by Maarten Goldstein, Aug 04, 2008 2:32pm PDT
Two new demos are available on the Xbox Live Marketplace today, allowing you to sample Alone in the Dark and Wall-E.
The demo for Eden Games' Alone in the Dark, which was released back in June for PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii, is a 1.35GB download and includes parts from the first and second episode of the game.
The Wall-E demo from Heavy Iron Studios is a 1.44GB download, and offers the opportunity to play as Wall-E or his ladyfriend EVE as they explore a desolate Earth. Based on the Pixar movie, Wall-E is available for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP.
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by Aaron Linde, Jun 20, 2008 3:03pm PDT
Update: Gamer.nl staffer Erwin Bergervoet has informed Shacknews that Atari also asked the Dutch gaming site to pull its 5/10 review of Alone in the Dark posted Thursday, a day before the game's official European street date.
"Within an hour [after posting], Atari called to have the review pulled off, claiming there was an embargo till Friday," Bergervoet said in a comment to Shacknews. "Our review copy was sent directly to us by Atari and [was] not a pirated copy. They explicitly told [Gamer.nl] that they only let high scoring reviews break the post-release embargo date." Read more »
by Maarten Goldstein, Jun 20, 2008 5:41am PDT
Atari today announced that the PC version of the new Alone in the Dark game will ship with SecuROM activation. Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista, the activation process means that following installation, you will have to go online to download an additional component that allows the game to run.
Once the game has been activated, you can play the game while offline. Uninstalling the game and revoking the serial number allows you to install the game on another computer. More information is available at aitdunlock.com.Already released in Europe, the Eden Games developed survival horror game will be released in North America next week for PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii.
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by Aaron Linde, Jun 12, 2008 3:15pm PDT
Publisher Atari has released a new trailer for the Wii edition of Alone in the Dark, showcasing the functions of the Wii remote control scheme within the title.
The Wii and PS2 versions of the title was produced by Hydravision Entertainment, while Eden Games handled development on the Xbox 360 and PC. Atari announced earlier this week that the game has gone gold and arrives June 24 release. Read more »
by Chris Faylor, Jun 09, 2008 10:25am PDT
Publisher Atari has announced that PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii editions of Alone in the Dark have entered the manufacturing process and will hit North American retailers on June 24, with the game arriving in Europe on June 20.
The DVD-style reimagining of the classic survival horror franchise was developed by Eden Games for Xbox 360 and PC, with Hydravision Entertainment handling the PS2 and Wii versions. Read more »
by Maarten Goldstein, Jun 03, 2008 10:19am PDT
Atari has released a new video for Eden's Alone in the Dark (PC, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii), focusing on "The Enemy" which can appear anywhere and can make anyone in the game world attack you. The clip runs for nearly three minutes and features developer narration. The new Alone in the Dark will be released later this month on all platforms except PlayStation 3, which will get the game in September.
by Nick Breckon, May 30, 2008 8:44am PDT
Atari has released a few new Alone in the Dark screens, one of which gives us a glimpse at the horror game's DVD-style, time-warping menu that was detailed last week.
The game will allow players to fast forward or rewind through its many "episodes," an attempt to keep the frustration of getting stuck on a puzzle to a minimum. Of course, the game will still require you to complete all of the basic content before moving on to the final levels. Read more »
by Nick Breckon, May 22, 2008 5:40pm PDT
Atari's horror reboot Alone in the Dark will feature a DVD-style chapter menu, which will allow players to rewind or fast-forward through the game, according to GameShark.
If a player is having a hard time with a particular sequence of the puzzle-riddled game, they can skip past it via the chapter select menu, moving on to complete another section. All of the "episodes" must eventually be completed to unlock the ending. Read more »
by Maarten Goldstein, May 13, 2008 9:57am PDT
Atari has issued new Alone in the Dark gameplay videos, showing facade survival and parking footage. Developed by Eden Games, the new Alone in the Dark will be released soon for PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii with a PlayStation 3 release following later this year.
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by Chris Faylor, May 12, 2008 3:23pm PDT
Reversing today's trend of rumors and unofficial assets, publisher Atari has issued several flame-filled screenshots from Eden Studios' Alone in the Dark.
The reimagining of the classic survival horror franchise is set to hit PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii on June 24, with a PlayStation 3 version following later this year.
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by Chris Faylor, Apr 14, 2008 8:40am PDT
A downloadable demo for the Xbox 360 edition of Alone in the Dark will not arrive until "around launch," according to a forum post from Atari Europe community administrator Tenebra.
Developed by Eden Studios and published by Atari, the modern rendition of the classic survival horror series is slated hit PC, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii in North America on June 24, with a European release on June 20. A PlayStation 3 version is said to arrive later in the year. Read more »
by Aaron Linde, Apr 03, 2008 11:18am PDT
Atari has confirmed to Shacknews that Eden Games' Alone in the Dark has been delayed again, pushing the reimagining of the classic survival horror franchise back to a June 24 release in North American and June 20 in Europe.
Alone in the Dark had been previously slated for a May release, which itself was a result of a delay from a March release window. Publisher Atari said that the delay was enacted to "allow the development team at Eden Games to polish the game to an even higher standard and deliver the best possible experience to gamers." Read more »
by Nick Breckon, Apr 01, 2008 1:18pm PDT
Following the release of a gameplay trailer, Atari has sent out a new cinematic video for Alone in the Dark (PC, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii), the upcoming survival horror title from Eden Studios.
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by Maarten Goldstein, Mar 14, 2008 7:07am PDT
by Maarten Goldstein, Feb 27, 2008 6:25am PST
A second Alone in the Dark technology movie has been released with another three minutes of developer narrated footage focusing on engine and gameplay features. If you missed the first "Real World Rules" movie, you can find it here.
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