Tag: Alan Wake
News Alan Wake 2 Scheduled for 'Brand New Reveal' at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Geoff, you tease
Hype merchant Geoff Keighley is currently building up towards his next major gaming showcase. Later this month, on 22nd August, he'll be hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live, which will feature updates and announcements on various upcoming titles. The teases have begun in earnest now, with Keighley enticing horror fans with the...
News Alan Wake 2 Devs Took Inspiration from Resident Evil, Wants Players to Feel 'More Vulnerable'
Don't turn out the lights
The eagerly anticipated Alan Wake 2 isn't far off now, with the spooky PS5 thriller arriving in time for Halloween on 17th October. Fans of scary things will be pleased to know developer Remedy has made creeping out players a greater focus in Alan Wake 2, with the studio looking to the recent Resident Evil series for...
News Alan Wake 2's Digital-Only Release Allows for a More Polished Game, Says Remedy
Weeks of extra time
Alan Wake 2 is just one of many high-profile games heading our way later this year, but unlike most of the competition, it won't be hitting store shelves. As was confirmed a little while ago, Remedy Entertainment's latest will only be available digitally, forgoing a physical edition entirely. While an FAQ on the game's website...
News Stephen King Graciously Sold Remedy Alan Wake's Opening Quote for Just $1
Class act
The original Alan Wake opens with a killer line that directly references master of horror Stephen King, who, as it turns, sold developer Remedy the rights for a song. In his schlocky, iconic and uniquely Alan Wake way, the game begins with the self-aggrandising writer (aren't we all?) monologuing as images of scenic (and fictional) Bright...
Preview Alan Wake 2 Will Be an Investigative Dream
We see more of Remedy's next game
Remedy would never be the type of developer to phone things in, but Alan Wake II is undisputed proof it belongs in the top tier of the games industry. Following the new gameplay trailer revealed during Summer Game Fest, we were treated to a significantly extended hands-off demo at SGF Play Days. This PS5 sequel is...
News Alan Wake 2 Drops Jaws with Mind Blowing First PS5 Gameplay Footage
Wake up and watch
We knew Alan Wake 2 was going to look good following its appearance at the PS Showcase earlier in the year, but we didn’t expect it to look quite this good. While there are few surprises in this first footage – it’s very Resident Evil, to be honest – the absurd level of visual polish on display is extraordinary, and the...
News Alan Wake 2 Introduces Its New Co-Protagonist Saga Anderson in Latest Video
Meet the new kid on the block
The latest Alan Wake 2 trailer that debuted during the PlayStation Showcase revealed you won't only be playing as the famous writer in the PS5 sequel, but also an FBI agent named Saga Anderson. Entirely new to the world of Alan Wake, she's recently moved to Brightfalls and is "a really capable investigator. She is a...
News THQ Nordic Is Trying to Convince Remedy to Release Alan Wake 2 Physically
For old times' sake
Publisher THQ Nordic, unable to conceive of a reality in which Alan Wake 2 doesn't release physically, has offered to do precisely that for developer Remedy. As the venerable distributor reminds the talented studio: "I mean... we did the disc version of Alan Wake for PC back in the day."
News Alan Wake 2 Thinks It'll Beat Spider-Man to PS5's Best Graphics of 2023 Crown
It began with a dream
In the ever-increasing arms race of AAA games development, PlayStation players sure have some lookers to look forward to. Case in point: the just revealed, and really, really, ridiculously good-looking Alan Wake 2, which developer Remedy thinks will beat out heavy-hitters Spider-Man 2 and Assassin's Creed Mirage to be 2023's...
News Alan Wake 2 Is a Digital-Only Release, $60 on PS5
DLC plans revealed too
Following yesterday's PS5 release date announcement, Remedy has revealed Alan Wake II won't be available physically, instead opting for a digital-only release across all platforms. The base version will cost £49.99/$59.99, or you can opt for the Deluxe Edition at £64.99/$79.99 which bundles in the sequel's newly announced...
News Alan Wake 2 Dated for 17th October on PS5
With new playable character
Remedy has confirmed Alan Wake II will release for PS5 on 17th October 2023 in a new trailer shown at the PlayStation Showcase. Interestingly, the footage shown reveals you'll play as a female FBI agent — presumably alongside Alan Wake himself. Take a look above.
