Alan Wake Collector’s Edition on PC receives boost as additional bonus disc unveiled

Wealth of content results in expansion of eagerly awaited boxed release of Remedy's bestselling game

Tuesday February 28^th, 2012 – Nordic Games has announced that the Collector’s Edition of Alan Wake on PC will include not one, but two bonus discs due to the plethora of material developer Remedy has made available for the retail release.

The Collector’s Edition will now come with four discs, two of which contain bonus material. Previously unannounced content includes The Writer (DLC) launch trailer and The Signal (DLC) teaser and launch trailer, and two new features: Building the Technology and Building a Thriller.

The two bonus discs also contain History of Remedy, Making of Alan Wake, Making of a Thriller, a music video “War” by Poets of the Fall, game trailers and a storyboard with concept art.

“Nordic Games is committed to offering a high quality Alan Wake release at an affordable price, and this update reiterates our dedication and passion for the retail launch on PC,” said Philipp Brock, PR and marketing at Nordic Games. “Simply put, there’s far too much quality bonus content to fit onto just one disc.”

The boxed version of Alan Wake for PC will hit the shelves on March 2^nd priced £29.99 for the Special Edition and £34.99 for the Collector’s Edition ; the digital version launched on Steam on February 16^th.

Here is a detailed list on the box contents of both the Special Edition and the Collector’s Edition:

Special Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs The Signal and The Writer
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- 6 Post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game

Collector's Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs The Signal and The Writer. The main game of the LCE contains audio commentary and background information by Remedy, which can be switched on in addition to the game
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- Disc 3+Disc 4: Bonus Discs containing: History of Remedy, Making of Alan Wake, Making of a Thriller, music video "War" by Poets of the Fall, several trailers to the game, Storyboard (with concept art) as a movie clip
- The Alan Wake Files; 144 pages containing evidence on the mysterious incidents around Alan Wake and Bright Falls, compiled by the fictitious author Clay Steward (no hardcover, same print format as the game manual )
- 6 post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game

HELSINKI, FINLAND (February 16, 2012) – Remedy Entertainment Ltd. is excited to announce that Alan Wake has finally made its way home and is available now for PC through Steam, Valve’s digital distribution platform. Remedy is also working with Nordic Games to bring the PC version of Alan Wake to retail shortly. With their rich history of PC games, with titles like Max Payne, Max Payne 2 and Death Rally, Remedy has always wanted a PC version of Alan Wake, and now, it’s here. This critically acclaimed game has been revamped for the PC with stunning high-resolution graphics and enhanced PC features. Head over to the Steam store right now and grab the normal edition for $29.99 and the limited collector’s edition for $34.99.

The PC version includes the original game along with the two pieces of downloadable content (The Signal and The Writer) and everything you’d expect from a PC version and more. Players will experience Alan Wake’s Pacific Northwest with higher resolutions and even higher fidelity. Players will experience the interplay between light and darkness like never before. With plenty of graphical customization options, every player can get the most out of their rig. Other refinements include a fully configurable mouse and keyboard setup as well as Microsoft gamepad support. Fan sought-after options such as field of view adjustments and “hide HUD” have also been include. Finally, the game supports multiple screens and stereoscopic 3D.

“Since our roots are firmly placed in PC development, we’re delighted to finally be able to bring Alan Wake to the PC” says Matias Myllyrinne, CEO at Remedy. “We’ve worked hard to reward those faithful PC players and did everything we could to make it worth the wait. I hope the fans agree with us, the PC version looks absolutely stunning.”

In Alan Wake, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block. Wake escapes to the small town of Bright Falls, only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Players will unravel the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against the darkest of enemies. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself.

Alan Wake on PC is available now for PC via Steam. The normal edition costs $29.99 and the limited collector’s edition costs $34.99.  For more information, please check Facebookwww.facebook.com/alanwake - Twitter @Remedygames - Website www.alanwake.comand Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/ .  Can’t get enough Alan Wake? Don’t forget that the standalone spin off adventure, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, is coming to Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Arcade on February 22 for 1200 MS Points.

