Alan Wake never on PC - now confirmed

I can understand hermits being upset but forum posters aren't the only ones aware of the lack of 360 new ip exclusives.moose_knuckler

oh noes ... one MS funded game becomes 360 exclusive ,PC gaming must be dying --what I am going do now, :cry: ... oh wait ... I can play the quality PC exclusives which are more than that for all the 3 consoles combined (or something like that)

Starcraft 2 called. It said "LOL @ no future"

[QUOTE="anshul89"]

[QUOTE="IgGy621985"]

I like PC and I'm a really loyal PC gamer, but it seems to me that PC gaming really has no future. At least for now.IgGy621985

There are less and less good PC exclusives nowadays. Yeah, you can point me to that adrianwerner's spreadsheet, but most of those PC exclusives from the list are crap.

Crap for you of course. Not that I care about exclusive games, but there're only 6 games I really want to play on all three consoles combined, and more than 15 I'm dying to play on PC.

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"Some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realised that the most compelling way to experience Alan Wake was on the Xbox 360, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive. [...]"

foxhound_fox

You really think the majority of people realise this? It's a great statement from a marketing perspective.

lame, i was looking forward to this on PC. Guess ill get it for xbox if it has good reviews.

You really think the majority of people realise this? It's a great statement from a marketing perspective.

Baranga

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]If the game is becoming linear and more of an action adventure game, I really don't care that much.Killfox

I was under the impression that they removed the sandbox elements of the game due to story telling difficulties which I don't have a problem with. However as far as we know, the open world elements haven't been sacrificed all that much. There is a clear difference between a sandbox title that offers random, independently chosen missions that tell the storyline in a non-linear but sometimes convoluted fashion which wouldn't work with a physiological title such as this, and an open world game that has a strict and singular narrative with moments of exploration. We haven't seen nearly enough to indicate that it was a huge sacrifice, I'd say wait it out.

-From the Alan Wake FAQ

"The story of Alan Wake is made up like a continuing season of a TV series, consisting episodes where the story unfolds as the player completes missions. Some of the episodes end up in a classic cliffhanger, while others are calmer, concentrating on character development and Alan's past. Although you can play the game in one-episode portions, that isn't Remedy's ultimate goal. "We want to give the game an irresistible 'one more episode' atmosphere" lead designer Petri Järvilehto says.

The plot of Alan Wake is tied in episodes, but the game world isn't. You can move freely around Bright Falls and the surrounding nature without any urgency. There is much to explore in the huge environment and by talking to the residents you might discover unexpected secrets. "However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."

As for the excuse, it was clearly way of stating the obvious without actually outright stating it (such a ridiculous reason can't be true). They want a quality exclusive for the Xbox360 and they have the power to do that despite the suckage for the PC audience. Smart move but it would have been better if theywould have just not given an excuse at all and listed it as exclusive. We gamers can put two and two together without the insult to our intelligence.

SO sad to see people refuse to buy a 360. I mean they say all its best games are on a PC, then when a lot of good games actually stay 360 exclusive they say I rather not play the game then. So sad to see people hype about a game and become so fan boyish because they don't want to buy a certain system.too_much_eslim

"However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."visionary

The ****?

What kind of a comment is that?

SO sad to see people refuse to buy a 360. I mean they say all its best games are on a PC, then when a lot of good games actually stay 360 exclusive they say I rather not play the game then. So sad to see people hype about a game and become so fan boyish because they don't want to buy a certain system.too_much_eslim

"Some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realised that the most compelling way to experience Alan Wake was on the Xbox 360, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive. Both Microsoft and Remedy have long histories in PC game development. This decision was about matching this specific game to the right platform."

IgGy621985

[QUOTE="visionary"]"However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."Cherokee_Jack

The ****?

What kind of a comment is that?

[QUOTE="visionary"]"However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."Cherokee_Jack

The ****?

What kind of a comment is that?

Not sure I understand that part of the quote myself, I assume he means that even though there are free roaming elements, you won't find extra missions that can extend the storyline by exploring (no sandbox missions), unlike a Bioware RPG. o_O

Well, that's sad. Sounds like to me the game was "dumb-downed" for the Xbox 360. :/Stevo_the_gamer

Well that is disappointing. I guess I will just get it for my 360.. would of prefered PC though.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Well, that's sad. Sounds like to me the game was "dumb-downed" for the Xbox 360. :/Sollet

it would have been better on PC.

[QUOTE="Sollet"][QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Well, that's sad. Sounds like to me the game was "dumb-downed" for the Xbox 360. :/Stevo_the_gamer

Well yeah but I am just saying maybe Alan Wake would've ended up dumbed down too on PC?Sollet

[QUOTE="Sollet"]Well yeah but I am just saying maybe Alan Wake would've ended up dumbed down too on PC?Stevo_the_gamer

Maybe that's Remedy won't do it and they don't want the 360 to look bad :PSollet

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[QUOTE="IgGy621985"]

I like PC and I'm a really loyal PC gamer, but it seems to me that PC gaming really has no future. At least for now.IgGy621985

There are less and less good PC exclusives nowadays. Yeah, you can point me to that adrianwerner's spreadsheet, but most of those PC exclusives from the list are crap.

You think is crap. Most people that prefer pc gaming which are more people than they prefer console gaming find those games great ( me included ) .

