MCV is reporting that the long awaited Alan Wake is scheduled for a May 2010 release date according to their unnamed sources. The global release will be supported by a multi-million dollar, "Hollywood movie" style promotional ad campaign (magazines, internet, television, film). If these rumblings can be believed, it seems there is light at the end of the long, dark tunnel that has been Alan Wake's five year development process. We here at PlanetXbox360.com are most excited for the survival horror exclusive, stay tuned for more on Alan Wake as it is revealed.
Fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he came to escape the trauma of losing his fiancée, Alan must piece together a mystery to prevent himself from being trapped inside a nightmarish world forever.
An intense psychological thriller from Remedy, the creators of Max Payne, Alan Wake looks to raise the bar for future games, creating a true cinematic experience. Explore an expansive world filled with missions, unique puzzles, intense combat, and horrifying enemies. Dig into a twisting and multi-layered story filled with suspense, engaging characters, and shocking revelations.
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