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Still kind of pissed off about this. The PC world was a lot more excited for this than the Xbox world, but they decided to say "screw you" to the PC gamers because they thought they would come out better on the console side. A lot of people were very disappointed, including me. Turns out that they made a mistake, so they're trying to play nice now? That bothers me. I'm very much tempted to treat them the same why they treated PC gamers, by ignoring them and their port.
The real question is if it will use games for windows live or not. I'm hoping it sticks to just the basic steam drm
@pokota
Plenty of people were excited for it on the Xbox side too....it just so happens a good majority of them pirated the game as it was one of 360's most pirated of that year. It's a shame too cause it's a fantastic game..
Plenty of people were excited for it on the Xbox side too....it just so happens a good majority of them pirated the game as it was one of 360's most pirated of that year. It's a shame too cause it's a fantastic game..
Am I the only one who thinks Alan Wake would make a brilliant Wii game, similar to Resident Evil 4 with Wii controls, that being said it is an absolutely brilliant game on the Xbox.
@ pokota
You see, I want to agree with you, but you also have to think that maybe if we embrace them as the prodigal son rather than that dirty hobo who continues to peek through you living room window we might continue to get some awesomeness from them into the future.
You see, I want to agree with you, but you also have to think that maybe if we embrace them as the prodigal son rather than that dirty hobo who continues to peek through you living room window we might continue to get some awesomeness from them into the future.
@Blue Odeyssey: Why? Because you could aim your flashlight with the Wiimote? I personally don't see any brilliance in that, except it would make aiming easier, of course.
Maybe it would be nice fit for the Wii U because I don't see the Wii pulling off the amazing lighting effects. That would seriously ruin the atmosphere.
Maybe it would be nice fit for the Wii U because I don't see the Wii pulling off the amazing lighting effects. That would seriously ruin the atmosphere.
@Pokota
So wait... a game that was originally going to be on PC went exclusively to Xbox when it released. Now that they have come out and said that there will be a PC version, you are just going to skip it? Just because of that? If they ignored PC players, this wouldn't be coming to PC at all. Sometimes, gamers hurt my head.
So wait... a game that was originally going to be on PC went exclusively to Xbox when it released. Now that they have come out and said that there will be a PC version, you are just going to skip it? Just because of that? If they ignored PC players, this wouldn't be coming to PC at all. Sometimes, gamers hurt my head.
Anyway, Alan Wake was a great game, but playing it I can't help but think that it could have been so much more. Combat was quite repetitive with almost no variety in enemies. I wish they could have explored more ideas regarding the light/darkness aspect of the game in terms of gameplay. But that's what sequels are for, aren't they? Also, the game had a terribly unsatisfactionary ending without the DLC.
However, the atmosphere was great; the woods were genuinely scary looking, the lighting effects were fantastic and the story; quite simplistic in itself, was very neatly presented with some good writing.
However, the atmosphere was great; the woods were genuinely scary looking, the lighting effects were fantastic and the story; quite simplistic in itself, was very neatly presented with some good writing.
Too late for them now I already bought it for 10 euro on xbox and seeing how I originally wanted the pc version I wont buy it untill its on a steamsale under 10...
To all you PC exclusive gamers: you're in for a treat. I absolutely loved this game, and it was easily my GOTY for 2010. :)
Fine, come to the PC late (just as I have always said it would), but DON'T say stuff like this then just because you think it will sell your hardware: "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."
You simply CANNOT believe ANYTHING these jerk-offs say. EVER.
You simply CANNOT believe ANYTHING these jerk-offs say. EVER.
@SuperMonk4Ever
Yeah, I'd label releasing a game that started out on PC two years later as ignoring PC gamers. This isn't about them caring about the market, it's them attempting to scrape every bit of profit they can out of the property because the initial earnings as an Xbox exclusive were disappointing. Had it sold really well, this wouldn't be happening. That being said, I'll probably buy this at some point (unless it's GFWL) but not for more than $10.