Honestly i take Kings bounty armored princess, Napoleon Total War and Stalker Call of pripyat over GOW3, MAG and Heavy rain any time

Yes i would like to have Alan wake for PC but big deal if its not coming there are alot of great pc games coming out this year and believe me once i get my hand on elemental War of magic i would barely have time for any other game

Lol. More and more developers are abandoning PC gaming.Even Crysis 2 is coming to consoles now. Do you guys actually have any exclusives nowadays that aren't some kinda RTS or MMO garbage?

[QUOTE="Revan_911"]The last paragraph that's where you're wrong.IgGy621985

Well, I sincerely hope I'm wrong. But the way things are going, I'm really not so sure about the bright future of PC gaming.

If the game is becoming linear and more of an action adventure game, I really don't care that much.DragonfireXZ95

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[QUOTE="visionary"]"However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."Sollet

The ****?

What kind of a comment is that?

Lol. More and more developers are abandoning PC gaming.Even Crysis 2 is coming to consoles now. Do you guys actually have any exclusives nowadays that aren't some kinda RTS or MMO garbage?

ThatGuyFromB4

Honestly people are so used to the idea that PC gaming is in trouble that they never question it, it's just a given, a default position. But the moment I suggest console gaming isn't too healthy these days; they freak out. What? Console gaming in trouble? Ha! The idea is ludicrous to them. They don't need any evidence to declare PC gaming dead, but they will completely disregard all the evidence you present the console market isn't doing too good; because they reject the idea outright.

This is reflected in all their arguments, they are completely uninterested in looking at anything that suggests something is wrong with console gaming, to the point that they make a fool of themselves with some of their arguments.

Take for instance this line we hear all too often"PC developers fleeing to consoles". Anyone with eyes would recognise the cross platform orientation of this generation, they will recognise a significant number of games are going cross platform on both console and PC. But some people are just so unable to look a little closer to home they actually only note the PC games going cross platform, its ridiculous and I don't know why this highly flawed argument is perpetuated on the console end to this day.

When I look at the console market today I see multi billion dollar companies unable to attract exclusive 3rd party development; were as a platform that offers them no financial incentives can. I see supposedly popular platforms having to pay game developers to remain exclusive while PC takes the lead in exclusives. I see consoles being treated like a cross platform dumping ground, as shown by the exclusive to cross platform ratio, an accusation that still gets used against PC despite it being truer about consoles. I see console companies having to pay for exclusive content in cross platform games; while some developers bring PC exclusive benefits in their games without being paid a penny.

People try their very best to drag the image of PC gaming through the muck; and yet time and time again I see this supposedly dying platform stands head and shoulders above the multi billion dollar investments consoles are getting. What are you going to say? What could any of you possibly say to me that is going to diminish how I view my platform when I see the console business model falling apart right in front of me? Every criticism out there doesn't change what is in fact going on. You can talk about piracy and sales and all the doom preaching all you want, you can even pull the preference card and try to pass it off as everyones opinion,PC is still here and it is out performing consoles in developer support.

What more is there to say?

AnnoyedDragon

Well that sucks.

[QUOTE="visionary"]"However, Alan Wake isn't a Bioware RPG" Järvilehto clarifies. "The storytelling doesn't advance if the player wonders aimlessly around the woods."Cherokee_Jack

The ****?

What kind of a comment is that?

What he is saying which he probably didn't put across properly, is that in a bioware RPG the story would advance regardless of the path you take. For example, in DA:O you can go to any of the 4 races first and the story would still advance. In short what he is saying is that alan wake is linear as linear gets.

You got to be kidding me. That such a stupid excuse they have.:| This really sucks; I was getting excited for this game.

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="IgGy621985"]

Well, I sincerely hope I'm wrong. But the way things are going, I'm really not so sure about the bright future of PC gaming.

Chrome-

i dont mind linear

nothing worse then walking around 20 mins just looking for the right way to go

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[QUOTE="h575309"] Acrually its not struggling at all, and again outselling the ps3. Stop being so bitter.BioShockOwnz

Bitter? I own a 360 =/ and Alan Wake looks freaking average now.

Yeah, making stuff up with no experience with the game to back it up? Why do that?

I'll listen to the folks with experience...

"But, aside from that, the best compliment to pay Alan Wake the game right now is that it is exuding the style, polish and beauty of location of Naughty Dog's hit PlayStation 3 series"

http://kotaku.com/5467161/alan-wake-slated-for-may-18-looks-good

Is Uncharted 2 "freaking average"? You going to be consistent?

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[QUOTE="Birdy09"]

Bitter? I own a 360 =/ and Alan Wake looks freaking average now.

Birdy09

Yeah, making stuff up with no experience with the game to back it up? Why do that?

I'll listen to the folks with experience...

"But, aside from that, the best compliment to pay Alan Wake the game right now is that it is exuding the style, polish and beauty of location of Naughty Dog's hit PlayStation 3 series"

http://kotaku.com/5467161/alan-wake-slated-for-may-18-looks-good

Is Uncharted 2 "freaking average"? You going to be consistent?

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Yeah, making stuff up with no experience with the game to back it up? Why do that?

I'll listen to the folks with experience...

"But, aside from that, the best compliment to pay Alan Wake the game right now is that it is exuding the style, polish and beauty of location of Naughty Dog's hit PlayStation 3 series"

http://kotaku.com/5467161/alan-wake-slated-for-may-18-looks-good

Is Uncharted 2 "freaking average"? You going to be consistent?

SaltyMeatballs

It's was supposed to be a sandbox game ,they wanted it to be sort of like GTA but failed on that end, now it's just linear.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...what a joke. I spit on everyone involved with this game.