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Remedy 'Would Love to See' Alan Wake on PC, Microsoft Making the Call

by Chris Faylor, Jul 15, 2009 7:17am PDT

Related Topics – Alan Wake, xbox 360, Microsoft, PC

With the long-promised PC edition of its "psychological action thriller" Alan Wake now "up in the air," developer Remedy has issued a formal statement to several sites, including BrightFalls and Digital Spy, that puts the fate of a PC release in Microsoft's hands:

It is accurate that we are currently working exclusively on the Xbox360 version of Alan Wake. PC plans are currently open, and therefore it's safe to say that at least a simultaneous launch with the Xbox version will not happen at this late stage. Remedy has a deep heritage in PC gaming and would love to see a PC version available to its PC followers, ultimately however this decision lies with our publisher.

Initially announced for PC and "next generation consoles" in 2005, Alan Wake was confirmed for Xbox 360 and PC when Microsoft signed on to publish in 2006, with the Xbox 360 edition now slated for "spring 2010." The now-uncertain fate of the PC release has caused quite a stir, especially considering the Max Payne creator's past positioning of Alan Wake as a flagship title for PC technology from Microsoft and Intel.

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I'm just going to have to buy the 360 version then. Everybody should stop whining about the pc version. Yes, I'm disappointed too, I was looking forward to a kick-ass pc version. But just because we're not getting that it doesn't mean we should all not buy the game because of it. The game looks amazing and Remedy is an extremely talented studio that I'm sure will make a kick-ass game, but they didn't have a say in what platform they have to make it for. And in the end the game will still play the same, will have Sam Lake's story, and it already has great graphics for the 360 as we've already seen. I'm fine with missing some better graphics for the pc and special quad-core effects for this game, it looks awesome and is still the same Alan Wake, just now its pretty much a 360 exclusive. And atleast they're just focusing on one platform instead of spending lots of funds and some manpower on making it multiplatform instead. Also I think its pathetic how we're grudging the developer for something that was clearly Microsoft's fault.

Jul 15, 2009 7:49am PDT

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Gaming is the one area that PCs are undeniably superior to Macs. Therefore it really puzzles me that MS doesn't promote PC gaming more.

Jul 15, 2009 9:11am PDT

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All right, my list of Microsoft's dicks moves to PC gaming thus far is:

The Xbox.
Halo.
Midtown Madness 3.
Windows Vista.
DirectX 10.
Halo 2 Vista.
Ensemble Studios.
Gears of War 2.
Games for Windows Live.

And this. Anybody got more?

Jul 15, 2009 9:41am PDT

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All right, my list of Microsoft's dicks moves to PC gaming thus far is: The Xbox. Halo. Midtown Madn... : greasyjohn
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- Crimson Skies ...and Shenmue 2 wasn't released for the Dreamcast in the US thanks to Microsoft and Seg : Frank_Mackey
- DX10 was so fucking stupid. They should have put it on XP but some marketing asshole probably said no. : h0cake
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- You forgot Fable 2 :) : p34nk
- the xbox was a dick move to pc gaming? lol : master_disaster_17

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If history has taught us anything, any game with a lengthy development cycle, some kind of fresh idea, and a bucketful of hype almost always turns out to be crap (STALKER and Daikataka immediately spring to mind)

I was kind of interested in Alan Wake when i first heard about it 4 years ago, now, i couldn't really care less.

The the xboxkiddies can have their generic action/adventure game, as this will no doubt turn out to be

Jul 15, 2009 7:51am PDT

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Meh, whatever.

I guess when I didn't want to play games in HD on a 42 inch screen, I really cared a lot about them not being on the PC. At this point ... I'll probably play it on the 360 and enjoy it a great deal. I'm sure it will be an enjoyable experience ... nothing to get worked up about.

My only gripe about consoles is the restricted interface (at times, other times, it doesn't bother me at all). Certain games just need a keyboard. Other games ... well, it just doesn't matter.

Jul 15, 2009 9:40pm PDT

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Meh, whatever. I guess when I didn't want to play games in HD on a 42 inch screen, I really cared a lo... : m0rb
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- Agreed. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool PC gamer, I don't own a console, but also don't begrudge console gamers... : richm74

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Sold their soul, dead by dawn.

Jul 16, 2009 8:16am PDT

Sold their soul, dead by dawn. : T-900

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I do not wish to play a shitty port of a game. Good bye Remedy.

Jul 15, 2009 7:35am PDT

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I do not wish to play a shitty port of a game. Good bye Remedy. : SpaecKow
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http://www.industrygamers.com/galleries/opinion-who-killed-pc-gaming/

guess who is number 1?

Jul 15, 2009 7:33am PDT

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http://www.industrygamers.com/galleries/opinion-who-killed-pc-gaming/ guess who is number 1? : baron calamity
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you know, fuck em.

developers have to learn that like with gears of war, if they approach the pc as an afterthought, they will be received as such.

there are too many other games for the pc and too many other developers for this to even begin to matter.

they should move on already and stop polluting the news with maybes and hems and haws.

jin

Jul 15, 2009 9:58pm PDT

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you know, fuck em. developers have to learn that like with gears of war, if they approach the pc as a... : jinchoung
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- Truth. If you want to play games just on the PC, then do, and don't worry about it. : m0rb

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WTF happened? OMFG!!!

Jul 15, 2009 9:12pm PDT

WTF happened? OMFG!!! : SerratedDrums

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I can't wait to play this action shooter game.