If it's even close to new release price then they can go to hell.
Yeah, I'd label releasing a game that started out on PC two years later as ignoring PC gamers. This isn't about them caring about the market, it's them attempting to scrape every bit of profit they can out of the property because the initial earnings as an Xbox exclusive were disappointing. Had it sold really well, this wouldn't be happening. That being said, I'll probably buy this at some point (unless it's GFWL) but not for more than $10.
If it's even close to new release price then they can go to hell.
Yay! Now I don't have to buy the DLC for my shitbox 360. Rockstar, for the love of god, please release RDR on the PC so that I can be done with consoles for the rest of this generation.
SAD :C Mc fails to hang to another killerap exclusive This hit me as much as Mass Effect 2 multiplat news they rly need to pick up their game in 2012
@garethxxgod
"Plenty of people were excited for it on the Xbox side too....it just so happens a good majority of them pirated the game as it was one of 360's most pirated of that year."
How much you wanna bet all those pirates were angry, would-be PC customers? :)
"Plenty of people were excited for it on the Xbox side too....it just so happens a good majority of them pirated the game as it was one of 360's most pirated of that year."
How much you wanna bet all those pirates were angry, would-be PC customers? :)
@pokota
I don't know, I think you'll lose more than them, privating you from playing the game you were waiting.
To me, it's like all the gamers who only plays on PC and say "I will never buy anything more from Ubisoft 'cause the broken shitty DRM" but then, you don't play games like Assassin's Creed who really worth the trouble (I'm not saying the Ubisoft DRM is good)
In fact, not buying games like this, ends in the developers porting even more less games from consoles to PC.
I don't know, I think you'll lose more than them, privating you from playing the game you were waiting.
To me, it's like all the gamers who only plays on PC and say "I will never buy anything more from Ubisoft 'cause the broken shitty DRM" but then, you don't play games like Assassin's Creed who really worth the trouble (I'm not saying the Ubisoft DRM is good)
In fact, not buying games like this, ends in the developers porting even more less games from consoles to PC.
Nice, now I can finally see what this game will look like above sub-HD resolution and at solid 60fps. My biggest gripe with this game was how blurry it looked, even though the outdoor visuals were stunning.
Looks like I'll be buying this baby twice. Like I care. *throws wallet at Remedy* Take it and keep making gold.
I was interested in this game, back in 2010. Now I have to many games to play ATM. I want to get this, but I already have a lot on my plate to finish before the next semester starts. So Alan Wake will be forced to take the back burner and be bought for whatever price I get around to it for.
I know this is never going to happen, but if they release a DRM-free retail version (i.e., NO STEAM, like CaptainHowdy said), I'll rebuy this game in a heartbeat.
@Mr Andy Dixon
could be! Just having the knowledge that Alan Wake was up there with Black Ops and Halo: Reach for most pirated makes me sad that that's probably partly why we're getting an XBLA title vs. A full retail release. I hope American Nightmares will be as good as the first game but I really do wish we were getting a physical game.
could be! Just having the knowledge that Alan Wake was up there with Black Ops and Halo: Reach for most pirated makes me sad that that's probably partly why we're getting an XBLA title vs. A full retail release. I hope American Nightmares will be as good as the first game but I really do wish we were getting a physical game.
If it ain't budget no one will care. Remedy burnt a lot of bridges with PC gamers. Those that will still interested already played it on xbox and the others stopped caring about it long ago.
@Paroxysm
Yes, I just saw Remedy on the International List of Game Companies Not Trusted By PC Gamers (or ILGCNTBPCG for short), and you're right! They are right up there at number 3 just under, EA and Ubisoft!
Yes, I just saw Remedy on the International List of Game Companies Not Trusted By PC Gamers (or ILGCNTBPCG for short), and you're right! They are right up there at number 3 just under, EA and Ubisoft!
It's strange to me that people jump to defend Remedy or discredit anyone who was unhappy with how the Alan Wake crap went down. Do you own stock in Remedy or Microsoft? Did they buy you a birthday cake?