News Alan Wake's PS5 Sequel May Be Much Closer Than You Think
Soon, so soon
The release of the eagerly anticipated sequel Alan Wake II could be sooner than fans might think, if a potentially careless comment from the game's principal voice actor is anything to go by. On an episode of the Monsters, Magic and Madness podcast (at about the 16:37 mark), Matthew Poretta, who voices the titular character of Alan...
News Alan Wake 2 Is Still on Track for 2023 Release on PS5
Remedy reveals a new logo
Alan Wake II is still on course to release later this year, Remedy has confirmed. Buried at the bottom of a new blog post revealing the developer's new logo, communications director Thomas Puha says: "You can look forward to Alan Wake 2 later this year and several great Remedy experiences to play in the coming years."...
News Alan Wake 2 Is Now Playable 'From Start to Finish', Says Remedy
It's not a lake... it's an ocean
Alan Wake 2, the increasingly angsty follow-up to the original Alan Wake, is playable from start to finish... provided you are a developer at Remedy and have access to the latest build. That's according to Remedy CEO Tero Virtala, who shared the news through the company's latest financial results report, stating...
News Alan Wake 2 Concept Art Shared, But No News This Summer
AMC buys rights to Alan Wake TV show
Remedy has revealed some brand new Alan Wake II concept art, featuring the man himself, one creepy enemy, and two dark and moody locations. All four are embedded below, but you shouldn't expect this to be the start of an info blowout. The Finnish developer has confirmed the game won't be shown off this summer —...
News Alan Wake II Announced for PS5, Coming 2023
Writer got back
Alan Wake Remastered wasn't just about bringing back an undisputed classic; it is also designed to catch PlayStation fans up with the story ahead of the newly announced sequel. Alan Wake II has been officially announced at The Game Awards, coming to PS5 in 2023. The famous writer returns in a teaser trailer, which we've embedded...
News Alan Wake Remastered Gameplay Is Looking Fire in 4K
Novelist just one week away
Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake is exactly one week away from making its debut on PlayStation systems with a remastered version, and courtesy of IGN, we can now take a look at what the updated re-release looks like when running on current-gen hardware. Seven minutes of 4K gameplay are embedded above, and you needn't worry...
News Alan Wake Remastered Shines a Light on PS5, PS4 Release Date in Debut Trailer
Grab your torches
Alan Wake Remastered was confirmed by Remedy Entertainment a little earlier this week, much to the delight of fans. However, it fell to Sony, during its PlayStation Showcase event, to debut the first trailer for the game. Coming to Sony's platforms for the first time, Alan Wake Remastered brings back the beloved title with updated...
News Alan Wake Remastered Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, Coming This Fall
"The original experience you fell in love with"
Following online retail listings this past weekend, developer Remedy has confirmed Alan Wake Remastered is indeed a thing and will launch for PlayStation 5 and PS4 this fall. Writing on an Alan Wake fansite, Sam Lake said the remaster "is the original experience you fell in love with all those years...
News Alan Wake Remastered Listed for PS5, PS4 Release on 5th October
It's happening
Alan Wake is finally heading to PlayStation consoles next month in a remastered package if multiple online listings from Taiwanese retailers are to be believed. Alan Wake Remastered will launch for both PS5 and PS4 on 5th October 2021, and supremely reliable insider ZhugeEX has confirmed the release "will be announced next week"...
News Remedy Reportedly Pointing Flashlight at Alan Wake 2
Part of Epic Games publishing deal
Remedy is reportedly working on a sequel to cult hit Alan Wake. According to talkative “industry insider” Jeff Grubb – who, to be fair to him, has a largely flawless track record thus far – he’s “heard” the title is being produced as part of a publishing deal that the Finnish developer signed with...
News Alan Wake Seems Set for PS4 After Remedy Acquires Rights
Xbox 360 exclusive on the way
Update: Remedy Entertainment has told Eurogamer.net that it "could bring Alan Wake to different platforms if we so choose", suggesting a PlayStation 4 port could very well happen in the future. However, it added that it has nothing to announce now, and that it's "fully focused" on Control, which is due out next month...