Jul 15, 2009 7:24am PDT

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- trying to stem the tide again i see =) : iggypopped

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It either is released simultaneously with the XBOX 360, (and with it not being ridden with bullshit bugs caused by rushing) or it gets released at a later date with extra free content for the PC only, or I am not buying it AT ALL. Suck a dick Microsoft.

Jul 15, 2009 8:11am PDT

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So that "Tech Demo" featuring intel's "amazing chips" a few years back was a dream. Fuck MS if there gonna do another Xbox Exclusive. Too much time has passed anyway for this game to look or be anything special and selling your soul to MS is just the nail on the coffin.

RIP Remedy.

Jul 15, 2009 6:28pm PDT

So that "Tech Demo" featuring intel's "amazing chips" a few years back was a dream. Fuck MS if there gonn... : irishbloke

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MS is holding a double edged sword. They might think they're shotting themselves in the foot if they release a pc game at the same time as a xbox360, but if they continue to shanghai pc gaming until it really does die, I will not be purchasing anything from MS. The only reason I have a windows OS is for pc gaming and if they succeed in killing it, I would never buy anything from them. I wouldn't buy a 360, that's for sure. Give me a PS3 thank you very much.

Jul 15, 2009 5:31pm PDT

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lol brightfalls.net

that's the old max payne headquarters guys jumping ship to alan wake with remedy, now they're a cunt hair away from being a console game fansite. what a FU situation.

alan wake better make it to PC

Jul 15, 2009 7:27am PDT

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  - It was one of those sites. Max Payne didn't have many, everybody knew everybody. The sites still alive ... : Xulu
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Well it's good that I've had no interest in this game at all. The whole idea of this game seemed really lame. And after seeing the E3 videos the gameplay is nothing spectacular...in fact the videos bored the crap outta me.

Jul 15, 2009 4:47pm PDT

Well it's good that I've had no interest in this game at all. The whole idea of this game seemed really l... : scary_monster

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Microsoft has always wanted "one set top box to do it all" on your TV's. No reason for them to push PC gaming when they are closing in on that goal with xbox consoles.

Jul 15, 2009 4:19pm PDT

Microsoft has always wanted "one set top box to do it all" on your TV's. No reason for them to push PC g... : Tech T

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Microsoft has already admitted they intend to handicap PC gaming. This should be a surprise to no one.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53403

Jul 15, 2009 10:49am PDT

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- Well being that the Microsofts Game Division has now barely started showing a profit after billions in in... : richcz3

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You are fat, Microsoft. You are fat and smelly. I don't like your shoes.

Jul 15, 2009 9:51am PDT

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You are fat, Microsoft. You are fat and smelly. I don't like your shoes. : Arceihn
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- I vote that Microsoft's cat stinks and is ugly! : greasyjohn
- Im gonna sell Microsoft's cat to the Chinese people down the road. : technotica

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DAMMIT, MICROSOFT!

Jul 15, 2009 7:46am PDT

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Hey, surprise! Surprising news! I am surprised.

Jul 15, 2009 9:22am PDT

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- No surprise there. : greasyjohn
- I wonder how many petitions this will start. : Sailor of Fortune
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Eh, nothing new. I just hope some of the Shack editors ask them some nice questions next time they get an interview. Would love to see Nick as some Microsoft dude a question or 2 about all this crap.

Tell them to stop talking shit because it makes them look stupid and that's about it. They should stick to their console and leave PC gaming to Valve, Blizzard and others; and I'll try to better choose my next OS.

I also feel sorry for the Microsoft employees in PC division. Those guys must feel pretty bad if there are any left anyway.

Jul 15, 2009 10:56am PDT

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- An exercise in vain, as Microsoft would simply say, "It'll release somewhere in the first half of 2010 an... : rohithX

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Nice move remedy....nice move indeed. after antagonizing PC gamers with the "up in the air" announcement now your stealing your dick from the scene and going: " look here's the truth, microsoft owns our ass they own every pc gamers ass since their OS is the primary PC gaming environment and frankly we don't give a flying fuck if our game is released on PC or not, why? because microsoft has been lubricating our anus by telling us if we throw all our resources towards the X360 version and ensure a solid platform demo then they will give future publishing support to all our games and we will enjoy massive success on their console with their publicizing power."

Jul 15, 2009 10:58am PDT

Nice move remedy....nice move indeed. after antagonizing PC gamers with the "up in the air" announcement ... : GPUX

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Time for someone to start a petition. While I like my Xbox and all, this was a game I wanted for the PC plain and simple. I am immensely disappointed with MS treatment of the PC space. I thought they were going to eventually turn this GFWL into some sort of non invasive Steam like anti piracy tool so they COULD release PC games parallel to the Xbox versions. WTF Mr Ballmer?

Jul 15, 2009 9:53am PDT

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- YEAH! an internet petition! that'll do something! : RikiTiki2
- It ain't about a petition, it's about PC gamers who don't own a 360 not buying it. : dognose

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meh

Jul 15, 2009 10:48am PDT

meh : Stage

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No need to buy Win 7 then...eh? MONKEYBOY?

Jul 15, 2009 8:19am PDT

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- Woah, yeah I don't need to anymore, : dancingpolkabear
- you two are missing out. Win7 is bloody awesome : RikiTiki2

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damn, I'm already boycotting the shitty 360. time to set them up some bombs. what else can I do?

Jul 15, 2009 9:27am PDT

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Microsoft controls the direction of PC gaming unless another OS steps up and takes over

With Xbox being where they want to people to play games PC gaming is now in the shadowsssssssssssssss

Jul 15, 2009 9:02am PDT

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'We are committed to Games on Windows' ... Trust us!, -- Microsoft

Jul 15, 2009 7:19am PDT

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