It was fucked up. A lot of people were exited about Alan Wake. It wasn't just announced that it would be PC, it was SHOWN OFF on PC. People were pissed off, and they had good reason. Now we have people who place "lol" at the end of their sentences who don't think that bothered anyone. Personally, I don't give a rat's ass if you don't care about that (lol). I can only speak for myself, and I simply have zero faith, loyalty, or trust in those guys, and not much in the way of respect, either.
There are TONS of other great games out there. I won't cry if I never get to play Alan Wake. I'm not "boycotting" it, I just intend to wait until it drops below $10, because I have very little interest in supporting Remedy. Of course, it might very well end up on GFWL, and which case I won't bother at all.
It was fucked up. A lot of people were exited about Alan Wake. It wasn't just announced that it would be PC, it was SHOWN OFF on PC. People were pissed off, and they had good reason. Now we have people who place "lol" at the end of their sentences who don't think that bothered anyone. Personally, I don't give a rat's ass if you don't care about that (lol). I can only speak for myself, and I simply have zero faith, loyalty, or trust in those guys, and not much in the way of respect, either.
There are TONS of other great games out there. I won't cry if I never get to play Alan Wake. I'm not "boycotting" it, I just intend to wait until it drops below $10, because I have very little interest in supporting Remedy. Of course, it might very well end up on GFWL, and which case I won't bother at all.
@ OverlordZombie
Not buying a game like Assassin's Creed because of DRM is completely legit. Gamers miss out on great games all the time, simply because there are other great games that grab their attention. I personally don't play any Ubisoft, EA, or Activision games on my PC (or even my PS3 for that matter) and I don't feel I'm missing a thing! So what if they decide to discontinue PC ports? Other companies will notice the gap and take advantage of it. PC gaming is not going to disappear.
Not purchasing a game because it took a year to come to the PC is pretty ridiculous, but if that is why you decide not to spend your money, so be it. There are dozens of reasons to not purchase a game that don't even have to be have to be gaming related. We all make decisions with what to do with our money on a daily basis.
Not buying a game like Assassin's Creed because of DRM is completely legit. Gamers miss out on great games all the time, simply because there are other great games that grab their attention. I personally don't play any Ubisoft, EA, or Activision games on my PC (or even my PS3 for that matter) and I don't feel I'm missing a thing! So what if they decide to discontinue PC ports? Other companies will notice the gap and take advantage of it. PC gaming is not going to disappear.
Not purchasing a game because it took a year to come to the PC is pretty ridiculous, but if that is why you decide not to spend your money, so be it. There are dozens of reasons to not purchase a game that don't even have to be have to be gaming related. We all make decisions with what to do with our money on a daily basis.
this may sound sarcastic, but I am serious. I am going to play Alan Wake on 360 to celebrate the PC release and you that I am going to buy it so hard.
I wasn't at all impressed with the game. It seemed like a really bad TV series where the only real interactivity consisted of a very bland and repetitive combat system. Survival horror is dead.
@Space Moose: You're half right. The only people they pissed off were their core fanbase who they then went on to insult point blank. As I said a lot of these die hard fans got over it and went and got the game on 360 while the others just wrote the whole game off and still hold a grudge. Of course I guess that remedy's core fans don't matter because the mainstream audience is totally chaffing at the bit to buy a year old game at full price.
(note: I'm not even part of these groups. I bought Alan wake for $10 on 360. I'm just part of the 3drealms/remedy community)
(note: I'm not even part of these groups. I bought Alan wake for $10 on 360. I'm just part of the 3drealms/remedy community)
I don't get this whole grudge thing. I was pissed back in the day cause it was the best DX10 demo MS was touting, but I was under the impression it was more of an MS decision to make it 360 exclusive rather than Remedy's. I'm honestly just happy that it is coming out, I was thinking about borrowing my friends 360 to play it just this week, so for me this announcement has good timing. I will balk though if they charge full retail or don't include/support the DLC for it.
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