Monday February 13^th, 2012 – Nordic Games has revealed that the Collector’s Edition of the forthcoming highly anticipated release of Alan Wake on PC will include a wealth of amazing content offering incredible value for both fans of the award-winning game and those new to the psychological thriller.

Alan Wake Collector’s Edition will include a Bonus Disc crammed with exclusive content. This includes The History Of Remedy, The Making Of Alan Wake, The Making Of A Thriller, music videos by the Old Gods Of Asgard, several trailers to the game and Storyboard (witch concept art) as a movie clip.

Also included is The Alan Wake Files; a 144-page book with evidence on the mysterious incidents around Alan Wake and Bright Falls, compiled by the fictitious author Clay Steward.

“Both the Standard and Collector’s versions of Alan Wake on PC offer something that gamers have never had the opportunity to own before and we’re delighted to be in a position to be releasing Alan Wake in all its glory,” said Nik Blower, Sales and Marketing Director, Nordic Games. “It’s great to be able to offer real value for money for PC gamers who buy a physical copy of Alan Wake.”

The Standard and Collector’s editions of Alan Wake both include the main game, with optional commentary provided by Remedy (Collector’s Edition only) and both DLCs – The Signal and The Writer – on disc one, while disc two hosts the official soundtrack, comprising 13 tracks.

Also in the box are six post cards featuring different scenes from the game, the manual, a double-sided poster and seven stickers with different scenes and characters from the game.

Alan Wake and Alan Wake Collector’s Edition will be available to buy on PC on March 2^ndpriced £29.99 for the standard edition and £34.99 for the collector’s edition.

Remedy Entertainment Ltd. and Nordic Games ink the publishing deal for the boxed PC version of Remedy’s critically acclaimed Psychological Action Thriller “Alan Wake”.Alan, Wake up!

Vienna, Austria, 26^th January 2012: Nordic Games, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group, today announced the signing of the publishing deal for the boxed PC version of Remedy’s critically acclaimed Psychological Action Thriller “Alan Wake”. The boxed PC version will include both XBLA DLCs “The Signal” and “The Writer”. Further information on the exact release date will follow in the next days.

“It goes without saying that we are very happy and proud to work together with some of the greatest talents and artists of the games industry”, commented Lars Wingefors, CEO of Nordic Games GmbH. “We are really looking forward to the PC version of Alan Wake, especially as we are talking about a fantastic PC adaptation thereof, rather than a mere porting of the code. We will talk about this in more detail in the upcoming weeks” he added.

“We’re very excited that we have the opportunity to bring the PC version of Alan Wake to retail and the fans out there.” said Matias Myllyrinne, CEO of Remedy Entertainment. “Working closely with Nordic Games we can deliver an amazing experience to PC gamers.”

Alan Wake was selected as TIME Magazine’s Game of the Year. Visit www.alanwake.comfor more information on the game, or go to www.nordicgames.at for trade- & press related information regarding “Alan Wake”.

Story:
In this story-driven and intense Psychological Action Thriller, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" draws players into an intense, cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is structured in an episodic format, much like a thriller TV-series, with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling plot twists and profound character revelations in nearly every episode.

Players will unravel the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against the darkest of enemies. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself.

Features: 

• Intense psychological thriller. “Alan Wake” delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar of storytelling in video games. The riveting story of “Alan Wake” is further intensified by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters and real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of creating and developing games with unique cinematic presentation and exceptionally high production values. The developer makes use of all gaming technology at hand to tell a powerful story that immerses the gamer in the intense emotion and suspense of Alan Wake’s thrilling adventure.
• Light as a combat element. As the story progresses, nights grow longer and days grow shorter. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance against these Taken.
• Realistic, interactive environment. Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyperdetailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies. The game’s advanced rendering engine provides amazingly realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life — from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of “Alan Wake” is alive and real.
• Episodic narrative. The mission-based structure of “Alan Wake” creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series. As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game.