 22. Rampaging donuts and cholesterol-injecting nurses not yet confirmed.

JoystiqAlan Wake dated, priced on PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-WakepcRemedyremedy-entertainmentThu, 02 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLA House Party kicks off on Feb. 15 with Warp]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/xbla-house-party-2012-release-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/xbla-house-party-2012-release-dates/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/xbla-house-party-2012-release-dates/#comments We knew that Warp, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Nexuiz, and I Am Alive would be participating in Microsoft's 2012 Xbox Live Arcade House Party promo, and we knew that the party would start on February 15, but we didn't have a clue as to how the specifics of the boogeying would progress. Today, Microsoft revealed that Warp will be the party's first attendee, arriving on February 15 for the nice price of 800 MS Points ($10), followed up in the proceeding three weeks by Alan Wake's American sojourn, the almost-but-not-quite-Quake multiplayer shooter Nexuiz, and one man's journey through the depths of human survival in I Am Alive.

Like Warp, Nexuiz will only cost 800 MS Points ($10), while the other two titles will run 1200 MS Points a pop ($15). As always with these XBLA promos, Microsoft is offering an extra 800 free MS Points to anyone who grabs all four games within a defined time period (between Feb. 15 and Mar. 13 in this case). As for what to do with those extra points ... well, might we suggest hanging onto it for the upcoming launch of Fez? 'Cause that's totally what we're doing.

JoystiqXBLA House Party kicks off on Feb. 15 with Warp originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaelectronic-artshouse-party-2012i-am-alivemicrosoftnexuizq1-2012release-dateremedyremedy-entertainmentremedy-gamesremedy-studiosthqtrapdoortrapdoor-incubisoftWarpxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake alights on Steam in February, answers your FAQs now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/alan-wake-alights-on-steam-in-february-answers-your-faqs-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/alan-wake-alights-on-steam-in-february-answers-your-faqs-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/20/alan-wake-alights-on-steam-in-february-answers-your-faqs-now/#comments Remedy Games is gearing up to launch Alan Wake on Steam this February -- the developer's first self-published title -- with a hefty FAQ session on its forum. Steam's Alan Wake will not be available on Mac, won't use Games for Windows Live and won't have a demo. It will use Steamworks, support keyboard and Xbox 360 controller input, and will include The Signal and The Writer DLC packs with the game.

Alan Wake on Steam can support stereoscopic 3D through NVISION 3D, although it is performance-intensive, Remedy warns. For normal (see: "unfancy") gameplay, the expected system requirements are fairly standard, as you can see -- no flashlight required -- just after the break.

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JoystiqAlan Wake alights on Steam in February, answers your FAQs now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakehardware-specspcRemedyremedy-entertainmentremedy-gamesspecssteamFri, 20 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Remedy seeking AI help on unannounced 'AAA console project']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/remedy-seeking-ai-help-on-unannounced-aaa-console-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/remedy-seeking-ai-help-on-unannounced-aaa-console-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/remedy-seeking-ai-help-on-unannounced-aaa-console-project/#comments Have you been waiting for the chance to move to the greater Helsinki, Finland area and want to work on a "groundbreaking AAA console project" with the folks behind the Max Payne and Alan Wake franchises? That's what Remedy Games is offering, outing work on another new game from the studio beyond the upcoming Alan Wake-goes-lumberjacking XBLA entry.

Specifically, Remedy is seeking a "Gameplay/AI Programmer" to help work on the project, which will apparently use "the next iteration of Remedy's in-house engine," an engine that previously powered both Alan Wake games. If the chance to assist in the project isn't enough to win you over, experienced AI programmer, Remedy also promises a competitive compensation package, including "a good old Finnish sauna!" And now here we are, picturing a Finnish sauna full of game developers. There goes the day!

JoystiqRemedy seeking AI help on unannounced 'AAA console project' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>finlandhelsinkiremedyremedy-entertainmentremedy-gamesMon, 16 Jan 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Remedy's iOS Death Rally downloaded 1.8 million times]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/remedys-ios-death-rally-downloaded-1-8-million-times/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/remedys-ios-death-rally-downloaded-1-8-million-times/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/19/remedys-ios-death-rally-downloaded-1-8-million-times/#comments In a recent interview Remedy Entertainment 's Oskari Häkkinen mentioned that the company's iOS experiment, Death Rally, has moved 1.8 million units. The game launched early last year, with Remedy Managing Director Matias Myllyrinne telling us at E3 that the game recouped its development costs in three days and took eight months to develop.

"Death Rally was our first step into that direction, and I'm sure that we'll do something else in the future as well," Remedy creative director and writer Sam Lake told Edge.

Remedy is currently working on another smaller scale experiment with Alan Wake's American Nightmare, an XBLA-based pseudo-sequel to the critically acclaimed psychological thriller, which will finally hit PC early next year.

JoystiqRemedy's iOS Death Rally downloaded 1.8 million times originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>death-rallyiosipadiphonemobileRemedyremedy-entertainmentMon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakealan-wakes-american-nightmaremicrosoftRemedyremedy-entertainmentxblaxboxMon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake tells his story on PC in early 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/alan-wake-tells-his-story-on-pc-in-early-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/alan-wake-tells-his-story-on-pc-in-early-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/alan-wake-tells-his-story-on-pc-in-early-2012/#comments Remedy's hint for a PC port for Alan Wake was more than pillow talk, the developer has confirmed today. Alan Wake is slated to launch in early 2012 on the PC, right around the time Alan Wake's American Nightmare is planned for Xbox Live Arcade. Synergy!

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.

