Alan Wake has been a looooong time coming but- as opposed to most games that take this long in developement purgatory- not only is it coming out soon, but it looks damn good to boot. Kudos to developer Remedy for (hopefully, it's not out yet) coming through on this one!
Now, what's the state of Payne?
“Alan
Wake” fans, now is the time to wake up! A new
video from the upcoming psychological action thriller exclusive to Xbox
360 is available today, offering a creative insider’s look into “Alan
Wake.” With the relaunch of AlanWake.com, look no
further to get the most up-to-date information about the highly
anticipated title set to launch in select countries in Europe on May 14,
in North America on May 18 and in Japan on May 27.
Today,
Microsoft released a new narrated trailer titled “Alan Wake: Building
the Thriller,” encapsulating everything known about the psychological
action thriller so far, while introducing the highly anticipated title
to the uninitiated. Featuring never-before-seen
footage containing previews of the unfolding mystery, even stalwart
“Alan Wake” fans who have been following the title since it was first
announced will want to examine the trailer for clues and details about
the heart pounding thrill ride of “Alan Wake.”
To
help bring the game to life, Microsoft has collaborated with well known
merchandisers to offer a wide range of items for fans to show their
adoration for “Alan Wake.” One such program is with CafePress, with
others to be announced soon.
In a special collaboration with CafePress, the world's
biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise, fans are
now able to design and sell “Alan Wake” inspired products. Unique
fan-created items will be available for purchase starting today with the
full online store grand opening planned for April 16, 2010. From
T-shirts and hoodies to water bottles, customize and outfit yourself
with gear from “Alan Wake” at http://shop.cafepress.com/alan-wake to bring the game to life.
If
you can’t wait to step into the world of “Alan Wake,” secure
your Bright Falls Bonus Pack for exclusive “Alan Wake” content by
pre-ordering your copy of the game now from participating retailers. A must-have for anyone intrigued by the game, the
Pack includes Avatar gear like the “I Am Awake” T-shirt and an Xbox LIVE
“Bright Falls” theme based on the game.
For those seeking to add the ultimate “Alan Wake”
collection to their bookshelves, the Limited Collector’s Edition,
designed to resemble a hardcover novel, comes packed with special bonus
content including “The Alan Wake” Files collectible book – a 144-page
book containing a short story penned by Alan Wake and a compilation of
FBI dossiers investigating the mysterious events at Bright Falls; an
exclusive Xbox LIVE theme and Avatar; video documentaries exploring the
development of “Alan Wake”; in-game commentary and hints from Remedy;
and much more.