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What Is Alan Wake And Why PS4 Gamers Should Care

From PlayStation Universe: "So, you’ve heard the news that an Alan Wake PS4 release could be in the pipeline, after Control developer Remedy nabbed the publishing rights to the franchise from Microsoft. Big deal, right? Well, yeah, it is pretty big, actually. Alan Wake is a cult favourite for a reason; not just because its core gameplay loop is so compelling and rewarding, but also due to the fact Remedy’s psychological thriller manages to create its own identity and stand proudly as a unique experience."

Kribwalker1799d ago

Great Game. If it comes to PS4, you guys should really play it. Loved it

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VTKC1798d ago

I played this back then. I really enjoyed it, its no Silent Hill but had its own eery story telling style. I would get it again if it appeared physically on ps4

mark_parch1797d ago

I replayed it again about 2 years ago and it still holds up really well. If it wasn't for red dead redemption releasing at the same time this game would have been huge imo

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Lexreborn21798d ago

I was always called a "ps4" gamer, but I have played alan wake on 360 and I own it on PC. I feel like people who didn't seek it out probably really don't care, I think having Alan Wake 2 with a next gen feel is more important to a lot of new comers and then releasing a bundled Alan wake/american nightmare to the PS4 and switch would work more to their advantage as it's probably cheaper to port those games and you would've already peaked franchise interest with the promise of a new one.

JonTheGod1798d ago

I disagree. The story is core to the franchise and where it was left off can't just be picked up without prior introduction. Hook the newcomers with a PS4 port (with DLC thrown in), then use that income to fund part 2.

Lexreborn21798d ago

Thats fine, I know some people will feel differently. I just don’t think it’s a gameplay that holds up personally. And it could leave a sour taste in new comers to the franchise having them avoid the progression of the franchise

bluefox7551798d ago (Edited 1798d ago )

It was pretty good, not as great as many people claim. The premise was pretty cool and unique though. I could see a lot of potential in a sequel if done right.

LoveSpuds1798d ago (Edited 1798d ago )

MS fans should care too because it lays bare just how committed they are to AAA single player games e.i., not at all committed. No question a deal was there for the taking; I will be more than happy to play an Alan Wake remaster/sequel on Playstation going forward.

mark_parch1797d ago

remedy pitched alan wake 2 to Microsoft before they started work on quantum break

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Gamer buys 4,000 copies of Alan Wake, none of them work

Alan Wake, from Max Payne and Control creator Remedy, is a horror classic, prompting one player to buy 4,000 copies that don’t even work.

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roadkillers49d ago

Kind of a goody story...

On a serious note, that is why I try activating gift cards asap. It's happened to me where the store didnt scan it right where the card was unusuable. Happened at Wally World.

gigoran849d ago

wait, that place is real? national lampoon wasn't kidding?

Tacoboto48d ago

I just bought two of the MonsterVerse Godzilla movies on 4K - both had digital copies expiring in 2023. Both were actually expired.

I'd be surprised but it's WB, of course they'd actually expire them

Knightofelemia49d ago

Usually most of those redemption card have an expiry date on them. If they expired all buyer did was buy recycled paper. And some of those codes are country locked to certain countries. I buy a card from the States I can't use it in Canada.

Chocoburger49d ago

Dumb and silly story. She wasted her money for no reason.

Is it really that hard to go to Steam or GOG. She spent $240, when its currently 70% off on GOG, and only costs $4.49.

Gee, I wonder, should I spend $240 on eBay, or $4.49 on GOG? 🙄

Rynxie49d ago

Most likely she wanted to resell a few or most of them. However, it was a too good to be true situation.

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Profchaos49d ago

So in short she paid $240.00 assuming usd for a bunch on unactivated game codes.

I still don't understand why I guess cause there's not a physical version and she wanted something for a collection or art project.

Rynxie49d ago

No, most likely to resell. However, she ended up getting screwed.

Asplundh48d ago

This is Alan Wake 1, it had physical copies.

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Previously On... Alan Wake

Alan Wake 2 continues the writer's story, 13 years later.

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A thermos is upending the Alan Wake community

Remedy has Alan Wake merch on sale, including a pretty blue thermos. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone according to plan, and many players who want a thermos find themselves without one, though it does appear that Remedy is attempting to fix things. Nevertheless, it has resulted in a lot of upset, illustrating just how much the thermos means to Alan Wake fans.

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