Gallery: Alan Wake (PC)

JoystiqAlan Wake tells his story on PC in early 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-WakepcRemedyremedy-entertainmentsteamWed, 14 Dec 2011 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Alan Wake hiding in Steam registry, Remedy hints at PC release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/rumor-alan-wake-hiding-in-steam-registry-remedy-hints-at-pc-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/rumor-alan-wake-hiding-in-steam-registry-remedy-hints-at-pc-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/13/rumor-alan-wake-hiding-in-steam-registry-remedy-hints-at-pc-re/#comments Alan Wake may finally find the path to PC after almost two years of Xbox 360 exclusivity. Alan Wake forum users spotted telltale text in the Steam registry, indicating the game has (or had) some kind of presence on Valve's platform. This comes alongside Remedy's Executive VP Aki Järvilehto, passively mentioned the PC version to a Finnish website -- Just Push Start roughly translated him as saying there might be "some positive news to tell" PC fans in the near future.

During Alan Wake's lengthy development there was much back and forth about whether the game would ever launch on PC, with the scales eventually tipping toward console exclusivity.

Over a year later, and with a pseudo-sequel on the way for Xbox Live Arcade with Alan Wake's American Nightmare, we're hopeful for Alan's arrival on PC.

JoystiqRumor: Alan Wake hiding in Steam registry, Remedy hints at PC release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-WakepcRemedyremedy-entertainmentTue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a spooky XBLA battle between light and dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-is-a-spooky-xbla-battle-between-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-is-a-spooky-xbla-battle-between-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/10/alan-wakes-american-nightmare-is-a-spooky-xbla-battle-between-l/#comments
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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"We hear a number of Microsoft-friendly developers are hard at work on prepping next gen games as we speak. Could this be the reason why Remedy are so quiet about Alan Wake 2? (Yes)," the magazine responded to itself. "Rare, Lionhead and Turn 10 all have teams in place too. Rare, we hear, are even prototyping ideas for a new 'mature title,'" the mag adds.

We spoke with Microsoft Studios chief Phil Spencer at E3 this year, who said he read about the project on Joystiq and had no involvement with it at that time. "I think the stuff they're doing now they wanted to incubate, Mattias and the team," Spencer said. "They wanted to incubate internally. Like I said, I don't think they've signed it with anybody." Spencer also insisted that Microsoft Studios had no next-gen games in development and was instead completely focused on Xbox 360 and Kinect software.

I think we speak for everyone (in the world) when we say that we don't care which platform Alan Wake 2 comes out on, just so long as it has a killer multiplayer deathmatch mode. We're kidding.

JoystiqRumor: Alan Wake 2 in production (for the next Xbox) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wake-2microsoftmicrosoft-game-studiosmicrosoft-studiosremedy-entertainmentxboxxbox-720Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft Studios hasn't signed next Alan Wake project, would 'love to work with Remedy again']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/microsoft-studios-hasnt-signed-next-alan-wake-project-would-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/microsoft-studios-hasnt-signed-next-alan-wake-project-would-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/microsoft-studios-hasnt-signed-next-alan-wake-project-would-l/#comments Oskari Häkkinen, head of franchise development for Finnish developer Remedy Entertainment, told Joystiq last month that, in fact, a new Alan Wake project was under development. Admittedly, we were getting a little ahead of ourselves when we arrived at E3 this year in full Alan Wake cosplay so the absence of the latest A. Wake project - rumored to be an XBLA title called Alan Wake's Night Springs - hit us pretty hard.

So we tracked down Microsoft Studios chief Phil Spencer to grill him about Remedy's reveal and the dearth of Alan Wake games in Microsoft's E3 lineup. "I read that," Spencer said, laughing about the news. "I don't know that they've signed it with anybody." While Spencer told us that Wake "didn't sell as well as we would have liked," he was clear that it wouldn't affect their working relationship. "I'd love to work with Remedy again," he told us. "We have ongoing conversations with them."

So if Microsoft isn't privy to what Remedy's working on, who is? "I think the stuff they're doing now they wanted to incubate, Mattias and the team," Spencer said. "They wanted to incubate internally. Like I said, I don't think they've signed it with anybody." Well, as long as that's the case, we'll have our Joystiq Publishing representatives get in touch with Remedy and work something out. Our backrub-heavy royalty system is an industry first.

JoystiqMicrosoft Studios hasn't signed next Alan Wake project, would 'love to work with Remedy again' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alan-Wakealan-wake-2Alan-Wake-Night-Springse3-2011microsoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosMicrosoft-StudiosPhil-SpencerRemedy-EntertainmentxboxFri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Death Rally recouped Remedy's dev costs in three days]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/death-rally-recouped-remedys-dev-costs-in-three-days/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/death-rally-recouped-remedys-dev-costs-in-three-days/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/death-rally-recouped-remedys-dev-costs-in-three-days/#comments Remedy is known for Alan Wake and Max Payne, but the studio also recently helped produce Death Rally for iOS, a game that has been very successful for the studio. Remedy Managing Director Matias Myllyrinne told us during E3 that the game recouped its development costs in three days on the App Store and took a mere eight months to develop.

"A lot of the credit goes to Mountain Sheep for developing a great fun game. We produced it, took it forward and helped - but the heavy lifting is with the dev team as always," Myllyrinne said.

We asked if the success of Death Rally has shifted the studio's priorities. "I think in terms of priorities, Remedy will continue to do what we do best. We love our big movie-like story driven action games - but it is also about applying these strengths in new ways too. There are awesome things happening with digital stuff like XBLA, Steam, iPhones etc. Where you can build a killer value and fun at a low price point and still make money."

No comment on Alan Wake's Night Springs.

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